Within the doors of Huber Art Center, a new club gathers every week to create masterpieces and charitable donations.
Shippensburg University’s Art Club officially started this semester, with a mission to get artistic people together.
Ella Thayer, president of the art club, came up with the idea when she realized that SU did not have a club that suited her artistic desires.
“When I was a freshman, I went to the club fair looking for an art club and [I] didn’t see any, so I thought it would be a good idea to start one to build a community and make friends,” said Thayer.
With this thought, Thayer began creating the club with her sister Mia Thayer. After about a year, the sisters now run the art club together.
The goal of the art club is to have a place where students can easily make friends and give them an activity to do in their free time. Thayer aims to craft “a nice, comfortable environment for students to come to.”
Sarah Chapovich, an art club member, said she enjoyed the ability to learn new media in the art club.
“I like learning new things,” said Chapovich. She added that the crochet lessons were a particular favorite of hers, despite her usual favorite medium being drawing.
Additionally, the club wants to contribute to charitable causes. In its most recent meeting on Nov. 13, the group made tie-fleece blankets to donate to the Humane Society of Harrisburg Area, Inc. The members hope to do more community service and donations in the future.
They also plan on holding fundraiser events to pay for their art supplies. Thayer is looking to have a Valentine’s Day-themed fundraiser event next semester.
The club meets biweekly, with the meeting days rotating between Wednesdays and Thursdays.
The art club welcomes students of all skill levels. Check out the club’s Instagram @ship_artclub for more information about its meetings and events.
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