Rangoli Making at Polden Common Room

Date

06 Nov 2026

Time

7:00pm - 9:00pm

Price

FREE

Location

Polden Commons

Location

Polden Commons

ResLife Katie

Patterns full of colour

Celebrate Diwali in colour

Bring a burst of colour to your week with an evening of rangoli making at the Polden Common Room, as we get ready to celebrate Diwali.

Rangoli are vibrant, decorative patterns traditionally created on floors and doorsteps during Diwali and other festivals, to welcome guests and bring good luck into the home. From intricate flowers and geometric shapes to swirling symmetrical designs, every rangoli is unique.

Join our ResLife Ambassadors to learn a little about this beautiful tradition and create your own rangoli design. Whether you celebrate Diwali or are discovering it for the first time, everyone is welcome to join in and share the festive spirit.

No experience needed, and all materials are provided. Just bring yourself and a love of colour.

Create, colour, celebrate.

There will be some unstructured time at the start while people arrive. If you're coming on your own, our RLAs will happily introduce you to others or find you a seat.

RLAs will show you how to get started and share some traditional designs for inspiration, or you can create a pattern of your own.

All materials will be provided. Some materials can get a little messy, so wear something you don't mind getting marked.

You can chat while you work or keep to yourself, whatever feels most comfortable. You're welcome to leave and re-join at any point.

If you need a quieter spot or a break, just let one of our RLAs know and they'll be happy to help.

Polden Common Room is on the ground floor of Polden B Block, next to the Polden Cafe and just along from the West Accommodation Centre. The room is fully accessible with step-free access and a range of booth and table seating. There are accessible toilets on the same floor.

ResLife Ambassadors will be there to welcome you. You'll be able to recognise them in their light blue RLA hoodies and t-shirts with the ResLife logo on.

You can find out more about Polden Common Room here

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