Which Craft Club Offers a New Kind of Nightlife—Less Dancing, More Crafting

If you’re seeking a way to have fun that doesn’t require getting the bartender’s attention, Which Craft Club is here. Introverts, start your engines.

“I would like to meet people, but not in a party environment,” says Ali Mroz, who started her relaxing, craft-filled social club back in October. “I wanted something to do in the evening from time to time that wasn’t going to a show or the bar. I realized I couldn’t possibly be the only one.”

The debut event at Subject Studio featured pumpkin painting and a screening of the nostalgia-packed Practical Magic (and, yes, a drink or two). “It was super casual,” says Mroz. “We watched the movie on a big projector, painted pumpkins and it was just really fun.” Movies are a core part of the magic, paired to suit their crafting counterpart: Wes Anderson’s The French Dispatch served as muse for collaging, while nostalgic beaded bracelets and necklaces accompanied Mean Girls. Crossroads was ostensibly projected onto the wall to accompany some painting, but people kept putting their brushes down to just watch. “People even started singing along,” says Mroz—a true testament to the unifying power of both crafting and Britney Spears.

All the supplies you need are provided (you can leave your scissors at home for once), including bevs. Crafters can enjoy canned cocktails and wines—along with non-alcoholic versions—and Kindred Cultures kefir water as they create their works of art in a charmingly decorated studio space. Mroz takes care to set the mood with candles, flowers and snacks. “I genuinely don’t see myself ever doing these events in any other space; it’s just so cozy in there,” she says. The tables are arranged in a U-shape so everyone can see the movie and chat as they work on their canvas and cutting-and-pasting skills.

Over the months, Which Craft’s reach has grown. But the club remains filled with low-key kindred spirits who are happy to be mingling at a table instead of the dance floor. “I kind of forget that adults like sitting,” Mroz laughs.

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