See how ButterflyMX welcomed fall with this community building event

This fall, the ButterflyMX community embraced autumn with a creative, seasonal activity — painting pumpkins together over Zoom! During this, and every, community event, we’re able to reinforce the existing bonds between team members and create new ones, while welcoming the fall season. 

Building community through creativity

Establishing and maintaining collaborative relationships in a workplace can be a challenge. But through monthly community-building events at ButterflyMX, we create an opportunity to ensure that each team member feels connected to their coworkers and has a recurring opportunity to meet members of the community who they don’t work with on a regular basis. 

This October, we fully embraced the fall spirit and hosted a painting class where participants gathered virtually to paint a festive picture of pumpkins. The best part? All of the materials — from the canvas and paints to brushes and pumpkin-themed stencils — were delivered right to each participant’s doorstep.

And while we have an exceptional workforce, we don’t expect them to be expert artists! The event was led by an instructor who guided us through each step of the process. So, whether participants were seasoned artists or first-time painters, everyone had a chance to unleash their creativity and relax with coworkers while working on their masterpieces. 

Supplies delivered with care

Before the event, each participant received a thoughtfully curated kit. 

Inside, they found:

• A canvas ready for their pumpkin-themed artwork
• Paints in vibrant autumnal colors
• Brushes in multiple sizes
• A step-by-step guide to help bring their pumpkins to life

Having everything arrive prepared and ready allowed attendees to fully focus on the fun of the experience and de-stress instead of scrambling for supplies. 

Why these events matter

Nurturing strong relationships across departments is important to us as a company. Community-building events like this one allow us to get to know colleagues we may not typically interact with and to take a break from our regular work schedules to relax and have some fun during the work day. 

Painting pumpkins together wasn’t just about creating art, it was a way to unwind and alleviate stress together.

Looking ahead

Community-building events like this are just one way ButterflyMX helps employees feel connected. No matter the type of event, we are committed to ensuring that everyone has opportunities to build lasting relationships within the company. 

Other virtual community events we’ve hosted include:

• Music bingo to test our pop culture knowledge
• Succulent planting to bring a pop of green into our community member’s homes 
• Cookie decorating with patriotic colors for Independence Day
• Butterfly habitat building to celebrate the metamorphosis of our company’s namesake
• Hot chocolate bomb making to warm up during the holiday season

Are you interested in joining a remote team that values community? Learn more about open roles at ButterflyMX on our careers page.