mask4mask Valentines Craft Hangout @ The Grove
Join us for a relaxed, mask-mandatory craft hangout featuring Valentine’s Day crafts including cards, mask chains, and buttons.
Date and time
Location
The Grove | Visual Studio | Ottawa
18 Louisa Street #Unit 280 Ottawa, ON K1Y 0Z8 CanadaRefund Policy
About this event
- Event lasts 3 hours
We’ll be making Valentine’s Day crafts throughout the event, including cards, mask chains, buttons, and other fun projects to take home or share with someone special! This is a relaxed, creative space to enjoy crafting together in a COVID-conscious, mask-mandatory environment.
We’ll have all the supplies provided, including craft paper, markers, beads, buttons, chains, and other materials to help you make your creations. Mask chains are a great way to add some personal flair to your mask and make it easier to carry when you’re not wearing it. Our button-making station will let you design custom buttons with your own messages, designs, or artwork. If you enjoy card-making, we’ll have everything you need to create personalized Valentine’s Day cards for your loved ones.
If you have specific craft supplies you prefer to use, or if you feel more comfortable bringing your own materials, we encourage you to do so! You can bring beads, stickers, paper, or any other items that you’d like to incorporate into your crafts. There’s no pressure to participate in a particular activity — you’re welcome to work on whatever craft feels right for you.
The space is accessible, and we’ve set up several seating options to accommodate different needs. Our goal is to create a safe, welcoming, and inclusive space where you can connect with others while engaging in a fun, creative activity. Whether you’re a seasoned crafter or just want to try something new, there’s something for everyone!
If you’re planning to attend, we ask that you take two rapid COVID tests at least 48 hours apart, with one test taken on the day of the event to help keep everyone safe. If you’re feeling unwell, have any symptoms of illness, or have been in close contact with someone who is sick, we encourage you to stay home and rest. Your health and the safety of others come first, and there will always be more Mask 4 Mask hangouts in the future! We appreciate you being thoughtful and helping us maintain a COVID-conscious community space.
Frequently asked questions
You’ll need to wear a well-fitting mask (KN95 or equivalent) throughout the event. If you don’t have one, free KN95 masks will be available at the venue.
Yes, an RSVP is required. We need to know how many people to expect to keep the space safe and comfortable
The venue at 18 Louisa Street, Unit 280 is very accessible. There’s elevator access to the second floor and automatic doors at the main entrance. Please note that the door to the studio is manual. Washrooms are accessible and shared with other tenants on the third floor.
Yes, all craft supplies will be provided, including materials to make Valentine’s cards, mask chains, and buttons. You’re also welcome to bring your own craft materials if that feels more comfortable.
No eating or drinking is allowed inside the event space. You’re welcome to eat in the lobby or outside the building.
After 12:30, you’ll need to buzz in using code 2800 to enter the building. Introduce yourself and mention you’re attending the Mask 4 Mask Valentine’s Day event. Knock on the door when you arrive at Unit 280, or feel free to open the door and enter directly.
No, this is not a dating event. However, you’re encouraged to meet and mingle with other attendees in this mask-mandatory, community-minded space. We’ll have nametags available, with space to include pronouns, interests, and any other information you’d like to share to help spark conversation.
Organized by
Grassroots mutual aid collective focused on supporting artists, organizers and community members navigating the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.