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Rough Draft Events and Goods

Handmade goods and creative events around the Ottawa area!

Visit us at www.roughdraftevents.ca to find out all about us and find tickets to our upcoming events and workshops!

02/11/2026

✨ MARKET SEASON REVEAL ✨

Our upcoming lineup of themed markets + movie nights all in one place. Save this, send it to your group chat, and start planning!

May 16 – The Parent Trap ($10)
May 30 – Dog-Eared & Drafts
June 14 – Strawberries & Stories
June 27 – Mamma Mia! ($10)
July 18 – Legally Blonde ($10)
July 25–26 – After Hours Market
August 15 – Shrek 2 ($10)
August 23 – Pride Market
September 12 – High School Musical ($10)
September 20 – Harvest Moon Market

Our markets are smaller, themed, and intentional. No two vendors will be alike and there will be interactive elements built in (because who doesn’t like a watch and craft!)

Vendor applications are now open on our site (www.roughdraftevents.ca/2026-markets)

01/09/2026

NEW NEW NEW 💗

Our online shop is officially live and packed with all our favourite things. Think bookish, cozy, a little unhinged (in the best way), and very gift-able.

You’ll find:
– T-shirts (S–3XL)
– Tote bags
– Mugs
– Cards & bookmarks
– Bookish accessories you didn’t know you needed

PLUS, we’ll be adding books, Blind Date with a Book, and other goodies (including valentines items 👀) throughout the month!

Pricing starts at $5 and tops out at $30, making it perfect for treats, gifts, and “I deserve this” purchases. Everything is printed, pressed, and packaged with love by us (no drop shipping here!)

– Free local pickup
– $5 local delivery (free over $50)
– $10 flat-rate shipping in Canada (free over $100)

Everything is now live at roughdraftevents.ca.

01/07/2026

Join us for our Pal-entine’s Party on Feb 13 at .and.local.beer for a night of crafting, thrifting, bingo, drinks, and all-around good vibes!

♡ ㅤㅤCard-making + friendship bracelet station
♡ Size-inclusive thrift pop-up by
♡ Bingo with fun, themed prizes
♡ FREE themed tote bag for every guest
♡ Themed drinks & bites
♡ Polaroid pics on site

Bring your besties, your situationship, or just your fabulous self, because pals of all kinds are welcome!

Tickets are $35 and spots are limited. Available now on our site or through the link in bio!

01/06/2026

✨ WHAT YOU COULD WIN — JANUARY EDITION ✨

January events are almost here and the prizes and giveaways are very bookish!

From signed editions and glitter totes to trophies, trivia bragging rights, and brand-new releases… almost every event this month comes with a chance to win something extra special

Swipe through to see what’s up for grabs, including:
- A signed copy of The Pivot Year at Vision Board Workshop (SOLD OUT)
- A Bookish Spelling Bee trophy (and bragging rights obvi)
- Y2K glitter totes for That’s So 2000s Trivia
- Special editions of Little Women for Popcorn & Paperbacks: Little Women
- Impressive Wingspan glitter totes for SJM Trivia (SOLD OUT)
- Book Lover’s Journal kits at 2026 TBR Book Speed Dating (plus a chance to make some new bookish friends!)
- A full stack of new releases at Book Release Bingo

Tickets + details via the link in bio or on our site — hope to see you there 🫶

12/22/2025

💖February 2026 Events💖

Our full February calendar is officially here and it’s packed with trivia nights, cozy crafts, bookish hangs, watch parties, and all the Galentine’s / Pal-entine’s vibes. From paint & sips and vinyl record art, bingo, and finding out who the rock, paper, scissors champion is, there’s truly something for everyone!

Tickets for all February events drop January 1st (there may also be a sale coming the same day 👀)

We can’t wait to spend the month with you!

12/17/2025

💖🎄Out of Office 🎄💖

We’re taking a short holiday break to soak up some cozy time with family & friends from Dec 18th to Jan 1st.

Emails, DMs, and carrier pigeons will be answered when we’re back on January 1st. You may see some scheduled posts pop up (including our full February event list and posters, which go live January 1st)!

Until then, wishing you the happiest, coziest, most magic holidays filled with good company, warm drinks, and lots of reading!

See you in the new year and thank you for an amazing 2025! 🫶

12/13/2025

Our first year in review 🥹💖

From workshops and trivia nights, to markets, book clubs, and meeting 900+ new friends along the way, this year has been more than we ever could’ve imagined.

We hosted 34 workshops, popped up at 31 markets around Ottawa, worked with some of the best local partners, and somehow turned a bunch of ideas into joy-filled nights with amazing people.

In the wise words of Dr. Taylor Swift “There wouldn’t be this if there hadn’t been YOU”. None of this would’ve been possible without you all showing up, supporting, creating, cheering us on, collaborating, and trusting us with your time.

Thank you for being part of our very first year. We are so excited for what’s next!

12/08/2025

Thank you SO much to everyone who came out to for our winter doormat painting workshop!

The creativity in that greenhouse was unreal! From snowy scenes to silly gooses, gingerbread houses, and holiday movie throwbacks, every mat was a masterpiece!

There were so, so many incredible designs and I wish I could post every single one but here are just a few highlights from an amazing day!

Also, a huge thanks to Thomas for being there in my place! I am on the mend and hoping to see you all this week!!

12/07/2025

We’re celebrating our favourite makers, shops, creatives, and experiences that make our community shine a little brighter! Whether you’re shopping, gifting, hosting, or treating yourself (we always support that), consider supporting the small businesses and amazing people that pour passion into every detail!

Save this post, share it with a friend, and let’s make shopping and supporting small the biggest trend of the season! Also give these amazing people a follow and peruse their accounts for all the amazing things they have to offer!
and.local.beer
handmades

raven.maiden
vintage

12/03/2025

Thank you so much to everyone who came out to our Unconventional Gingerbreadless House Making Contest!

The creativity was absolutely unhinged in the most festive way! I mean, we had the Titanic complete with gummy bear jack and rose, a perfectly cozy little bookstore, a literal dumpster fire (seasonally accurate tbh), and a tank ready to roll into the North Pole. You all turned snack foods into world class architecture and I’m obsessed.

Thank you for showing up and diving headfirst into the holiday spirit. I’m so grateful for this community and your brilliant, chaotic, magical brains. Big congrats to our winners and thanks to for the wonderful space!

11/25/2025

✨It’s the most exciting time of the year ✨

I’m celebrating so many milestones at once… my business turning ONE (!!), almost hitting 4K followers, my birthday this weekend, and meeting so many incredible new people over the last couple of months thanks to all your love and support at the workshops. 🥹💗

To say thank you and celebrate, I’m having a giveaway with a few of my favourite things and one lucky winner will receive:

- Man’s Best Friend LP
- 2026 Planner
- Quicksilver + Brimstone (Signed!) by Callie Hart
- Cozy sherpa throw
- A mug, lotion, lip balm & cozy socks
- 2 workshop passes, good for any upcoming workshop!

Giveaway is open from Nov 25 – Dec 16
Winner announced Dec 18

To enter: just make sure you’re following our account and like and comment on this post!

Thank you for the endless support and for showing up for this little dream of mine 🫶🫶

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http://www.roughdraftevents.ca/

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