Name: Draw Their Story: Cats of Istanbul
Start: 2026-05-25T14:00:00+01:00
End: 2026-05-25T16:00:00+01:00
Location: Purrfect Space

Monday, 25th May | 2PM–4PM
About this Event

What’s Included

2 hours of Art Workshop: Inspired by our Istanbul rescue cats
All materials provided.
Welcome coffee & tea
20 minutes of quiet rest and relaxation alongside our resident rescue cats end of the workshop.
A calm, welcoming environment designed for deep rest and ease

About the workshop:
Join us for a cosy and creative 2-hour art workshop inspired by the rescue cats now living at Purrfect Space after their journey from the streets of Istanbul.
Guided by Ela, the session will begin with simple techniques for sketching and illustrating cats, helping you capture their expressions, posture and personality. In the second half, each guest will choose one of our resident rescue cats and imagine a small scene from their life back in Istanbul — the streets they wandered, the cafés they may have visited, their favourite sleeping spots or the little corners they once called home.
A relaxed and heartwarming afternoon of creativity, storytelling and cats.
🕑 2PM – 4PM
📍 Purrfect Space

🐾 House Rules for During Workshop
Our workshop sessions take place in the shared home of our resident rescue cats. These guidelines are here to ensure a calm, safe, and respectful experience for both humans and cats.
🧘 During the Session

Please follow the guidance shared by the instructor at the beginning of the session, including any house rules relating to the cats.
If at any point a cat comes too close and you feel it could become distracting or unsafe, please inform your instructor.
You may gently redirect a cat if you feel comfortable doing so, but this is not expected. The instructor or a member of staff will be available to help if needed.
Please do not pick up, grab, or carry cats around the room.
Try to ignore the cats during the active workshop and allow them to go about their own business — resting, observing, or playing independently.

🌿 After the Workshop (Relaxation Time)
After the practice we allow time for rest and gentle interaction with the cats.
• Sanitise hands before interacting with cats
• Do not disturb cats who are sleeping or resting
• Do not pick up or chase cats
• Allow the cat to approach you first
• You may gently stroke them only if they appear comfortable
• Please give cats space and allow them to move freely
• Do not feed the cats (they are on specific diets)
• Please keep voices soft and noise levels low
By following these guidelines, you help us create a calm and safe environment for both people and cats.
Cancellation Policy
1–3 Guests:
• 72+ hours: Full refund
• Less than 72 hours: Cannot be refunded or rescheduled
• No-shows: Non-refundable
Same-day bookings are non-refundable unless cancelled within 1 hour of booking.
4+ Guests (Group Bookings):
• 72+ hours: 20% refund
• Less than 72 hours: Cannot be refunded or rescheduled
• No-shows: Non-refundable
Group bookings significantly affect capacity, staffing, and cat welfare, so full refunds are not available. By booking, you agree to these terms.
Important
Illness, travel disruptions, personal emergencies, or any other circumstances do not override this policy.
As a small venue with limited capacity and live animals in the space, we organise staffing, scheduling, and animal welfare ratios based on confirmed bookings.
For this reason, no exceptions or refunds can be made outside the cancellation terms above. Requests submitted outside these terms may not receive a response.