Edmonton Cat Fest

Get Crafty and Create Your Own Kitty Tote Bag during the 2024 Edmonton Cat Fest!

Join Robin Good Art & Design in creating a colourful painted portrait of your kitty on a tote bag at the Edmonton International Cat Festival on Caturday, May 25, 2024! So you can bring your cat with you wherever you go (in tote form lol).

In this one-hour workshop, offered at two different times at the festival on May 25, you’ll learn the basics of painting on fabric, and create your own custom tote. You’ll be guided step-by-step through the entire process, from how to sketch your kitty portrait, the tools and techniques of painting with acrylics, and how to mix vivid colours with confidence.

This class requires an additional Kitty Tote Workshop Ticket on top of your Cat Festival ticket.

You can register for one of two Kitty Tote Workshop at the Edmonton Cat Festival on May 25, 2024. Class #1 runs from 12:30 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. and Class #2 runs from 1:30 to 2:30 p.m.

Location: MacEwan Robbins Health Learning Centre (10910 104 Ave.) – Room 9-102 (Main Floor)

Date: Caturday, May 25, 2024 as part of the Edmonton Cat Festival

Class 1: 12:30 p.m. to 1:30 p.m.

Buy tickets to the 12:30 pm. to 1:30 p.m. Kitty Tote Workshop

Class 2: 1:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.

Buy tickets to the 1:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. Kitty Tote Workshop

Cost: $20

Please note you need a Cat Festival ticket AS WELL AS a Kitty Tote Workshop Ticket to access this class!

This workshop is for ages 10 and up, and open to all experience levels. Whether you are new to painting, or have painted for years, I’m sure you’ll learn something new – and have a wonderful time with your cat-loving pals.

This workshop will be run by a local artist Robin Good, a professional artist with a deep love for kitties. All proceeds from ticket sales will go towards this year’s Cat Fest rescue organizations, as supplies have been donated by D.W. Good Investments.

Create your own pet portrait with expert guidance, show them off with your very own tote bag, all while supporting local kitties in need!

Remember this CATivity requires an additional ticket on top of your Cat Festival ticket (with proceeds going to this year’s rescue donation recipients).

There are limited spots for re-registration and limited spots for drop-in ticket purchases.

What to bring:

Pictures of your kitty, printed in colour is highly recommended. For the best results, pick photos with bright natural lighting (captures colours/details the best), and front-facing images at eye-level. If you’re not sure what works best, bring a few options and Robin can help you decide. Since the workshop will be an hour, please bring a beverage or some snacks. Please bring or wear a paint-friendly apron, shirt, or whatever makes you feel most comfortable. Please let us know of any accessibility needs as well.

After the workshop:

To set the paint permanently on your new tote bag, follow the following steps.

Let the tote bag dry flat for at least 24 hrs, then remove the plastic sheet inside your tote (helps prevent paint from bleeding to the back side of your tote). Tear off a piece of parchment paper large enough to cover your tote. Heat set the paint permanently by ironing over the parchment-covered tote for about a minute or two, making sure to go over all the painted areas. Iron over a flat and heat-safe surface like an ironing board. To keep your tote bag looking awesome, spot-clean or hand-wash with mild soap and cool water.

You can also visit ROBIN GOOD ART & DESIGN in the vendor meowketplace and shop more cat nip and other felt cat toys!

About the instructor:

Robin Good (she/her) is the owner of Robin Good Art & Design. She is a full-time freelance designer, illustrator, and fine artist based in Edmonton. Her work is inspired by her admiration of all creatures, especially cats – big or small! She loves to paint colourful, realistic, and very expressive animal portraits with all of the relatable feelings. Creating stickers, pins, greeting cards, earrings, prints, tufted rugs, and mini paintings that put a smile on your face. This is her very first workshop, and she’s very excited to share it with you! You can find out more about her at www.robingoodart.com or follow @robindesign on Instagram.