Cats Of The World is back in April 2021!

The popular Cats of The World Purrzaar (COTW) is BACK on 10 and 11 April 2021 to celebrate all things feline! Proudly partnering Cat Welfare Society (CWS), partial proceeds from COTW Purrzaar market will be donated to CWS to support their causes. This latest edition of COTW at UltraSuperNew Gallery will feature an Instagram Cats exhibition, a fun Purrzaar market of talented makers and artists, cat-themed workshops and a cats adoption drive. 

 

Entry is free by registration at this link:  https://www.eventbrite.sg/e/cats-of-the-world-purrzarr-tickets-144571993725. Venue capacity rules apply. 

 

Instagram Cats Exhibition

COTW started in 2007 as a non-profit community project and humble showcase of cat photos from around the world. The tradition remains 14 years on. There will be 30 Instagram Cat photos to go ga-ga over and you can send your funny or cute cat entries to catsoftheworldpurrzaar@gmail.com with the Instagram handle by 29 March 2021 for shortlisting. 

 

A Purrzaar of Precious Finds 

The cat-themed Purrzaar market will feature 10 vendors, including popular returnees like Momshoo, Oatsie’s Trunk, Amy Handmade Ceramics and StuffSusieMade, as well as new ones like the Cat Mama Shop by CWS, Eat To Draw, Hang With Dora, Purrballs, Mu Yu Studio and Troops on Print. The vendors mostly are cat lovers and owners, and they will be showcasing their one-of-a-kind innovative cat designs and crafts for furry friends and their pawrents! Cat lovers can purchase the likes of a cat hammock, fashion accessories, stationery, face masks and more. Payment by cash and Paynow.  

Purrzaar Vendors

• Amy Handmade Ceramics

Each ceramic art piece is handmade by Amy Woo to bring a little bit of joy and happiness in our daily lives. Look out for her limited collection of gorgeous ceramic cat brooches at the Purrzaar market. Find her on Instagram at @amywoowaichi

• Cat Mama Shop

An online store by Cat Welfare Society, the Cat Mama Shop offers a wide range of kitty merchandise for cats and cat lovers, from T-shirts and tote bags to cat beds and toys. You can find it on Instagram at @catmamashop or  www.catwelfare.store 

• Eat To Draw  

Expect hand painted enamel mugs, cork coasters and pot holders adorned with cat artworks from artist Carlyn Law who also undertakes pet portrait commissions and teaches workshops. Find her on Instagram at @eattodraw and www.eattodraw.com 

• Hang With Dora  

A former fashion editor, Dora Aljoofri shares her love for craft through her intricate handmade macramé products and wall weavings. Look out for her uniquely designed Cat hammocks and mini plant hangers at the Purrzaar. The hammocks are made from recycled cotton rope tightly woven to ensure resistance against scratching and clawing. Priced at $160, they are great for your kitties to lounge, sleep, climb and play in. They include a 50cm round cushion with a removable cover in grey. Find her on Instagram at @Hangwithdora

• Momshoo 

Momshoo is a mother-and-daughter crafting team based in Singapore. Together, they stitch whimsical creations using needlework techniques of hand-sewing and knitting. Momshoo is all about handmade items that are slow-made and unique, designed to bring a smile to your day. They have specially created cat pot holders, cat brooches, other animal brooches, embroidered pouches, and cutlery pouches for the Purrzaar. Find them on Instagram at @momshoo

• Oatsie’s Trunk 

Oatsie’s Trunk is a husband and wife team where the husband draws merticulously and the wife sews lovingly. All designs are crafted by them with lot of TLC for everyone in mind. For the Purrzaar, they are introducing new items for both cats and owners. Look out for catnip cushy toys, hair ties, tie-knot headbands, scrunchies, mouse pad wrist rests and face masks - all featuring gorgeous kitty fabrics. Find them on Instagram at @oatsiestrunk

• Purrballs

Purrballs is a story about a group of cats inspired from the lovely community cats residing in our sunny island, Singapore. Inspired by these cats, Purrballs designs cat themed collectibles, stationery and handmade accessories to bring joy to all cat-lovers around the world - one purr at a time! Find them on Instagram at @purrballs and www.Purrballs.sg

• Mu Yu Studio

Studio MU YU is an artisanal woodcraft brand in Singapore that encompasses handmade jewellery, bags, lifestyle products and workshops. They aim to upcycle and create sustainable yet affordable series of jewelry and bags for the modern women in the hope to minimise wastage and create products that do not undercut and exploit workers. Find them on Instagram at @muyu.co and www.muyu.co 

• StuffSusieMade 

Hobbyist crochet artist and mum of two, Susie Lo loves crafting with yarn to create cat themed plushies. For the Purrzaar, she will be “cooking” up some cat cupcakes, kitten donuts and other yarn-made goodies. Find her on Instagram at @stuffsusiemade

• Troops On Print 

Featuring quirky, motivational quotes and illustrations, Troops On Print hopes to bring some positivity and happiness through their products such as face masks with cat designs, stickers and postcards. They will also offer pets and family portraits service.  You can find them on Instagram at @troopsonprint

Purr-fectly Fun Cat-Themed Workshops 

Cats Blockprinting Workshop with Eat To Draw

Date: 10 and 11 April Saturday & Sunday

Time: 1pm to 2.30pm (1.5 hour)

Fee: $45 (10% goes to CWS)

Learn this fun art technique of carving rubber stamps and making prints at this blockprinting workshop. Carlyn Law of Eat To Draw will show the step-by-step process of carving a cute cat stamp and printing on postcards. All materials are included and participants will bring back their handcarved stamps and artworks. Suitable for ages 12 and up. 

Cat Coaster Woodcraft Workshop with Studio MU YU

Date: 10 and 11 April Saturday & Sunday

Time: 4pm to 5.30pm (1.5 hour)

Fee: $40 (10% goes to CWS)

At this woodcrafting workshop, Lyn Ng of Mu Yu will guide you to identify the importance of the direction of wood grain, learn about the right kind of staining to use for your cat coaster, and share woodworking  tips and tricks! Suitable for ages 12 and up.

Sign up for the workshops at www.catwelfare.store

See ya there!

ABOUT COTW  

Cats Of The World began in 2007 as a humble showcase of cat photos from around the world in a yearly exhibition and purrzaar market with a tremendous following of cat lovers. The passion remains the same to date – its mission is to celebrate cats in all forms, promote local crafters and makers, and give back as much as possible to help community kitties.

Dates: 10 to 11 April 2021 weekend

Time: 11am to 8pm

Venue: UltraSuperNewGallery, 168 Tyrwhitt Road, Singapore 207572

Entry: Free, with prior registration at this link https://www.eventbrite.sg/e/cats-of-the-world-purrzarr-tickets-144571993725 

COVID 19 Restrictions - Masks have to be worn at all times during the event - Limited to the number of people per slot, walk-ins accepted as long as maximum capacity has not been reached - Temperature taking and SafeEntry check in are mandatory