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Mid Kent Craft and Cats Series

  • 3 May 2025
  • Mercure Maidstone Great Danes Hotel, Hollingbourne, Maidstone ME17 1RE
  • Various £10 - £40
Four fun, crafty sessions to choose from to support cats and kittens in Mid Kent! 

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Interested in getting crafty for a good cause?

You can find more details below about our four sessions.

  • Kids Pop-up Greeting Card Making
  • Mandala Drawing and Mindfulness Workshop
  • Iris Paper Folding Cat Card
  • Paint and Sip Class
The sessions we are running include…

9.30am to 11am Kids Pop-up Greeting Card Making £10 per child 

Tailored for children to enjoy, spend time together crafting unique, handmade cards while helping raise funds for a fantastic cause. All materials will be provided, and proceeds will go directly to making a better life for cats. We’ll have fun games to play as well with a prize for the lucky winner. Come along, make a card, and make a difference!

Difficulty: Beginner (suitable for ages 6+)
Please note: all children must be accompanied by an adult (adult entry included in ticket price)

Midday to 2pm Mandala Drawing and Mindfulness Workshop £25 per person

In this relaxing and creative Mandala Drawing and Mindfulness Workshop, you’ll learn the art of mandala drawing while embracing a moment of calm. This session is perfect for beginners, no artistic experience needed. We’ll guide you through the basics of mandala patterns, the meaning of shapes and colours, and how to create your own unique designs. This workshop is designed to help you unwind, express yourself, and leave with a beautiful mandala drawing to take home.

Difficulty: Beginner (suitable for ages 16+)

2.30pm to 4.30pm Iris Paper Folding Cat Card £25 per person

With a simple step-by-step session, learn this beautiful card-making technique while raising funds for cat welfare. We’ll provide the materials and guidance to help you create a beautiful, iris paper folded card. Enjoy a fun, relaxing session and take home your handmade designs. 

Difficulty: Beginner (suitable for ages 16+) 

5pm to 7pm Paint and Sip Class £40 per person

Join our Paint and Sip class to raise funds for Cats Protection, where you can enjoy a fun and relaxed evening of painting, with no experience required. We will help you to create cat-themed artwork, all while you sip on your favourite drinks. Your ticket includes a welcome drink, a canvas and all materials needed to create a cat-themed painting to display proudly or even gift to a fellow cat lover!

Difficulty: Beginner (suitable for ages 16+, welcome drink available to those aged 18+)
Please note: one welcome drink included, additional drinks can be purchased from the bar.

How we help cats locally

Every penny raised from our Craft and Cats Series will go towards Cats Protection Mid Kent. Run by a small team of dedicated, cat-loving volunteers, we're passionate about improving the lives of cats and kittens in Mid Kent, working to find loving new homes for local cats in our care and lost and found cats, as well as providing general cat welfare education and awareness within the Mid Kent area. We can’t do what we do without your support so thank you for making a better life for cats.

 

How to sign up

You can secure your place in four simple steps

  • Click here to go to our registration form
  • Enter your details ( if you are under 18 a parent or guardian must complete this form on your behalf)
  • Pay registration fee via PayPal or secure online payment
  • You're receive a email confirming you're registered on your chosen session.

All funds from ticket sales go to Cats Protection Mid Kent. 

I've got a question - how can I get in touch? 

If you've got any questions about your craft session, please don't hesitate to get in touch with Josie on LSEFundraisingHub@cats.org.uk or by calling 07720 598722

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