FOOD IS THE TICKET: POP UP WORKSHOP- STAINED GLASS “THE CATS OF ISTANBUL”

**LOCALS DO COMMUNITY: “FOOD IS THE TICKET”** 🎟️✨

The evening we’ve been waiting for is finally here! For the very first event in our series, we are featuring the true owners of Istanbul’s mosque courtyards—our beloved neighborhood cats—as the stars of our glass artworks. 🐈

What is your entrance ticket? Simply a potluck-style snack to share! 🥐🍎 Whether it’s a freshly baked pastry from the local bakery, a bowl of your favorite fruits, or a slice of that famous homemade "mom-cake," bring whatever you like. The tea and coffee are completely on us; the treats to go with them are up to you!

We will kick things off by gathering around a massive "Istanbul Table." It is the perfect opportunity to meet, mingle, and connect with the community before we sit down at the workstations to let our inner artists take over.

🎨 In this pop-up glass painting workshop, we will capture the vibrant colors of Istanbul, and our furry local friends on 5x7 glass pieces. By the end of the evening, you will get to take the soulful spirit of the city home with you through your very own handmade work of art.

🗓 **Date:** Thursday, July 9, 2026 🕔 **Time:** 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM 📍 **Location:** IW Studio

Capacity is strictly limited! Send us a DM to secure your spot at this wonderful community table and creative workshop. 💌

*P.S. We can officially confirm that at least one of the cats we will be drawing is a tenured, full-time resident of Üsküdar.* 🐾😎