Workshops
Meow-mories in the Making
Raeesa Maanal
Image credits: Raeesa Maanal
Do you have photographs and memories of your cat(s) you’d like to preserve? In conjunction with our latest exhibition, The Many Lives of the Cat, join artist Raeesa Maanal for a hands-on workshop that explores personal archiving and visual storytelling.
Participants are encouraged to bring photographs and mementos of their cats to create a handcrafted photo album. The session explores ideas of memory, materiality, and care—transforming intimate recollections into tangible records.
Raeesa Manaal
Raeesa Manaal is a creative entrepreneur, artist, and founder of Beautiful Oops, a brand dedicated to preserving life’s most precious memories through handcrafted keepsakes and storytelling workshops. With over five years of experience in designing and facilitating creative photo album making sessions, she has collaborated with families, artists, and organizations to help people express emotions through art and memory-making.
Her workshops blend mindfulness, design, and personal storytelling, encouraging participants to slow down and create from the heart. Raeesa’s work is inspired by everyday moments of love, connection, and nostalgia, making each creation a meaningful reflection of life’s journey
