Factory Cat Johannes Gutenberg Birthday Party

Programm

 - 11:30 -12:30 | Gutenbergi Jutumeeter in November

Children's author Mika Keränen will be presenting his new Supilinna Secret Society book “Bride Robbery” (in Estonian) | Raamatupood Biblioteek 

 - 12:30 | Cutting the birthday cake | Kohvik Puhvet

 - 12:00-14:00 | Printing a shirt with Gutenberg's picture on it

Anyone interested can print their own special Gutenberg birthday shirt. Price of the shirt is 10€ | 
Kuues Planeet silk printing studio (entrance door no. 2, basement) 

 - 12:00-15:00 | Gutenberg Birthday Crafts

Make a birthday card for Johannes Gutenberg, a cat hat for yourself or a toy for your cat. Donations are welcome (cat food, cat liver, towels, etc., which we will later pass on to the Tartu Cat Protection charity) | Sofa Hub (entrance from the corner of Riia and Kastani tn).

 - 12:00 -16:00 | Gutenberg's birthday in the studio shop Karud ja Pojad

On the programme: A CAT EXHIBITION featuring cat art from various authors and cat-themed nostalgia merchandise.

You can make your own PIN with a pin-making machine (€2) and try your hand at knitting a BAG. The birthday will be accompanied by an entertaining CAT CONCERT | Karud ja Pojad 

 - 12:00-18:00 | Gutenberg's birthday in the 451° Fahrenheit book nook

A display of cat-themed books and postcards with Gutenberg's picture printed at the TYPA Centre will be on sale. 

 - 13:00-13:15 | "Miisufy" screening.

Liisi Grünberg's first animated film "Miisufy" takes place in the Miisufy app. Inspired by the legendary Tamagotchi game, the animated film looks at the world through the eyes of virtual cats. The central character is Miisu, a cat who rebels against his "owner" Barbara to get out of the app. | Roti Kelder (entrance door no. 2, basement). 

 - 13.15-14:00 | Free presentation by Marko Mägi "Can a cat chase a rat out of the basement?” (in Estonian)

Marko is an ornithologist and behavioural ecologist working at the University of Tartu, and the scientific editor of the recently published book "The Secret Language of Cats", as well as the author of several children's books. | Roti Kelder (entrance door no 2, basement) 

 - 14:30-15:30 | Johannes Gutenberg’s Factory Tour (in Estonian)

During the tour, we will take a look at the secret pathways and favourite chairs of Johannes Gutenberg, the legendary factory cat of the Aparaaditehas, and hear lots of great stories about the adventures of the cat lord as the factory boss. Pre-registration required! Register here: https://forms.gle/ARtSMp8e7WHyUKUM6

Tour starts from the middle of Aparaaditehas courtyard 

 - 15:00-17:00 | A scratching board and cat bed making workshop

Under the guidance of the master craftsmen of the Paranduskelder open workshop, you can make a nice bed or scratching post for your furry pet, following the principles of circular economy. NB! Pre-registration required! Places are limited. Donation based. Register here: https://fienta.com/et/gutenberg-107857

Paranduskelder

 SPECIAL OFFERS  

Kohvik Puhvet is putting on a sale for Gutenberg's birthday with Cat Arthur’s Cake and Kirju Koer (The Spotted Dog) Cake, with proceeds donated to the animal charity Invisible Animals.