Basic Cat Grooming Workshop
Are you a new cat owner looking to learn about the fundamentals of feline hygiene and care, or a seasoned one who wants to know how you can refresh your existing cat grooming regime?
Our Basic Cat Grooming Workshops are crafted with better cat parents like you in mind! Our one-day course will take you through the fundamentals of your cat’s anatomy, safe handling tips, and grooming techniques for stress-free grooming sessions, a happy cat and a clean home.
Who Should Attend
This course is suitable for anyone who wishes to learn about proper feline hygiene and care. It is recommended for new, or first-time cat owners, cat rescuers or fosterers. It will allow you to walk away with a foundation in your cat’s grooming requirements and techniques to execute a basic cat groom at home.
Syllabus
- Cat anatomy
- Safe cat handling
- Grooming safety and first aid
- Introduction to grooming tools
- Basic cat grooming techniques
- Nail clipping
- Ear cleaning
- Dental hygiene & maintenance
- How to use electric clippers (for sanitary area, paw pads, tear stains)
- Undercoat removal and maintenance
- Professional bathing (wet & dry)
- Post-bath brushing & drying techniques
- Introduction to scissoring and shaving techniques
- How to maintain grooming tools for longevity
Course Entitlements
- Course notes
- Complimentary use of grooming tools during workshop
- Nail clippers
- Forceps
- Portable shaver
- Slicker brush
- Pin brush
- Lava stone
- Grooming scissors
- Digital Certificate of Completion
Attending Requirements
- Participant to be aged 18 and above
- Workshop will be conducted in English
- Max of 1 cat to 1 participant
- Cat must be in good health, free of parasites and display non-aggressive behaviour**
- Participants are free to bring their own tools to match what is provided by the salon
- Cats attending should be on a topical parasite preventive prior to entering a shared cat environment (ie. salon space)
**A physical inspection will be conducted prior to the workshop beginning. Our Artisans reserve the right to deny entry to attending cats if they are ill, aggressive, or found to have parasites. Please view our full Terms & Conditions here.
Workshop Information
- Classes are held once a month on a weekday or weekend
- Duration: 180 min
- A minimum of 4 pax is required to start a class, up to a max of 6 pax
- Attendees will be paired in groups of 2
- Each slot accommodates 1 cat + 1 pax to allow for sufficient practical time
- Workshop attendance from $150/pax for weekday classes, $180/pax for weekend classes
Register Your Interest Today
We keep our class sizes small and limited slots are available monthly.