Creative Storyteller Saturdays
Every other Saturday, gather for a welcoming blend of art, writing, reflection, and community.
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Visit the shopRooted in faith • Born in Tucson • Made for community
Where your story
comes alive.
Books, art, workshops, and transformational programs created by Catherine “Tía Cat” Silvas to awaken purpose and inspire legacy.
Heart-led Tucson, Arizona Original art & stories
COME CREATE WITH US
There is a place for your story here.
Whether you are choosing a barrio tale for a child, painting your truth, or stepping into your next chapter, Creative Storyteller Studio Café invites you to create with courage.
Voices on Canvas
Honor your past, embrace your present, and create your future through story and visual art.
Learn moreAchievement Connections
Creative coaching and learning that connects strengths to purpose, confidence, and action.
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MEET THE PACK
Tía Cat and Her Seven Havapoos: True Barrio Tales
Inspired by the real-life adventures of Dulce, Meeko, Judah, Sachi, Winnie, Theo, and Sparky, Tía Cat’s children’s stories celebrate bravery, sibling love, curiosity, family, and the lessons hidden in everyday life.
- Out of Bounds: What Meeko and Judah Learned
- Barrio Dreams Activate!
- Winnie Wants to Help: What’s Cooking, Tía Cat?
- The Havapoo Mechanic Squad
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Out of Bounds
What Meeko and Judah Learned—A True Tale of Bravery and Sibling Love
By Catherine A. SilvasOrder Out of BoundsWORKSHOP PRICE$10BRING YOUR OWN SUPPLIESFREE SPACE LIMITED10 CONTACT CAT SILVASReserve
All art supplies are provided.
Pay $10 with PayPal →Bring the materials needed for that workshop.
Participants per workshop.
2026 Workshop Schedule
Create the first letter of your name on canvas while sharing what makes you unique.
Design a vision canvas filled with hopes, dreams, and goals.
Create an abstract painting inspired by your emotions and personal journey.
Paint a colorful sarape while writing about your roots, traditions, or home.
Paint a place that shaped your story and memories of community.
Explore Indigenous cultures through storytelling and symbolic art.
Create a colorful painting celebrating history, symbolism, and loved ones.
Design a centerpiece reflecting gratitude, family, and blessings.
Create meaningful Veterans Day art exploring service, sacrifice, and freedom.
Paint a festive scene and learn the history and traditions of Las Posadas.
Create artwork inspired by holiday traditions from cultures around the globe.
SIGNATURE PROGRAM
Voices on Canvas
Honoring Your Past. Embracing Your Present. Creating Your Future.
Voices on Canvas is a guided creative journey where storytelling, reflection, and visual art come together. Participants transform lived experience into color, image, meaning, and a renewed vision for what comes next.
Reflect on the story that shaped youCreate without judgment or perfectionConnect your gifts to purpose and possibility
Bring it to your group
COACHING • LEARNING • GROWTH
Achievement Connections
Connecting Creative Storyteller Studio Café in Tucson with Kajumbura, Uganda through creativity, coaching, storytelling, and shared learning. Together, we recognize strengths, build confidence, activate meaningful goals, and nurture purpose across communities.
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Bring a piece of the story home.
Children’s Books
True barrio tales full of courage, humor, heart, and seven unforgettable Havapoos.
Find out more →Original Art
Expressive, faith-rooted paintings and commissioned creative works by Catherine “Tía Cat” Silvas.
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Creative experiences for individuals, schools, organizations, and community groups.
Request details →ORIGINAL ART BY TÍA CAT
Stories painted in color.
Rooted in faith, culture, memory, music, and the courage to create.
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Online checkout is coming soon. For current availability and ordering, connect directly with Tía Cat.
THE DREAM WE ARE BUILDING
One day, these doors will open.
The Creative Storyteller Studio Café vision is a welcoming Tucson storefront where stories are shared, art is made, coffee is poured, and purpose is awakened—a studio, gallery, café, stage, patio, and community gathering place under one roof.
A place where creativity becomes connection.
Your story is still being written.
Come create the next chapter with us.
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