Kinusaiga: Textile Pictures Without Sewing @ Our Crafty Place

Join Our Kinusaiga Workshop

Your tutor, Kate, is looking forward to welcoming you and sharing this beautiful Japanese craft with you.

Kinusaiga is a modern Japanese craft where patterns are built from small pieces of fabric tucked into carved lines on a soft board. Instead of stitching, the design is created by gently pressing each fabric fragment into place, forming a richly textured, layered picture. The result is a beautiful patchwork‑style artwork that blends traditional textile charm with contemporary crafting techniques.

What You’ll Do

• Learn how to prepare your foam board and transfer your chosen design
• Cut and shape fabric pieces to fit your pattern
• Press and tuck fabric into carved lines to build your artwork
• Layer colours and textures to create depth and detail
• Finish and mount your piece ready to take home

You Will Explore

• How colour, pattern and texture influence your final design
• Techniques for clean edges and smooth layering
• How to design your own image, if you feel inspired

This Workshop is Perfect for

• Complete beginners

• Anyone who enjoys textiles, pattern, or mindful making

• People who like slow, absorbing crafts

• No experience is needed. You will be using a craft knife to cut your design into the foam board, it’s a bit like drawing a line but with added pressure! And then you’ll be pressing fabric into the resulting groove … you can do this!

Kate will guide you through each step. You’ll have a variety of designs to choose from, or you can create your own. Feel free to browse online beforehand for inspiration — there are so many beautiful Kinusaiga patterns out there.

What’s Included

• All materials: foam board, fabrics, tools and patterns
• Use of equipment throughout the day
• Tea, coffee and biscuits
• Friendly, supportive guidance from Kate

You’ll leave with your finished Kinusaiga artwork, ready to display at home.

What to Bring

• Reading glasses if needed

• Your lunch, or money to buy food locally

Most importantly, bring your curiosity and thoroughly enjoy the process!

Workshop Details

• Time: 10am – 4:00pm

• Arrival: From 9:30am for a warm welcome and a cuppa

• Group size: Limited to 10 people for a friendly, supportive atmosphere

Cost

£30 + 71p card fee. This amazing value day includes all materials needed to create your Kinusaiga piece and refreshments during the day (excluding lunch).