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).

A Relaxed & Supportive Creative Space

This workshop is all about creativity rather than perfection. You’ll have the freedom to experiment, follow your ideas and enjoy the gentle, mindful process of making. We want you to leave feeling inspired, relaxed and proud of what you’ve created.

To help us support you fully, please complete your booking form with any preferences or needs. This might include:

• Your favourite milk for refreshments • Any additional support requirements • Allergies we should be aware of (e.g. nuts, perfumes)

We aim to create a welcoming, inclusive and comfortable space for everyone.