Kinusaiga Workshop

About this event

Learn the Japanese handicraft of Kinusaiga, a form of textile art, in this new half day workshop. Kinusaiga is a form of textile Art collage made by pressing fabric into a board, creating a unique piece of Wall art that resembles stained glass. Tutor Bonita will guide you to create your own design, or you can follow one of Bonita’s designs if you prefer. You’ll then be shown how to transfer your design to the board and cut your fabrics before learning how to use a Kinusaiga tool to remove paper from the board and add the fabrics. The final stage is to finish off and apply ribbon edging. By the end of the workshop you’ll have a Unique piece of wall art to keep or gift, and have the knowledge and skills to Continue this beautiful craft at home. About the tutor: Tutor Bonita Keay is a Designer Maker with Over 15 years of experience teaching a wide range of crafts and loves to share her creative knowledge with others. She teaches a variety of textile arts as well as macramé, weaving, embroidery and more. When she’s not teaching Bonita Makes silver and crystal jewellery and has been selling her work for over 20 years both online and at craft events including our very own Craft & Art Fai

Event details

Date

Saturday, 13 March 2027

Start time

10:30

Venue

Attenborough Arts Centre

University of Leicester, Lancaster Road, Leicester, LE1 7HA

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