10/27 | Kinusaiga - Japanese Fabric Mosaic Art

Is it a quilt? A collage? Nope! It’s Kinusaiga.

In this modern twist on an ancient Japanese art form, you’ll learn how to use foam blocks and fabric to create a beautiful quilt-like artwork without ever picking up a needle or thread. Leave this beginner focused class with your very own cute and spooky fabric mosaic of a cat sitting on the moon.

With hands on guidance, you’ll customize the design through your fabric choices and background shapes, making an artwork that is uniquely yours. All tools and materials will be provided but please feel free to bring any fabric scraps you may have laying around to use or share if you’d like. Skills and information taught in this class include:

-Which materials to use and why
-Craft knife technique and safety
-Fabric cutting, tucking, and manipulation methods
-Design drafting tips and tricks for making your own templates in the future

This fun and relaxing craft is the perfect way to use up those fabric scraps from your stash or a great introduction into textile art in general. Your instructor, Catalena (Cat) Eskey of Cottage Chip Hand Embroidery, teaches from a place of encouragement to play and experiment with a focus on the joy of creating. This is a class where you’ll learn both the rules of an art form and how to break them.

Please note that this class involves the use of sharp instruments such as craft knives and seam rippers and therefore may not be appropriate for all ages.

Details

• Cost: $78
• Date: 10/27
• Time : 5:30-8:30pm

Important Notes

• Advance registration required. Spots must be reserved ahead of time so we can prep materials accordingly. Because of this, tickets are non-refundable. 
• Wine and beer will be available for purchase, so you can sip while you create! 

Instructor Bio:

“Catalena (they/them) calls themself a recovering perfectionist. This has strongly informed the ways that they teach, make art, and move through the world. In early adulthood, chronic illness forced them to confront their deeply held stories about motivation and self-worth. Now, as a yoga teacher, witch, artist, and disabled human, both their life and work are a constant reminder of the need to slow down.

Catalena’s artistic work primarily explores fiber manipulation. They view crafting as a form of divine creativity and a place to practice dreaming, play, and UN-doing.