Kinusaiga Japanese No-Sew Quilting Workshop

Paint with fabric and create a Japanese kinusaiga artwork without sewing in Seattle!



3 hours Location Pioneer Square Class size 5 to 10 guests   $80

Start with a pattern

Start with a Pattern

We'll have three patterns to choose from. Patterns are adhered to a foam board.


Fabric scraps

Fabric Scraps

Cut into the foam board along the lines of your pattern, and tuck fabric scraps into the shapes.


Borders

Borders

Add fabric borders to your design


Kinusaiga (No-Sew Quilting)

Kinusaiga (No-Sew Quilting)

Finish with a smile on your face and a finished kinusaiga piece to take home!


Turn humble fabric scraps into a stunning work of art -- no sewing required! Kinusaiga is the traditional Japanese art of creating fabric pictures, often called "painting with fabric." It began in 1980s Japan as a clever way to upcycle old kimonos, and today it's one of the most charming forms of textile art you can try, with no glue or needles in sight.
You'll start by choosing one of three patterns, already adhered to a foam board base. Next, you'll score along the lines and tuck fabric edges into the grooves to create a seamless picture. You'll also learn to choose, coordinate and fussy-cut fabric pieces to add texture, depth and shading. Finish with fabric borders and neatly wrapped edges for a mosaic-like, display-ready piece. If you've been curious about beginner quilting, this no-sew twist is the perfect place to start.
Perfect for both beginners and seasoned crafters, this is one of those craft classes that feels as meditative as it is creative. All materials are provided, but feel free to bring your own fabric scraps. Looking for things to do in Seattle this weekend? Grab a friend or your partner for one of the most refreshing date ideas around. You'll leave with a smile and a finished masterpiece to take home!
What you'll get
  • A finished kinusaiga artwork to hang or gift!
  • Choice of three patterns on a foam board base
  • Fussy cutting and fabric shading techniques
  • All materials provided
Knowledge required
All skill levels are welcome! (Children under 16 are welcome only at the approval of the instructor)
What to bring
  • Your own fabric scraps (optional)
  • An eye for color and pattern
  • A friend or two
  • Your inner artist!
Suitable for

FAQ

Age restrictions?
Children under 16 are welcome only at the approval of the instructor.
Contagious diseases?
Please do not attend if for any reason you suspect you might be sick. Please contact the instructor as soon as reasonably possible. At this time, our classes do not have a masking policy, but do feel free to wear a mask and you will be respected for your choice.
Cancelation Policy?
If you cannot attend class for any reason, we will offer an exchange to another class currently on our schedule or class credit up to 48 hours before the class. After that time, no refunds or exchanges are issued out of respect for our teachers who purchase and prepare supplies based on the number of attendees.
Location

306 S Washington St, Seattle, WA 98104

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Craft Cats
Craft Cats

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Craft Cats is a Seattle-area art workshop studio on a mission to prove that you don’t have to be an artist to absolutely love making art! Their hands-on classes span everything from engraving and Gelli Plate Printing to Kinusaiga no-sew quilting and alcohol marker illustration, giving curious beginners and seasoned creatives alike a joyful space to try something new.
Behind Craft Cats is a trio of warm and talented instructors — Sara, Jennifer, and Diane — each bringing their own unique background to the table, from fine arts and polymer clay sculpture to acupuncture, meditation, and mandala-making. Together they’ve created something truly special: a place where people put down their phones, pick up a new skill, and walk away with a finished piece they’re proud of and a room full of people they’re glad they met!

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