Kinusaiga Art Master Class

Kinusaiga Art Master Class

Kinusaiga Art Master Class
with Sasha

Have you ever created a picture with fabric — without sewing a single stitch?

Join us for a hands-on introduction to Kinusaiga, a fascinating Japanese art technique often described as “patchwork without a needle.” Using small pieces of colorful fabric, we will create textured pictures by carefully tucking the edges of the fabric into pre-cut grooves. No needle. No sewing machine. And no previous experience required.

This class is designed specifically for beginners, so we will work with relatively simple designs that allow everyone to learn the basic technique, experiment with colors and patterns, and complete a beautiful project to take home.

What Is Kinusaiga?

Kinusaiga is a Japanese textile art that developed from the tradition of giving beautiful fabrics a second life. Precious silk kimonos were not simply thrown away when they were no longer worn. Pieces of their fabric could be carefully reused in decorative artwork.

Artists selected pieces according to their colors, patterns, shading, and textures and fitted them together to form an image. Instead of stitching the pieces together, the edges of the fabric were tucked into grooves cut into the base.

Modern Kinusaiga uses a much wider variety of fabrics and materials, but the basic idea remains the same: turning small pieces of fabric into a layered, dimensional picture without sewing.

What to Expect

No Sewing — no needle or sewing machine required

Beginner-Friendly — absolutely no previous experience necessary

Layered Fabric Texture — combine colors, patterns, and textures to give your artwork dimension

Simple Designs — projects selected specifically for first-time Kinusaiga artists

Creative Freedom — choose fabrics and color combinations that make your piece your own

Take Your Artwork Home — complete your own Kinusaiga piece during the class

All materials and tools will be provided.

This is not a traditional painting class, a sewing class, or ordinary patchwork. It is an opportunity to discover an unusual art technique, work with beautiful fabrics, and spend an evening creating something completely different.

Event Details

Wednesday, October 21, 2026
6:30 PM
Jookender
650 Worcester Rd., Unit 102
Framingham, MA 01702

FREE for Club Chaverim Members
$65 for Non-Members

Space is limited, and advance registration is strongly recommended.

Come discover Kinusaiga — and see how a few simple pieces of fabric can become a beautiful work of art.

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