DATE: SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 20
TIME: 12:00PM-3:00PM
FACILITATOR: BECKY GALLAGHER
CLASS SIZE: Limited to 8 participants
COST: $60 materials included
"First Blush of Fall" captures that electric moment when the first colors appear in the canopy — the very earliest reds, oranges, and golds against still-green leaves. Students create a Kinusaiga scene of a transitional autumn forest: trees wearing their first fall color, some still summer-green, against a warm sky. The fabric palette is rich and varied, with silks and mattes mixed for visual depth and that glowing early-fall luminosity.
Kinusaiga is a contemplative Japanese art form with textiles. Fabric scraps are pressed into grooves on foam board to create painterly scenes—no sewing or experience required. This art form is suitable for all skill levels and focuses on upcycling, creativity, and personal expression. In this adult workshop, you’ll explore color, texture, and composition while working slowly and intentionally with fabric.
This class is welcoming to all skill levels and emphasizes mindfulness, sustainability, and creative exploration. Using upcycled fabrics, you’ll work on an 8”×10” Kinusaiga artwork prepared by Becky.
Materials Provided
• 8x10 Pre-cut foam base board with forest/treeline pattern
• Wood Frame for Display
• Assorted fabric pieces in transitional fall palette (pre-cut variety packs)
• All tools needed
All materials are provided, and guidance is offered step‑by‑step in a calm, supportive environment.
Kinusaiga is more than a textile technique—it is a reflection of Japanese cultural values and the philosophy of wabi-sabi. By transforming discarded fabrics into beautiful, meaningful art, Kinusaiga invites us to appreciate imperfection, resourcefulness, and the natural flow of life.
Outcome
By the end of the class, participants will have a finished Kinusaiga artwork with frame, an appreciation for Japanese textile arts, and the skills to continue to explore this technique at home.
Please register by 9/18. If you have missed the deadline, please contact us to see if space is available. Space is limited, so early sign up is recommended. Should class become full, contact us via the website.
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