Kinusaiga

Kinusaiga translates to "silk color printing" and is a Japanese technique where fabric is fitted into tiny grooves cut into a board to create a picture. No sewing.  Created in 1987 and credited to Maeno Setsu, a Japanese artist born in Nagoya in 1961.  Maeno was interested in Kimekomi, an older Japanese technique where fabric was pressed into three-dimensional form, but Maeno wanted to create pictures by making the designs flat.  Kimekomi goes back to the Edo Period - the 18th century.  Using easily accessible items, anyone can create beautiful Kinusaiga pictures.  Come to this 4-hour class to learn the basics and leave with an 8" x 8" completed project.  All supplies are provided for you including a list of supplies that you can take to create your own works of art after class.  Don't expect perfection from yourself...you're learning...enjoy the process.