Pieced Together: Kinusaiga Fabric Art
Saturday, November 14, 2026 | 1:30–3:30 PM
R4U Hub | 5160 College Blvd, Suite 104, Farmington, NM 87402
Moderate | Ages 13+
$35 | All Materials Included
The Art of Piecing Things Together
Every scrap has another story.
In this hands-on Kinusaiga (kee-noo-SAI-gah) workshop, fabrics that have already lived a life of their own come together piece by piece to create one completely new work of art.
Kinusaiga is a Japanese textile-art technique that uses fabric tucked into carved grooves to build a picture—no sewing required. We'll put our own reclaimed twist on it using rescued fabrics and foam to create something textured, colorful, and entirely yours.
What You'll Create
Create a one-of-a-kind piece of textured fabric art using reclaimed textiles, a foam base, and a kinusaiga-inspired tuck-and-layer technique. Choose your fabrics, build your design one section at a time, and watch completely different colors, prints, and textures come together into one finished picture.
What You'll Learn
Color, pattern, and texture
Composition and how individual pieces work together to create a larger image
Basic fabric-tucking techniques
Creative reuse and making art with materials that might otherwise be discarded
What's Included
All materials and supplies
Step-by-step instruction
Use of workshop tools and equipment
A finished fabric-art piece to take home
What to Expect
Expect a relaxed, hands-on workshop with plenty of fabric to dig through, step-by-step guidance, and room to make the design your own. No sewing experience is needed.
The standard process includes using a precision craft knife to cut channels into the foam. Pre-cut designs and assisted options are available for participants who cannot safely or comfortably use a craft knife.
Perfect For
Adults and teens 13+
Friends, date nights, and creative get-togethers
Textile-art and upcycling lovers
Anyone who enjoys detailed, hands-on projects
Beginners—no sewing experience needed
Reserve Your Spot
Space is limited to 12 participants. No previous textile or sewing experience is needed—just bring your curiosity and be ready to make something completely your own.
Things to Know Before You Register
The standard workshop process includes the use of precision craft knives to cut channels into the foam. Participants should be comfortable safely handling a craft knife and completing detailed handwork.
Pre-cut designs and assisted options can be requested if you cannot safely or comfortably use a craft knife. This public session is ages 13+; the knife-free adapted version for younger children is available for privately booked groups.
A huge thank you to Route4Us Hub for giving Rusted Rose Studios a place to grow.
I’m officially based at the Hub now, and I’m incredibly excited to have a home base for workshops, ideas, experiments, and all the weird little things I’m building toward.
This space is an important step in the bigger vision, and I’m grateful to be building alongside people who believe in making room for local ideas to grow.
Come find Rusted Rose Studios at Route4Us Hub. 💛
Can’t Make This Workshop?
Love the project but can’t make this date? Bring the experience to your own group.
Rusted Rose Studios offers private craft parties and custom workshop experiences for friends, families, community groups, and special events.
Book a private workshop or craft party and make it your own.
