Kinusaiga Workshop

Learn the Japanese handicraft of Kinusaiga, a form of textile art collage made by pressing fabric into a board, creating a unique piece of wall art that resembles stained glass. Tutor Bonita will guide you to create your own design, or you can follow one of Bonita’s designs if you prefer.

You’ll be shown how to transfer your design to the board and cut your fabrics, before learning how to use a Kinusaiga tool to remove paper from the board and add the fabrics. The final stage is to finish off and apply ribbon edging. By the end of the workshop you’ll have a unique piece of wall art to keep or gift, and have the knowledge and skills to continue this beautiful craft at home.

About the tutor: Tutor Bonita Keay is a Designer Maker with over 15 years of experience teaching a wide range of crafts and loves to share her creative knowledge with others. She teaches a variety of textile arts as well as macrame, weaving, embroidery and more. When she’s not teaching Bonita makes silver and crystal jewellery and has been selling her work for over 20 years both online and at craft events including our very own Craft & Art Fairs at Attenborough Arts Centre.

Further information: All materials and equipment are provided and no experience is necessary. This half-day workshop will start at 10:30am and finish at 1:30pm on Saturday 4 July 2026. Participants must be aged 14+. Under 18s must be accompanied by a paying adult at all times. If the course/workshop you’d like to book is sold out, we operate a waiting list – contact the box office on 0116 252 2455 or arts-centre@le.ac.uk. Courses/workshops are non-refundable if cancelled within 21 days of the start date.

Accessibility and practical info: carers/PAs are welcome and should be booked a free place. Contact the Box Office to discuss access needs. The venue has four blue badge parking spaces and nearby university car park for weekend/all day parking; Victoria Park public car park is 5–10 minutes walk.