Thursday Snackbar Junk Drawer Evening: Kinusaiga with Karen
📝 Thursday Snackbar Junk Drawer Evening: Kinusaiga with Karen
📅 Thursday, April 16 | 6:00 – 8:30 PM
📍 Hearth Cowork & Cowellness, 5720 75 Street NW, Edmonton
💫 About the Event
Discover the beautiful Japanese textile art of Kinusaiga. Developed in the late 1900s by Setsu Maeno, this unique craft involves pressing pieces of fabric into carved grooves in foam to create stunning, textured artwork. Often described as a beginner-friendly alternative to quilting or embroidery, it is a meditative and rewarding way to create without needing a needle and thread!
🧺 What to Bring
Inspiration Photos: Bring any images or ideas you'd like to turn into fabric art.
Good Vibes: Just yourself and your creativity!
Slippers: Optional, but highly recommended for your comfort!
🌸 What’s Included
All Materials: Everything you need to create your piece is provided.
Expert Guidance: Learn the history and technique of this art form in a supportive environment.
🫂 Who It’s For
Thursday Snackbar was created by a woman for women and gender diverse pals. Thank you for respecting this space!
This event is perfect for beginners, crafters, or anyone curious about unique textile arts.
🎟 Tickets & Accessibility
Pay-What-You-Can: Suggested $10
👤 About Your Host — Karen B
Karen B. is a Thursday Snackbar OG and a textile-crafter extraordinaire. She’s excited to co-host this event with Sally and create more fabric art with you (and use up her pile of scrap fabric😉)!
🌿 About Hearth
Hearth is a cowork and cowellness space rooted in care, accessibility, and community. We host pay-what-you-can events in wellness, education, and the arts — with proceeds supporting local needs.
📅 Explore upcoming events: lu.ma/hearthgatherings
📩 Questions? Email: [email protected]