Textile Origami Fabric Manipulation

TOTAL COST: $175
Course Fee: $150
Non-refundable Materials Fee: $25 (some materials are student-provided, see Supply Info below)

DATE: SATURDAY, MARCH 7 & SUNDAY, MARCH 8, 2026
TIME: 10:00AM – 2:00PM PT
LEVEL: Beginner to Advanced
AGE GROUP: Adult (ages 18+), Youth (ages 15-17)
LOCATION: Building 306, Fort Worden, Port Townsend. 

DESCRIPTION
You'll begin with a single stitch. Each crease, each stitch, transforms flat fabric into an architectural wonder reminiscent of paper origami yet rendered in soft textiles that ripple with light and shadow. For this workshop, all you need to know is how to thread a needle. Teaching artist Kristine Berg then guides you through the precise, meditative practice of origami fabric manipulation.

With a ruler, needle, and thread, we'll follow measured pathways to transform fabric into sculptural shapes that echo land forms, waves, and basketry. Our first day starts with creating grids and learning to interpret design charts, to stitch a variety of pattern options, and experimenting with different fabrics. On the second day, we will choose your favorite sample and appliqué it to a pre-made cushion cover. 

SUPPLY INFORMATION
$25 non-refundable materials fee covers pre-made cushion cover.

Students should bring: 

• Four 1/2-yard pieces of solid color mid-weight fabric (these can be silk, linen, cotton, or wool).
• Sewing needles.
• Complementary colors of thread.
• Masking tape. 
  
• Scissors.

COURSE DETAILS
After registration, course details are available via the Northwind Art School learning portal. Learn more

ABOUT KRISTINE
Kristine Berg's career spans 50 years working as an artisan in theater, film, television and commercial work. She has a diverse set of skills including making armor, millinery, metalworking, sculpting, moldmaking, upholstery, felting, weaving, mosaics, shibori dyeing, printing, leatherwork and novelty costume making. Kristine taught this workshop most recently in London for Selvedge Magazine’s London Textile Month. She has also taught at BARN on Bainbridge Island, WildCraft Studios in Portland, OR, Newport Visual Arts in Newport, OR,and Wildling Cooperative Arts in Eugene, OR. 

Artist website: Kristine Berg, @kakajam

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DISCOUNTS
This course is eligible for a 10% member discount at the Supporter level and beyond. Get a membership today!

Don's Pharmacy and Art Toolkit in Port Townsend offer Northwind Art School students a 10% discount on art supplies.

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CANCELLATION POLICY
If Northwind Art has to cancel a course for any reason, all enrolled students will receive a 100% refund (including any materials fee).

Students who withdraw from a course at least seven days prior to its first meeting will receive a 90% refund (less any materials fee). 

Students withdrawing fewer than seven days from the first day of class are not eligible for a refund except in the case of illness or injury, in which case they are eligible to receive a 40% refund (less any materials fee).

Please note that 10% of every course’s registration fee is considered to be a non-refundable deposit in cases of withdrawal to cover administrative overhead. All refunds will be applied to the same credit card that was used for enrollment. No credits or transfers will be granted. 

Please email admin@northwindart.org if you wish to withdraw or for more information.