Discover the Art of Kintsugi: Embrace Imperfection, Create Beauty
Join our hands-on Kintsugi class and experience the traditional Japanese art of mending broken pottery using lacquer and gold, sometimes silver or platinum. Learn how to restore your much loved piece while embracing the philosophy that beauty can be found in the imperfections.
In this class, you will:
No experience needed! All materials provided.
Be reminded that Kintsugi is not something that can be completed in just one session. It is a meticulous and time-consuming process that typically requires at least six sessions to complete properly. Each stage requires patience and careful attention to detail, with drying times in between. This multi-session process not only restores the pottery but also celebrates its imperfections, giving it a new life with a story to tell.
Fascinated by the traditional Japanese technique of kintsugi, which restores broken pottery with lacquer and gold powder to create a new and unique beauty, I have been hosting kintsugi classes in Tokyo since 2012. In 2014, I participated in a collaborative exhibition in Paris and since then I am regularly organizing exhibitions showcasing my students’ works, sharing the beauty of kintsugi with many people. Additionally, drawn to the charm of urushi (Japanese lacquer), which is a key material in kintsugi, I am now involved in planting urushi trees as part of my activities.
