One day traditional Kintsugi Experience in Kanazawa


Kintsugi is a sustainable repairing method for ceramics, woods and glasses, which allows you to reuse the broken piece after the repair as all the materials I use are natural and safe for body. Once it is repaired, it lasts decades.

Usually it takes at least 1 month to repair a piece, due to the drying process of natural materials that we use for this repair, but in this experience you will see whole the procedure of Kintsugi in 2 hours step by step by practicing with pieces belong to the studio.  

You will learn:
- What Kintsugi is, its history
- Which materials are used
- Preparation and application of Glue
- Preparation and application of Paste
- Sanding
- Waterproof coverage
- Decoration with gold: You will practice the gold decoration part on a little souvenir and take it home

 

Everyday 10:00-12:00 or 13:30-15:30 (max.2 or 3 people per session, please ask for availability)

Fee JPY7,500 (we only accept cash)

Please note that you won't be able to bring and repair your own piece. Please bring a long sleeve shirt and trousers which you have no problem with dirt.  As we are going to use the sap of poison ivy, it is not recomendable for people who have very sensitive skin. We can not be responsible for your skin reaction of poison ivy.

This demonstration will help you to deepen the knowledge of not only Japanese repairing method but also our idea of finding beauty in broken, repair and reuse pieces. This is such a sustainable way to live.

(this is my personal opinion: Kintsugi really helps you to find a peaceful place inside you during the work)

Come and visit my studio to enjoy this Japanese traditional Kintsugi! (10-15mins walk from Kanzawa sta.)

 

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