Traditional Kintsugi Experience in Kanazawa

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

Basically 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 all the steps of Kintsugi in 2 hours step by step using pieces belong to the studio.  

You will see:
- Kintsugi and its history
- Materials and *Urushi
- Preparation and application of Glue
- Preparation and application of Paste
- Sanding
- Waterproof coverage
- Decoration with gold (22.7k)

Mon-Sat 10:00-12:00 (max.4 participants)

Fee  JPY12.000 per person

This workshop is ideal for those who want to start traditional Kintsugi at home, who have been tried on your own earlier and have questions, and who does not know anything about Kintsugi of cause!
(This is my personal opinion: Kintsugi is a really relaxing and mindfulness activity)

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

Important notice

- You won't be able to bring, repair nor make your own real kintsugi piece, but a little example.

- Bring a long sleeve shirt and trousers which you have no problem with dirt.  

- As we are going to use the sap of *Urushi (same family as poison ivy), it is not recommendable for people who have very sensitive skin. We cannot be responsible for your skin reaction caused by such material.

- This is a group session, there will be other participants.

- Minimum age requirement is 18 years old.

Please ask for its availability via contact form.