Kintsugi, the traditional Japanese art of mending broken ceramics with gold and other precious metals, transforms your chipped or fractured pieces into beautiful works of art. Do not discard your damaged ceramics; instead, learn this ancient technique in this online workshop and give your beloved items a new life filled with meaning.
This beautiful and contemplative art form offers a peaceful practice that encourages reflection and deeper connection with your work. Participants often emerge from this transformational experience with renewed hope and a shifted perspective on imperfection and resilience in life.
Whether you seek a mindful hobby, an upcycling DIY project, or enriching activities to enjoy at home, this introductory Kintsugi workshop provides a serene craft experience. You will receive a complete craft kit containing all necessary supplies to begin your artistic journey. Your instructor will guide you through each step via live stream, enabling you to create with confidence and ease.
Add-on options available for this class:
- Broken ceramic vessel, such as a bowl, cup, or plate ($22)
- Broken handmade pottery from Japan ($45)
These items are optional and may be added when you book your spot.
Your craft kit includes:
- Modern Japan Lacquer made from Cashew Nut, which is safer and faster drying than traditional lacquer derived from the Ki-urushi tree
- 2 Part epoxy putty
- Bronze powder
- Super glue
- Paint brush
- Two varieties of sandpaper and a melamine sponge
- A shell palette for holding lacquer
- Turpenoid in a bottle for thinning lacquer and cleaning your brush
- Cotton buds
- Toothpicks
- Spatulas
- Welcome manual with instructions
You will need to provide:
- Rags or tissues for cleaning
- Newspaper or a work surface that can tolerate staining
- Broken or chipped ceramics to repair. For beginners, we recommend selecting pieces with no more than three to four fragments
- Tape suitable for temporarily holding pieces together without leaving residue
- Detergent and water for brush cleaning
- Oil for conditioning your brush when finished
Suitable for adults and children ages ten and older. An adult must supervise children while they work with the materials.
Origami paper costs $16 to cover shipping, and Kat McDowell will contact you after registration to arrange payment. Alternatively, you can purchase origami paper from Amazon.
This course is available for "remote" learning and will be available to anyone with access to an internet device with a microphone (this includes most models of computers, tablets). Classes will take place with a "Live" instructor at the date/times listed below.
Upon registration, the instructor will send along additional information about how to log-on and participate in the class.
