Kintsugi Workshop

WHAT'S THIS ALL ABOUT?

Kintsugi, the Japanese art of embracing your imperfections. Learn how to mend once loved china and earthenware in this mindful introduction to the Kintsugi method. The visible repairs are seen as part of the history of an object, highlighting the cracks and symbolising fragility, strength and beauty. This golden repair is called Kintsugi.

WHAT HAPPENS IN THIS WORKSHOP?

The idea of this workshop is to repair a loved item, joining together the fractures using the Japanese Kintsugi method - applying the resin glue to the broken sections and making it whole once more. The imperfections aren’t to be hidden but embraced! The Kintsugi method celebrates the beauty of the scars in an object and recognises that the history should be shown and not hidden. Choose your broken porcelain (vase, bowl, plate or cup), and be taken by Claire, step by step through the technique of mending each section piece by piece. This is very much a thoughtful and methodical process….not to be rushed, where each piece is applied and repaired carefully.

THE ALL IMPORTANT DETAILS

We will provide all the kit needed for this workshop: You can bring your own china but we can't guarantee it'll be finished on time as the process needs to be done with patience.  The class will run for approx. 90 mins, and are held monthly in Kensal Rise.

"Thank you so much for sharing this wonderful craft. I found your Kintsugi workshop to be of great value" David R

"I thoroughly enjoyed the evening and the workshop. I learned a few invaluable tips and was offered the opportunity to work on a selection of Claire's china (vase). It was also wonderful to meet people with similar interests and to learn from other creatives" Elizabeth C

"This is something that I have been interested in for some years, and was so pleased to find a class running. It was a great introduction session run by Claire, where she took us through each step before finally finishing our piece. High recommend!" Sarah B

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