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celebrating imperfections: kintsugi

$95.00

Kintsugi, meaning “gold joinery,” is the Japanese art of mending broken ceramics with gold,  celebrating cracks and imperfections instead of hiding them. In this modern version of the traditional craft, you’ll learn beginner-friendly techniques and materials to repair ceramics in a way that highlights beauty in imperfection.

You’ll work with a provided ceramic vessel (or one of your own) and leave with a finished display piece that tells its own story.

What’s included:

  • All materials and tools provided

  • One small broken ceramic vessel for practice

  • Step-by-step instruction on the kintsugi method

What to bring:

  • A small cardboard box or container to safely transport your finished piece

  • Optional: your own broken ceramic item (glazed, no larger than 8” in size, up to 4 main cracks, and chips smaller than ½”). Please note: materials like glass or wood can’t be used, and heavily shattered pieces may be too difficult for a first project.

Please note: repaired items are for decorative display only and are not food safe. 

Artist Profile

Emi is from Tokyo, Japan and lives in Portland, Oregon since 2010. She is a former bench jeweler and currently a Kintsugi restorer and instructor. She repairs hundreds of broken ceramics and regularly teaching kintsugi in the Portland area. You can learn more about her kintsugi work through her Instagram.

Details: 

  • 3 hours

  • $95 per person 

  • Ages +16 only

time:

Kintsugi, meaning “gold joinery,” is the Japanese art of mending broken ceramics with gold,  celebrating cracks and imperfections instead of hiding them. In this modern version of the traditional craft, you’ll learn beginner-friendly techniques and materials to repair ceramics in a way that highlights beauty in imperfection.

You’ll work with a provided ceramic vessel (or one of your own) and leave with a finished display piece that tells its own story.

What’s included:

  • All materials and tools provided

  • One small broken ceramic vessel for practice

  • Step-by-step instruction on the kintsugi method

What to bring:

  • A small cardboard box or container to safely transport your finished piece

  • Optional: your own broken ceramic item (glazed, no larger than 8” in size, up to 4 main cracks, and chips smaller than ½”). Please note: materials like glass or wood can’t be used, and heavily shattered pieces may be too difficult for a first project.

Please note: repaired items are for decorative display only and are not food safe. 

Artist Profile

Emi is from Tokyo, Japan and lives in Portland, Oregon since 2010. She is a former bench jeweler and currently a Kintsugi restorer and instructor. She repairs hundreds of broken ceramics and regularly teaching kintsugi in the Portland area. You can learn more about her kintsugi work through her Instagram.

Details: 

  • 3 hours

  • $95 per person 

  • Ages +16 only

Cancellation & Rescheduling

All sales are final and non-refundable.
Need to reschedule? Let us know at least 7 days in advance and we’ll happily move you to another date for something of equal or less in value, free of charge. This policy helps us plan ahead and support our staff and fellow students—thank you for understanding!

Disclaimer

Pottery can be unpredictable! While we take great care with every piece, we can’t guarantee how your work will turn out after firing. By joining the class, you agree not to hold the studio or its team responsible for any damage or defects.