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
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
