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Art Kintsugi Introductory Workshop

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Saturday 13 July from 10am to 2pm Saturday 24 August from 10am to 2pm Saturday 21 September from 10am to 2pm Saturday 12 October from 10am to 2pm Saturday 7 December from 10am to 2pm

Kintsugi is century-old Japanese craftwork where broken ceramic objects are pieced back together using lacquer and gold dust. The process transforms much-loved, broken items into beautifully crafted, new pieces of art.

In this workshop, you will learn the introductory technique of “Art Kintsugi” mending, by following 7 essential steps using modern accessible materials and bringing home a piece of your own Kintsugi art.

By the end of this Art Kintsugi course, you should be able to:

  • Achieve basic fundamental skill to repair damaged ceramic pieces using Art Kintsugi method, with epoxy glue, putty

  • Decorate the repaired piece by applying Art Makie technique using lacquer and gold metal powder

  • Understand the essential 7 steps of Art Kintsugi method

  • Know the different types of Kintsugi repair – traditional and modern method

  • Bring home a piece of your own Kintsugi art

  • Understand the sustainable way to rescue damaged objects which otherwise be discarded

  • Source materials for future projects

Please note: A suitable broken dish is provided in the class. Please do not bring your own items to repair in the class. If you have a damaged item which you wish to repair, your tutor is happy to have a short consultation with you after the class.

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