Kintsugi Workshop

Mend your once loved China with a golden repair

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

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESIONS

Will my kintsugi item be ready at the end of the class?

Yes, your fixed item will be ready at the end of the 90 mins session to take home with you.

Can I bring my own item to fix to the class?

Yes, you can bring your own item along to the class. I do recommend that you have a practice on the china provided before starting on your own piece to hone your skills. NOTE - there is no guarantee you will complete a personal item if it is more than 5 x broken pieces or may have complex breaks.

Is everything included in the ticket price?

Yes - all the kit will be provided for you to fix a broken piece of china. There will be a selection of broken items for you to choose from (cups, pots, bowls, plates) in a mixture of between 4-8 breaks.

Is the venue close to the tube?

Yes, the FRIDAY venue is located opposite Kensal Rise Overground Station. It is also a short walk from Kensal Green Tube Station on the Bakerloo Line.

Help! I can't find the venue?

Please look out for’ MiniPicassos' - the classes are held this venue. The external frontage is painted bright yellow.

What time do doors open?

The doors will open for the class venue approx. 10 mins before the class starts. There are a number of coffee shops and eateries close by to go to before and after the event.