RSVP: Kintsugi Intensive: 2-Day Course in Traditional Urushi Kintsugi

Kintsugi Urushi Ceramics

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19:30 – 02:00

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Join us for a transformative 2-day course where you'll dive into the art of Kintsugi, the Japanese technique of repairing broken ceramics with gold and silver! 🌟

Course Outcome

By the end of this workshop, each participant will:

Complete two practice pieces:
- One repaired ceramic with gold
- One repaired ceramic with silver

What Is Included

Two ceramic practice pieces
All necessary tools and materials
Limited use of genuine gold and silver powder
Japanese matcha tea ceremony experience 🍵
Tea, light refreshments, and a simple lunch (sandwiches). Attendees with dietary restrictions are encouraged to bring their own lunch.

Matcha Tea Ceremony Experience

Enjoy a serene pause during the course with a matcha tea ceremony led by Soko-sensei, a certified Urasenke tea ceremony instructor with over a decade of experience. This experience reflects on the beauty of handmade objects and the significance of repair in daily life. 🛠️

Agenda

Day 1

Introduction to traditional urushi Kintsugi materials and process
Mixing mugi-urushi adhesive
Joining broken ceramic pieces
Mixing sabi-urushi filler
Sanding and intermediate urushi coating on the first piece

Day 2

Sanding and coating the second piece
Matcha tea ceremony experience
Fine line work with urushi
Application of gold and silver powder
Completion of both practice pieces

Personal Practice Pieces

Students may bring simple damaged ceramic objects which meet these criteria:

Made of ceramic (stoneware or porcelain)
Glazed and smooth surface
Size no larger than 12 × 12 × 12 cm
Maximum of five broken pieces
Chip smaller than 1 cm
No old glue or adhesive residue
Note: Review by instructor is required; not all personal pieces may be completed during the course.

Registration Details

Returning students enjoy a $30 alumni discount! Priority registration is available on July 7 and 8.

Important Pickup Information

Due to the curing process of urushi, all repaired objects will remain at the shop after the course and can be picked up the following day or week.

Safety Note

Urushi lacquer may cause skin irritation. Gloves will be provided, and safety instructions will be given. Participants with severe urushiol allergies are advised against attending.