Private Workshop: Traditional Kintsugi in Kanazawa

This is an example of Kintsugi. (not included in the experience)

Private Workshop: Traditional Kintsugi in Kanazawa

Example of a sake cup that you are going to practice with Gold

Duration2h

Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before

TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted

LanguagesEnglish, Spanish

Private tourOnly your group will participate

Overview

Kintsugi is a Japanese traditional repairing method to repair and reuse potteries which was born over 500 years ago.
This is the very unique way because you can reuse the repaired pieces!
If you have some broken pieces which you want to repair at your home, this is the chance to learn the introduction for Kintsugi.

IMPORTANT NOTICE
In this workshop, we don't break things on purpose out of respect to potteries and artisans who made it

- As we are going to use the sap of *Urushi (related to poison ivy), this workshop is not recommended to people whose skin is very sensitive since it might cause skin rush. We are afraid that we cannot be responsible of your skin reaction caused by materials.

- Please wear or bring a long sleeve shirt and trousers which you have no problem with dirt. For your safety, please kindly avoid waring any accessories on your hands and wrists.

- Minimum age requirement is 18 years old. (16 y/o if they sign up with their guardian)

What's included

Gold powder, material and tools, and a souvenir with Gold that you used for your practice

Kintsugi pottery

What to expect

Kintsugi is a sustainable repairing method for ceramics, woods and glasses, which allows you to reuse the broken piece after the repair as all the materials I use are natural and safe for body. Once it is repaired, it lasts decades.

Usually it takes at least 1 months to repair a piece, due to the drying process of natural materials that we use for this repair, but in this experience you will see whole the procedure of Kintsugi in 2 hours step by step by practicing with pieces in different conditions belong to the studio.

You will learn:

- What Kintsugi is, its history
- Which materials are used
- Preparation and application of Glue
- Preparation and application of Paste
- Sanding
- Waterproof coverage
- Decoration with gold: You will practice the gold decoration part on a sake cup and take it home

Please note that you won't be able to bring and repair your own piece or take a Kintsugi pottery with you from the studio.

This demonstration will help you to deepen the knowledge of not only Japanese repairing method but also our idea of finding beauty in broken, repair and reuse pieces.
This is such a sustainable way to live, come and try your hand at Traditional Kintsugi.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

It is in front of primary school, between public bath and barbar.
The address is Hyotanmachi 1-7, not 17 (sorry I can't modify it on this app). You can also find us by searching kintsugian on googlemaps.

End point

It is in front of primary school, between public bath and barbar.
The address is Hyotanmachi 1-7, not 17 (sorry I can't modify it on this app). You can also find us by searching kintsugian on googlemaps.

Additional information

Public transportation options are available nearby
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
10 minutes walk from Kanazawa Station
As we are going to use Urushi (poison ivy), it is not recomendable for people who have very sensitive skin or children who is younger than 15 years old.

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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