In this intensive 90-minute workshop, you will not only experience key hands-on procedures—the first step (collaborative restoration) and the very final step (gold finishing)—but also gain insight into the profound culture of embracing imperfection.
First Half: Collaborative Restoration
You will participate in one essential intermediate step of the full Kintsugi process—such as gluing, filling chips with sabi urushi, or applying black urushi lacquer.
The specific step will be selected by our artisans based on the condition of the vessels.
This is a collaborative restoration: Your work will be passed on to future guests, like a relay, as together we bring a broken piece back to life, step by step.
(Note: The vessel used in this step is a work-in-progress and cannot be taken home.)
Second Half: The Golden Finish
You will experience the glorious final stage of applying real Urushi and 23K gold.
Your Souvenir to Take Home: The finished Kintsugi piece you complete in the final stage is made with food-safe materials and is yours to keep as a beautiful souvenir.
(Note: The vessels used in the first and final steps are different.)
Our Kyoto studio is a short walk south of Kenninji Temple, just off Yasaka Street, between Yamato-oji Street and Higashioji Street.
Our Kyoto studio is a short walk south of Kenninji Temple, just off Yasaka Street, between Yamato-oji Street and Higashioji Street.
