Tokyo | Kintsugi: Turn Cracks into Gold in a One-Day Japanese Craft Workshop
Itinerary Details
From Broken to Beautiful: Kintsugi for Everyday Life
Kintsugi is more than simply repairing a broken object. It is a Japanese craft that highlights cracks and imperfections rather than hiding them, transforming them into part of the object’s story. In this workshop, the focus is on creating something you can continue to use in everyday life. The materials meet food-container safety standards, so after allowing your finished piece to rest for the recommended period, you can use it for serving snacks or tea.
Choose the Piece You’ll Give a New Life
Many Kintsugi experiences are merely decorative, but our classes place special emphasis on “practicality.” The materials we use meet food container safety standards, meaning that the finished products you take home, after being properly settling as instructed, can be reused to hold snacks or tea. This is a respect for the objects themselves, and a profound way of preserving the memories of your journey.
Itinerary
Part One | Choosing & Repairing Your Piece
Choose the Piece You’ll Give a New Life
Arrive at the workshop and meet your instructor. Choose from the prepared pieces and select the one you would most like to restore and bring back into your daily life.
Learn the Tools, Repair the Cracks & Polish the Surface
Learn how each tool is used before beginning the repair process. You’ll fill and smooth the damaged areas, with careful polishing forming one of the most important steps of Kintsugi. By creating an even, refined surface, you’ll prepare the piece for its final golden finish.
Part Two | Gilding & Bringing Your Piece to Life
Turn the Cracks into Gold
Once the repaired areas have been carefully prepared, apply the finishing materials and sprinkle gold powder over the lines. You can influence the final character of your piece by choosing how bold or delicate you want the golden lines to appear, creating a finish that is uniquely yours.
Package Your Artwork & Learn How to Care for It
Your Kintsugi piece is complete! With assistance from the staff, carefully package your finished artwork and learn how long it needs to rest at home before it can be washed and used. You’ll leave with a one-of-a-kind piece carrying both the beauty of Japanese craftsmanship and the story of your own hands.
Important Information & Cancellation Policy
Important
Information &
Cancellation Policy
Important Notes
- Clothing: An apron will be provided, but dark-colored clothing that is not easily stained is recommended.
- Language: Japanese is the primary language of instruction. Translation services are available upon request and must be arranged at the time of registration for groups of two or more.
- Resting period: After taking your finished piece home, it must rest for approximately 1–2 weeks according to the instructor’s instructions before washing or using it.
Cancellation Policy
- Once a reservation is made, a 5% system cancellation fee will be charged if the reservation is cancelled for personal reasons.
- 7 days before departure: 30%
- 3 days before departure: 50%
- Same day: 100%
