Experiência íntima e autêntica de Kintsugi e Matcha em Shibuya, Tóquio

I loved the Kintsugi class with Michiko! It was such a lovely exprience, learning something about japanese culture and traditions. As we live in a very convenient and fast-paced world, it’s so easy to replace anything. But this workshop teaches you, there is beauty in repairing something that’s broken. Making it a unique piece and seeing potential in something that is “not perfect”, maybe making it perfect in your individual way. Especially crafting with own hands can bring so much joy and peace and is such a meditative practice. Michiko is really a kind and warm person and her knowledge and craftsmanship are amazing. It was an honour to learn from her. I can highly recommend this workshop for anyone, who is looking for a very unique experience in Japan, where you walk out with a self-made souvenir, a light heart and smile on your face. What a nice way to spend the time during a rainy day. Thank you Michiko for providing the beautiful space! I feel grateful to have met you (:

We had a great morning with Michiko! When we arrived she prepared us a delicious cup of Matcha. Then she told us about the history of Kintsugi while setting us up with barley tea and a beautiful selection of sweet and savory snacks. Then we worked on repairing our broken plates (she has a selection to choose from). My husband was surprised by how much he enjoyed this activity and thanked me later for scheduling it.

Brilliant brilliant brilliant! Michiko-san provided a wonderful experience - from the matcha, to the barley tea, to the snacks...and that was just the warm up. The Kintsugi workshop was excellent and every step was explained to us. Michiko-san is a wonderful teacher and we ended up with some nice looking plates. Would recommended to everyone, fantastic!

Wonderful and calming experience! I wasn’t sure what to expect and completely exceeded expectations, including the overall experience and friendliness of our instructors. I would highly recommend!

This is a truly wonderful workshop. Michiko's skill and love for this art shines. Her patience and guidance for novices like us were most appreciated! It was an honour to learn from Michiko and to understand a little more about kintsugi. Our plates are now on full display in our home. Thank you Michiko.

Michiko is an incredible teacher and host. My husband and I had a great experience at Mon Cadeau learning the art of kintsugi and seeing the beauty in the imperfect. It was the calm respite in a busy city that allowed us to be very present while fully taking in kintsugi - the history, the craft, and the art. Michiko went above and beyond to welcome us into her space with tea, sweets and letting us say hi to her dog! She is truly a master at what she does and this experience was absolutely a highlight of our honeymoon! I'd highly recommend this experience to anyone who has the opportunity to visit.

We had an amazing experience learning about - and practicing - modern kintsugi at Mon Cadeu. There is decent history about the culture around the custom and its practice as well as a full process from break to gold leaf with guidance and support, not to mention delicious matcha tea and yummy traditional Japanese treats! Will be recommending to absolutely everyone when they visit!

Super fun kintsugi experience! Michiko-san is very kind and while enjoying Japanese sweets and matcha tea she takes you through the kintsugi process. We had the modern kintsugi and went home with two beautiful dishes. Absolutely recommended!

This kintsugi workshop was a fantastic experience. The instructor guided us with patience and expertise, making the intricate process of repairing broken ceramics with gold both accessible and deeply meditative. My wife and I left with a beautiful piece of art and a new appreciation for finding perfection in imperfection. The atmosphere was serene and welcoming, providing the ideal environment for creativity. I highly recommend this course to anyone seeking a unique and meaningful craft.

This was such a joyful and peaceful experience! Stylish Michiko and her assistant Yuki took us through all the steps of this traditional japanese practice with so much care and attention. The beautiful surroundings, music and refreshments really made for a truly special time, not to be missed. I would love to bring my daughters from Sydney to do this, next time!