Authentic Kintsugi Workshop: Art of Golden Joinery in Tokyo
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Kintsugi for Display: Yobitsugi – Option C This workshop allows you to experience yobitsugi, one of the highest forms of kintsugi, in an accessible way. Yobitsugi involves joining pieces of different colors or materials to the damaged area. By combining a perfectly thin line with intentionally thicker, irregular sections and incorporating contrasting materials, this method highlights the wabi-sabi aesthetics of imperfection. You will perform kintsugi on a handcrafted vessel made by Taku Nakano. Synthetic lacquer that does not cause skin irritation, adhesive, and substitute gold powder are used. Kintsugi for Display: Edo Komon Small Plate – Option D A hands-on course that welcomes everyone—from children to adults, and even complete beginners. In this workshop, you will choose your favorite pattern from five traditional Edo-period designs and apply kintsugi to a small plate. We use synthetic lacquer that does not cause skin irritation, along with adhesive and substitute gold powder.
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- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Children under the age of 6 are not allowed into the atelier for safety reasons
- Your finished work is for decorative purposes only and not intended for food use
- The atelier will provide a piece for you to repair, you cannot bring your own piece
Reviews(497)
Beautiful experience learning to repair pieces and make them more beautiful. Wonderful instructor and a peaceful environment surrounded by beauty.
Me and my friends all had such a fun time! And we have some really special and beautiful souvenirs now. I also liked that the workshop was small with 8 people total.
They are on time and courteous. They are patient in their teaching process. They provide a nice clear box for your piece at the end.
We learned an amazing skill, and took home beautiful plates that we recreated. They offer boxing materials and even a set to take home and keep practicing Kintsugi. Highly recommend!
Fantastic, chose a pre broken plate and then make it better than new! What better way to learn and have a take home souvenir. Well organised and easy to follow instructions.
Great way to immerse into the Japanese culture, a slow hour that’s actually somewhat healing overall.
What a great experience on a rainy Tokyo morning!
A very special experience. The explanations and process was one of a kind, easy to follow, and the teacher was very helpful.
Lots of fun and you get your bowl as a keepsake! Give yourself some extra time to find the location as it’s tucked away.
The whole family really enjoyed making Kintsugi pottery. Wonderful to learn how it is made and to have a souvenir of beautiful art. English quality was a little rough but good intentions made up for it.
