Art Kintsugi introductory workshop

Kintsugi is century-old Japanese craftwork where broken ceramic objects are pieced back together using lacquer and gold dust. The process transforms much-loved, broken items into beautifully crafted, new pieces of art.

In this workshop, you will learn the introductory technique of “Art Kintsugi” mending, by following 7 essential steps using modern accessible materials and bringing home a piece of your own kintsugi art.

By the end of this Art Kintsugi course, you should be able to:

• Achieve basic fundamental skill to repair damaged ceramic pieces using Art Kintsugi method, with epoxy glue, putty

• Decorate the repaired piece by applying Art Maki-e technique using lacquer and gold metal powder

• Understand the essential 7 steps of Art Kintsugi method

• Know the different types of kintsugi repair – traditional and modern method

• Bring home a piece of your own kintsugi art

• Understand the sustainable way to rescue damaged objects which otherwise be discarded

• Source materials for future projects

Please note: A suitable broken dish is provided in the class. Please do not bring your own items to repair in the class. If you have a damaged item which you wish to repair, your tutor is happy to have a short consultation with you after the class.

For more information please visit Sydney Community College