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About
My name is Haruka !
Hello! I am passionate about sharing the art and philosophy of Kintsugi. Through my workshops, I hope to create a warm space where people can enjoy this tradition, connect with Japanese culture, and discover a new way of seeing beauty. The workshop will be mainly in English. Please feel free to message me with any questions.
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What is Kintsugi (金継ぎ) ?
Kintsugi is a traditional Japanese art of
repairing broken pottery.
The cracks are joined with lacquer and highlighted
with gold or silver, turning the damage into a
unique part of the object’s beauty.
Modern Kintsugi Workshop –
Discover the Beauty of Japan in Kyoto
Experience Modern Kintsugi in Kyoto – a contemporary version of the traditional Japanese art of pottery repair.
Instead of using natural lacquer, we use safe and easy-to-handle modern materials, making it accessible for everyone, even beginners.
In our hands-on workshop, you will repair pottery yourself while learning about the history of Kintsugi, its connection to the Japanese tea ceremony, and the philosophy of wabi-sabi – finding beauty in imperfection.
At the end you can take home your beautifully repaired piece, making it a meaningful souvenir of your time in Kyoto.
◆ Workshop Flow
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Brief introduction to the history of Kintsugi and the concept of wabi-sabi
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Choose the pottery piece to repair (prepared by us broken in two pieces ) The repairing pottary will be a selections of the plate you can choose.
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Repair cracks or chips using the Modern Kintsugi method
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Finish the piece with real gold leaf decoration
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Take home your beautifully repaired pottery
★In the spirit of omotenashi, you will be served matcha and a Japanese sweets during the workshop.★
◆ Language
English / Japanese
◆ Duration
Approximately 2 ~3hours
(please note it may vary by around 20 minutes depending on group size and the condition of the pottery)
◆ What to bring
・ All materials and tools are provided. ( you cannot bring and repair your own items.)
・ For your comfort, please wear clothes you don’t mind getting a little dirty, or bring an apron.
◆ Disclaimer
・Children 11 years and older are welcome to participate, although please note that children must be accompanied by a participating adult.
・ Due to limited seating and high demand, we request that you cancel at least 5 days before a booked class. You may cancel via email to tomi.kyoto.jp@gmail.com. Unfortunately, we cannot offer any refunds if you cancel within 5 days of the class.
*Please contact us if you would like to request a different time and date or have any questions.
・ Please arrive 10min early.
・ Arrivals later than 10 minutes after the start time will be treated as a cancellation, and no refund will be issued.
・ We are not responsible to any allergic reaction or injuries during the workshop.
★Please feel free to contact us if you would like to book with 7 or more people.
2 hr
18,000 Japanese yen
Access
Address
2-84-2
Honmachi Higashiyamaku,Kyoto
605-0981
・5min walk from Keihan Kiyomizu-Gojo Sta.
Contact
If you have any inquiries, please contact us by email or via Instagram DM