Simple Japanese Kintsugi Gold Repair Technique Class near Shin Koenji
Kintsugi is the Japanese art of fixing broken pottery using lacquer dusted or mixed with powdered gold. Create beauty out of breakages, and enjoy a truly unique work of art.
Learn the basics of kintsugi and make simple repairs to a broken piece of pottery. At the end of the class, you get to keep your own work of art. Keep it as a souvenir of your trip to Japan, or present it as a gift to a friend or loved one.
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Schedule & Location
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Time & Location
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10:00 Meet at Kuge Crafts
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Kintsugi Experience
Learn and practice the basics of Kintsugi on one chipped pottery item. First, smooth out the area then carefully apply the golden powder and lacquer to make the pottery shine again!
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Tea break
While you wait for the first coat of lacquer to dry, enjoy a cup of tea and some tasty sweets!
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Finishing Touches
After completing the final touches and a little time to dry, your completed work will be ready to take home with you.
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12:30 Experience Ends at Kuge Crafts
Notes
Restriction(s)
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- Children 11 years old and above can participate in this activity.
Additional Note(s)
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- You will use a small cup, plate or other pottery item to learn the technique during class.
- The owner can speak very basic English. Knowledge of Japanese would be helpful, but is not necessary.
- Participants may bring their own item for kintsugi. However items such as transparent glass, wooden lacquerware and glassware with picture on it may not be used.
- In case you want to use your transparent glass, wooden lacquerware and glassware with picture for the kintsugi activity, please inquire through VELTRA.
- The finished kintsugi product may be brought home after the activity.
- If you want to bring your own ceramic, please send a picture of your ceramic through VELTRA inquiry portal prior to joining this activity.
Booking Requirements (# of participants, vehicles, hours, etc.)
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- You can book a maximum of 4.
FAQ
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Payment/Cancellation policy
Payment type
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Cancellation Policy
- Any cancellations made after 18:00 local time, 1 business days prior to the activity will be subject to a charge of 100% of the total amount.
USD 77.40
Taxes & fees included
1% Reward Points
| Pick-up | Not available |
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| Duration | 2 - 2.5 hour(s) |
| Availability | Daily |
LATEST 5-STAR REVIEWS
by: Anita
I had a delightful time at this class. Every effort was made to make it a special experience. I cannot wait to reveal my work in two weeks time.
Yoshiichiro and Yoshiko were wonderful hosts! Kintsugi and the philosophy of wabi sabi are very important to my husband and I, so while we were on our honeymoon in Japan we were so excited to take thi...more
by: Olivia
I would 100% do this activity again as well as any others run by Kuge Crafts. Despite being early I was welcomed in with homemade sweets and tea. I've only booked the session for myself despite travel...more
