Tokyo Kintsugi Workshop: Simple Gold Repair Class near Shin Koenji
Highlights
Authentic kintsugi experience with accomplished artists
Join a hands-on class in an intimate setting
Repair pieces from the Edo Period of Japan and more
Savor homemade tea and sweets
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Overview
Tokyo
2.5 hour(s)
Available Daily
Pick-up not available
116573
10011
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What to expect
Get introduced to kintsugi, a century-old Japanese technique of repairing broken pottery with gold, silver, or platinum. Learn the basics of this ancient art in a small class taught by highly-acclaimed artisans and create beauty out of breakages.
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Package Details
USD 77.01
USD 77.01
Overview
Morning, Afternoon, Evening
2.5 hour(s)
Available Daily
Without pick-up
Inclusions: Kintsugi experience fee / Material fees / Tea and Sweets
Schedule
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Start time :
10:00
Meet Your Instructors at Kuge Crafts
Start of Kintsugi Experience
Be welcomed in a warm and inviting workshop by friendly instructors. Here, learn about kintsugi and make simple repairs on one chipped pottery item. Know how to smooth out the broken area and carefully apply the golden powder and lacquer on it.
Tea Break
While you wait for the first coat of lacquer to dry, enjoy a cup of homemade tea and tasty sweets.
Finishing Touches
After completing the final touches for your item and giving the golden powder a little time to dry, your unique work of art is ready to be brought home. This hands-on class will be one of the best memories of your Tokyo stay.
12:30
Activity Ends at Kuge Crafts
Location
Pick-up/Check-in Time & Location
Drop-off/Check-out Time & Location
Location
Location, direction and description
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- The closest station is Shin-Koenji Station on the Marunouchi line.
- Go out of Exit 1 and take an immediate right (between the exit and the blue building).
- Walk down the road, then go right onto a large road. Walk straight for about 7 to 8 minutes.
- You will eventually pass a Summit supermarket (with a big green leaf sign).
- Make sure you are on the same side of the road as the Summit.
- Keep on going straight and you will see a blue pedestrian bridge. The studio is right before the bridge, under a yellow awning.
Notes
Restrictions
- Children 11 years old and above can participate in this activity.
Booking requirements (# of participants, vehicles, hours, etc.)
- You can book a maximum of 4.
Additional notes
- You will use a small cup, plate, or other pottery items 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 the kintsugi class. However, items such as transparent glass, wooden lacquerware, and glassware with a picture on it may not be used.
- In case you want to use your transparent glass, wooden lacquerware and glassware with a picture on it 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 the VELTRA inquiry portal prior to joining this activity.
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KUGE Crafts
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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.
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Payment / Cancellation Policy
Payment Methods
- Credit card payment
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.
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Tokyo Kintsugi Workshop: Simple Gold Repair Class near Shin Koenji
Get introduced to kintsugi, a century-old Japanese technique of repairing broken pottery with gold, silver, or platinum. Learn the basics of this ancient art in a small class taught by highly-acclaimed artisans and create beauty out of breakages.
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