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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10:00 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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Coffee Break
While you wait for the first coat of lacquer to dry, enjoy a cup of coffee 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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12:00 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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- The Kintsugi repairs take about one day to set. Please either return to pick up your item or arrange to have it shipped to you.
- 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.
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 56.06
Taxes & fees included
1% Reward Points
| Pick-up | Not available |
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| Duration | 2 hour(s) |
| Availability | Sun, Wed, Thu, Sat |
LATEST 5-STAR REVIEWS
Sine there were just the two of us, Yoshiichiro and Yoshiko were most accommodating when we requested to do a broken piece rather than a chipped piece and we were able to finish it on time.
We were ...more
by: M Sal
I've always wanted to try Kintsugi and the teachers were so gracious and very skilled. I learned the basics of Kintsugi and was given a list of supplies to purchase if I was wanted to continue the art...more
by: Elizabeth P
I planned this experience for a group of four, and we all absolutely loved it. We have talked about it every day since the class.
The teachers, Yoshiichiro-san and Yoshiko-san, were so kind and ab...more
