Kyoto Kintsugi Gold Repair Pottery Class
Description
Discover the traditional Japanese art of kintsugi in this hands-on workshop in Kyoto. Kintsugi is the practice of repairing broken pottery using lacquer and gold, embracing imperfections and giving new life to damaged pieces. In this beginner-friendly experience, you will learn the basic techniques of kintsugi while creating your own unique piece. All steps are carefully guided, making it easy to join even without prior experience. A standard pottery piece is included, and guests can also upgrade to a wide selection of unique plates and bowls for an additional fee. The variety allows you to choose a piece that matches your personal style, making your final creation even more special. During the workshop, your guide will also introduce the philosophy behind kintsugi, including the idea of finding beauty in imperfection, making the experience both creative and meaningful. At the end of the session, you will take home your repaired piece as a one-of-a-kind souvenir from Japan.
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- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Reviews(172)
Absolutely fantastic! Can’t miss experience in Kyoto. They make the history of Japan come alive and help you all along the way to making a beautiful piece of cutlery
Great experience. Jeff is very patient and helpful. Glad I was able to do this! Simple, smooth, and Fun! Breaking plates is fun dude.
Fantastic. I love breaking plates. I use to break plates as a kid but now I can do it as an adult!
Love this experience would recommend!
Great experience for the entire family!
Great instructors. Fun experience and nice to take home a souvenir at the end.
This is a great family activity to experience traditional Japanese crafts. We did the kintsuge and it was fun and educational. Great instruction by the friendly staff.
We had a great time with Reina!! She was a great teacher
The workshop was very hands on and our guide, Reina, walked us through each step of the way. When we would get stuck or the kids needed help with a step, she wouldn't hesitate to help and ensure we had a great experience.
The pottery class with Reina was a lot of fun! We went through the whole process of breaking the plates, filing them down, gluing them back together, and then applying the gold flake. The whole process was explained well and the final result was great! Very happy with the experience.
