Private Workshop: Traditional Kintsugi in Kanazawa
Kintsugi is a Japanese traditional repairing method to repair and reuse potteries which was invented over 500 years ago. This is the very unique way because you can reuse the repaired pieces! If you have some broken pieces which you want to repair at your home, this is the chance to learn the introduction for Kintsugi.
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Private Workshop: Traditional Kintsugi in Kanazawa
What's included in Private Workshop: Traditional Kintsugi in Kanazawa
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Kintsugi is a sustainable repairing method for ceramics, woods and glasses, which allows you to reuse the broken piece after the repair as all the materials I use are natural and safe for body. Once it is repaired, it lasts decades. Usually it takes at least 1 months to repair a piece, due to the drying process of natural materials that we use for this repair, but in this experience you will see whole the procedure of Kintsugi in 2 hours step by step by practicing with pieces belong to the studio. You will learn: - What Kintsugi is, its history - Which materials are used - Preparation and application of Glue - Preparation and application of Paste - Sanding - Waterproof coverage - Decoration with gold: You will practice the gold decoration part on a sake cup and take it home Please note that you won't be able to bring and repair your own piece or take a Kintsugi pottery with you from the studio. This demonstration will help you to deepen the knowledge of not only Japanese repairing method but also our idea of finding beauty in broken, repair and reuse pieces. This is such a sustainable way to live, come and try your hand at Traditional Kintsugi.
Inclusions
- Gold powder, material and tools, and a souvenir with Gold that you used for your practice
- Kintsugi pottery
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- 10 minutes walk from Kanazawa Station
- As we are going to use Urushi (poison ivy), it is not recomendable for people with very sensitive skin or children who is younger than 15 years old.
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Pickup and Dropoff
You will make your own way to the meeting points
Meeting / End Points
- It is in front of primary school, between public bath and barbar. The address is Hyotanmachi 1-7, not 17 (sorry I can't modify it on this app). You can also find us by searching kintsugian on googlemaps.
