Authentic Pure Gold Kintsugi Workshop with Master Taku in Tokyo
Kintsugi is a simple restoration technique that uses gold or other metal powder to repair broken, chipped, or cracked pieces. Kintsugi has been handed down in Japan from ancient times, and the culture of taking good care of things has attracted attention worldwide. Kintsugi lacquer comes from the poison oak tree or black tree of the poison ivy family. When dried, lacquer is a natural adhesive that is harmless to the human body and has a hardening effect. Cracks are considered a landscape in kintsugi, and the joint is decorated with gold, silver, or other metal powder. Kintsugi is based on not pretending that the cracks have never existed but considering them part of the item's history and breathing new life into it. In 2024, Master Taku is awarded with the Medal with Dark Blue Ribbon, the honorable commendation given to individuals who have made significant achievements in the fields of science, art, invention, improvement, and creation this year.
Options
Option B：Shikkokurai
What's included in Authentic Pure Gold Kintsugi Workshop with Master Taku in Tokyo
(Subject to Option Inclusions)The workshop comes with exquisite pottery hand-crafted by Master Taku and carefully selected materials so that you can learn the sense of Wabi-Sabi. The vessel has been soaked in rustic lacquer to have a secular enhancement(Sabi-feeling). Master Taku teaches you the process of the Authentic KIntsugi technique with real Usurhi lacquer and pure gold powder. Let’s create imperfect beauty (Wabi) with Kintsugi. You can take it home on the day! A：Shuurushi kannyuzome kintsugi. -Kintsugi with real natural lacquer and pure gold- (Duration : 110mins) B：Lightning in the Dark Shikkokurai. -Kintsugi with real natural lacquer and pure gold-(90mins) Natural lacquer and chemical resin are used in combination. Who is Taku Nakano? Taku Nakano is a unique ceramist running pottery classes at his Omotesando Studio in Tokyo, where it’s known as the epicenter of fashion. His artistic view of the world has been put into his creations, and he has made ceramics that nobody has ever seen. His atelier is filled with unique traditional crafts created by Taku Nakano, attracting global attention. His motto: Even more beautiful and more robust than before it broke!
Inclusions
- A plate you will use for the lesson, and to bring home after lesson.
- All necessary equipment included
- All taxes, fees and handling charges
- Lesson fee
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Food and drinks
- Gratuities
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Meet
Pickup and Dropoff
You will make your own way to the meeting points
Meeting / End Points
- The atelier is in the basement of the OG building.
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Ticket Redemption
Note:Studio offers gloves to wear and protect from irritants in traditional Japanese Urushi lacquer. Please follow the direction and precautions to avoid rash from the Urushi lacquer. The studio can not be responsible for the incident if you touch lacquer.