Discover the Japanse art of Kintsugi in Amsterdam
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Discover the Japanse art of Kintsugi in Amsterdam

  • Ages 12+

Learn the art of Kintsugi: repair broken pottery with gold, creating a unique masterpiece that celebrates beauty in imperfections!

Door Japanworkshopnet

Datum en tijd

zat, 31 mei 2025 10:00 - 13:00 CEST.

Locatie

Amsterdam

Nieuwezijds Voorburgwal 177 1012 RK Amsterdam Netherlands

Restitutiebeleid

Refunds up to 7 days before event

Over dit evenement

  • Evenement duurt 3 uur
  • Ages 12+
  • Geen parkeergelegenheid bij de locatie

Discover the Japanese art of Kintsugi

Join us in Amsterdam for a unique in-person event where you can learn all about the ancient art of Kintsugi. This traditional Japanese technique involves repairing broken pottery with gold, silver, or vermilion, turning flaws into beautiful works of art. During this event, you'll have the opportunity to delve into the history and techniques of Kintsugi and even create your own Kintsugi pottery. All materials, including pottery, are provided. Don't miss this chance to explore the beauty of imperfection!

Veelgestelde vragen

Do I have to bring the pottery for Kintsugi?

No, we will provide the pottery for you.

Can I use my Kintsugi pottery for food after the workshop?

Our Kintsugi method is food-safe.

Can I bring my broken pieces of pottery for the workshop?

The 1-Day Kintsugi workshop is for beginners to learn basic restoration techniques. If you would like to repair more complicated pieces, such as more than four broken pieces of pottery, please check other courses like the 2-Day or the 4-Day Kintsugi course (https://japanworkshopnet.com)

In what languages do you conduct the workshop?

We offer the workshop in both English and Japanese.

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Japanworkshopnet

Embracing Imperfections

Join our Kintsugi workshops and learn the traditional Japanese art of repairing broken bowls with Urushi, a Japanese lacquer. These mended pieces are then beautifully adorned with gold, silver, and vermilion, transforming them into unique works of art.

Kintsugi is more than just a craft; it's a philosophy centered around acceptance and personal growth. By highlighting the scars as part of the object’s history, Kintsugi symbolizes embracing flaws and imperfections in our own lives. This ancient technique serves as a metaphor, teaching us that setbacks can make us stronger and more beautiful.

Kintsugi course menu

Modern method: "Repairing pottery with a contemporary twist"

  • 1-Day Modern Kintsugi workshop: Discover the magic of Modern Kintsugi
  • 2-Day Modern kintsugi course: Experience the authentic Kintsugi method as much as possible within two sessions

Authentic Method: "Preserving tradition with urushi"

  • 4-Day Authentic Kintsugi course: Experience restoration with the authentic kintsugi methods.

Experience all steps involving urushi, from gluing to creating multiple layers and sprinkling gold powder (brass powder). Embrace the most traditional and natural methods.

Maki-e Workshop Menu

  • Maki-e Drawing with a glass cup
  • Maki-e Drawing with a glass picture frame

What is maki-e?

Maki-e is a traditional Japanese lacquer decoration technique. It involves drawing pictures, patterns, and letters on the surface of lacquerware using lacquer, then sprinkling and fixing metal powder, such as gold or silver, onto the surface.

Maki-e can be traced back to the 8th century, although the use of urushi (Japanese lacquer) dates back even further, to around 9000 years ago. Urushi is a natural sap obtained from the urushi tree, and it has been favored in Japan for centuries due to its decorative and protective qualities for wooden wares.

In our Maki-e workshops, you have the opportunity to create Maki-e designs using traditional Japanese patterns (wagara) or your own original designs. Your canvas can be a glass cup or a glass picture frame.