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Kintsugi is the ancient Japanese art of mending broken pottery using lacquer with gold, platinum or silver. The philosophy of Kintsugi is that an object is sometimes broken. However, this is part of its life. Rather than throwing it away, it can be repaired and the cracks remain to show its history.
In this very special workshop, you'll use the Kintsugi technique to create your own beautiful jewellery. In this hands on fun workshop you'll use materials such as ceramics, beach glasses and shells to join pieces using the modern Kintsugi gold powder method. All materials will be supplied including jewellery clasps, clips and metal components.
On the day you will make two pieces.
- One pair of pierced earrings (or ear clips)
- One pendant top or one brooch
This workshop is suitable for ages 15+ (kids aged 10-14 must be accompanied by an adult).
All tools (individually supplied with no sharing of tools), information and written materials will be supplied.
About Kintsugi Australia
Jun Morooka moved from Tokyo to Australia in 1984 to manage a busy Japanese restaurant in Manly. He came across the art of Kintsugi in 2015, and fell in love with the beauty of it and started studying it. Jun sold his restaurant in 2017 and flew to Japan to pursue the art of Kintsugi. He has been studying under 5 different Masters of Kintsugi across Japan since 2015. In 2018, he founded 'Kintsugi Australia' to spread the knowledge and beauty of Kintsugi to Aussies and the rest of the world.
Workshop Schedule
What you get:
All materials supplied for you to create one pair of earrings and a pendant or brooch.
Detailed notes on the history of Kintsugi and the repair process.
Kintsugi Accessory kits available for purchase at the end of the workshop. What to bring: Please bring your own apron.
Water bottle and snacks if required.
Detailed notes on the history of Kintsugi and the repair process.
Kintsugi Accessory kits available for purchase at the end of the workshop. What to bring: Please bring your own apron.
Water bottle and snacks if required.
About Kintsugi Australia
Jun Morooka moved from Tokyo to Australia in 1984 to manage a busy Japanese restaurant in Manly. He came across the art of Kintsugi in 2015, and fell in love with the beauty of it and started studying it. Jun sold his restaurant in 2017 and flew to Japan to pursue the art of Kintsugi. He has been studying under 5 different Masters of Kintsugi across Japan since 2015. In 2018, he founded 'Kintsugi Australia' to spread the knowledge and beauty of Kintsugi to Aussies and the rest of the world.
Jun Morooka moved from Tokyo to Australia in 1984 to manage a busy Japanese restaurant in Manly. He came across the art of Kintsugi in 2015, and fell in love with the beauty of it and started studying it. Jun sold his restaurant in 2017 and flew to Japan to pursue the art of Kintsugi. He has been studying under 5 different Masters of Kintsugi across Japan since 2015. In 2018, he founded 'Kintsugi Australia' to spread the knowledge and beauty of Kintsugi to Aussies and the rest of the world.