Tokyo Asakusa Kintsugi Gold Repair Workshop

Discover kintsugi, the Japanese art of repairing pottery with gold, in a hands-on workshop where you'll learn its philosophy and create a ceramic piece of your own.

Getting started

Make your way to the workshop venue at Asakusa Tosei Building, 1-chome-27-2 Asakusa, Taito City, Tokyo. Meet your English-speaking instructor and get ready to explore kintsugi, a traditional Japanese craft that highlights the repaired parts of an object rather than concealing them. Your booking includes one plate and the materials and tools required for the workshop.

What to expect

Learn the art and philosophy of kintsugi

Begin with an introduction to kintsugi, the Japanese practice of repairing broken pottery with lacquer and gold powder. Your instructor will explain the craft's cultural roots and its connection to embracing imperfections, renewal, and the history of an object. You'll also learn about the Japanese aesthetic of wabi-sabi and how it values imperfection and the passage of time.

Features

• Introduction to kintsugi and its cultural significance

• Learn about the philosophy of embracing imperfections

• Explore the connection between kintsugi and wabi-sabi

• Guidance from an English-speaking instructor

Repair your own ceramic plate

Put what you've learned into practice with a hands-on repair activity. Using the supplied materials and tools, work on one ceramic plate and highlight the repaired cracks with gold. Follow the instructor's guidance as you transform the plate into a piece that reflects the principles of kintsugi.

Features

• One ceramic plate included

• Materials and tools required for the workshop

• Hands-on kintsugi repair activity

• Gold detailing to highlight repaired areas

Take home your finished creation

At the end of the activity, take your repaired ceramic plate home as a personal keepsake. Each piece reflects the repair process and the idea that imperfections can become part of an object's character. The workshop uses materials designed for a short-format kintsugi experience, so your finished plate is intended for decorative display rather than serving food.

Features

• Take home your repaired ceramic plate

• Keep your finished piece as a decorative souvenir

• Plate is not food-safe and should be used for display only