Art Kintsugi Workshop in the Blue Mountains

Mindful Japanese art of ceramic mending



4 hours Location Lithgow Class size 1 to 5 (public classes), 6 to 8   $185 (Afterpay available)

New workshop dates dropped!
23rd October 10am - 2pm
24th October 10am - 2pm
We can also come to your appointed venue for a group of 4-8 people.
Please request with date, number and location.
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Venue hire is available in Lithgow and Lawson. Please enquire.
Would you like to take a break and learn the mindful art of Kintsugi in the tranquil Blue Mountains.
In this four-hour kintsugi workshop in Sydney's Blue Mountains will introduce you to a new skill while giving you time to zen out with an ancient craft.
Kintsugi is a century-old Japanese craftwork where broken ceramic objects are pieced back together using lacquer and gold dust based on the philosophy of Wabi Sabi finding beauty in imperfection. The process transforms much-loved, worn items into a beautifully crafted new piece of art. It is a chance to live a more sustainable way and rescue objects that would otherwise be discarded.
This workshop is beginner-friendly and hands-on. Under the guidance of your experienced kintsugi teacher, you will fundamental art kintsugi skills using the kintsugi method. We'll follow the principles of ancient Kintsugi utilising more accessible alternative materials (such as resin and gold metal) which enables us to complete the process safely and within the class timeframe.
At the end of the class, you will take home a piece of your own Kintsugi art and be able to continue your kintsugi practice to repair your items at home.
Please note:
  • Class is suitable for over 18 years old.
  • Not suitable for a pregnant person.
  • Some of the materials we use are synthetic; therefore, the items cannot be used as dinnerware with food directly on them.
We are also happy to organise your private workshop to come to your home, for a group of 4 or more people. Please send message.
About the venue in Lithgow:
Gang Gang Gallery is housed in the heritage space of the Old Refreshments building of the Theatre Royal on Main Street Lithgow. After being purchased in 2012, the building has undergone major development and transformed into what it is today, a contemporary gallery and function space that has still maintained traditional 1900s features to emphasize the blend of old and new. Working with local interior and timber artist Damian Howard, the gallery has been designed to host exhibitions of artists in the light-filled main space and along with a permanent collection of glassware, porcelain, timber, and ironwork. Gang Gang has an earnest and growing connection with the local community and aims to embrace the future of the Blue Mountains while paying tribute to its past.

Upcoming dates for Art Kintsugi Workshop in the Blue Mountains

Times are Sydney time. Dates and prices as of 19 Oct 2026, 9:36pm; availability and price are confirmed live when booking on this page.

2 upcoming dates between 23 Oct 2026 and 24 Oct 2026.

  • Fri 23 Oct 2026, 10am-2pm
  • Sat 24 Oct 2026, 10am-2pm
What you'll get
  • All materials provided.
  • Your own Kintsugi art piece to take home.
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Knowledge required
Perfect for beginners!
What to bring
  • Please wear comfortable clothes that can get a little dusty.
  • Spectacles if you use them for reading and detail work.
Suitable for

This class is great for individuals and couples as well as for a date idea, team building activity, Christmas party, birthday or hens party.

This experience would also be a unique gift for her, gift for mum, Xmas gift or gift for couples.

Location

Gang Gang Gallery, 206 Main Street, Lithgow NSW

We have plenty of parking space. Lithgow train station is 5 minutes walk from us.

Art Kintsugi Workshop in the Blue Mountains location
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  • 5/5 from Karen Curley, attended Jul 2026: Organised a private class here in Canberra, All went smoothly in the co-ordination of the event. Yoko is delightful, Yoko was very friendly full of information and delivered the instructions clearly. The history of Kintsugi was very informative and as they say never too old to learn something new. Everyone enjoyed themselves. My sister is now looking to see what else she can break to 'Kintsugi" it back to life :). Thankyou Yoko and everyone who attended made the class even more enjoyable.
  • 5/5 from Luke Hesson, attended Jun 2026: We really enjoyed this class and love our bowls. A big thank you to Yoko for sharing her knowledge and passion
  • 5/5 from Christina Lewis, attended May 2025: Teacher was very well prepared. Her demonstration and instructions were thorough and detailed. She knew her subject matter kintsugi. What is Gift card
  • 5/5 from Jason Warahi, attended May 2025: Great Class, Very well organised and Yoko was awesome.
  • 5/5 from Louise Stuart, attended Nov 2024: A friend and I shared quality time together learning something new. The venue wad tranquil and an ideal working space. The teacher ran an amazing workshop. Her clear explanation and attention to detail were faultless. Mybfrien and I loved learning the process.
  • 5/5 from Shar Carvosso, attended Nov 2024: So informative and loved the history I learnt about Kintsugi. It was taught with such care and allowed time for everything to be completed with the exception of the 5 day curing process. I enjoyed the class so much and found the creative process meditative and fulfilling. Thank you Yoko for such a wonderful workshop.
  • 5/5 from Rebecca Spicer, attended Nov 2024: It is very technical but grounded in cultural explanation. I enjoyed this class immensely and will be able to use this technic in the future.
  • 5/5 from Anonymised ClassBento customer, attended Nov 2024: The kintsugi workshop was great fun and no former experience was necessary. Yoko was very knowledgeable and taught us about kintsugi as well as how to do it in a clear, easy to follow way. Give it a go!
  • 5/5 from Lynne Bruce, attended Nov 2024: The Art Kintsugi workshop was excellent. Each step in the process was explained very well and I really appreciated the additional information on its history and philosophy. Yoko the teacher was extremely knowledgeable and organised. You could see that she had gone to a lot of trouble to set up the course. Loved everything about the course. Would definitely recommend this workshop to others. The Gang Gang Gallery at Lithgow is an excellent venue for small to medium sized workshops.
  • 5/5 from Prue Bindon, attended Dec 2023: Yoko was amazing, so knowledgeable and yet relaxed and patient with us. We loved the day.
  • 5/5 from Tania Carmichael, attended Jul 2023: Yoko was the most accomodating, organised and generous hostess. She gave a detailed explanation of the workshop and guided us carefully through every step of the process. I was very happy with the result and even purchased one of her kits to take home. The four hours went by so fast!
  • 5/5 from G Conduit, attended Aug 2022: Yoko was a great teacher and a very interesting and friendly person to spend 4 hours with. We learnt a lot and had a lot of fun! Thanks
  • 5/5 from Liz Ruck, attended Aug 2022: Yoko was such a knowledgeable teacher and made the subject matter easy to learn. She is also great fun to learn from. All the materials were carefully provided by Yoko, who anticipated every student need. I did the course with some friends and it was such a lovely way to spend the afternoon with good people, laughing and learning this beautiful art. Highly recommended.
  • 5/5 from Kylie Munns, attended Aug 2022: Yoko came to my house and ran a workshop for my birthday for a small group of friends. I can not recommend Yoko and this experience highly enough. Yoko is very responsive and professional in organising and running class. She shares her excellent expertise, love and passion she clearly has for this art. We all came away with good understanding of Kintsugi, great memories and a small memento of this experience. Thanks Yoko!
  • 5/5 from Annie Hu, attended Feb 2021: Yoko was a fantastic teacher and we all thoroughly enjoyed her Kintsugi mending workshop. Yoko was very patient and walked us through each step of the Kintsugi process and provided interesting historical facts about the art. All materials were very high quality and Yoko was incredibly thoughtful to provide all necessary materials including gloves and masks. We were also very satisfied with the option to have the workshop at our own venue of choice. Thank you so much Yoko for an amazing experience and we are very excited to see our final product!
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Art Kintsugi Sydney
Art Kintsugi Sydney

Kintsugi teachers

5.0 (431)
female Women-owned

Yoko Kawada
Designer/maker of homeware products including tile art of SQUARE+ROUND Basin, MONO Tray and collaboration work of Kintsugi with international artists and artisan.
I studied interior design in London late 1990 and established solo trade business as Yoko Kawada in 2016.
My design is influenced by multiple countries I have been in the past searching materials and creative process both in traditional way and with technology.
I started to practice Kintsugi a few years ago in Japan to incorporate its unique nature of the Japanese traditional craft into my design.
I run Kintsugi workshops to share the joy of learning this Japanese craft full of surprises and contradictions.

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