Art Kintsugi Workshop

Recent reviews of Art Kintsugi Workshop

• 5/5 from Anne Marie Mackintosh, attended Oct 2026: Exceeded expectations. I thoroughly enjoyed the workshop. The time flew by and I left with a beautiful piece of art. Thank you!
• 5/5 from Jessica Guedes, attended Aug 2026: Yoko was such a wonderful, kind, patient and attentive teacher who created a calm and relaxing atmosphere to learn and enjoy Kintsugi. My partner and I would highly recommend her and her class to anyone.
• 5/5 from Victoria O'Connor, attended Aug 2026: Yoko explained the history and the cultural aspects of Kinsugi as well as giving clear instructions for how to repair the plate. I had an extremely enjoyable day. Thank you Yoko.
• 5/5 from Julia Low, attended Jul 2026: Was a great mindful experience! Definitely recommend to those who are interested in the techniques used in kintsugi. Yoko was a wonderful teacher ️
• 5/5 from Tania Kaleli, attended Jul 2026: I had a wonderful time learning about this ancient technique and would like to thank Yoko for being so informative and teaching us. Very relaxing if you ever thought about it you won’t be disappointed taking this class.
• 5/5 from Annie Miller, attended Jun 2026: Absolutely awesome class with Yoko. What a special person she is, we learnt so much in the four hours which went by so fast. Precision, care, kindness and a lot of history bundled up in one fabulous class. Highly recommend Yoko and look forward to pursuing more in this field with Yoko.
• 5/5 from Andy Burton-Bradley, attended Jun 2026: This class was a great experience! Yoko took us through the entire process from preparing fragments to the finishing touches of the repair. I found the class very engaging and we also learners the history of Kintsugi and its connections to Japanese history, arts and crafts.
• 5/5 from Wen Ting, attended May 2026: 如果你也是正在猶豫要不要在國外上課、或擔心英文不好的人，我覺得真的可以勇敢試一次看看。 第一次上全英文課程其實非常緊張，還是自己完全沒接觸過的技術，加上我的英文也沒有很好，一開始真的很怕跟不上。 但老師很溫柔也很有耐心，小班制教學也能感覺到老師有照顧到每個人的進度，整體體驗比想像中安心很多。 而且工作室附近的街景也非常漂亮，很有電影裡那種國外生活感。 最後還成功把自己的作品一路帶回七千多公里外的台灣
• 5/5 from Camilla Leong, attended May 2026: Enjoyed a peaceful time with Yoko learning about the art of Kintsugi. It was a small class so Yoko was able to help me. Turned out pretty great my bowl!
• 5/5 from Megan Ogier, attended May 2026: We had a fantastic experience learning Kintsugi with Yoko! She helped us understand the concept and skills to create a kintsugi piece to take home. The small class size was great and there was plenty of parking nearby at her Marrickville location. The whole experience was thoughtfully prepared and presented and I’d definitely do it again!
• 5/5 from Colette Gyory, attended May 2026: We had a fun class with Yoko on a Saturday morning. Yoko gave clear instructions and is very knowledgeable about the art and history of Kintsugi. I was also able to get a starter kit so I can do Kintsugi at home with friends. I would absolutely recommend this class, thanks Yoko.
• 5/5 from Olivia Golding, attended Apr 2026: We loved every minute of our class! Yoko was absolutely amazing and we love our plates! Thanks again Yoko!
• 4/5 from Deborah Constance, attended Apr 2026: My partner and I attended a private 4 hour Kintsugi workshop as part of my birthday gift. Yoko's workshop is well structured, including much appreciated snacks to restore energy levels when required. The history of Kintsugi and its influences are interesting, provide context and dispell inaccuracies about this art form and philosophy. Yoko is patient and provides good explanations. A calm atmosphere is created with gentle background music and a peaceful setting with lovely views. We enjoyed a colourful sunset. Having reviewed available workshops in Sydney, Yoko's was a stand out for me and delivered on expectations. I recommend Yoko's workshop.
• 5/5 from Rena Shein, attended Mar 2026: Yoko's teaching was thorough, methodical and packed full of interesting background to Kintsugi. The time flew by an I left with so much information and knowledge after just one class.
• 5/5 from Mikaela Quinlan, attended Feb 2026: A peaceful, mindful session. Yoko is a delightful presenter helping to build an appreciation for the art of kintsugi as u create your own piece to take home with you. Highly recommend.
• 5/5 from Chloe McGeoch, attended Jan 2026: It was a very informative and relaxing experience.
• 5/5 from Nathan Gavel, attended Dec 2025: Super accomodating. Friendly and funny.
• 5/5 from Mara Russell, attended Dec 2025: Lovely class, teacher was very knowledgeable and had different ways to help at each step.
• 5/5 from Grace Kabboura, attended Nov 2025: We did a Kintsugi workshop with Yoko Kawada, and it was honestly wonderful. Yoko is not only incredibly knowledgeable and passionate about Kintsugi, but she’s also one of the warmest, most welcoming people you’ll ever meet. From the moment we walked in, she made us feel completely at home — offering tea, chatting with everyone, and creating such a relaxed, friendly atmosphere. She explained everything so clearly and patiently, and you can tell she truly loves what she does. Her passion is infectious. The whole experience felt zen, creative, and genuinely special. We walked away not just with beautiful pieces, but with a real appreciation for the meaning behind Kintsugi. We’d highly recommend her workshop to anyone — you’ll learn so much and feel totally taken care of the entire time.
• 5/5 from Loki Ysebaert, attended Oct 2025: Yoko thought of everything! There were lots of little touches that just made everything flow better. She covered a lot about technique and history while we were working too, so it felt like a very comprehensive introduction. A fantastic way to spend the day!
• 5/5 from Joucelen Gabriel, attended Oct 2025: I LOVED this workshop….. Yoko is an AMAZING teacher. She explained everything and made the process so pleasurable!
• 5/5 from Arthur David Shulman, attended Oct 2025: Yoko was a fanastic teacher! Not only was she well prepared for dealing with different levels of expertice, but creatrively, wove in the history of kintsugi while guiding us through the steps in using this 500 year old craft. Well done!
• 5/5 from Charlotte Mayne, attended Sep 2025: this course was absolutley amazing- Yoko is knowlage and is very clear through every step of the way. I highly recommend this workshop!!
• 5/5 from Yee Sian Tiong, attended Sep 2025: Lovely class conducted by the knowledgeable and friendly Yoko. Very therapeutic and hands on with all materials provided.
• 5/5 from Alison Fizelle, attended Apr 2025: I absolutely loved my kintsugi class, Yoko was a fabulous tutor, patient, gracious and fun and explained the background and technique perfectly. The four hours flew by and I can't wait to begin my own projects. Definitely recommended. Thanks Yoko
• 5/5 from Cassandra Mok, attended Apr 2025: Great class. Well organised and good structure. Yoko explains very clearly and provides great background to kintsugi as an art form
• 5/5 from Caroline Kim, attended Apr 2025: We loved our kinsugi workshop at the beautiful Potts Point studio. Yoko is an amazing teacher, very kind and knowledgeable. We repaired a broken bowl and had a beautiful, meditative afternoon. Thank you Yoko. :)
• 5/5 from Monica Joyce, attended Mar 2025: Thank you Yoko for a beautiful morning. We really enjoyed the class, so informative with lots of interesting information about the history of kintsugi. Thank you for the tea and snacks. I can’t wait to see how my saucer turns out :)
• 5/5 from Luke Wood, attended Mar 2025: This workshop was a Birthday gift from my son. It was a most enjoyable and successful session. Yoko is a very calm presence and her studio is a delightful space. The materials were readily available. Her teaching is well paced, informative and effective: ~ background ~ explanation ~ demonstration ~ practice and encouragement I will happily recommend this workshop...It was a lovely thing to do on a very hot Sydney Saturday.
• 5/5 from Clare Maguire, attended Mar 2025: Yoko's workshop was so interesting and informative. She explained not only the process of how to make your own kintsugi pieces but also about the history and different methods. We loved making our pieces and excited to try out our new skills at home.
• 5/5 from Angela Connell, attended Mar 2025: This was such a great class, Yoko was a patient and approachable teacher and had a great knowledge of the history and philosophy of kintsugi. We had fun and felt like it's something we could replicate at home with the right materials.
• 5/5 from Louis Dai, attended Mar 2025: Yoko was a warm, kind-hearted, and generous teacher. Clear in her communication, full of helpful knowledge, and patient. Highly recommend.
• 5/5 from Alan Dan, attended Jan 2025: Great class and super educational. Yoko is a great teacher and was very kind and accommodating.
• 5/5 from Alfredo Medina, attended Jan 2025: Excellent course, I high recommend this course Yoko is an amazing teacher
• 5/5 from Kirsty Walker, attended Nov 2024: Fantastic workshop-the other person, myself and Yoko (the teacher) had a great time and lovely chats. I learned lots about the technique, and was able to purchase a kit for at home repair. Yoko was also able to advise me about the special cake plate of my own I wanted to repair, and passed on many tips and tricks.
• 5/5 from Gretel Major, attended Nov 2024: Great fun. It was good to hear the philosophy behind the technique and talk about our links between botany, dancing and kintsugi. Yoko was patient, attentive and encouraging.
• 5/5 from Joyce Fan, attended Oct 2024: Yoko Sensei was fantastic! She was incredibly patient and informative. I learned so much more about kintsugi than I expected. The workshop was so enjoyable that time just flew by! I highly recommend taking her workshop!
• 5/5 from Suzanne Butt, attended Oct 2024: Absolutely delightful. The teacher, Yoko, is a treasure. We are very lucky to have in Sydney an incredible artisan of this special art form. Highly recommended.
• 5/5 from Shiva Dadvar, attended Sep 2024: YOKO IS REALLY knowledgeable facilitator And she is also expert in explaining deep meaning and fine skills in an understandable way. She also provides qualified materials and a cosy friendly space for learning. I and my friend really enjoy the session. Definitely recommended
• 5/5 from Tim Bisaro, attended Jul 2024: Yoko and the knowledge she shared over the four hour class was brilliant. I loved every minute & can’t wait to do more!
• 5/5 from Zuzana Droppa, attended Jul 2024: I have done many different art oriented courses and this one run by Yoko must be an absolute winner. Very professional (great information, well presented & guided through the steps) plus a lovely vibe of Yoko who is so passionate and knowledgeable about kintsugi. I have highly recommended the course to my friends. Worth every cent and every minute.
• 5/5 from Mo Fox, attended Jul 2024: What a wonderful experience! There is so much more to kintsuki than I realised. Yoko was an excellent and very generous teacher — so knowledgeable and patient, with every detail of the class beautifully designed. We learned a lot and had a ball. Highly recommend.
• 5/5 from Prema Balakrishnan, attended May 2024: Thoroughly enjoyed the class with Yoko. She is an excellent teacher giving us a well defined as well a broad perspective on the unique art of Kintsugi & its origins. Highly recommended.
• 5/5 from Chris Ford, attended Mar 2024: Preparation was meticulous Interesting history of practice throughout workshop Clear instructions and helpful assistance 4hour workshop progressed seamlessly with an engaging personality.
• 5/5 from Karmela Rei Villafana, attended Feb 2024: We booked a private class for our anniversary and it was excellent! She taught us in her private studio and Yoko was very thorough in teaching us the history of Kintsugi. The materials were all provided and she taught us how to make Kintsugi in the traditional process with modern materials. It was very relaxing and enjoyable I highly recommend it.
• 5/5 from Kate Leavey, attended Dec 2023: This was a terrific workshop. Yoko was a very informative and patient teacher. We couldn’t work on our own projects, but could bring them along for advice on how to tackle them later at home. Good to practice on a simple piece first, anyway. Would definitely recommend this workshop to others!
• 5/5 from Sarah Tresidder, attended Dec 2023: I cannot fault this class - perfect from beginning to end. Yoko is meticulously organised and so impressive in her knowledge of Kintsugi. Her instruction was attentive and caring. She had thought about so many details for the workshop and she has inspired me to apply the Kintsugi technique to my own ceramic pieces in need of repair. She was so encouraging and supportive & I highly recommend her workshops to everyone.
• 5/5 from Maxine Henderson, attended Nov 2023: Yoko is warm and engaging and generously shared her knowledge (and sweet treats) with us. All the materials were provided. I brought the class as a birthday present for a friend based on all the great reviews and I am really happy that I did.
• 5/5 from Cathy Harrison, attended Oct 2023: Yoko is a great teacher of Kintsugi; giving practical, detailed information on the process of 'mending ' and 'decorating' the project piece, that she supplied- a ceramic plate. Also, Yoko provided information on the history of Kintsugi; from its beginnings with the Chado-tea ceremony, approx 600 years ago, and the influence of the Maki-e lacquer decoration technique. The workshop was conducted in her home at Potts Point. Yoko provide all the materials and a pamphlet on where to purchase the materials for independent Kintsugi projects. She even supplied a safe carry box to transport our project home. A most enjoyable and informative workshop. Cathy Harrison