Beginner's Kintsugi Workshop

Recent reviews of Beginner's Kintsugi Workshop

• 5/5 from Rebecca Banks, attended Jul 2026: This was a birthday present. I learned a new art form. The principal of repairing the broken to make it better than new is wonderful. A lovely immersion in Japanese culture. Thank you again.
• 5/5 from Justine Kain, attended Jul 2026: I really enjoyed this class! It was fun and informative, and was challenging without being too difficult and still brought a feeling of peace while working throught the steps. Jun and Hitomi were absolutely lovely and so supportive. I left the class feeling really proud of myself and my work, and find myself looking forward to my next bout of clumsiness and what I can make from it!
• 5/5 from Paul Sutton, attended Jul 2026: Really enjoyed the session - well worth doing
• 5/5 from Sue McCallum, attended Jul 2026: A great class. Hitomi was a great teacher conveying lots of information and skills in a compact timeframe. Really enjoyed it!!
• 5/5 from Joanne Tran, attended Jul 2026: Master Jun-san and Hitomi-san were charming, engaging and certainly experts in their craft. Master Jun's lesson was delivered with clarity and his guidance helped me craft my first Kintsugi piece of which I'm very proud of.
• 5/5 from Nick Black, attended Jul 2026: Amazing class. Gold stars all round, friendly, informative, helpful. Highly recommended
• 5/5 from Denise Cox, attended Mar 2026: I loved the kintsugi workshop, run by Hitomi-san and Jun-san. They were both very knowledgeable and generous (especially loved those matcha kitkats!), and Hitomi-san is hilarious. A great class, perfectly aimed at the beginner.
• 5/5 from Virginia Sanders, attended Mar 2026: Hitomi is an incredible teacher - very informative, patient, supportive, funny and kind. I had a great time and I'm very proud to have made my first kintsugi piece!! I highly recommend this class to anyone interested in learning about making kintsugi.
• 5/5 from Pamela M King, attended Mar 2026: Loved this workshop!! Both teachers were thorough in their directions, and assisted where needed. My plate turned out beautifully...so proud. It was more intense than I thought, but the teacher had a gorgeous sense of humour. Parking is challenging, but managed to park at car park within the complex. Highly recommend.
• 5/5 from Georgie Deyell, attended Mar 2026: To learn how to repair ceramics. I learnt how to repair a piece of ceramic. The teacher conveyed a lot of information including the history of Kinstugi. There were 12 students and we all enjoyed the class.
• 5/5 from Junko Nichols, attended Mar 2026: I had a wonderful time trying the modern Kintsugi for the first time. The teacher is knowledable and very friendly!
• 5/5 from Dan Dougherty, attended Mar 2026: This class brought together so many aspects of two hours of time well spent. From the brief history of Kintsugi, to the clear explanation about the process of modern Kintsugi, I felt right at home from the moment I walked in. Master Jun and Hitami were very caring, hospitable and made sure everyone felt included as we went through the steps together. I don't consider myself very artistic, but with their help, I made a beautiful piece of art that my wife complimented, and she has a refined taste in art. Overall the course was excellent, it was meaningful and I would highly recommend it to others.
• 5/5 from Tim Chapman, attended Mar 2026: Really enjoyable couple of hours, coupled with learning a new skill. Can definitely apply to attempting to repair my treasured broken ceramic piece. Class was comprehensive, completely hands on, practical and well run. Highly recommend.
• 5/5 from Janet Dalton, attended Mar 2026: Thoroughly enjoyed the class, repairing a beautiful plate to be imperfectly perfect. A wonderful memento to celebrate our golden wedding anniversary.
• 5/5 from Joyce and Raymond Leung, attended Mar 2026: Jun and Hitomi are a very lovely couple and good teachers. Their love and passion for Kintsugi are apparent.
• 5/5 from Gregg Brotherston, attended Mar 2026: It was fun and the two hours went very quickly. Jun-san was a very patient and helped us through each step with clear instructions and assistance where needed. And in the end I made a plate whole again. A great course and highly recommended.
• 5/5 from Bernadine Murney, attended Dec 2025: Great class with a wonderful teacher who is knowledgeable, enthusiastic and engaging. I would highly recommend this class.
• 5/5 from Danielle Ward, attended Dec 2025: I broke a very special mug which took me on the kintsugu journey recommened by the french artisans who made the mug. Jun took one look and explained what i needed to do. After completing the modern course i have no hesitation in doing it myself. Jun and Hitomi are just wonderful teachers, always willing to help, very genuine, authentic and knowledgable. The kintsugu philosophy resonates with me so it was a most pleasurable experience.
• 5/5 from Krystyne Carter, attended Dec 2025: An enjoyable and interesting way to spend the morning. Class was well prepared and organised. Kintsugi required concentration. So very calm morning. Learnt interesting things about Japan and culture. Teachers very professional - and I have a lovely plate to show for my efforts.
• 5/5 from Jill Rodgers, attended Dec 2025: I really enjoyed the class. Informative and very relaxing. Thank you Jun.
• 5/5 from Julie Bennett, attended Dec 2025: Very hospitable people … Jun was direct with simple illustrations and examples on the process. Thank you. Julie
• 5/5 from Lani Castan, attended Dec 2025: This class was so fun! And informative. The beautiful teachers Jun and Hitomi were knowledgeable and so clear. They told lovely stories about kinsugi and its philosophy and how we can think about people’s imperfections. Highly recommend!
• 5/5 from Ashlyn Hansen, attended Dec 2025: Great class, very organized and knowledgeable and lots of fun
• 5/5 from Sarah Vojinovic, attended Dec 2025: Teachers were great and helped willingly with any mistakes
• 5/5 from Dan Crowle, attended Dec 2025: I attended the 2 hour beginner session this morning in Melbourne and thoroughly enjoyed learning about Kintsugi from Jun and Hitomi. The course was a great mix of theory and practice, with steps clearly explained and guidance provided along the way as we all repaired our broken ceramic sample. I was very impressed with the quality of the outcome that I managed to achieve under guidance. It was also nice learning a little about Kintsugi and its origins in Japan and also Jun's personal journey. Highly recommended!
• 5/5 from Parveen Dhaliwal, attended Sep 2025: The pace of the class was really good. Found the level of instruction just nice and really helpful. The class wise is also small and comfortable so that all of us could effectively learn. Found the introduction very useful and informative for about how Kintsugi came about and The level of artistry that goes with it. Thank you so much for a wonderful afternoon!
• 5/5 from Diane Lucas, attended Sep 2025: Have now completed both Modern and Traditional Kinsugi classes. Each is ery different but I can now apply both or either techniques to my very large plate repair. Looking forward to working on my plate at home and sharing the results with my Sensei!
• 5/5 from Elena Katz, attended Sep 2025: Exceptional!!
• 5/5 from Milos Brkic, attended Sep 2025: Well organised, and well taught. The hosts shared their personal Kintsugi journey, and also covered the history of Kintsugi. We are hooked...
• 5/5 from Ana Tonc, attended Sep 2025: An amazing workshop! Very easy to follow the steps and great to learn about the history of Kintsugi. The hosts were so lovely. And we left with a beautiful piece of work. Thank you!
• 5/5 from Lela Rigon, attended Jul 2025: Kintsugi was great! The Jun the teacher was very informative on the history of the art technique and he is continually improving his skills in Japan! The process was well explained. Our teacher provided assistance & he showed patience. I would highly recommend this class!
• 5/5 from Betty Damianidis, attended Jul 2025: Great class. Very informative. Perfect pace to get things done. Highly recommend.
• 5/5 from Karina Griffiths, attended Jul 2025: We recently attended this class and had a fantastic experience. It was not only fun and engaging but also exceptionally well-instructed. The instructors were highly attentive, knowledgeable, and provided outstanding support throughout. We felt truly guided every step of the way. Highly recommend!
• 5/5 from June Thien, attended Jul 2025: We had a lovely experience attending Kintsugi class with Jun and Hitomi in Melbourne. It was meaningful, knowledgeable and fun! Love the plate that has been beautifully put together with Kinsugi techniques. Highly recommended!
• 5/5 from Nadya Fullerton, attended Jul 2025: Absolutely loved this class. Five stars to Jun and Hitomi as lovely teachers. Keen to learn more about Kintsugi ️
• 5/5 from Diane Choo, attended Mar 2025: Our Kintsugi teacher Jun was great. It was informative & hands-on experience. Great bonding session with your loved ones too!
• 5/5 from Adam Darbyshire, attended Mar 2025: Teacher was nice and very knowledgeable
• 5/5 from Jennifer Burgess, attended Mar 2025: Easy to follow instructions, great result!
• 5/5 from Alison Tanner, attended Jan 2025: Loved this Kintsugi workshop! Jun and Hitomi were friendly and provided a relaxing environment to learn about the art of Kintsugi. Jun is a patient, reassuring and helpful teacher. I highly recommend this workshop and I’m looking forward do the other workshops they offer!
• 5/5 from Gregory Lanigan, attended Jan 2025: Basic level Kintsugi class. Very informative and amusing
• 5/5 from Adam Miller, attended Jan 2025: Awesome class - I would suggest doing this if you are interested!
• 5/5 from Irene Angelica Budiono, attended Jan 2025: A very good experience, love every minute of it! Thank you Jun and Hitomi.
• 5/5 from Karina Creek, attended Jan 2025: Wonderful evening. Tutor was very knowledgeable. Thoroughly enjoyed!
• 5/5 from Erin Holloway, attended Jan 2025: Two beautiful humans. Thank you for a sharing your story and for your care of everyone in the class. Reminds me of why Japanese culture is so special and should be treasured. I’ll be back to the dojo to fix my grandmothers plate!
• 5/5 from Emma Baldacchino, attended Jan 2025: Excellent class, teachers were lovely, funny, kind and experts in Kintsugi, explaining its history and the deep emotional meaning behind the art form. Highly recommend!
• 4/5 from Arjan van Rooijen, attended Jan 2025: I was and remain happy about this interesting workshop. It’s a great start to learn more. Where the location may have lacked a bit of personality, the friendly and knowledgeable couple made up for it. Such lovely people! Small wish for the future: 30 minutes extra. It was quite fast paced, which gave a slight stressy feeling. I would attend again, though.
• 5/5 from Candace Bylsma, attended Dec 2024: I really enjoyed June's style of presenting the class. He was very clear, organized and funny. I loved hearing about his journey into Kinsgui and the history of the art. I really enjoyed making my plate and learning a bit about the technique. Thanks very much for a great class.
• 5/5 from Anny Beresford, attended Dec 2024: Jun San and Hitomi San were welcoming and I thoroughly enjoyed the class. I actually did the same class around 3 years ago but until now haven't used the skills and wanted to do a refresher. I purchased their prepared kit after the class and within 24 hours I had repaired something at home. Very happy and I shall be back in 2025 hopefully to do another course with them. PS - I'm not that computer literate and hopefully have attached relevant photos
• 5/5 from Fiona Morrisson, attended Dec 2024: Really enjoyable introduction to Kintsugi. Jun is an excellent teacher who brings Kintsugi to life in a way that makes you appreciate this beautiful craft and want to learn more!
• 5/5 from Brad Fixter, attended Oct 2024: Jun was an excellent teacher. We will be back for another class (once we have broken more of our things)