Beginner's Kintsugi Workshop

Learn Japanese Kintsugi method with modern materials



2 hours 15 mins Location Braddon Class size 1 to 16 guests   $135 (Afterpay available)

We are based in Sydney and run workshops in Canberra two to three times a year. Next one after this March Workshop will be held in July 2026.
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Learn about the wonderful art of Kintsugi at our beginner workshops in Canberra.
Kintsugi is the ancient Japanese art of mending broken pottery using lacquer, with gold, platinum, or silver, which dates back to the 15th century Japan.
The philosophy of Kintsugi is that an object is sometimes broken; however, this is part of its life, and rather than throwing it away, it can be repaired and have its cracks remain to show its history and story.
This is a beautiful art to learn while also helping with sustainability, as you are not throwing things away!
This beginners Kintsugi class uses an original technique designed by Kintsugi Australia to make it easy for anyone to use the Modern Kintsugi technique, especially for those who live in Australia.
In this class, you will learn some of the basic techniques using modern materials such as epoxy glue and putty. We will explain where you can purchase the materials. You can buy almost all materials in local stores in Australia. So once you have completed this class, you will be able to repair your own objects at home.
Please note:
  • Let us know if you have any allergies.
  • We do not recommend this workshop if you're pregnant due to the use of epoxy glue and putty.
  • Plates vary depending on availability.
  • The gold powder used in this Workshop is not pure gold.
What you'll get
  • A beautifully repaired Kintsugi plate
  • A textbook
  • A wealth of knowledge about Kintsugi!
  • Tea time
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Knowledge required
Perfect for beginners.
Please note that our workshops are designed for participants aged 18 and over
What to bring
We prepare all materials and a broken plate. You do not have time to repair your own broken items. However, we can give you advice if you bring some photos.
Location

MERCURE Canberra Hotel - Ainslie Avenue & Limestone Avenue, Braddon ACT

The Hotel is located just a 10-15 minute walk or 2 minute drive from the city centre including the Canberra Centre Shopping Centre.

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  • 5/5 from Julia, attended Nov 2026: Jun and Hotomi were great teachers - very knowledgeable and fun. The class went at a good pace. I really enjoyed it - it was an excellent intro to kintsugi and gave me the confidence to try at home.
  • 5/5 from Sophie Lui, attended Nov 2026: Akki and Hisae were the kindest couple and instructors. They were very patient and great to have a conversation with. We learned a lot about kintsugi and had so my fun making our own.
  • 5/5 from Nathan Middleton, attended Nov 2026: This class was excellent. The hosts are so warm, welcoming, and respectful; happy to share their knowldge and experiences like friends. The instructions are straight forward and not too difficult and the end product is a lovely piece to take home with you. Would gladly recommend this class to any family or friends.
  • 5/5 from Nick Hoang, attended Nov 2026: Teachers were a nice Japanese couple, we learnt about the historical culture and meaning behind kintsugi. We made our kintsugi plate and took home
  • 5/5 from Claire Walters, attended Nov 2026: Jun-san and Hitomi-san were lovely. We had a great time. The instructions were easy to follow, our plates look lovely, and the little treats we were given were a lovely surprise. Highly recommend!
  • 5/5 from Emily Aldrich, attended Nov 2026: Great class!
  • 5/5 from Natalie Hanna, attended Nov 2026: i took a friend for her birthday and we really enjoyed the session. Lots to do and the time flew past. happy with the plate we had at the end.
  • 5/5 from Helen, attended Oct 2026: Beautiful class! Miyoki was so knowledgeable and complimentary of our skills. It's was a lovely way to spend time ✨️
  • 5/5 from Gabrielle Shina, attended Oct 2026: We had a wonderful time at this Kintsugi Workshop. Our instructor was excellent and a very patient teacher. My husband and I were so happy with the final result - we have been recommending the experience to all our family and friends!
  • 5/5 from Brent Powell, attended Oct 2026: Great instruction and conversation with teachers!
  • 5/5 from Ross Banyai, attended Oct 2026: We had an amazing afternoon learning about Kintsugi with Hisae-san. Her gentle nature and love for her art shone though as she directed us in preparing and completing our plates. We thorough recommend this workshop that I bought for my partners birthday. The whole process including communication was first rate. Thankyou
  • 5/5 from Richard Schmid, attended Oct 2026: Awesome workshop to celebrate a birthday. Would go again! The class was run very well, was engaging and the teachers were lovely.
  • 5/5 from Tony Time, attended Oct 2026: Awesome class and very informative about the origins of kintsugi. The tea and treats was nice little touch. Miyoko did an awesome job!
  • 5/5 from Linda de Vincentiis, attended Oct 2026: An Absolutely Wonderful Experience! I can honestly say this was one of the best workshops I have ever attended! I have been fascinated by the beautiful Japanese art of Kintsugi for some time, but yesterday’s two-hour workshop exceeded all my expectations. Our teacher, Hisae-san, was absolutely wonderful - kind, gentle, patient and incredibly knowledgeable. She explained each step so clearly and thoughtfully, creating a relaxed and welcoming environment where learning felt effortless and enjoyable. There was something incredibly satisfying about taking a broken ceramic plate and transforming it into something beautiful again. Not only did I learn a fascinating new technique, but I also discovered a creative passion that I genuinely want to continue exploring. I left the workshop feeling inspired, accomplished and excited to learn more. In fact, I enjoyed it so much that I’ve already booked a four-hour workshop for my birthday! A heartfelt thank you to Hisae-san for sharing her knowledge and passion so generously. I cannot recommend this experience highly enough, whether you’re simply curious about Kintsugi or looking for a meaningful new creative outlet. Five stars simply aren’t enough! ✨
  • 5/5 from Ethne Marshall, attended Oct 2026: What a fabulous class. Karen and I thoroughly enjoyed this creative and cultural experience. Our teacher, Hisae San, was so supportive and encouraging. We would recommend this course to anyone - in our case it was a great Christmas gift! Thank you so very much.
  • 5/5 from James Wright, attended Oct 2026: What a great class! I got the voucher for Christmas and finally got around to booking in with my boyfriend. The class is just the right balance of history, showing and actually doing. We walked away with our creative needs fulfilled for a while and two lovely kintsugi plates for our home! Our hosts were delightful.
  • 5/5 from Jacqueline Taylor, attended Oct 2026: Hisae was amazing, she was very patient and lovely. We really enjoyed our lesson and learning about Kintsugi.
  • 5/5 from Layla Smith, attended Oct 2026: Amazing class, highly recommend! The teacher was fabulous, she was a great storyteller and made it so easy to follow along
  • 5/5 from Laura Quinlivan, attended Oct 2026: So much fun and the teacher was lovely
  • 5/5 from Yunona Fateeva, attended Oct 2026: The class was great. We really enjoyed it. The atmosphere was very cozy. We've been served some Japanese treats and green tea, which was lovely. Highly recommended.
  • 5/5 from Daniel Vo, attended Oct 2026: We ent as a couple for our anniversary and have a great time. Miyoko was very good running the class.
  • 5/5 from Sharon Wong, attended Oct 2026: It was lovely to meet Aki and Hisae, Hisae was my Kitsungi Sensei and she was the most patient and friendly teacher. I learnt the mordern Kitsungi and had so much fun fixing a broken plate back to new.
  • 5/5 from Behny Samadi, attended Oct 2026: Hisae-san is very enthusiastic and a great supportive teacher, making sure we understood the beautiful philosophy behind kintsugi. It was a lovely experience.
  • 5/5 from Liz Young, attended Oct 2026: What a fabulous workshop! Hisae and Akki are awesome, professional and so friendly. Instructions were clear, I learned so well and a lot of fun!
  • 5/5 from Anja-Mia Woodward-Watson, attended Oct 2026: What a fabulous workshop. If I could give more than 5 stars, I would!!!! I took my Mum and sister and we all loved it!!!! Our teachers were so lovely and patient and we have beautiful pieces to take home. We loved all the history shared as part of it. I'm planning my next workshop with them already.
  • 5/5 from Sally Tulloch, attended Oct 2026: Great class with informative teachers, we learnt about the history of Kintsugi as well as the techniques.
  • 5/5 from Leonie Macgregor, attended Oct 2026: Great workshop. Excellent teacher. Yummy treats. Learnt lots. Highly recommend.
  • 5/5 from Konstantinos Lamprou, attended Oct 2026: Highly recommend it. The class itself is very fun and the teacher was great. She was very nice and helpful in every step of the process. I got this class as a Christmas gift for my wife. Getting the gift card and using it to book the class was very straightforward. We both enjoyed the workshop immensely.
  • 5/5 from Maria Torrisi, attended Oct 2026: I loved that the class was very small, and that everythjng we needed was individually set out for us on arrival. Our teacher Miyoko-san was very careful in how she instructed us, was encouraging and informative. It was also very interesting to learn about the history of the art form. Halfway through we had a tea break - a Japanese tea and snacks. Even though I was there on my own, we all chatted, had a few laughs and when finished admired each other's finished plate. Miyoko-san asked us if we we minded if the class went go over time, but we were all quite happy to stay. I can recommend this class for anyone who is interested as it was fun, easy and you go home with a beautiful item, the knowledge and all the information you need to try it at home, do another class like Kintsugi jewellery making or come back to the Dojo with your own broken china to put back together
  • 5/5 from Mathew Smith, attended Sep 2026: So much fun, the instructors were so beautiful and passionate. Highly recommended
  • 5/5 from Fransisca Jonathan, attended Sep 2026: It was such a treat to have a private Kintsugi class with Hanae! The class was so much fun, and Hanae is a fantastic teacher. She was incredibly patient, friendly, and informative throughout the entire process, never making me feel rushed. I truly learned a lot and had a wonderful time. Highly recommended!
  • 5/5 from Christy Bailey, attended Sep 2026: Great into to Kintsugi. 2 hours flew by and we left with a lovely piece of ceramic. Definitely recommend
  • 5/5 from Sam Jones, attended Sep 2026: Lovely class with wonderful teachers
  • 5/5 from Leeanne Walker, attended Sep 2026: Akki-san was a patient and generous teacher! The practical skills combined with history was a unique and wonderful experience, would recommend!
  • 5/5 from Jesse Estoque, attended Sep 2026: Great experience, we both had a great time. Both Hisae and Akki were wonderful teachers
  • 5/5 from Kyoko Kusumoto, attended Sep 2026: This is a great introduction to Kintsugi along with some very appropriate reflections on the Japanese way of thinking and reflection about life itself. The instructor is well-organised, clear in guiding the participants and very encouraging of each participant's efforts. Whilst Kintsugi might seem daunting at first, you are taken through each step clearly and come to realise it is accessible to everyone. A highly recommended activity that was time well spent.
  • 5/5 from Avidelle Goldie, attended Sep 2026: Hisae was very patient and knowledgeable in my Beginners Kintsugi Workshop today. I learned a lot about the history and the steps were easy to follow. I enjoyed my time in the workshop. Thank you Hisae for your time
  • 5/5 from Suman Rai, attended Aug 2026: I had such an amazing experience on Sunday at the Kintsugi workshop. It was a beautiful lesson about embracing imperfections and finding beauty in the process of repair.
  • 5/5 from Erin Rice, attended Aug 2026: Our instructors Jun and Hitomi were first class! Great step by step instructions wih heaps of patience and good humour. Definitely going to attempt more solo projects at home.
  • 5/5 from Jolly Dan, attended Aug 2026: Well paced, clear instructions:)
  • 5/5 from Derrick Nguyen, attended Aug 2026: Highly recommended if you're interested in learning japanese culture and want to take home a skill that can be applied at home! Hisae & Akkai were very welcoming and attentive and we were made very comfortable throughout the session. It was very easy to follow along and by the end of 2 hours, we managed to bring our very own kintsugi plate home! 5/5!
  • 5/5 from Anya Phillips, attended Aug 2026: Our teacher Jun was an absolute delight and taught us about the history of Kintsugi before guiding us through the process. It was a gift and never something we would’ve thought to book ourselves but we’ll be recommending as had so much fun! The tea and snacks provided were also delicious. Thank you Jun.
  • 5/5 from Michael Berger, attended Aug 2026: We felt broken, my wife and I, before the workshop, but fully restored after! Not really the case but very much enjoyed the workshop.Jun was an excellent instructor, patient, knowledgeable and enthusiastic.
  • 5/5 from Darren King, attended Aug 2026: Excellent class with great guidance and storytelling of the history of Kintsugi. Would recommend
  • 5/5 from Laura Armstrong, attended Aug 2026: This class was excellent. Jun and Hitoshi provided lots of information about the history and technique of kintsugi, the process of making a kintsugi plate was fun and the class size was just right. And I have a beautiful plate!
  • 5/5 from Sarah Dingle, attended Aug 2026: So great. Thanks Miyoko!!
  • 5/5 from Magdalena Poulin, attended Aug 2026: I really enjoyed the Beginner’s Kintsugi Workshop, which I did with a friend. The experience felt very authentic and was both creative and relaxing. The instructor was professional, welcoming and very supportive, and the customer service was excellent throughout. Overall, it was a lovely and very pleasant experience — I’d definitely recommend it!
  • 5/5 from Charlotte & Rory, attended Aug 2026: My partner and I did a kintsugi workshop for our 5-year anniversary and we really enjoyed it. Jun and Hitomi were very accomodating and organised, even sending us a message prior to the workshop that the lift was out of order and to use the stairs. During the workshop, they clearly showed the techniques of Kintsugi so that the group could follow, they monitored us and encouraged us. We're very happy with the result! Even though it was a bit challenging at times, we never felt rushed to complete a step in the process. You can see they are both passionate about the art of Kintsugi and are very knowledgeable about it. We appreciated learning a bit about the background of the art form and about their journey to build their business! Thanks again!
  • 5/5 from Astrid Joseph, attended Aug 2026: Jun and Hitomi explained everything so well and was very patient. I learned a lot
  • 4/5 from Marie-Anne Pham, attended Aug 2026: I went as a birthday present for my partner to a Kintsugi workshop. The Teachers were lovely and provided a pleasant, relaxed and informative atmosphere.
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Kintsugi Australia
Kintsugi Australia

Knowledge of Kinstugi from 5 masters

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Kintsugi Australia is located in Sydney and the only organisation in Australia completely specialised in kintsugi, offering private and group lessons, repair and kintsugi artistic creations. After completing our course, the students can join the Kintsugi Dojo where they can continue to create their own work of art, and they can improve their technique to become kintsugi masters.
Kintsugi Dojo is available in Sydney studio, and also available when we visit Melbourne and Brisbane.
Beginner’s, Traditional and Kintsugi accessory courses are held in Melbourne every 4-6 weeks and occasionally in Brisbane.
Jun Morooka is a kintsugi master. He is an expert in the Traditional Kintsugi method with natural lacquer (urushi) and gold. He has also developed his own method using modern material, bringing innovation to an ancient technique. He accepts commissions to repair broken pottery and ceramics with kintsugi. (Sorry, but we stop accepting new repairs for a while)
Jun Morooka was born in Tokyo in 1959. He moved to Sydney in 1987 and in 2008 he started to manage a Japanese restaurant called JIPANG. He fell in love with kintsugi after watching a TV documentary. He decided to go back to Japan to train with five kintsugi masters in Kanazawa and Tokyo. In 2018, he established Kintsugi Australia in Sydney.
Jun Morooka teaches Traditional Kintsugi and Modern Kintsugi in Sydney, Melbourne and Newcastle, he exhibited his artwork at the Sydney Adventist Hospital in the Cardiac Rehabilitation Department. "Kibou" and "Negai" were displayed in the hospital to show that scars can become beautiful.
In June 2020, "Jikuu" was selected as a finalist in the 2020 Northern Beaches Art Prize - Open Category. The artwork was selected among over 800 entries and was displayed during an online exhibition (31 July - 30 September 2020).
Jun Morooka has appeared on a number of media outlets, such as ABC News and SBS Australia. An audio interview is available on SBS Japanese Radio and a video interview on SBS Australia Facebook page. He was also featured on ELLE DECOR (Spain).
Jun Morooka was invited to give a kintsugi lesson during the TV Show The Bachelor Australia aired on Channel 10 on the 17th of September 2020.
Jun and Hitomi Morooka were on the TV show The Livingroom on Channel 10 on the 21th of May 2021.
Jun Morooka were on the TV Show The Sydney Weekender aired on Channel 7 on the 18th of July 2021.
We hold a workshop in the Opera House as part of the 'Antidote' event on 11 September 2022.
We also hold workshops as a council event (such as Wagga Wagga, Orange, Wodonga), corporate team buildings, and Hens Parties a lot.
Kintsugi Australia Team
  • Jun (Traditional Kintsugi Course, Beginner's Kintsugi workshop and Kintsugi DOJO)
  • Hitomi (Beginner's Kintsugi and Kintsugi Accessory workshop)
  • Miyoko (Traditional Kintsugi, Beginner's Kintsugi and Kintsugi Accessory workshop)
  • Akki (Beginner's Kintsugi workshop)
  • Hisae (Beginner's Kintsugi workshop)

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