Beginner's Modern Kintsugi Workshop

Recent reviews of Beginner's Modern Kintsugi Workshop

• 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 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 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 Jo Gibbs, attended Aug 2026: Fantastic class, so educational and enjoyable. Such generous sharing of art, culture and history. I highly recommend.
• 5/5 from Simone Robinson, attended Aug 2026: We really enjoyed our kintsugi workshop today! The teachers guided us through the process step by step with with humour & great professionalism. We are thrilled with the end result of our kintsugi plates! We bought a kit & we're looking forward to repairing some more ceramics!
• 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 Deborah Sinclair, attended Aug 2026: Teachers were very welcoming and helpful. They took us through step by step to ensure everyone went home with an attractive piece.
• 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 James Luis, attended Aug 2026: Hisae-san was a great teacher, very friendly, helpful and patient. This is a really fun class that is also very relaxing, highly 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.
• 5/5 from Sarah Hogg, attended Jul 2026: I really really enjoyed this class. It was informative, entertaining, and the hosts were very helpful. It is a fast paced class which might be tough if you are any kind of perfectionist (like me); but don't let that stop you. You will love it.
• 5/5 from Chris McAdams, attended Jul 2026: Hisae-san was lovely!!! We had such a great time :)
• 5/5 from Sharon Horsburgh, attended Jul 2026: I was totally blown away by our teachers Jun and his lovely wife. They were very patient and spoke about the history of Kintsugi and general knowledge about Japan. I recommend this wonderful course to anyone! (Ps. They also sell take home kits (except for the glue, putty and micha powder), for $38.50, if you wish to continue what you have learned.
• 5/5 from Amy Jones, attended Jul 2026: This class was amazing! Both Jun and Hitomi were fantastic! They were so friendly, patient and taught us in an easy to understand way! They provided us with a great overview of Japan.
• 5/5 from Aliki and Chris, attended Jul 2026: Loved the class. Jun-san was so informative and shared with us his journey from Sushi chef to Kintsugi teacher. The class was easy to follow. Walked away with a beautiful piece and learnt alittle Japanese as well. Arigato gozaimasu and Ichigo Ichie
• 5/5 from Louisa Taylor, attended Jul 2026: This class was fantastic. My teacher Hisae gave clear instructions, and also taught about the history and culture behind this beautiful art. Convenient CBD location, close to bus/trains/metro. Would highly recommend to anyone considering it!!
• 5/5 from Patrya Kay, attended Jul 2026: I have done many conventional, Western style ceramic repairs in the course of my work and, while many of these repairs were of a high standard, I always felt that a repaired item was somehow of 'less' aesthetic value than it was before it was broken. I now understand that there is a way to make a repair that adds, rather than detracts, from an object's beauty. The class was a joy.
• 5/5 from Pam Brown, attended Jul 2026: I absolutely enjoyed the class. Our instructors Jun Sun and his wife were excellent- they provided clear instructions and encouragement, along with providing assistance. JunSun provided the wonderful history of Kintsugi along with his journey to excel in this beautiful craft. JunSun provided clear step by step instructions, stressed the importance of some of the steps, as well as the provisions of safety gear if needed by students. I highly recommend this class. Thank you. (Gift card process was easy to access).
• 5/5 from Adrian Dempsey, attended Jul 2026: Highly recommend this class. It was imformative about the history of Kinntsugi, hands on and very interactive. The instructors both Hisae & Akki were an absolute delight to deal with. Both myself and my family loved it.
• 5/5 from Louise Bresnahan, attended Jul 2026: Fabulous class with excellent instructions and lots of"how-to" demonstrations. A fabulous and informative workshop.
• 5/5 from Talitha Woodburn, attended Jul 2026: An enjoyable kinsugi class. The teachers were great and explained each step well. Really enjoyed doing this class and the plate I made is beautiful.
• 5/5 from Karen Schelbach, attended Jul 2026: Fabulous class with highly skilled teachers. We stepped through the kintsugi process and I was very happy with my results. Our teachers Hitumi and Jun were so lovely, and very patient to explain the steps and provided lots of hands on help and advice while we worked on our pieces. I very much enjoyed the additional stories and information about Japan that they shared. And the Japanese snacks for afternoon tea were a delicious surprise! Thank you
• 5/5 from Belinda Martelli, attended Jul 2026: The teacher was very friendly, and she walked us through the history of Kintsugi as well as explaining the process. Highly recommend this activity for small teams!