Traditional Kintsugi Intensive Course

Recent reviews of Traditional Kintsugi Intensive Course

• 4/5 from Allan John Spencer, attended May 2024: A thoroughly enjoyable experience. As expected, the item was not fully finished in the 3 classes due to the drying times that are needed for the urushi. This definitely did not detract from the overall experience as it gave a very good beginners grounding in Kintsugi and how to beautifully mend broken pottery. Since the course I have commenced refinishing the piece started in the weekend classes. I would recommend this to any person interested in using a traditional Japanese method to mend and beautify a broken piece of pottery.
• 5/5 from Eric Song, attended Jun 2022: Was a fun and interesting class, and keen to learn more about this art. Located conveniently in the city as well
• 5/5 from Shelley Dunfotd, attended Jun 2022: Jun understood my difficulties and offered a very generous one on one class to clarify, practice and extend my skills. A very motivational teacher. Thank you to Jun and his wonderfully helpful and informative wife.
• 5/5 from Rose Franco, attended Mar 2022: Awsome class, great fun. Jun-San is extremely patient and a fantastic teacher. Both he and Hitomi-San are very hospitable.
• 5/5 from Sabina Rabold, attended Jan 2022: The kintsugi workshop was a fabulous experience. I am glad that I went for the traditional method option and had Jun-san, the kintsugi master, instruct me every step of the way. His teaching was excellent and I learned a lot. The warm hospitality of Hitomi-san really added to the experience, I felt thoroughly looked after. I would highly recommend this workshop
• 5/5 from Janelle Farmer, attended Nov 2021: I've really enjoy the 2 days workshop and learned so much about traditional Kintsugi. There are a fair bit of Kitsugi workshops available in Sydney however most of these classes only offer modern Kintsugi. This workshop teaches you traditional method Kintsugi which is a lot more complicate and far superior than modern method (from my opinion). Sensi is very passionate and knowledgeable about Kintsugi. He explained all the steps to me in detail and watched me closely when I practice these steps. Notes and materials were provided at the class and Sensi also told me to take photo of each step so I would remember it when I practice at home which is very thoughtful. Tea break in between classes was great too. Thank you so much Sensi and Hitomi!
• 5/5 from Ms Oneill, attended Nov 2020: Jun San is an excellent teacher and made me feel at ease immediately. He shared the history of Kintsugi and further reading resources. He was very patient and obviously loves his craft and teaching. This lesson was the first of 3 traditional Kintsugi Intensive lessons. He was very accommodating about spreading the lessons out further so I would receive the best instruction possible. I'm looking to incorporate this in an Art Project of traditional techniques that I'm in the early stages of developing and so perfect for me. I very much look forward to the next 2 lessons. Shayne
• 5/5 from Alison Mudie, attended Nov 2020: I thoroughly enjoyed this traditional Kintsugi class. Jun-San is a very calm and patient teacher with a lot of experience with Kintsugi. He obviously loves to teach this ancient art. And the lovely Hitome-San is a very gracious host. The studio is filled with interesting and beautiful Kintsugi pieces. I am looking forward to the second class when I will learn more about the art of mindful mending. Arigato guzaimas
• 5/5 from Erika Mana, attended Feb 2020: I really enjoyed attending the course. the teacher was very precise in teaching the technique, which is very complicated. I can say that I am satisfied. if I have to give advice, I think it would be better to have a bigger table to work better and maybe more days within a month, to learn the real development of this technique
• 5/5 from Tammy Hamers, attended Feb 2020: Jun is an excellent teacher. Traditional kintsugi is very different to modern kintsugi and a great skill to have, especially if you are a potter. I will also use this in my woodwork. I am really happy to have been able to find and participate in this class and other classes at Kintsugi Australia. I highly recommend Kintsugi Australia.
• 5/5 from Pip Cody, attended Dec 2019: Learning traditional Kintsugi method is very enjoyable. It is quite a complex process but Jun sensei explains and demonstrates very clearly and provides comprehensive notes and guidance, so I feel confident that I can go home and continue to practice by myself, until I hav another opportunity to learn more. I am very impressed that Jun sensei was able to teach so much in just one weekend. Arigatou gozaimashita
• 5/5 from Jane Thorn, attended Jul 2019: Having always been fascinated by the philosophy of Kintsugi that something broken can be reassembled "to be even more beautiful” we made a trip to Sydney and enrolled in a 2day intensive course with Jun. We had a fabulous couple of days - we were greeted with a warm welcome and our Kintsugi materials were well organised and waiting for us on our desk so we could get to work. Jun explained the techniques clearly and thoroughly and provided written instructions as well. He was alongside us whilst we worked giving us encouragement and tips along the way. We now feel equipped and confident to practice these techniques at home and are so glad we came and did the course. Both of us returned to Melbourne feeling refreshed and relaxed Thankyou to Hitomi for her warm hospitality- we loved the Japanese tea and biscuits and laughing and chatting with you both throughout the course. If you love Kintsugi- we can not recommend this course more highly.