Sydney

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Craft

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Pottery

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Kintsugi

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Japanese Culture

Kintsugi Art Workshop for Beginners

Learn the ancient Japanese art of Kintsugi in Redfern

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3 hours

10 to 15 $140

Sydney

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Craft

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Pottery

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Kintsugi

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Japanese Culture

What you'll do

It’s time to turn those broken heirlooms into new treasures with the art of Kintsugi – a craft and artistic practice that celebrates the flaws and imperfections of a piece.

In this three-hour hands-on workshop, you will learn the fundamentals of Kintsugi Art. You will be guided through this centuries-old Japanese method step by step whilst using more accessible and affordable materials.

The process includes the repair of ceramic pieces, reinforcement, followed by decorative finishes with the Japanese Makie technique using lacquer and gold metal powder.

After completing this class, you will be able to repair your own damaged items at home with confidence. Plus, you'll take home the piece you repaired during class too!

Please note: This class requires at least five students to run. In the unlikely event that we don't get this number of students, we'll cancel the class and fully refund you and inform you via email, so please watch your email a few days prior to the class.

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What you'll get

- One broken ceramic for each student

Tools and materials for repair and decoration
Masks and gloves
A completed kintsugi plate or small bowl
A carry box, bag, and information sheet

What to bring

Just wear comfortable clothes that you don’t mind getting a bit messy.

Suitable for

This class is perfect for beginners - no prior experience is needed.

This class is great for a team building activity, birthday or hens party.

Location

Work-Shop HQ - 188 Princes Hwy, Arncliffe NSW

This venue is within walking distance from Arncliffe Station station (800m).

Kintsugi Art Workshop for Beginners location

Your teacher

Yoko Kawada

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Yoko is a Sydney-based designer, maker, and founder of Art Kintsugi and SQUARE + ROUND Mosaic series.

Her work combines elements of handcraft and industrial production, reflecting the ‘Unity of Opposites and her cross-cultural background. Her designs translate boldness and elegance, streamlined and curved, square and round, tradition and innovation.

Aiming to connect international arts and crafts, Yoko brings to her practice a range of Kintsugi and Makie art. She is currently running multiple workshops of Kintsugi bother in classrooms and online, as well as taking repair and art commissions.

Your host

Work-Shop

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Work-Shop is a creative concept that will broaden your horizons and help you unleash your inner awesome. We provide affordable short courses in life skills and alternative art. We’ve teamed up with Australia’s brightest creative minds to share their knowledge and help teach you a new skill. From 3D printing and stencil art through to music and gardening – life skills and personal development through to cooking doughnuts and mushroom foraging, we offer a broad range of fun and creative short courses to suit our time poor lives. We will inspire you to pick up that pen, paintbrush, hammer or sewing machine and flick the switch that will kickstart a whole new way of life.

Community values lie at the heart of our project. We collaborate with local artists and industry experts to teach classes and utilise local suppliers for any materials needed. We also provide a creative environment for emerging artists to produce and sell work, and meet like minded individuals. Work-Shop will be a space for everyone, with a rotating schedule of art shows, information nights on local issues and a whole range of events and community initiatives.

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