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.

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

Jolly Dan • Attended Aug 2026



Well paced, clear instructions:)

Nadia Davies • Attended Aug 2026



This class was great, the process was more complex that I expected but the teachers were fabulous and broke down the steps and helped everyone every step of the way. Hitomi is extremely patient and gave everyone personalised attention durinig thelesson and ensured we were all confident to move on to the next step. Jun was also dreat, jumping in and helping and providing advice as needed. At the end of the lesson it was great to see eveyone so pleased with what they had achieved, a challenging yet satisfiing class! Thanks H and J!

Shannon Lord • Attended Aug 2026



Wonderful introduction to kintsugi - repairing with gold. Loved the philosophy of highlighting flaws instead of hiding them. Hitomi and Juno explained the process clearly, were very patient and ensured everyone created a beautiful piece to take home.

Douglas Core • Attended Aug 2026



This course was a gift. The teacher was very easy to understand and gave good instructions and demonstrations. A small class of 6 enabled good group interaction as well as one on one instruction. Even though the process usually takes much longer waiting for the materials to dry, the course was arranged so all steps could be experienced.

Peter James • Attended Aug 2026



it was fun, educational and verywell instructed

Rosie Jamieson • Attended Aug 2026



Really enjoyed the Kintsugi workshop with Jun and Hitomi! They were friendly and interesting and happy to share their high levels of skill and experience with the group. They gave us a great history and background on Kintsugi and showed us some basic techniques. The process was more in-depth than I expected and I had a fantastic time!


Dianne Hall • Attended Aug 2026



Such a great class - so enjoyable. So NOT the quick YouTube clip superficially presented by someone outside the Japanese culture. Japanese teachers with a deep knowledge & commitment to the long history of Kintsugi but adapted for beginners using materials readily available in Australia. Easy-to-follow instructions, supported by visuals, demonstrations & written instructions with individual hands-on-guidance. Japanese language & symbolism interwoven to give a rich experience - & we walked away with our own kintsugi, encouraged to do more.

Mikael Heinonen • Attended Aug 2026



Jun was a great teacher who was very insightful, calming and eager to share his knowledge. In a short space of time we got to have a really good understanding and appreciation for the traditional Kintsugi method.

Harrison King • Attended Aug 2026



Great class, very clever process and great result in the end! Thank you Hitomi and Jun

Kate Miller • Attended Aug 2026



Jun San’s mastery at Kintsugi was clear, with knowledge and skills honed over decades. But what made this class so enjoyable was his ability to teach the skills, offer gentle guidance, and share his enthusiasm for the craft.

Wendy-Anne Rollo • Attended Aug 2026



Excellent teachers, lovely people. Jun taught us not only how to do Kintsugi but also the history and culture behind the art.

Kerrin Benson • Attended Aug 2026



I loved this workshop. I learnt everything I needed to to feel confident to start my own projects. And I came home with a beautiful plate. I highly recommend this workshop.


Susan Stuart • Attended Aug 2026



The teachers were very good at explaining the history & instruction on how to enjoy the traditional artform. Actually doing it at the workshop allowed for questions, assistanace and understanding. A great way to spend a couple of hours and look forward to doing more.

Kylie Emmerton • Attended Aug 2026



Teachers are amazing, mch gratitude for their experience, kindness and support.

Sherril Butterworth • Attended Aug 2026



This class was such fun! Our teachers were amazing and made everything feel accessible. Thank you so much for sharing your time and skill.

Tracey Simens • Attended Aug 2026



Great! Highly recommend, educational and fun

Kintsugi Workshop for Beginners review by Tracey Simens - Brisbane

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!

Silvia Yoo • Attended Aug 2026



Very well organized and structured class with great teachers to learn and spend time doing an enjoyable activity!

Jennifer Anderson • Attended Aug 2026



Interesting, informative, supportive and not overcrowded. It was great.

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.

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.

Darren King • Attended Aug 2026



Excellent class with great guidance and storytelling of the history of Kintsugi. Would recommend

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!


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!

Siobhan Hobbs • Attended Jul 2026



I loved this course! Jin is very knowledgable and passionate about sharing his craft. I look forward to practising now!

Sarah Dingle • Attended Aug 2026



So great. Thanks Miyoko!!

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.

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!

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.


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.

Jo Gibbs • Attended Aug 2026



Fantastic class, so educational and enjoyable. Such generous sharing of art, culture and history. I highly recommend.

Beginner's Modern Kintsugi Workshop review by Jo Gibbs - Perth

Astrid Joseph • Attended Aug 2026



Jun and Hitomi explained everything so well and was very patient. I learned a lot

Vera Cabral • Attended Aug 2026



Very interesting and comphreensive traditional Kintsugi class with June.
He takes you through every step of the process explaining and demonstrating clearly how it should be done.
I always wanted to learn properly this ancient method of repairing and beautifying a broken piece of a cherished object.
I'll certainly try to repair some of my own objects with the knowledge I learned in this class.
Thank you June.

Graham Wilcox • Attended Aug 2026



The teacher was very helpful with lots of hints and advice. We had a lovely time with the class.

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!

Beginner's Modern Kintsugi Workshop review by Simone Robinson - Perth

Assunta Meleca • Attended Aug 2026



I highly recommend the 2-day intensive to learn traditional Kintsugi method. Jun is a wonderful teacher and you leave the course with enough knowledge to continue the practice at home.

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.

Beginner's Modern Kintsugi Workshop review by Erin Rice - Perth

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

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!!

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.

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!

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.

Beginner's Kintsugi Workshop review by Sarah Hogg - Canberra

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).

Jennifer Blair • Attended Jul 2026

This was Jennifer's second time doing this class



A carefully crafted session - with perfect timing to allow the beginner Kintsugi to be completed. Very interesting history shared. This workshop sends you home with a great project, many things to ponder on psychology, and confidence to take on beautiful repairs at home.

Rodney Blanch • Attended Jul 2026



Wonderful! Presenters are warm and friendly and have enormous knowledge and skills. The material was delivered in context with historical elements that added meaning to the skills being taught. The instruction was clear, well demonstrated and students were well supported. A fantastic experience.

Sue Gore Phillips • Attended Jul 2026



Such a gun class! Teachers were patient and kind. Highly recommend the Kintsugi class.

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.

Sandra Corrigan • Attended Jul 2026



The 2 day traditional course was great - I learnt lots, got to practice the skills and had fun as well.
Thank you!
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