Machiko Kando May 2025



It was a very interesting experience. It was an opportunity to think about the beauty and preciousness of imperfection. I thought the philosophy behind Kintsugi was wonderful.

Mimi Cheung May 2025



I had my Kintsugi class on Good Friday and I LOVED IT! Akki & Hisae were both lovely. I had fun learning the art of repairing broken plate, and really enjoyed how they shared some background (history) of Kintsugi & Japanese philosophy. Also, it was a nice touch to have a little tea break in between where we could have green tea with mini Japanese snacks (matcha Kit-Kats!). I walked away with a big smile and very happy with my kintsugi plate. Thank you Akki & Hisae!

Mayuko Yamaji May 2025



The teachers were lovely people and had a great therapeutic time.

Anugya Ratanchandra Vishwakarma May 2025



Awesome class! Super informative and engaging from start to finish

Matt Wiadowski May 2025



Amazing class! Would highly recommend

Melanie Hammonds May 2025



This was an amazing class! The instructors were so kind and positive and the whole atmosphere was wholesome. Would highly recommend to everyone!

Nina Lis Coughlan May 2025



Really lovely experience. Akki and Hisae were so kind and helpful and knowledgeable and funny. I learned a lot - not just technique but also background and history of Kintsugi. I very much recommend this wonderful workshop.

Anita Lau Apr 2025



Loved this workshop with a small group and a lovely Japanese teacher. Learnt so much about the art of kintsugi and made a beautiful keepsake item to take home. We were provided with hot tea and some snacks which was a lovely gesture.

Toni Webber Apr 2025



We enjoyed ourselves so much. Our teacher Myoko was just so lovely and helpful. Would highly recommend.

Nicole Ottosson Apr 2025



An absolutely brilliant course! Akki and Hisae embody the philosophy of kintsugi, sharing their stories and the spirit of Kintsugi — the beauty of imperfection — and the idea of ichi-go ichi-e, a once-in-a-lifetime encounter. would highly recommend to everyone

Beginner's Kintsugi Workshop review by Nicole Ottosson - Sydney

Menna Rondel Apr 2025



Richard and I had a wonderful Kintsugi workshop. Our teachers, Akki and Hisae were great in explaining and demonstrating the techniques. The class ran smoothly and all tools and materials were provided. It was a really fun and interesting experience and we love the beautiful plates we got to take home.

Rodney Haywood Apr 2025



Lots of fun and great instruction in a cosy environment. Some nice Japanese snacks too.

Beginner's Kintsugi Workshop review by Rodney Haywood - Sydney

Gayle Hall Apr 2025



I was a little nervous going into this class. When it comes to arts and crafts the best I can do is stick figures. But the class was great, the teacher patient, positive and walked us through step by step. I loved that I had something at the end of the class that looked good and the grandchildren would not tease me about. Thank you.

Beginner's Kintsugi Workshop review by Gayle Hall - Sydney

Mohess Siva Apr 2025



She was very engaging and was very easy to learn from. Highly recommend her classes was an amazing experience and would do it most definitely again.

Sally Pyke Apr 2025



My teen son & I loved the Beginner Kintsugi Workshop. Aki-sensei was masterful, generous and warm-hearted. Every step was clearly demonstrated. Japanese culture and history was woven in. We really enjoyed the short tea break, sipping on Japanese tea, while we waited for our work to dry. Aki-sensei passed on his love for Kintsugi, for the beauty of imperfection, and the healing of broken things through the timeless art of Kintsugi. Aki’s wife, Hisae, assisted and their love and warmth and artistry made it really hard to leave the studio. We highly recommend Kintsugi Beginners Workshop and can’t wait to try Kintsugi at home on the broken china and pottery pieces I’ve been longing to see repaired and back in use. Thank you, Ali-sensei & Hisae.

Justine Cooke Apr 2025



A beautiful experience of learning, acceptance, healing and beauty. Thank you so much

Beginner's Kintsugi Workshop review by Justine Cooke - Sydney

Raffaela Bethke Mar 2025



Jun was so knowledgeable and lovely. We had a great time learning about the history of Kintsugi and then we got to fix our plates.

Beginner's Kintsugi Workshop review by Raffaela Bethke - Sydney

Mihi Mua-Obiaga Mar 2025



I enjoyed the beginners class very much, I've now learnt a skill I'm so excited to try at home. Jun San, his wife and brother were accommodating, encouraging, and so kind. It's such a beautiful practice, i would highly recommend the class to anyone.

Beginner's Kintsugi Workshop review by Mihi Mua-Obiaga - Sydney

Kerry Cheong Mar 2025



My husband and I did this class for our 8 year wedding anniversary (ceramics for traditional anniversary gift). We enjoyed learning about the history of the art form and how our teacher learnt the tradition. The lesson was well thought out, engaging and fun. Highly recommend this experience.

Vita von Neumann-Cosel Mar 2025



We thoroughly enjoyed our Kingstugi workshop hosted by Jun-San and Hitomi-San who both have a wealth of experience in the area. It was the perfect team activity for us and their expertise and hospitality made the experience enjoyable and memorable. We appreciated their guidance and patience throughout the workshop.

Yin Ingamells Mar 2025



I had so much fun at this workshop! We were guided step by step by our teacher, Hitomi-san, to make some unique accessory pieces. Very relaxed small group atmosphere and extremely well organised session.
This is a great gift idea! I got this a birthday present over 18 months ago; yet I was able to register easily for this workshop now. Also a great bonding activity for a team!

Kintsugi Accessory Workshop review by Yin Ingamells - Melbourne

Hali Robens Mar 2025



This was amazing. You really need to do this class. We really enjoyed ourself. :)

Diane Choo Mar 2025



Our Kintsugi teacher Jun was great. It was informative & hands-on experience. Great bonding session with your loved ones too!

Beginner's Kintsugi Workshop review by Diane Choo - Melbourne

Adam Darbyshire Mar 2025



Teacher was nice and very knowledgeable

Jennifer Burgess Mar 2025



Easy to follow instructions, great result!

Helena Soares Mar 2025



Lovely class. Easy to understand and follow.
Also, fantastic play list. All mu favourite Studio Ghibli songs.

Beginner's Kintsugi Workshop review by Helena Soares - Sydney

Gianna Sernia Mar 2025



This is a very professional course that teaches in 'fast-forward' the techniques you need to start practicing a traditional style of Kintsugi. We were so impressed by the kind, supportive and skilled instructor and we have a lot of respect for what this business is achieving in Australia to keep the art form alive. A delightful date. Would recommend to anyone.

Traditional Kintsugi Two-day Course review by Gianna Sernia - Brisbane

Kerry Curtis Mar 2025



Very instructive and helpful. Enjoyable and l feel that l will be able to continue at home.

Rozenn Leard Mar 2025



I really enjoyed my beginner's Kintsugi Class with Jun and Hitomi. The class was nicely paced and all steps were clearly explained. It was fun to learn this technique and I feel I can know practice on my own at home.

Bernadette Reddaway Mar 2025



Such a fun activity with really lovely, helpful teachers. I enjoyed learning about the history of Kintsugi and how the principles can be applied to our lives. Thanks so much Jun and Hitomi for a great morning. Highly recommended

Stephanie McCarthy Mar 2025



I loved this class, the teachers were both excellent, engaging and knowledgeable. I learn some background to Kintsugi as well as fixing my piece of pottery. The materials were clearly well thought out and easy to use. thank you so much.

Anna Trowse Mar 2025



Beautiful class with excellent guidance, all equipment provided, and a lovely plate to take home at the end to remind us of the art and philosophy of Kintsugi. Thank you Hitomi and Jun!

Karen Winfield Mar 2025



We did the 2 hour beginners kintsugi workshop. It was the perfect amount of time and a lot of fun. Jun and Hitomi were excellent teachers. Can’t wait to do the full traditional workshop next time they’re in Brisbane.

Kintsugi Workshop for Beginners review by Karen Winfield - Brisbane

Samantha Gilbert Mar 2025



This class was great. Not only did I get to do my first kintsugi plate but the teachers delivered the instructions along with the history and a dash of beautiful humour. They are are as awesome as the plate I created.

Helen Piczak Mar 2025



Great class. Instructors were fun and gave very clear instructions. Highly recommend this class :-)

Elizabeth Brown Mar 2025



Hitomi and Jun were delightful and the class was very informative, providing all the instructions I need to tackle my own projects. A lovely bonus were the stories about Japanese history and culture and the philosophy of Kintsugi. I highly recommend this class and process.

Kintsugi Workshop for Beginners review by Elizabeth Brown - Brisbane

Jemma White Mar 2025



This was a great way to spend time with friends and family for my birthday weekend. We all had such a fun time, the instructors were excellent and we learnt a new skill that I thought unachievable in only a few hours. I’d recommend this modern kintsugi class for anyone wishing to try their hand at a new twist on an ancient art - and bring your friends!

Siobhan James Mar 2025



Lovely teachers, easy to follow instructions, beautiful product and an absolutely delightful class.

Malcolm Cohen Mar 2025



Great experience with depth and meaning..

Judy Levi Mar 2025



Fantastic class with Jun san and Hitomi san. Thankyou for your kindness and guidance. An enjoyable activity to share with someone special. Judy

Kintsugi Workshop for Beginners review by Judy Levi - Brisbane

Anna Debono Mar 2025



This was a lovely and informative class, which respects both history and materials. It was very easy to follow and beautifully hosted by Jun and Hitomi.

Kintsugi Workshop for Beginners review by Anna Debono - Brisbane

Liz Keirs Feb 2025



I really enjoyed this class. It was well structured and all the materials were supplied. Jun and his wife were excellent instructors and very helpful. The venue (Mercure Hotel, Canberra) was super convenient being quite central and with decent parking. Despite me being a few minutes late and having to leave right on the dot of the official class end-time, Jun made sure I was able to get ahead on my project during the tea break so I could take my beautiful finished plate with me. I've been showing all my friends and am keen to have a go at doing this with some of my own broken crockery. I love the idea of embracing imperfection through this ancient Japanese art form - both beautiful and practical!

Beginner's Kintsugi Workshop review by Liz Keirs - Canberra

Siaw Chee Feb 2025



A wonderful, live in the moment, artful workshop. Jun and Hitomi are very knowledgeable and friendly teachers. Thoroughly enjoyed the workshop.

Monique Smethurst Feb 2025



Clear instructions and support.!Excellent class. Actually worked up a bit of a sweat. Highly recommended!

Beginner's Kintsugi Workshop review by Monique Smethurst - Canberra

Rachel Croome Feb 2025



Fabulous session - clear instruction with all quality materials provided, and lovely discussion about the origins and meaning of kintsugi. At two hours an excellent short introduction to the practice of kintsugi, with a completed piece by the end of session. Greatly enjoyed this one.

Beginner's Kintsugi Workshop review by Rachel Croome - Canberra

Kylie Mulligan Feb 2025



Great workshop! Clear instructions, easy to follow, very kind and friendly instructors.
Would do again

Samantha O'Ryan Feb 2025



Brilliant class! Very kind and helpful tutors. Highly recommend the class.

Beginner's Kintsugi Workshop review by Samantha O'Ryan - Canberra

Rebekah Au Feb 2025



Thank you Miyoko for a very fun and informative beginners class! We really enjoyed the workshop, getting to learn a bit about Kintsugi history and the personalised guidance throughout the class.

Lauren Zaja Feb 2025



Your passion for Kintsugi wS evident, and I am very lucky to have attended your course

Beginner's Kintsugi Workshop review by Lauren Zaja - Canberra

Carla Armstead Feb 2025



Ju-San and Hitomi-San were wonderful teachers of this art. Learning about the history and Ju-san’s journey to Kintsugi were fascinating. The class was full, yet they maintained a calm and peaceful atmosphere, whilst ensuring everyone completed each step well and kept to timings. Excellent teachers. I was very happy with my completed work, and so grateful to Ju-san and Hitomi-san sharing this wonderful skill. Arigato gozaimasu!

Beginner's Kintsugi Workshop review by Carla Armstead - Canberra
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