Kintsugi Class for Beginners

Learn to mend broken ceramics in this unique Kintsugi workshop!



2 hours Location Clifton Hill Class size 1 to 12 (public classes), 6 to 30   $130 (Afterpay available)

Looking for unique things to do in Melbourne? Discover the ancient art of Kintsugi, the Japanese technique of reimagining broken ceramics by repairing cracks with gold leaf.
In this hands-on class with Ryan L. Foote, embrace the beauty of imperfection and transform your own piece into a unique work of art.
We have a selection of ceramics to choose at R. L. Foote Design Studio or bring in your own broken ceramics!

Upcoming dates for Kintsugi Class for Beginners

Times are Melbourne time. Dates and prices as of 22 Oct 2026, 5:41pm; availability and price are confirmed live when booking on this page.

1 upcoming date between 31 Oct 2026 and 31 Oct 2026.

  • Sat 31 Oct 2026, 1:30pm-3:30pm
What you'll get
  • All materials required are provided
  • Guidance from an expert
  • Your own ceramics to take home!
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Knowledge required
This is a beginner-friendly class.
What to bring
Please wear closed-toe footwear, comfortable clothing that you are happy to get dirty in, and something to keep warm in the studio!
Suitable for

This class is great for individuals and couples as well as for a date idea, team building activity, Christmas party, birthday or hens party.

This experience would also be a fun gift for her, gift for mum, Xmas gift or gift for couples.

Location

1 Parslow Street, Clifton Hill VIC

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Recent reviews of Kintsugi Class for Beginners

  • 5/5 from Daniela Kovac, attended Sep 2026: The class was informative and fun. Great studio. Ryan is a lovely, knowledgeable teacher. Hands-on class, with gradual confidence build up. No experience needed.
  • 5/5 from Scott Johnston, attended Aug 2026: Super fun, Ryan and Steve were great, really good atmosphere, got to take a few pieces home! Would highly recommend.
  • 5/5 from Dawn Szommer, attended Jul 2026: Ryan was our teacher for the day. He was wonderful, very knowledgeable and patient. We learnt about the history of Kintsugi and the practices they use in Japan. We brought our own plates to try on. But we started with two pieces from the gallery to hone our skills. The time flew by. It was fabulous
  • 5/5 from Susan Cusack, attended Mar 2026: The information was excellent and well explained in an interesting manner. Ryan was clear in his teaching and encouraging and made the whole experience fun as well as educational. Definitely well worth the investment
  • 5/5 from Maja Arlov, attended Mar 2026: The class was held in a beautiful studio space. Our teacher was great. We enjoyed seeing all the beautiful work around the space and then got to work on our own pieces with Ryan’s teaching and guidance.
  • 2/5 from Bita Ekhtiari, attended Nov 2025: I appreciated that the kintsugi class provided some materials, and the environment was friendly. However, I was disappointed with the actual teaching. The instructor only showed a very basic technique, nothing close to the full kintsugi method I expected. For a $150 class, the content was far too simple and not worth the price. Unfortunately, I left feeling that I didn’t learn the real technique at all.
  • 5/5 from Angeline Yeoh, attended Aug 2025: It was really really fun and Ryan is a great instructor!
  • 5/5 from Luke Faraci, attended Aug 2025: Thoroughly enjoyed this kintsugi class! It was informative, fun, and the teacher Ryan was great to learn from. Located in his beautiful studio made it a really nice setting for the class. Great vibes and would be fun as a group team building experience. Would definitely recommend!!
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R L Foote Design Studio
R L Foote Design Studio

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R L Foote Design Studio is a Melbourne based design and ceramics studio. We provide extensive classes covering slip-casting, hand-building, mould making etc, suitable to students of all levels. The class are taught by Ryan L Foote who is an award winning designer and sculptor artist and other experienced ceramic artists. We also deliver unique and contemporary ceramic designs, interior and art objects as well as special glazes.

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