Valentine's Day Beginner Kintsugi Workshop

Learn about the philosophy of Kintsugi and mend your own ceramic



2 hours Class size 1 to 12

label $120 (or 4 payments of $30 Afterpay)

Looking for cute date ideas this Valentine's Day? Join Kintsugi Australia for their calming kintsugi class for beginners and learn about the ancient art of mending broken ceramics.

Kintsugi is the ancient Japanese art of mending broken pottery using lacquer, with gold, platinum or silver, which dates back to 15th century Japan.

In this class, you will learn some of the basic techniques using modern materials such as epoxy glue and putty. With guidance from an expert, you'll use an original technique designed by Kintsugi Australia to mend your broken ceramic in a Modern Kintsugi style. Your teacher will also explain where you can get the materials to do this calming art at home!

The philosophy of Kintsugi is that an object is sometimes broken, however, this is part of its life. Rather than throwing the object away, it can be repaired and have its cracks remain to show its history and story.

This philosophy is not only applied to broken objects but also to our minds and bodies. It can become even more beautiful and precious than before!

This is a beautiful art to learn while also helping with sustainability too.

If you're looking for unique date ideas then this Kintsugi class in Sydney would be a great pick for you this Valentine's Day!

Please note:

  • Let us know if you have any allergies
  • We do not recommend this workshop if you’re pregnant due to the use of epoxy glue and putty
  • Plates vary depending on availability


Knowledge required
Perfect for beginners.
 
What you'll get
  • A beautiful repaired Kintsugi plate by you on the day
  • A textbook about Kintsugi
  • Tea time with heart-shaped chocolate.
Location

Kintsugi Australia Studio - level 1 suite 107/147 King St, Sydney NSW

This venue is a short walk from Town Hall station (400m).

Valentine's Day Beginner Kintsugi Workshop location
Your teacher
Kintsugi Australia
Kintsugi Australia

Knowledge of Kinstugi from 5 masters

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Kintsugi Australia is located in Sydney and the only organisation in Australia completely specialised in kintsugi, offering private and group lessons, repair and kintsugi artistic creations. After completing our course, the students can join the Kintsugi Dojo where they can continue to create their own work of art, and they can improve their technique to become kintsugi masters.

Kintsugi Dojo is available in Sydney studio, and also available when we visit Melbourne and Brisbane .

Beginner’s, Traditional and Kintsugi accessory courses are held in Melbourne every 4-6 weeks and occasionally in Brisbane.

Jun Morooka is a kintsugi master. He is an expert in the Traditional Kintsugi method with natural lacquer (urushi) and gold. He has also developed his own method using modern material, bringing innovation to an ancient technique. He accepts commissions to repair broken pottery and ceramics with kintsugi. (Sorry, but we stop accepting new repairs for a while)

Jun Morooka was born in Tokyo in 1959. He moved to Sydney in 1987 and in 2008 he started to manage a Japanese restaurant called JIPANG. He fell in love with kintsugi after watching a TV documentary. He decided to go back to Japan to train with five kintsugi masters in Kanazawa and Tokyo. In 2018, he established Kintsugi Australia in Sydney.


Jun Morooka teaches Traditional Kintsugi and Modern Kintsugi in Sydney, Melbourne and Newcastle, he exhibited his artwork at the Sydney Adventist Hospital in the Cardiac Rehabilitation Department. "Kibou" and "Negai" were displayed in the hospital to show that scars can become beautiful.

In June 2020, "Jikuu" was selected as a finalist in the 2020 Northern Beaches Art Prize - Open Category. The artwork was selected among over 800 entries and was displayed during an online exhibition (31 July - 30 September 2020).

Jun Morooka has appeared on a number of media outlets, such as ABC News and SBS Australia. An audio interview is available on SBS Japanese Radio and a video interview on SBS Australia Facebook page. He was also featured on ELLE DECOR (Spain).

Jun Morooka was invited to give a kintsugi lesson during the TV Show The Bachelor Australia aired on Channel 10 on the 17th of September 2020.

Jun and Hitomi Morooka were on the TV show The Livingroom on Channel 10 on the 21th of May 2021.

Jun Morooka were on the TV Show The Sydney Weekender aired on Channel 7 on the 18th of July 2021.

We hold a workshop in the Opera House as part of the 'Antidote' event on 11 September 2022.

We also hold workshops as a council event (such as Wagga Wagga, Orange, Wodonga) , corporate team buildings, and Hens Parties a lot.

Kintsugi Australia Team

  • Jun (Traditional Kintsugi Course, Beginner's Kintsugi workshop and Kintsugi DOJO)
  • Hitomi (Beginner's Kintsugi and Kintsugi Accessory workshop)
  • Kumi (Zoon online Beginner's Kintsugi workshop)
  • Noriko (Beginner's Kintsugi workshop)
  • Miyoko (Beginner's Kintsugi and Kintsugi Accessory workshop)
  • Masano (Beginner's Kintsugi workshop)

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