Mindful Kintsugi and Chado Workshop

Recent reviews of Mindful Kintsugi and Chado Workshop

• 5/5 from Paulo Ricardo P de Oliveira, attended Jul 2026: It was an amazing experience—enriching on many levels: personal, artistic, informative, and creative. The concepts of Wabi-Sabi and Kintsugi, as well as the processes of creating and repairing pottery, were explained and explored beautifully. The teaching approach allowed students to feel comfortable throughout their learning journey while providing plenty of opportunities to ask questions and clarify any doubts. I certainly enjoyed it a great deal. I absolutely loved it. If there be a second level or a longer course to attend about Kintsugi and/or Wabi-sabi I will be there!
• 5/5 from Emma Luxardo, attended Jul 2026: Great day. Informative, relaxing, very well organised.
• 5/5 from Karen Vivian, attended Jul 2026: A fantastic, mindful day. Very informative and interesting. Thoughtfully planned with expert guidance. Excellent, welcoming tutors. I thoroughly enjoyed myself and learnt a great deal.
• 5/5 from Mick Francis, attended Jul 2026: This was a unique experience to learn about the philosophy and process of kintsugi. The class was meticulously planned and there were thoughtful inclusions to add to the experience. I would thoroughly recommend this course to anyone who wants to learn more about Japanese culture, in particular, Wabi-sabi, Kintsugi and Chado (the traditional Japanese "Way of Tea").
• 5/5 from Robyn Octoman, attended Jul 2026: I am so pleased I did the Kintsugi class! Yoko was very welcoming and very knowledgeable. A meticulously and thoughtfully planned workshop along with learning interesting history of Japanese culture, Wabi-Sabi and Kintsugi. I also enjoyed Eriko's Chado (traditional tea ceremony) dressed in her traditional kimono - it was graceful, calming and beautiful and a lovely way to end the day. I would love to do another workshop with a slightly more difficult piece to mend.
• 5/5 from Mena Muecke, attended Nov 2025: A wonderful day spent with Yoko learning the history and art of Kintsugi. Yoko presented us with a fully equipped tray of utensils and materials to begin the repair a small broken dish. The morning was presented as stages of repair allowing us time to listen and learn through Yoko’s demonstrations and then apply to our own piece. This ancient method is a beautiful study of mindfulness and respect for all things. The highlight of the day was expressing the repair line of our piece in gold paint and then dusting it down with gold powder at the end. We were given a small box to store and protect our piece for the journey home. The final stage of cleaning the piece to be completed at home after 5 days of curing. There was not one detail that Yoko had not meticulously planned. It was a very special experience and Im thrilled to have been introduced to this new skill. I have purchased a Kintsugi kit from Yoko so I can repair and practice in my own time. Yoko’s generous invitation to email her at any time for additional advice and direction is priceless. Yoko’s knowledge and expertise in this traditional art was inspiring. It was wonderful to be learning Kintsugi with a master, I hope to join another class with Yoko in the future. Adding to an already special workshop, we also enjoyed Chado, the way of tea. It began with the fascinating history of 16th century tea making in Japan followed by a graceful demonstration by Eriko in traditional dress. Thanks Yoko for showing me the way of Kintsugi! I enjoyed the workshop immensely. Im excited to put my new found skills to work!
• 5/5 from Emily Terepo, attended Nov 2025: Loved the day with Yoko and Eriko. Both are so knowledgeable and experts in their arts.
• 5/5 from Sumiko Davoli, attended Nov 2025: I had a great time! Yoko and Eriko were very nice and kind. Thank you so much.
• 5/5 from Lane Sladovich, attended Nov 2025: Was a Fantastic class, Yoko was an excellent teacher. She had clear instructions. The details for each step were achievable; an amazing process, informative and interesting.
• 5/5 from Mary Waters, attended Nov 2025: Yoko-san and Eriko-san presented a wonderful workshop. I learnt so much. Being appreciative of an imperfection and enhancing the beauty 10 fold.
• 5/5 from Linda Shmith, attended Nov 2025: Yoko provided all the resources and instructions via demonstration to complete a simple Kintsugi piece. Her instructions were clear and detailed and our results were very satisfying. Eriko gave us a history lesson via her computer screen of the Chado (cha-tea and do-way) The Way of Tea. At the end of the workshop, Eriko performed a spellbinding Tea Ceremony for each of us to experience a freshly made matcha tea. Amazing. Highly recommend this workshop.
• 5/5 from Kelly Higgins, attended Jun 2025: Wonderful
• 5/5 from Michele Marie Cochrane, attended Jun 2025: The workshop had been very well prepared, organised and was well timed for each stage. The Chado presentation at the beginning gave a good context for Kintsugi and the workshop finished well with Chado. The workshop offered a unique opportunity. I liked the venue and the size of the class. The equipment needed for the workshop was well presented and the small snacks were appreciated as was the light lunch. I felt satisfied that I had learnt the basics of Kintsugi and will enjoy the small plate. Thank you.
• 5/5 from Ray Bywaters, attended Jun 2025: Excellently organised, knowledge imparted by instructors was clear, informative and easy to understand. A welcoming, friendly atmosphere was created and the experience was very rewarding.
• 5/5 from Anonymised ClassBento customer, attended Jun 2025: I particularly enjoyed the combination of teaching us skills as well as Japanese cultural concepts such as wabi sabi, mottainai. A very enjoyable and immersive day with very gentle teachers. Elisabeth McElwaine
• 5/5 from Christine Gilbert, attended Jun 2025: I found the workshop to be an immersive experience in Japaense culture and art. Yoko and Eriko facilitated a peaceful, beautiful day. They were organised and the event ran smoothly. Even more, they embodied the 'way of tea' (chando) and clearly love their practice. I highly recommend this workshop to others
• 5/5 from Anne Parsons, attended Jun 2025: I had a wonderful day and learnt a lot. Even though I lived in Japan for three years I still learnt a lot today too. Eriko and Yoko had put a lot of thought and preparation into their sessions- so all went very smoothly. Communication in the lead up to the class was excellent too.
• 5/5 from Ben Schaefer, attended Nov 2024: The teachers and class were excellent, we learnt a lot & had a great time. The number of participants was spot on, the timing of the activities was balanced well. We would love to do it again
• 5/5 from Fi Abraham, attended Nov 2024: Wonderful experience with expert teachers - both Yoko and Eriko's gentle guidance, knowledge and humour was much appreciated. Excellent value for money with all materials, refreshments and lovely tea provided (Chado ceremony) - a beautiful cultural and calming day. Highly recommend as Kintsugi art will settle your mind and learning the history behind it also most interesting. Many thanks Yoko and Eriko, had a wonderful day :)