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Traditional Kintsugi Basic Course

Learn the traditional art of Kintsugi in three lessons!

Kintsugi Australia

5.0 (1013)

1k followers

3 x 105 mins

1 to 5 (public classes), 1 to 6 (private) (private classes)

$385 (or 4 payments of $96.25 via- Afterpay)

Sydney

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Craft

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Pottery

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Kintsugi

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Japanese Culture

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Sustainability

What you'll do

This Traditional Kintsugi Basic course is the one for whom would like to learn Japanese Traditional art of Kintsugi using natural materials.

This is the only place in Australia where you can learn the basics of Traditional Kintsugi in three sessions, and each session takes about 1.5 to 2 hours.

“Kintsugi” is a traditional Japanese technique used to repair broken ceramics, which has been practised for over 550 years. In this course, you are able to learn this ceramic repair method, which has mostly used the same technique for over half a millennium!

In this course, you will also feel the “beauty of imperfection” and the philosophy behind Kintsugi. Kintsugi provides a perfect break from the busy lifestyle most people have today.

We use natural material include Urushi lacquer paint which need at least a week to dry it to process to the next. So participants need at least 7 days intervals between each lessons.

This course is not a course for making a beautiful Kintsugi art at the class, but we teach how to repair the broken pieces with Traditional Kintsugi method step by step.

When you started your own project at home, you need at least 6-8 weeks to repair one broken object that including drying time, because you need to do the same process again and again to make a beautiful Kintsugi line.

After completing this course, you will be able to repair your own pieces, and if you need our help, then you can participate the Kintsugi Dojo (practicing place).

If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact us.

Please note:

This course must be taken over a minimum of three weeks as you need more than seven days.

Choose a date and time that suits you and contact us when you want to begin! If you don't have a time, 2 days intensive course (3 lessons on weekend) is also available.

We can take private requests and bookings for this course. Please contact us for more information.

(Not available time: 18 June-9 July, 14-19 July, 1-10 Aug, 18-31 Aug, due to holding the course in other states)

Plates vary depending on availability
Kintsugi is a time-consuming job and you need all sessions for repairing one provided plate, which means you do not have time to repair your own pieces at the class.
We do not recommend this course if you have an allergy to Urushi lacquer.
Please let us know if you have any allergies or health issues.

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Knowledge required

Perfect for beginners!

What you'll get

In-depth knowledge of Kintsugi
One repaired Kintsugi plate
A textbook
An original box for Kintsugi plate
A cloth for Kintsugi plate
Certificate of completion
Tea Time

What to bring

We will prepare a broken plate.

Session repeats

After the first session, subsequent sessions can be arranged with the teacher, at a time that suits you.

Suitable for

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

This would also be a lovely gift for her, gift for mum or anniversary gift.

Kintsugi Australia is fully vaccinated against COVID-19, and adheres to COVID-19 government guidelines.

See additional precautions taken

We provide washed and tumble dried cotton gloves, disposable gloves for each students. There is a protective screen between instructor and students. We use sanitiser to clean tables, chairs and door knobs. All materials are cleaned with alcohol before the each classes. The sanitisers are also available for each students.

Location

Kintsugi Australia Studio - Suite 402, 235 Clarence Street, Sydney, NSW

Your teacher

Kintsugi Australia

Knowledge of Kinstugi from 5 masters

5.0 (1013)

1k followers

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 only in Sydney main studio, but online Dojo is starting in February 2022.

Beginner’s, Traditional and Kintsugi accessory courses are held in Melbourne nearly every month 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.

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.

Kintsugi Australia Team

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

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Rhona Benson • Feb 2022

Most informative and interesting learning about Japanese methods of pottery repair and culture
Thank you

Christine Hermely • Dec 2021

Jun san is a wonderful teacher, very patient and generous with his knowledge. I’m very glad I found this workshop.

Junhao Liu • Aug 2021

I had an excellent experience with the Kintsugi class. Very kind and attentive instructor and detailed instructions. Looking forward to continuing my Kintsugi journey.

Miyoko Nose • Aug 2021

The workshop was fun and definitely worth the money.
All materials are provided.
I will highly recommend to anyone!

Chloe Lee • Feb 2021

A very immersive kintsugi course, Jun-san is a thoughtful, kind and patient teacher. I would highly recommend!

Olimpia Luciano • Oct 2020

I absolutely loved the whole experience. Jun-SAN and his wife were so lovely, so friendly and wonderful.
Jun-SAN’s knowledge and mastery of Kintsugi is excellent.
Anyone who has an interest in this area would really love these classes.

Traditional Kintsugi Basic Course review by Olimpia Luciano

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Jacynta Norris • Sep 2020

2 ClassBento workshops attended • 2 reviews

The traditional Kintsugi class was great. Jun-San is a wonderful teacher, he was very patient and helpful. I learned a lot about the history of Kintsugi and how it has been used over the years. The method of repairing turns out a beautiful plate I am very proud to bring home and use on special occasions.

Pottery workshop review by Jacynta Norris

Artessa Saldivar-Sali • Aug 2020

2 ClassBento workshops attended • 2 reviews

I took my first Modern Beginner Kintsugi class on Saturday and enjoyed it so much that I immediately enrolled in this Traditional Kintsugi Basic course. I love how Jun-san shares the philosophy behind kintsugi, as well as the techniques. This is better than therapy!

Michael Minsky • Jun 2020

I had a fantastic time in the Kintsugi course. Jun-sensei is a wonderful teacher, and he takes the time to explain not just the techniques, but the history and cultural influence of kintsugi as well. It was amazing to be able to remake a dish the same way it was done over 500 years ago. I'll definitely be continuing to fix some of my own items and learn more. I highly recommend this class.

Stephanie Byrne • May 2020

3 ClassBento workshops attended • 2 reviews

Jun was a very patient and knowledgable teacher. I was provided all the supplies I needed and they had set the space up to ensure all the necessary social distancing measures were taken. I'm looking forward to my next class!

Esperanza Egan • Mar 2020

3 ClassBento workshops attended

Jun san is simply wonderful, he knows his art and has a great teaching style.

Désirée Deklerk • Dec 2019

It was as much a cultural experience as an opportunity to learn an art I have been interested in for some time. Jun is a very knowledgeable and excellent teacher. I was guided through the journey of the class with clarity and a kind manner. I can highly recommend this class.

Danni Man • Nov 2019

I had a great time learning about the philosophy of kintsugi and the the techniques of repairing and transforming broken pottery into something more beautiful then it's original form.

Highly recommended course for everyone.

Alessandra Ciampi • Oct 2019

I am really grateful for the experience. I had the opportunity to get a glimpse into the ancient Japanese art of ‘kintsugi’. There is so much to learn! I am looking forward to next class!

Traditional Kintsugi Basic Course review by Alessandra Ciampi Sydney

Yuri Mathews • Jul 2019

Great class. Very warm and friendly atmosphere. Jun is clearly a kinsugi master and very generous with his knowledge. You are provided exactly everything you need and you have your own lamp and bin ect. They have thought of everything and it helped to make a great experience. Looking forward to next class!