Traditional Kintsugi Two-day Course

Recent reviews of Traditional Kintsugi Two-day Course

• 5/5 from Mikael Heinonen, attended Aug 2026: Jun was a great teacher who was very insightful, calming and eager to share his knowledge. In a short space of time we got to have a really good understanding and appreciation for the traditional Kintsugi method.
• 5/5 from Kate Miller, attended Aug 2026: Jun San’s mastery at Kintsugi was clear, with knowledge and skills honed over decades. But what made this class so enjoyable was his ability to teach the skills, offer gentle guidance, and share his enthusiasm for the craft.
• 5/5 from Douglas Core, attended Aug 2026: This course was a gift. The teacher was very easy to understand and gave good instructions and demonstrations. A small class of 6 enabled good group interaction as well as one on one instruction. Even though the process usually takes much longer waiting for the materials to dry, the course was arranged so all steps could be experienced.
• 5/5 from Greg Sunter, attended Mar 2026: Jun-SAN is a master craftsman and a master teacher. He was patient, kind and encouraging. He apologised up front for his limited English but communicated very effectively throughout the course. I really appreciated his love of the kintsugi art in its traditional form. I would highly recommend this course if you are interested in going on to practice the art and repair your own items.
• 5/5 from Janelle Dickson, attended Aug 2025: An amazing experience guided by a humble yet true "master" Jun-say. We learned about the history, philosophy and techniques of this beautiful restorative craft seeped in centuries of practice, that sees beauty in imperfection! Guided by Jun, I've taken notes, photos & videos to enable me to improving my skills through practise, and look forward to further opportunities to learn with Jun! Thankyou
• 5/5 from Gianna Sernia, attended 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.
• 5/5 from Annemarie Canale, attended Sep 2024: Loved the class very much. It was detailed and informative, but explained well by Jun, the teacher. Everything we needed was provided for us for the class. It will take some practise to achieve this special technique, but would definitely like to come back and do more classes.
• 5/5 from Inez Bardell, attended Sep 2024: Jun is a great teacher and I had a fun time. The workshop space at Dutton Park was very inviting. I had a thoroughly enjoyable time and I'd like to continue doing kintsugi and take part on some of Jun's dojo classes.
• 5/5 from Dr Gael E Phillips, attended Jun 2024: This class was for us to learn the basics of Kintsugi. It was excellent. The materials were provided and the teacher, Jun, was ann expert and taught us well. We all repaired a piece of broken ceramic using traditional Japanese Urushi (lacquer). The class was good value and I appreciated it very much. Thank you. Gael E Phillips
• 5/5 from Samantha Keegan, attended Jun 2024: Jun and his wife were so lovely and I learnt so much. Jun was so patient and kind. This is a highly-skilled art which has many steps and we were taken through it at the perfect pace for learning. It was expensive, but I understand the materials we used are expensive and need to be covered. Would highly recommend this class to anyone with an interest in Kintsugi.
• 5/5 from Sandra James, attended Apr 2024: Such an amazing experience. Jun is a great teacher and Hitomi is very knowledgeable as well. The materials are excellent quality and bringing home your finished piece is very satisfying. I look forward to going to the Kintsugi dojo both in Brisbane and Sydney.
• 5/5 from Dianne Peachey, attended Apr 2024: Learnt history, technique and skills in a supportive environment. All tuition, text book, materials, tools and guidance supplied for the cost of class - plus afternoon tea. Excellent value! I liked everything about this 2-day course and would recommend highly.
• 5/5 from Katrina Lewry, attended Feb 2024: Loved this class, Jun San and Hiromi San are so generous with their time, energy and sharing their learnings. They have a very respectful way of sharing the experience of kintsugi. I love listening to Junsan's stories and the way he explains the processes involved and the background behind kintsugi. I have done 2 classes and will do more with these guys
• 5/5 from Maxwell Piaggio, attended Feb 2024: Jun-san was a fantastic sensei. He’s very skilled and knowledgeable as well as engaging during his workshops. I learnt a lot over the two days and look forward to continuing my Kintsugi practice
• 5/5 from Stephanie Mace, attended Feb 2024: I couldn’t be more impressed by this workshop. I will be recommending it to many. I use the concept in my work with children and their families, and can now fully appreciate the process. Thank you for your patience and thorough teaching!
• 5/5 from Joanne Shambler, attended Nov 2023: An excellent experience. Juno is a wonderful teacher and made the class both enjoyable and a great learning activity.
• 5/5 from Melek Fahey, attended Aug 2023: Jun-san and Hitomi-san are very welcoming, and this class was incredibly educational and enjoyable. I highly recommend this workshop, you will love it.
• 5/5 from Angie Haswell, attended Aug 2023: Jun san & Hitomi san are joyful, passionate teachers with a deep love and respect for this ancient art. I thoroughly enjoyed the intimate venue and setting of only 6 students. I felt the attention to individuals was perfect as was the instruction on the technique. Given this art form takes many days/ months to "cure" Jun sensei was able to provide some easy to learn techniques for us to take home and build upon. I look forard to creating my next Kintsugi piece and attending "Dojo" to get more knowledge. I will also be booking again to work towards my black belt!
• 5/5 from Niina Teale, attended Aug 2023: I really enjoyed this traditional class today. This is a beautiful Japanese traditional Art. Now I can start fixing my own stuff And more practice. Thank you so much Arigatogozaimasu Jun san and Hitomi san
• 5/5 from Penelope Thomson, attended Jun 2023: Great class and thoroughly enjoyed it. The teacher patiently explained the method in an easily understandable way.
• 5/5 from Angela Blakely, attended Apr 2023: Enjoyed a weekend doing the Traditional Kintsugi workshop with Jun San and Hitomi San. They welcomed us warmly and gave an inspiring description of the beautiful philosophy and historical tradition of Kintsugi. Their instruction over the course was detailed and patient for our group with no previous experience in this art. Materials and time were provided openly. It was an inspiring workshop. Arigato
• 5/5 from Effie Skoufa-Klesnik, attended Apr 2023: Jun- San is an amazing teacher. You know you are learning from a Master who has learnt Kintsugi from great Masters in Japan. Hitomi-San is a wealth of knowledge and an amazing host. I have learnt so much in the Traditional Kintsugi class I now need to practice a lot.
• 5/5 from Brenda Lui, attended Apr 2023: Wonderfully insightful and technical workshop on the traditional Kintsugi methods with Jun; I highly recommend it to anyone interested in the traditional techniques of Kintsugi.
• 5/5 from Tanja Caprioli, attended Feb 2023: I loved this course. It was clear and comprehensive and I now feel confident enough to go and repair some of my precious broken pottery and ceramics. I look forward to doing the modern course and attending the Dojo for ongoing support, embedding my learning, and honing my skills. It was amazing. If you are interested in Kintsugi, do yourself a favour and attend.
• 5/5 from Francine Boyce, attended Feb 2023: Throughly enjoyed the class and Teachers were very informative, and I learned a lot. Great Class
• 5/5 from Jenny Stevens, attended Oct 2022: A great 2 days! A well prepared course, excellent teacher and follow up with written materials. Highly recommend. Jenny
• 5/5 from Laura Dodd, attended Oct 2022: Wonderful experience made by Jun and Hitomi. Step by step taught in the traditional methods of Kintsugi. Class size perfect for 1:1 help if needed. So happy I finally did the workshop and will be back for the master class in 2023. Until then, I will be practising with my kit.
• 5/5 from Eliza Sullivan, attended Aug 2022: This was my third kintsugi course with Jun and Hitomi and as usual they were welcoming, attentive and informative. I learnt a lot and really enjoyed the process :)
• 5/5 from Lydia Wilcox, attended Aug 2022: Jun our teacher was very calm and informative. We were supplied our equipment and were not short of anything. He and his wife Hitomi even offered Kintsugi kits that we could purchase to keep practicing at home. The venue was great with lots of street parking. It was a lovely Japanese cultural experience.
• 5/5 from Belinda Day, attended May 2022: Thankyou so much to Jun San and Hitomi San. I had a wonderful time at the traditional Kintsugi course. I would recommend it to anyone. I felt like I learnt so much these last 2 days and am so excited to show my son and keep practicing together! It was great we were taught the Japanese words and even were able to write our names in Japanese too! Thankyou again!
• 5/5 from Steve Kellermeier, attended May 2022: I did the modern kintsugi course earlier and did this traditional course to compare. They are quite different methods but Jun is extremely proficient at passing on his knowledge. Modern is for those wanting instant gratification while traditional takes patience and is most satisfying, almost therapeutic. As traditional method usually takes many weeks to complete a small piece we only had 6 hours in which to do the same. Therefore Jun teaches the steps and methods and we will use that knowledge to complete our own works. All in all it was value for money considering where you could go wrong wasting time and materials in experimentation. Thank you Jun.
• 4/5 from Trish Long, attended May 2022: Every thing was very good though I don't feel very confident to do at home without someone to ask for guidance. I probably need more teaching. What do you recommend?
• 5/5 from Felicia Gundelach, attended Mar 2022: This was an absolutely wonderful weekend course. Me Jun is an excellent teacher. It was a lovely combination of fun and mindfulness. I can’t wait to do the advanced course when it’s next on in Brisbane. Thank you so much!
• 5/5 from Keith Greenland, attended Mar 2022: The instructor (Jun) and his wife make a great. Communication via texts messages prior and during the course were very useful. The teaching was thorough and supplemented with a comprehensive handout. Thoroughly enjoyed the course.