Mindful Kintsugi and Chado Workshop

A mindful day to learn the art of Kintsugi and Japanese tea ceremony in Adelaide - Season 2026



6.5 hours

Class size 1 to 4 (public classes), 6 to 10
  $295 (PayPal Pay in 4 available)

Workshops on July 2026 are now fully booked. Thank you very much.
Our next schedule is
5th November 10am to 4:30pm : Norwood
7th November 10am to 4:30pm : Mitcham
This is a unique collaboration workshop, Art Kintsugi Sydney with Eriko Takefuji---Adelaide-based Urasenke Chado instructor, to bring together two essential traditional Japanese practices based on wabi-sabi (Zen philosophy).
In this full-day workshop, you will be introduced to the history of Kintsugi and Chado (Japanese tea ceremony). In the first four hours you will learn the art of Kintsugi using modern accessible materials, followed by Chado demonstration and Matcha tea tasting with Japanese sweets.
Learn about Kintsugi
Kintsugi is a century-old Japanese craft where broken ceramic objects are pieced back together using Urushi lacquer and gold dust, an art of mending based on the philosophy of Zen and Wabi-Sabi, finding beauty in impermanence, derived from Chado.
Learn about Chado
Japanese tea ceremony, the way of tea, is a spiritual and ascetic training to refine oneself and to be present to one's mind and, most importantly, to make a satisfying bowl of tea for the guests.
Please note:
  • This is a very structured 6.5-hour workshop in a small group of 10.
  • All tools and materials are prepared, including a ceramic piece to repair to suit the introductory workshop (Please do not bring your own piece to repair in the workshop).
  • For ages over 18.
  • Not recommended for pregnant persons.
  • We will be using alternative synthetic materials (epoxy and gold metal).
  • Ligth refreshment for lunch break will be provided.
  • Please let us know if you have any allergy concerns.
  • The workshop is 'no cancellation' policy due to the nature of preparation. If you are unable to attend the workshop please find someone for your spot!
We look forward to meeting you!
What you'll get
  • Learn about Urasenke Chado, the tea ceremony.
  • Tea ceremony demonstration.
  • 4 hours of hands-on introductory Art Kintsugi workshop.
  • A piece of your own Kintsugi art to take home upon completion.
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Knowledge required
No skills and knowledge required. We will teach you everything.
What to bring
  • Your spectacles for reading and detail work (optional).
  • Apron or comfortable clothes that can get a little dusty.
Location

Gallery Le Nuancier - 166C The Parade, Norwood SA

The venue is located inside the Mall. Paid parking in the Mall will allow you to park all day.

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Art Kintsugi Sydney
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Yoko Kawada
Designer/maker of homeware products including tile art of SQUARE+ROUND Basin, MONO Tray and collaboration work of Kintsugi with international artists and artisan.
I studied interior design in London late 1990 and established solo trade business as Yoko Kawada in 2016.
My design is influenced by multiple countries I have been in the past searching materials and creative process both in traditional way and with technology.
I started to practice Kintsugi a few years ago in Japan to incorporate its unique nature of the Japanese traditional craft into my design.
I run Kintsugi workshops to share the joy of learning this Japanese craft full of surprises and contradictions.

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