About this Event
About Kintsugi
Kintsugi (金継ぎ, gold joinery) is the Japanese craft of repairing ceramics. Fractures are no longer weak points, but beautiful elements. Mended breakages are celebrated with gold instead of being hidden. This philosophy is often taught as embracing imperfections in our life, the beauty of human flaws. While the traditional method is more challenging and requires precaution with the materials, the “modern” Kintsugi method that will be taught in this class uses accessible materials and is ideal for beginners over 16 years old.
Workshop Instructions
You will learn how to repair ceramics while enjoying drinks and treats by Heyday!
A drink and treat, and a broken ceramic bowl for practice is included in the fee. All supplies are provided and and you will bring a kit home!
You are also welcome to bring a couple of damaged ceramics from home. The material must be ceramic or porcelain. No glass or wood. A damaged family heirloom or items that are broken into numerous pieces would be challenging to attempt for the first time. Instead, bring something easier.
Items must be glazed, cracks must be within 4 pieces and chips must be within 1/2 inches. Items' original size must be within 10 inches. The larger, the more difficult. Decoration is recommended after all repairs have been made.
Bring a cardboard box or something similar that will allow you to carry your items home without touching the repaired parts.
The location is at on Southeast 82nd Avenue in Portland, Oregon.
The workshop will be taught by Emi Joyce, formerly a full-time bench jeweler and apparel designer, currently a kintsugi restorer and instructor, repairing a hundred of broken ceramics at home and teaching kintsugi to a hundred of people each year. You can learn more about her kintsugi work via Instagram, @modernkintsugirepairpdx
30% of the ticket sales will be donated to to recover from Noto Earthquake occurred on January 1, 2024.
Cancelletion Policy
Once you paid and can't attend, please contact [email protected] ASAP. You will be refunded if your seat is filled by someone on the waitlist.
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
3612 SE 82nd Ave, 3612 Southeast 82nd Avenue, Portland, United States
USD 60.00