Kintsugi – A Time Filled with Richness
Kintsugi – A Time Filled with Richness
In an age overflowing with convenience, there may be a reason why we feel the need to take the time and effort to repair things using lacquer. Kintsugi, once simply a way to repair broken objects, has come to take on various meanings. In these hectic times, I hope that the time spent on kintsugi, which requires careful and slow progress, becomes a rich and fulfilling experience for you.
Kintsugi is the art of repairing broken or chipped ceramics and porcelain using natural lacquer.
INFORMATION
Time: Two sessions per day – 13:30 and 18:30
Capacity: 6 participants
Participation Fee: 49,000 yen (for 7 sessions, can be paid in two installments, materials included, gold powder cost not included)
What to bring: Apron
- You can repair one broken item and 1-2 chipped or cracked items using kintsugi in this workshop.
- For chipped or cracked items, we will start from the foundation work.
- If you do not have any broken items to bring, the kintsugi workshop can provide items for you to work on. Please inform us of this when making your reservation. (An additional fee will be charged for the workshop’s items.)
DATE
The entire process will be completed in 7 sessions.
We will use a different type of gold powder to finish one small chipped area.
September 13th (Friday)
Adhesion
We will assess the best way to repair the item you have brought, prepare the broken parts, and adhere them using lacquer.
September 27th (Friday)
Foundation Work
We will create a foundation using lacquer mixed with mountain soil.
October 4th (Friday)
Smoothing the Foundation
Once the foundation has dried, we will shape it using a knife or sandpaper. Afterward, we will apply another layer of lacquer to refine the shape.
October 25th (Friday)
Smoothing and Applying Black Lacquer
We will smooth the lacquered areas with sandpaper and apply black lacquer. This layer serves as waterproofing, so it needs to completely cover the foundation lacquer.
November 8th (Friday)
Final Coating
After smoothing the black lacquer with sandpaper, we will apply the final coat. The lacquer will be applied evenly to create a smooth surface.
November 22nd (Friday)
Applying Gold Powder
We will apply decorative lacquer over the black lacquer and sprinkle gold powder. You are welcome to paint any design you like on the black lacquered areas.
December 6th (Friday)
Securing the Gold Powder
The dried gold will be coated with raw lacquer and left to dry for about a week to complete the piece.
INSTRUCTOR
Kei
Kei trained at a workshop in Kyoto and is now working independently as a kintsugi artist.