Kintsugi Pottery Class for Beginners

Learn the art of kintsugi at this London craft class.



2 hours Location Tower Gateway Class size 1 to 15 (public classes), 8 to 50   £62

Learn the Philosophy

Learn the Philosophy

Settle in and get ready to learn something new. Discover the meaning behind the ancient Japanese art of kintsugi.


Break Your Pottery

Break Your Pottery

Gently break your ceramic piece -- each crack becomes part of your artwork’s story.


Mix Your Gold

Mix Your Gold

Create your golden resin -- the key to transforming broken pieces into art. Expert guidance will be on hand.


Repair with Care

Repair with Care

Rejoin the pieces using your golden resin, embracing each imperfection with intention.


Take Home Your Piece

Take Home Your Piece

Leave with a one-of-a-kind display piece -- handmade, meaningful, and uniquely yours.


Discover the Japanese art of kintsugi at this London pottery class and create a beautiful ceramic piece to take home.
Kintsugi is an ancient art form that celebrates the Japanese philosophy of the beauty of imperfection. It involves putting broken pieces of pottery back together with gold and embracing the cracks to produce a beautiful piece of art, showing how the obstacles that we overcome in life can become an important and powerful part of our identity.
In this kintsugi class, your experienced tutor will tell you all about the history and philosophy of kintsugi whilst taking you through the process of making your own kintsugi piece.
Kintsugi is a perfect solution for a mistakenly broken treasured item, but to practice this art form you'll learn how to safely break pottery to practice mending it in the kintsugi way, without overdoing the cracks.
The gold of kintsugi is what makes it so beautiful and in the next stage of your craft class, you'll learn to use a micro metal mix with epoxy resin to create your gold solution. You'll then use this solution to fix together your broken pottery pieces, creating a wonderful piece of perfectly imperfect art.
You'll finish this London kintsugi class with lots of new knowledge on kintsugi pottery and the ability to mend broken ceramic pieces. You'll also take away your own handmade piece of kintsugi art. Kintsugi is a therapeutic process and you'll feel a sense of calm and accomplishment as you finish this special workshop.
Your finished piece is only for display not for food use, microwaves, ovens or the dishwasher.

Upcoming dates for Kintsugi Pottery Class for Beginners

Times are London time. Dates and prices as of 21 Oct 2026, 12:36am; availability and price are confirmed live when booking on this page.

56 upcoming dates between 23 Oct 2026 and 20 Dec 2026.

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What you'll get
  • One beautiful piece of kintsugi pottery, made by you, to take home.
  • All materials and equipment, including the ceramic piece, gold micro-metal mix and epoxy resin.
  • The skills to mend broken ceramics yourself afterwards.
  • Two hours with an experienced kintsugi tutor.
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Knowledge required
Beginner-friendly -- no experience needed.
What to bring
  • Nothing to bring -- all materials, tools and the pottery itself are provided.
  • Clothes you don't mind getting a spot of resin on.
  • Your glasses, if you use them for close work.
Suitable for

This class is great for individuals and couples as well as for a date idea, team building activity, Christmas party, birthday or hen do.

This experience would also be a unique gift for her, gift for mum, Xmas gift or gift for couples.

Location

Buckle Street Studios By Locke, Aldgate 21 Buckle St, London E1 8DB

Your teacher can also travel within 120 miles of Tower Gateway, to a venue of your choice for a private class.

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  • 5/5 from Catherin Truong, attended Oct 2026: My friend bought me this as a gift and I must say it was an amazing experience. Brandon Le was an exceptional teacher, he gave clear instructions and was very attentive. I highly recommend!
  • 5/5 from Annabel Baker, attended Oct 2026: Brandon was a fantastic teacher! He had the perfect balance of teaching us a new skill and making it really fun. Definitely recommend!
  • 5/5 from Natalia Suvorova, attended Oct 2026: It was an incredible workshop. Brandon was very fun and explained everything very well. All bowls were beautiful and we were very happy with the result. The focus time of 2 hours and getting such a beautiful result was so rewarding. Highly recommend.
  • 5/5 from Nicole N, attended Oct 2026: Had an fantastic time! The hosts were fantastic and engaging. Managed to make a beautiful bowl and take it home
  • 5/5 from Vaishnav Vinod, attended Oct 2026: My girlfriend and I went to Brandon Le’s kintsugi class for our 2nd anniversary. Brandon and Josh were lovely. The atmosphere was cozy. It was a really nice way to spend an evening.
  • 5/5 from Kirstie Barrett, attended Oct 2026: Such a fun class! Brandon was a great teacher, informative and helped us all with each step of the process. His explanations of Kintsugi were both very interesting and funny! Josh assisting in the class was also great. We all produced a lovely piece to take home and have memories of a really fun time together. I would highly recommend.
  • 5/5 from Teslimat, attended Oct 2026: My partner and I have a couple monthly date and we came to Kin Boru kintsugi’s class for our October date and it was absolutely amazing. I was initially worried that there were too many details to follow but I was quick to realise that we were in safe hands with Brandon. Everything went smoothly and we left the class wanting more. There was such a calming yet fun vibe amongst everyone in the room which I really loved. I highly recommend trying Kintsugi here
  • 5/5 from Despoina Chatzaga, attended Oct 2026: I had a very fun time learning Kintsugi with Brandon. The workshop was creating and it was very satisfactory to learn how to repair a beloved piece of ceramic. Brandon is a fun and cool tutor. I fully recomment this class.
  • 5/5 from Hasan Hadi, attended Oct 2026: The class was great, and Brandon is a very good and engaging teacher. However, at times he can be too funny with his humour and it's hard to laugh when we're wearing facemasks and trying to carefully repair our bowls without messing them up haha
  • 5/5 from Noor Halawi, attended Oct 2026: Had a great time!
  • 5/5 from Ashik Shah, attended Oct 2026: It was a fun evening of doing something very different and creative. Brandon and Josh were very helpful, and Brandon has a humourous style. Class sizes ensure that everyone receives enough attention. The central message of Kintsugi is also healing.
  • 5/5 from Jennifer Daniels, attended Oct 2026: I would recommend this class to anyone looking for a Kinsugi class. The class was well paced and fun, the location was really nice and it was a superb gift for my boyfriend’s birthday. Brandon and Josh were great instructors and made the experience. Thanks both!
  • 5/5 from Elizabeth Gray, attended Oct 2026: Excellent class. Brandon and Josh were so kind, clear and helpful…. We had a fab time!
  • 5/5 from Andrea Dzalto, attended Oct 2026: Amazing experience! Definitely recommend.
  • 5/5 from Anonymised ClassBento customer, attended Oct 2026: It was a fun activity to do, Brandon is incredibly supportive and helpful, he is also a great dude. Was fun would recommend for anyone, it is easy to follow and very forgiving
  • 5/5 from Paul Bruford, attended Oct 2026: Brendon was an incredible teacher and his sidekick Josh was so patient and helped me so much, I have a tremor so this class was probably not the best for me as it is very intricate work but having said that it really was amazing and I do have a beautiful dish. You are given step by step instructions it really is a wonderful class - Pam
  • 5/5 from Gina Campbell-Harris, attended Oct 2026: Such a great introduction to Kintsugi! The class was conducted with great care and attention in a very friendly atmosphere. And at the end you get to take home a lovely creation. Highly recommended!!
  • 5/5 from Storm Lees, attended Oct 2026: - Girlfriends Birthday - Kintsugi Class - Host was welcoming, funny and helpful. - Amazing atmosphere, perfect for this kind of activity. - Host really helped the activity come to life
  • 5/5 from Simon, attended Oct 2026: Booked a class for a company social after work and ass, making sure everyone's experience was good with great instructions and also provided assistance where needed. Class was held at his venue near Aldgate station and the space was nicely furnished with plenty of space for a class for 12 people and well lit. I'd highly recommend for any team socials or team building events.
  • 5/5 from Peter Tufano, attended Oct 2026: Great instructor and wonderful afternoon. It was a fun way to learn a new form of art and Brandon is a master teacher.
  • 5/5 from Leah Karia, attended Oct 2026: it was such a fun wholesome experience and our teacher (the owner of the business) is awesome.
  • 5/5 from Hua-Ch, attended Oct 2026: Brandon was brilliant. It was a really fun session. He explained and demonstrated all the steps really clearly and he and the other teacher came round to help and advise with each step. The 2 hours passed in a flash! Would definitely recommend as a fun and more unusual activity.
  • 5/5 from Alex Cristovao, attended Oct 2026: Was a fantastic experience, thoroughly enjoyed it, Brandon and Josh were great hosts who enhanced the experience. 100% would recommend
  • 5/5 from Pete, attended Oct 2026: Trainer was really good, he explained everything slowly and carefully and watching him at work first really helped when we had our go. he had a great sense of humour and kept everyone smiling throughout what were difficult tasks. It was great fun and having our own creation to take away was good
  • 5/5 from Hannah Qurashi, attended Oct 2026: Brandon was so lovely, friendly and really passionate about the class. He was funny and made it a really relaxed environment.
  • 5/5 from Pavithra Chidambaram, attended Oct 2026: Incredible class, very funny & engaging instructor! I will absolutely be back with more people :)
  • 5/5 from Glen Davison, attended Oct 2026: Brandon was great. We had an amazing time in the class and learnt lots in a fun atmosphere. Would 100% recommend!
  • 5/5 from Anonymised ClassBento customer, attended Oct 2026: I thoroughly enjoyed the kintsugi class I attended which was gifted to me by my sister. Brandon was a warm and engaging teacher who gave an overview of the history of kintsugi and led us through the process step-by-step. There was enough time to learn the basics and we could take away the bowls we were working on as a keepsake at the end of the class. The class wasn't too large and the other attendees were an interesting mix of people who seemed to be enjoying themselves too.
  • 5/5 from Judi Sanders, attended Oct 2026: Brandon was an excellent teacher - fun, informative and gave plenty of encouragement. Great to come out of a class with a completed piece. Looking forward to experimenting with Kintsugi at home now.
  • 5/5 from Louise Roer, attended Oct 2026: My husband and I decided to do this class and had a great time. I found it fun, engrossing and relaxing. Brandon Le is a super teacher!!
  • 5/5 from Imogen Cogan, attended Oct 2026: Brandon and Joshua were so helpful and funny and really patient with everyone and made everyone comfortable and excited to do the kintsugi. I’m already planning to go back
  • 5/5 from Carly Amey, attended Oct 2026: Great class and great fun! Very insightful and knowledgeable teaching!
  • 5/5 from Randall Rodrigues, attended Oct 2026: Wonderful experience learning this delicate Kintsugi technique with a fun and engaging instructor. Brandon made the whole process a fun experience. Highly recommend!
  • 5/5 from Angela Emmerson, attended Sep 2026: We came to celebrate my friend's 70th birthday by doing something a little different. It also linked with our holiday earlier in the year to Japan. Brandon was a very patient and careful tutor. He took his time with everyone, making sure that everyone was happy with their finished items. He has a relaxed charm about him. He is warm and friendly. He took us through every stage step by step. Our finished items are very attractive. It was also lovely to understand more about the origins and philosophy of insulin. We thoroughly enjoyed our day and we would definitely recommend it to others.
  • 5/5 from Jonathan Ansell, attended Sep 2026: I booked this for my husband as a gift for our first wedding anniversary as we got engaged in Japan. The class was brilliant, Brandon was really funny and informative and made the class feel like a little community, cheering eachother on. We loved the day and the time really flew. We also now have our bowls as a keepsake and reminder of the day and to celebrate the imperfections of life. I would definitely recommend the class.
  • 5/5 from Kelly Nunes, attended Sep 2026: Teacher was friendly and very good at providing information and technique. Enjoyed this so much and plenty of time to complete things after the class too, it was not rushed Nice class for a date or team building or alone I would go again
  • 5/5 from Rachel Kelly, attended Sep 2026: Lovely workshop. We participated as part of a girl's trip. The workshop was well paced and very informative.
  • 5/5 from Mari Moen Holsve, attended Sep 2026: This was absolutely amazing. Brandon was kind, attentive and full of knowledge. I went with a friend and we were both super happy with our results and bought the DIY kit as well. Will definitely recommend this to others!
  • 5/5 from Olusegun Ukoha, attended Sep 2026: We booked Brandon's Kintsugi class and it was so much fun! Brandon was great: funny, easygoing, and he explained everything really clearly, so it was easy to just get stuck in. The atmosphere was lovely and we were with a really nice group of people, which made it even better. The best part was getting to take our finished bowl home at the end, and Brandon gave us time to take some photos too. Such a great experience. I'd recommend it to everyone I know!
  • 5/5 from Simone Luedecke, attended Sep 2026: I booked this workshop as a birthday present for my friend, and we both loved it! Brandon was brilliant, everything was so well prepared, and it was such a lovely thing to do together. I’m so pleased with my Kintsugi bowl I honestly couldn’t fault it.
  • 5/5 from Ola Brzózka, attended Sep 2026: Brandon was great - very engaging and gave very clear instructions! I really enjoyed the workshop!
  • 5/5 from Jemma Yip, attended Sep 2026: We booked as a group of four. We had an amazing time culminating in our beautiful Kintsugi ceramics. Brandon was very personable, making everyone feel at ease and special! He was professional, patient and also very funny which made the class even more enjoyable. We couldn't have had a better teacher Do not hesitate to book a class with him!
  • 5/5 from Nic Muturniuc, attended Sep 2026: Had a great time, Brandon was very supportive and engaging, 10/10 would recommend.
  • 5/5 from Tim Duck, attended Sep 2026: I had read about Kintsugi and became very enamoured with it, so when I came across this workshop, I jumped at the chance. Very happy I did. Brandon was obviously very knowledgeable, but also good fun. I really enjoyed it and would highly recommend the workshop.
  • 5/5 from Ara Quinza, attended Sep 2026: Second time joining the workshop with Brandon and it only gets better! Engaging and interesting, we left feeling relaxed and inspired
  • 5/5 from Julia Zabrodina, attended Sep 2026: It was great fun!
  • 5/5 from Alp Albay, attended Sep 2026: Brandon is very attentive and instructive. It was a pleasure attending the class.
  • 5/5 from Kalusambu, attended Sep 2026: We had a great time celebrating my best friend’s birthday at this Kintsugi class! Brandon was incredibly friendly and had us laughing throughout the class with his jokes It was so lovely learning about the philosophy behind Kintsugi and reflecting on the beauty of embracing imperfections. A really unique, relaxing and creative experience. I’d definitely recommend it to anyone looking for a fun and meaningful way to spend an afternoon!
  • 5/5 from Liat, attended Sep 2026: We eally enjoyed the workshop, Brandon was knowledgeable and helped each of us individually as well as being funny and friendly. There was a lovely selection of ceramics to choose from, the class was engaging and time just flew by. Overall we had a great experience and would recommend to others.
  • 5/5 from Seref Volkan, attended Sep 2026: Brandon was great really enjoyed it
Your teacher

Kinboru
Kinboru

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I am a craftsman from the UK, dedicated to Kintsugi welds. My journey began at college in 2012 where I learnt about different types of welding. Kintsugi seemed natural to me as I appreciate the art of imperfection.
My team and I have been pioneers in the Kintsugi industry, improving performance with new innovative techniques.
We wish to share our knowledge and give memorable experiences.

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