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 10 Nov 2026, 12:04am; availability and price are confirmed live when booking on this page.

72 upcoming dates between 13 Nov 2026 and 31 Jan 2027.

  • Fri 13 Nov 2026, 12pm-2pm
  • Fri 13 Nov 2026, 3:30pm-5:30pm
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  • Sat 30 Jan 2027, 7pm-9pm
  • Sun 31 Jan 2027, 12pm-2pm
  • Sun 31 Jan 2027, 3:30pm-5:30pm
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 Viv, attended Nov 2026: Shared the course with two friends and had a ball. Taking away knowledge and confidence to improve and carry on from home. Now I know the basics on the art of Kintsugi will certainly be back for advancing further. The instructors made it an enjoyable experience. I even enjoyed hitting/breaking the bowl, which in itself puts an apprehensive smile on my face. Really enjoyed the full process from breaking, through to putting the ‘jigsaw’ back together. I would like to add that between setting times we were given the history and meaning of Kintsugi. Great value if your into leaning an art form with a little history added.
  • 5/5 from Mirels Galatanu, attended Nov 2026: Such a beautiful and unique experience! I absolutely loved discovering the Japanese art of Kintsugi and learning how broken pottery can be transformed into something even more beautiful using gold. The workshop was creative and relaxing. Lee and Josh were funny and engaging. It was amazing to learn about the philosophy behind Kintsugi and how it celebrates imperfections, resilience and new beginnings. A wonderful experience for anyone looking for something different to do in London. Perfect for friends, couples or anyone who loves art, creativity and mindfulness. Highly recommended!✨ ❤️✨
  • 5/5 from Yasas Karunanayake, attended Nov 2026: Lee and Josh were so kind and accommodating and were great fun! They were really the highlight and really made the experience special for us. Highly recommend!
  • 5/5 from Katie Neumann, attended Nov 2026: An absolutely brilliant way to spend 2 hours - relaxed and fun atmosphere, great teachers and a fabulous vibe!
  • 5/5 from Dominique Simond, attended Nov 2026: This was truly a remarkable experience. I would go back again and introduce this incredible art to many more friends. The teacher Lee is so passionate about what he does, he cannot fail you! The entire experience is a success no matter your confidence. But the joy to take home something beautiful, you did all on your own … is priceless.
  • 5/5 from James, attended Nov 2026: Both hosts Brandon and Josh had good energy throughout the class. Really enjoyed the atmosphere in this aspect as well as the overall venue.
  • 5/5 from Sharon, attended Oct 2026: Had the loveliest time at the Kintsugi masterclass with Brandon! He was genuinely so engaging, fun and made the whole experience even more enjoyable. He explained everything so well, kept us involved throughout and made it such a lovely experience from start to finish. I absolutely loved how my piece turned out and honestly didn't expect to enjoy it as much as I did! It's such a unique experience and a lovely way to spend an afternoon. Would 10/10 recommend, especially if you're looking for a fun and slightly different date idea!
  • 5/5 from Claire Jowers, attended Oct 2026: Brandon and Josh were wonderful teachers. The whole thing is wonderfully set up, super organised and an excellent coupe of hours. A very positive vibe, inclusive and my son of 16 and I really love what we created.
  • 5/5 from Isobel Harvey, attended Oct 2026: Brandon was an excellent teacher, leading the class on technique, timings, craft history and helping us when it got difficult. He was supported by Josh who was reviewing work, fixing issues and making sure we going to get nice finished pieces. They were a great pairing and made the clar really fun, relaxed and that e got something from it. The class was super relaxed and it was amazing what we got done in the class. During the clean up of the gold I managed to diminish one of the gold lines and Brandon volunteered at the end to tidy it up which I was really grateful for. The finished article looked great and the way he gave his time at the end, after the class was much appreciated. If you have any interest in this, Brandon and Josh were great and you will have a brilliant time in the class.
  • 5/5 from Jas, attended Oct 2026: This class was absolutely fantastic I cannot reccomend it enough! Brandon runs such a fun, educational and curated class. You can tell a lot of thought and effort has gone into this activity. He explains every step with care and Brandon + Josh were there walking around to make sure that everyone felt looked after and knew what they were doing so you never felt left out or behind. It’s so worth the value if not more!
  • 5/5 from Laura Dodd Wild, attended Oct 2026: Brandon was a clear, friendly, informative and funny teacher, who clearly really cares about what he does. Went above and beyond to make sure everyone walked away happy. The process was relaxing and very happy with the result. Would highly recommend!
  • 5/5 from Siobain Prew, attended Oct 2026: Brandon was lovely and gave us a great experience with lots of guidance and help. We were so pleased with our finished kintsugi bowls. Highly recommended.
  • 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 Bronwyn Hanson, attended Oct 2026: An excellent experience. Brandon and Josh were fantastic teachers. Would definitely recommend.
  • 5/5 from Katie Clegg, attended Oct 2026: Such a lovely way to spend a weekend! Brendan and Josh were great teachers, the class was relaxed, fun and chilled! Time at the end to chat. We loved our bowls too! Would highly recommend!
  • 5/5 from Cameron Taylor, attended Oct 2026: Had a great time and the session was really well set up, Josh and Brandon were amazing
  • 5/5 from Nickie Sherlock, attended Oct 2026: Corporate event. Brendon was fantastic A real character presenter but with an eye to detail and helped us have a wonderful day of Kintsugi.
  • 5/5 from Rosemina, attended Oct 2026: Thank you so much Brandon, you were amazing and we had an amazing time We liked doing Kintsugi, it was a nice experience and thank you for explaining the story behind
  • 5/5 from Dimitria Moustaka, attended Oct 2026: This class was really fun and interesting! Brandon and Josh explained everything really well and were more than happy to help! I really recommend doing this as it’s something really unique
  • 5/5 from Naz A, attended Oct 2026: What a lovely afternoon! Brandon is brilliant, and really makes the experience memorable. Explained the process really well, and offered help throughout. Came out with a beautiful kintsugi piece.
  • 5/5 from Mateo Simon, attended Oct 2026: Yevwut and I had an excellent time with Brandon and Josh. Thank you!!!
  • 5/5 from Bertie Guise Tucker, attended Oct 2026: Really fun activity and teacher was really nice and helpful. Would recommend for anyone
  • 5/5 from Pia Di Francesco, attended Oct 2026: Had a great time, instructor is hilarious. And I'm very happy with the results.
  • 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 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 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
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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