Kintsugi Pottery Class for Beginners

Learn the art of kintsugi at this London craft class.



2 hours

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 3 Oct 2026, 12:06pm; availability and price are confirmed live when booking on this page.

54 upcoming dates between 4 Oct 2026 and 29 Nov 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 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 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 Shelby, attended Sep 2026: I took this kintsugi class as a birthday gift to myself, and it turned out to be such a meaningful experience. I’ve always connected with the wabi-sabi philosophy—the idea of finding beauty in imperfection and appreciating the stories our flaws can tell. Brandon was wonderful at explaining not only the kintsugi process, but also the philosophy and meaning behind it. The class was small and intimate, with a warm, welcoming, and traditional atmosphere that made the experience feel even more special. What I loved most was being able to take a philosophy I’ve believed in for years and actually put it into practice with my own hands. I left with more than a beautiful piece—I now have a daily reminder that our cracks, imperfections, and experiences don’t diminish our beauty. Sometimes, they are exactly what make us beautiful and uniquely our own.
  • 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 Shane Singh, attended Sep 2026: We enjoyed this well run beginner artisan class immensely. Our teacher Brandon took us through the technical part of the kintsugi process with well paced & clear instructions. The class size was 10 today & everyone was fully supported throughout with individual attention. Equipment & pottery bowls were of excellent quality. Brandon is an astute, affable and warm person who found the time to connect with everyone in the class. We loved how the 2 hour class became a journey of self discovery as we learn to cope with things we've never done before, make & rectify mistakes, accept & appreciate support and become 'masters of our destiny' with the act of restoring our bowls. Great job, Brandon and thanks for sharing your nuggets of wisdom! Amazing way to spend an afternoon; highly recommend this great 'hands on/heart on your sleeve' experience to gift or one to enjoy for yourself or to share.
  • 5/5 from Simone Sahota, attended Sep 2026: Amazing session. Brandon was excellent. We’ll be back!
  • 5/5 from Rosina Moghal, attended Sep 2026: A brilliant date day for my husband and I. It was something totally different and really fun. Brandon was an excellent host and teacher. We absolutely love our bowls they have taken center stage in our living room. Highly recommend if you are looking for something unique to do in London.
  • 5/5 from Gabriela Souza, attended Sep 2026: Had such a great time at this class! I came on my own and was the only one there by myself, but Brandon made me feel really comfortable and included. Would definitely recommend!
  • 5/5 from Joshua Dadral, attended Sep 2026: Brandon was a wonderful, well spoken and thoughtful instructor who out things in ways for everyone to understand! Not only is he easy to talk to, creates a relaxed friendly and easy going environment where having fun is more important than getting the task done! At the end of the day Brandon evidently highlights that creating great memories is what you’re there for not for you to stress! It’s always nice to push yourself and learn new things and I’m glad I pushed myself to go along!!
  • 5/5 from Sukhi Mander, attended Sep 2026: Great introduction into Kintsugi, in a clean classy studio. Brandon Le was both funny and helpful making sure to check on each of the attendees at each stage to ensure they left with an aesthetic bowl at the end of the class. Highly recommend the Kintsugi class with Brandon.
  • 5/5 from Leigh Hunter, attended Sep 2026: Thoroughly enjoyed this class. Brandon is an excellent teacher and made this experience a wonderful way for us to celebrate our wedding anniversary! Highly recommend!
  • 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 Nicola Thomson, attended Sep 2026: Excellent class and lovely teacher - would highly recommend!
  • 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
  • 5/5 from Nimika Patel, attended Sep 2026: Brandon is an amazing teacher and he ensured the whole class worked together and still managed to give everyone his personal attention. The classes are run in a great environment, Brandon brings humour and an inviting, comfortable and friendly atmosphere and I really enjoyed the session.
  • 5/5 from Tom Kendall, attended Sep 2026: This kintsugi experience was fantastic, and far exceeded any expectations I may have had beforehand. The selection of ceramics to repair was stylish, and Brandon was a charming and charismatic teacher. I made a passable first attempt at my bowl(!) and will definitely be back for the intermediate class at some point! Thank you for a great afternoon.
  • 5/5 from Duncan Fullarton, attended Sep 2026: Such a great experience. Came for the class with my partner and it was a great activity to do together with such a nice piece to take home too. Brandon was a super teacher and such a good vibe and energy which really added to the fun. Would definitely recommend!
  • 5/5 from Mary Millar, attended Sep 2026: Brandon was an excellent tutor. He explained everything clearly and it felt that the class moved at a good pace with everyone getting support.
  • 5/5 from Jennifer Torres, attended Sep 2026: I bought this for my friends birthday. We had such a great time. Learnt about kintsugi with Brandon (our teacher) he was patient and funny. Made us all feel welcome. Gave good feedback when we were working and we got to go home with something we had put back together. Would recommend.
  • 5/5 from Rosa Nunn, attended Sep 2026: Brandon was a great teacher who was very engaging and made you feel relaxed, he also gave us the history of Kintsugi which was very interesting. Give it a try you will love it!
  • 5/5 from Kathryn, attended Sep 2026: We did Brandon’s kintsugi class to celebrate my friend’s engagement. It was such a great session - challenging yet strangely relaxing. Brandon kept the class fun and easy to follow and we came away with two beautiful bowls and a new skill. Fantastic value!
  • 5/5 from David Coffey, attended Sep 2026: Brandon was a very engaging, funny, patient and interesting teacher. His class was warm and welcoming and practising kintsugi was challenging but rewarding. Highly recommend for a date or group activity!
  • 5/5 from Lash London, attended Sep 2026: Such a fun class, Brandon the host is hilarious too. Fantastic vibes and I learnt a lot
  • 5/5 from Kevin Doyle, attended Sep 2026: Amazing class run by the very best. Brandon is friendly, helpful, knowledgable, and makes the entire experience a joy for the whole group. Learnt a lot, made some great pieces, and was a night to remember. Thank you Brandon!
  • 5/5 from Kam Natt, attended Sep 2026: Our experience at the kintsugi workshop was amazing! Brandon’s knowledge and expertise was superb. We not only enjoyed the practical activity but we got insight into the historical origin of the practice which truly made it an enjoyable and meaningful experience. It was fun and the perfect activity to wind down after a long week at work. We thoroughly enjoyed the whole experience and Brandon’s energetic and lovely energy made it that much lovelier! Thank you Brandon and we hope to see you soon for another workshop :)
  • 5/5 from Harry, attended Sep 2026: Fantastic class by Brandon. Super helpful and patient.
  • 5/5 from Katie, attended Sep 2026: Really nice and fun workshop - good vibes and you can bring your own broken pots (provided that material is alright) to get them fixed! Brandon is a great instructor -- engaging and clear in his instructions
  • 5/5 from Joshua Drake, attended Sep 2026: We did the beginner class for my girlfriend’s birthday and did kintsugi on rice bowls. Had a brilliant time learning about the history of the art from Brandon who was very friendly and patient with us. Would absolutely recommend to anyone who’s interested!
  • 5/5 from Anne, attended Sep 2026: We booked it to finish our London trip and absolutely loved the workshop. Incredibly impressed to see how Brandon managed the class of entire beginners to the finish product. His knowledge, compassion and Zen attitude really made it a real pleasure and joy. Will possibly come back now we have the bug for it!
  • 5/5 from Violaine Scordel, attended Sep 2026: Great workshop to do as a family. Excellent teaching, well organised and smooth. Super relaxing! Thanks for the good time.
  • 5/5 from Lisamarie Lamb, attended Sep 2026: What a great class! Brendan is a fantastic (and fun) teacher, and although there's a lot to take in and there's some technical points to learn, he made the whole thing fun and stress-free. I would definitely do this again.
  • 5/5 from Jillian Leddra, attended Sep 2026: The best teacher in the world.
  • 5/5 from David Morris, attended Sep 2026: Really enjoyable and ‘hands on’ event. Brandon was an exceptional host and teacher - friendly and welcoming and explained everything in a straightforward way.
  • 5/5 from Lynn Bessant, attended Sep 2026: This was a really good introduction to Kintsugi. Brandon was very hands on and gave good clear guidance throughout. I really liked that the class was not overcrowded - about 12 people, which allowed him to help everyone.
  • 5/5 from Natalie, attended Sep 2026: I absolutely loved everything from this workshop and loved Brandon running it too. I loved the energy that was bought into the session from beginning to the end. I found it so interesting to know more about kintsugi art, aswell knowing more about the culture too. I loved the fact we got to break the bowls too. I went solo to this session and for me its about the journey for self-care and self-love and enjoying my own company and meeting others doing the workshop too. This is something I will be keen to do again and spread the word of how amazing this workshop was too.
Your teacher

Brandon Le
Brandon Le

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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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