Kintsugi Pottery Class for Beginners

Learn the art of Kintsugi at this Manchester craft class.



2 hours

Class size 1 to 12 (public classes), 8 to 45
  £66

Discover the Japanese art of kintsugi at this Manchester pottery class and create a beautiful ceramic piece to take home.
In this kintsugi class, you'll learn how to mend broken pottery using the ancient Japanese technique that embraces imperfections and celebrates their inherent beauty. Guided by an experienced tutor, you'll not only gain insight into the history and philosophy of kintsugi but also create your very own ceramic masterpiece to take home.
In this hands-on workshop, you'll have the opportunity to safely break pottery and practice practice art of kintsugi. With the guidance and support of your knowledgeable teacher, you'll use a hammer and drill to delicately mend the broken pieces without compromising their integrity. It's a wonderful way to revive cherished items or simply explore the therapeutic process of kintsugi.
The allure of kintsugi lies in its golden details, and you'll learn how to create your own gold solution using a micro metal mix with epoxy resin. This exquisite solution will then be used to carefully fix together the broken pottery pieces, resulting in a stunning work of perfectly imperfect art.
By the end of this Manchester kintsugi class, you'll not only leave with newfound knowledge and skills in kintsugi pottery, but also with a sense of calm and accomplishment. Your handmade kintsugi piece will serve as a beautiful reminder of your journey into this ancient art form.
Please note that although your finished piece is for display, it is not suitable for food use, microwaves, ovens, or dishwashers. Keep this in mind as you proudly showcase your unique creation.

Please note: Public dates for this class require a minimum number of guests to run. In the unlikely event that we don't reach this number, we may cancel the session; if that happens, we'll inform you and let you choose between a refund or reschedule, so please watch your email/SMS one day prior to the class.

Upcoming dates for Kintsugi Pottery Class for Beginners

Times are London time. Dates and prices as of 5 Oct 2026, 7:38am; availability and price are confirmed live when booking on this page.

51 upcoming dates between 10 Oct 2026 and 20 Dec 2026.

  • Sat 10 Oct 2026, 12pm-2pm
  • Sat 10 Oct 2026, 3:30pm-5:30pm
  • Sat 10 Oct 2026, 7pm-9pm
  • Sun 11 Oct 2026, 12pm-2pm
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  • Sun 25 Oct 2026, 7pm-9pm
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  • Sun 6 Dec 2026, 3:30pm-5:30pm
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  • Sat 12 Dec 2026, 3:30pm-5:30pm
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  • Sun 20 Dec 2026, 12pm-2pm
  • Sun 20 Dec 2026, 3:30pm-5:30pm
  • Sun 20 Dec 2026, 7pm-9pm
What you'll get
  • A beautiful piece of Kintsugi pottery made by you to take home.
  • All materials and equipment provided.
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Knowledge required
Beginner-friendly.
What to bring
no requirements
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

Maldron hotel cathedral quarter - 30 Chapel Street, Manchester, Salford M3 7NH

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  • 5/5 from Youjhu Shih, attended Sep 2026: Teacher is very nice and humorous. Break down everything into simple steps. And I like when we are repairing.
  • 5/5 from Amanda Flynn, attended Sep 2026: Our teacher Lee was fantastic. He explained everything slowly & clearly. Lee went round the room helping everyone. Thoroughly enjoyed the class and came away with a beautiful bowl. I would thoroughly recommend this class. 5 stars
  • 5/5 from Carol Palk, attended Sep 2026: This class was a birthday presant from my family and I found it very easy to arrange the time to suit me. Our teacher was lovely and had a great energy. I was worried that I would fall behind with the instructions and get stressed about it, but it was all managed so well. The teacher was always there within seconds when I needed help and had a really nice way that didn't mke me feel stupid for not getting it right first time. It was such a fun two hours and I am really pleased with my Kintsugi bowl. Thank you!
  • 5/5 from Lawrence Bowles, attended Aug 2026: We had such a great experience at the Kintsugi workshop! Our instructor, Lee, was so helpful and made the experience very fun. Would definitely recommend!
  • 5/5 from Ali Hallam, attended Aug 2026: This was the first time I'd ever done Kintsugi. Lee's teaching was clear, fun and comprehensive. I will definitely be trying this again on another project I have waiting! We had to change the date as there were not enough sign-ups on my first date, but again Lee was more than accommodating, ClassBento site made comms easy and I was able to reschedule easily, to suit my diary. Can highly recommend both Lee, Kintsugi and ClassBento
  • 5/5 from Caroline George, attended Aug 2026: Absolutely loved this class. It was so much fun. Clear instructions, beautiful bowl created and interesting information given throughout the class. Lee was lots of fun too. Thank you
  • 5/5 from Naomi Valentine, attended Aug 2026: Lee the tutor was lovely. The class was easy to follow and he was very attentive. The class was interesting and it was cool learning about a new craft and the culture it’s linked to. Great for a birthday present idea
  • 5/5 from Emily Martin, attended Jun 2026: A morning of breaking and mending with my cousins. (One who proceeded to leave looking like she’d been jumped by a glitter wielding mugger! ✨) What a fabulous Kintsugi class with the perfect host Lee. Friendly, welcoming and passionate about his craft He was patient, clear on instructions and engaging A very therapeutic morning, possibly helped by the use of hammers!
  • 5/5 from David Britch, attended Jun 2026: Great class, love my bowl and the class was good fun thanks to Lee. Nice easy pace and every step explained as we went along. Would definitely recommend, I did it on my own but it would make a good team/group activity.
  • 5/5 from Anonymised ClassBento customer, attended Jun 2026: Well plan activity with plenty of choice in pottery pieces to use. The teacher was well informed and supportive. This was an excellent activity to carry out with friends or family
  • 5/5 from Thanh Duong, attended Jun 2026: Lee was very energetic and fun to work with! Had a great time, would recommend
  • 5/5 from Stephen Beesley, attended May 2026: Terrific course and my friend and I loved it. It was extremely well equipped, organised and run. Lee, our teacher, was great. He really knows his stuff, imparted lots of knowledge with humour, and was super helpful throughout. I had no idea we'd smash our own bowls with a hammer before the repair! That was icing on the cake. I'm thrilled with my first ever kintsugi bowl. I'd recommend this course to anyone. Thanks Lee!
  • 5/5 from Jennifer McAlan, attended May 2026: We had a lovely time at the Kintsugi class. Lee was entertaining, animated and provided lots of knowledge about the history of Kintsugi. The class was so much fun and we had a great time. Everything was explained and demonstrated along the way. We wouldn’t hesitate in doing it again!
  • 5/5 from Snehil Chandra, attended May 2026: Coach Lee’s Kintsugi class was inspiring—bright, thoughtful, and a beautiful exploration of healing through art.
  • 5/5 from Matthew Robinson, attended May 2026: The class was incredible. Lee is the man! He made us feel at ease and was very helpful at guiding us through the process. The experience exceeded my expectations.
  • 5/5 from Rhiannon Mohabir, attended May 2026: Lee ran an excellent class. He was very helpful and made sure everyone's needs were catered for. He also gave some great history about kintsugi and had a cracking sense of humour. 10/10 would definitely ro again!
  • 5/5 from Dominika Grzesiowska, attended May 2026: Kinboru run a corporate class for me and the experience has been perfect. From the initial chats, through arranging the details and then running of the event on the night - the whole process has been perfect. Lee was very friendly and knowledgable and we've received amazing feedback from our customers saying how great he was as a teacher. He brought everything that was needed - even including bags for people to take their pottery home. He set everything up and cleaned after. I can't recommend them enough!
  • 5/5 from Kevin Nguyen, attended Apr 2026: Such a great experience! Me and my wife throughly enjoyed the class and will definitely recommend it to our friends and family. Thank you so much Lee for being a great teacher and sharing some knowledge on the Japanese history. You made us all feel welcomed and made the session feel fun and meaningful.
  • 5/5 from Leyah Park Nguyen, attended Apr 2026: Tried this out as a bonding activity with my husband, it was a great experience, the whole process was enjoyable and interesting to learn about. The host was fantastic and made the class even more fun highly recommend!!
  • 5/5 from Yaroslava Hnylycia, attended Apr 2026: Great couple of hours! And a beautiful bowl to keep forever!
  • 5/5 from Out and About.mcr, attended Apr 2026: Brilliant class, learnt so much and had such a great time doing it! And I’ve come away with a beautiful pot that is now sitting on my shelf. Lee was so friendly and helpful. Would highly recommend!
  • 5/5 from Alexandra Webb, attended Apr 2026: Really recommend this class. I went with my Mum for Mother’s Day, the teacher was excellent and explained the steps clearly, and were really accommodating for extra support needed for my Mum. We learned about the history of kintsugi as well as coming away with some really beautiful bowls!
Your teacher

Kinboru MCR
Kinboru MCR

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I am a craftsman from the UK who dedicates all their time 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 enjoy the art of imperfection.
My team and I have been pioneering the Kintsugi industry, showing that we are capable of being a top performer with new innovative techniques. We wish to share our knowledge and give a memorable experience.

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