London

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Craft

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Pottery

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Kintsugi

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Japanese Culture

Kintsugi Workshop

An introductory pottery class to Japanese art of Kintsugi.

Art4Space

4.9 (130)

2k followers

ClassBento donates with every booking to

2.5 hours - 3 hours

1 to 15 (public classes), 6 to 32 (private) (private classes)

£50 - £54 (£50 for Public class, £54 for Private class)

London

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Craft

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Pottery

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Kintsugi

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Japanese Culture

What you'll do

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 by embracing the cracks using the gold mica powder blowing method.

In this class that honours the traditional Japanese art of fixing with gold, an experienced and friendly teacher from Art4Space will guide you every step of the way so that you leave with beautiful symbolic pottery to treasure.

As well as enjoying the hands-on experience with all the materials provided, you will also learn a little about the history and philosophy of Kintsugi. We create up to two classic Japanese bowls. You also have the option to bring your own crockery (vase, plate, bowl, cup) and we can explore how to fix this the best way.

Join your teacher in their creative, inclusive and welcoming environment and enjoy this unique London activity with friends for an extra special birthday party or team-building event idea.

Your teachers are people who love the reflection, symbolism and art of Kintsugi. We have mastered the best results – one of our teachers recently returned from living in Japan and follows the wabi-sabi philosophy to domestic recycling. So don’t throw that pot away, come and join us! Plus we provide you with up to 2 traditional Japanese bowls.

For private bookings, we can also arrange to come to your venue and please note it's £54 per person for private bookings for 2-2.5 hour workshop plus travel expenses when we come to you. We are flexible with timing; day, evening or weekend, according to availability.

Proceeds go towards our community art projects providing vulnerable individuals with mental health support in deprived areas in Lambeth, London.

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Knowledge required

Suitable for all levels for over the age of 16+.

What you'll get

All the materials you need to make two Kintsugi bowls.
Snacks.
Macha tea, Japanese beer, Sake, wine.
Unlimited coffee and tea.
10% off in our studio shop.

What to bring

You can bring your own crockery if you want to try to do kintsugi on a personal piece.

Suitable for

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

This would also be a lovely gift for her, gift for mum, anniversary gift or birthday gift.

Location

Art4Space - 31 Jeffrey's Road, Clapham, SW4 6QU, England

This venue is within walking distance of Stockwell and Clapham North tube stations

Your teacher

Art4Space

4.9 (130)

2k followers

Art4Space has over 20 years experience with mosaic and the creative industry. They have secured over 350 commissions including The Shard, Silver at Royal Hampton Court Show, Leytonstone Tube Station, London's longest mosaic and London largest school mosaic. You will be taught by one of the directors or leading artist (Julie, Natti and John). Art4Space is an award winning not-for-profit social enterprise founded and run by professional artists. They put visual art at the center of everything they do, connect and enhance communities and inspire individuals through creativity.

Proceeds go towards our community art projects providing vulnerable individuals with mental health support in deprived areas in Lambeth, London.

Meet Art4Space

Unleash your creativity with Art4Space's workshops in South West London. Learn pottery, painting and more while boosting community wellbeing. Book now!

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Verified reviews

We only show reviews from customers who have paid for and attended this class

Michelle Sporle • Dec 2023

Wonderful class. All resources provided and plenty of choice. Great host with drinks and chocolates as an added bonus. Wonderful clear and calm teaching which meant I came home with two wonderful pieces. Really would recommend.

Emma Dalton • Dec 2023

John was a great teacher, very enthusiastic and knowledgable. He provided clear instructions at the start and additional, individual-focused assistance as the class progressed.

Anonymised ClassBento student • Nov 2023

Teachers were great, really clear instructions and a great venue. I loved the session really happy with what I made.

Rosemary Vizor • Nov 2023

Needed about 30 mins more to complete well but thoroughly enjoyed it - thank you very much

Jenny Ridgwell • Nov 2023

A very well organised class with successful kintsugi pot to take home and admire! Well done.

Anne Brooke • Nov 2023

John was a great teacher who was calm and patient and gently funny. His guided instructions were precise and carefully delivered so we could proceed on our own for the second item that we worked on, however he was available for help when needed. Venue was great- v cheerful space and not cold (v cold day). Great play list too. Thank you

Katie Wilkins • Nov 2023

A lovely relaxing activity for a Sunday afternoon. Encouraging atmosphere and hands on, allowing creativity but without being too directive.

Arabella Covell • Nov 2023

Great experience for a corporate team building event. Julie was a brilliant instructor and leader of the session.

Sharlene Ryan • Nov 2023

Had a really enjoyable evening. I think you have the format of the class well planned out. Very happy with what I made. Felt like I learnt something

Pottery class review by Sharlene Ryan - London

Nicole Biciacci • Nov 2023

Really enjoyed this class! John was a great teacher- patient and very engaging. The technique was well explained and the process really fun. All the equipment and tools needed were provided. Highly recommend the class.

Kintsugi Workshop review by Nicole Biciacci - London

Suki • Nov 2023

The venue was good - not cold, considering how cold it was outside and I appreciated the sign outside.

John and his assistant were super patient, clear in directions and helped us all to achieve the goal of the session = to create a Kintsugi piece! The drinks were good and loved the music in the background.

The pieces to select from were diverse and beautiful! The time also seemed long but with the gluing process sometimes being a pain, it was just enough time for two pieces! I would definitely recommend!

Sonia Goodridge • Nov 2023

Fantastic pace and very engaging can’t wait to book again thank you very much

Pottery class review by Sonia Goodridge - London

Patricia Whiteway • Nov 2023

A brilliant, fun way to spend Sunday afternoon with friends and family! Warm, friendly welcome and clear instructions and guidance from a lovely teacher. The purpose built studio has great facilities and it’s inspiring to see the artwork beautifully displayed. All materials were supplied and a big selection of good quality, attractive ceramic bowls were included. All in all a very enjoyable activity and would highly recommend.

Anj Patel • Nov 2023

Absolutely fantastic experience! I was with a group of 8 for a birthday and the teacher was incredible, super patient and made sure everyone understood the steps and answered any questions. She also put together some snacks and drinks for us. Would definitely recommend!

Anonymised ClassBento student • Nov 2023

Really great class. We made two dishes in the session and there were a wide variety to choose from. The teacher was really great and helpful with tips on how to fix our dishes. There was tea and coffee available.

Highly recommend!

Giles Edwards • Nov 2023

The whole event was fantastic and I really enjoyed breaking and reassembling the pot I brought along. With the guidance of our patient and extremely helpful tutor I wound up with an object that I am secretly rather proud of! I will deffo be recommending this to anyone who I think would be interested.

Emma Pomfret • Nov 2023

This is an absorbing, calm class and satisfying with good, clear instruction and good materials all provided. Good basic intro to Kintsugi. Nice venue & good for an individual or a group.

Nargiz Gafurova • Nov 2023

It was really fun and interesting! teacher was very helpful and patient. Loved it, recommend 100%!

Yani King • Oct 2023

A very relaxed and friendly session!

I get a little anxious trying new things and going to new places by myself. The venue is really easy to find on maps and there is a clear sign out front.

The teacher, John, created a calming environment where you felt comfortable to ask questions and let your creativity take you. John went at an easy pace where the steps were clearly broken down and you were learning together. You have the opportunity to make two pieces, the first where you are learning together, and the second to put learning into practice.

The session provides you with everything you will need, including snacks and drinks (alcoholic and non-alcoholic). You can also purchase a kit after the class with the tools, so you can carry on at home.

Overall I thoroughly enjoyed myself and can't wait to put my new skills to practice at home. Thank you

Michelle • Oct 2023

3 ClassBento workshops attended

Such a great workshop, would highly recommend. The refreshments were an added bonus! John explained the process perfectly and we were able to decide what we would make - i did 2 pieces, my boyfriend did 3.

Shirley Mead • Oct 2023

Lovely course with patient and attentive tutor - (John) Everything was provided and set out ready for our arrival. Instructions were clear and I was amazed at how much we achieved in such a short time. Drinks were provided and great background sound track. Thank you!

Orsetta Hosquet • Oct 2023

It was a really nice workshop.
It had all the materials needed and we took home some pieces we fixed. I also managed to fix my own bowl.

The teacher was friendly and answered all the questions.
I think 3 hours is a good time to learn the technique.

Vivi • Oct 2023

John was very welcoming and friendly and the way he taught was very easy to understand! Really enjoyed my time!

Kintsugi Workshop review by Vivi - London

Anonymised ClassBento student • Sep 2023

3 ClassBento workshops attended

Jack was a great teacher. He created a really welcoming and relaxing environment in the studio!

Souffir Chloe • Sep 2023

It was my first experience with ClassBento as I just arrived in London, i really enjoyed, it won’t be the last !
Thank you John for you time, patience and understanding :)

Kintsugi Workshop review by Souffir Chloe - London

Janice Weston • Sep 2023

Really enjoyed the class teacher was great - took a kit so can practice from home. All very enjoyable. Thanks

Bianca • Sep 2023

I had so much fun, and it was a lovely way to spend a Sunday afternoon. John, our teacher, was patient and really nice! We actually made two objects, and you could see the improvement on the second piece. The venue is also lovely, quiet and full of plants and art. Would definitely recommend!

Kintsugi Workshop review by Bianca - London

Ade Akinlaja • Aug 2023

The experience was a lot of fun, our teachers were very helpful and the atmosphere great. The glue was uncooperative but that's life. It was a very pleasant experience and I'd highly recommend it to groups, pairs and solo individuals, no prior knowledge of anything creative required. It's a moment away from the noise of life and the doing really focuses you on the action in front of you and nothing else.

Kintsugi Workshop review by Ade Akinlaja - London

Ibiba Lawson-Jack • Aug 2023

2 ClassBento workshops attended • 2 reviews

John and Natti were great hosts and the class did fly by. It was super challenging but it’s a great practice of letting go of control!

Morgan Stopford • Aug 2023

Teachers were both lovely and helpful. We had a great time and now have some beautiful ornamental pieces to display.
Would recommend!

Sharon Bierer • Aug 2023

4 ClassBento workshops attended • 4 reviews

Good fun, lovely to be creative. So nice to be offered a glass of wine. Welcoming teachers and enthusiasm for what they are teaching.

Elaterina Denike • Aug 2023

We had an amazing time - thank you so much for everything, the great relaxing class, the tea and even a bottle of Prosecco for my birthday ❤️

Kintsugi Workshop review by Elaterina Denike - London

Adeline Han • Jul 2023

Had a really great time and didn't even realize that the company actually use these classes to fund kids program in the day time. Amazing! Material provided were great and the teacher was patient and funny. There was also wine served and there were snacks but we were too busy trying to maximize our time with the art itself. Would thoroughly recommend

Emma Moulton • Jul 2023

Venue is a gorgeous place and well stocked. Natty was fab and the classroom well stocked. Would highly recommend.

Pottery class review by Emma Moulton - London

Sushmita Kadam • Jul 2023

Couldn't express how fun the session was. Natie was a great sport. Ambience was simply beautiful. It was fun learning about something so beautiful and meaningful.

Salvatore Circelli • Jul 2023

3 ClassBento workshops attended • 2 reviews

Natty was outstanding - the way she welcomed all participants was professional and made us feel comfortable with what we were going to do. She was knowledgable, patient and super supportive - a real asset to Art fit Space - I would recommend this workshop especially if Natty is leading it - Brilliant 5 star Teacher

Margaret Elmer • Jun 2023

The teachers were wonderful - knowledgeable, attentive, kind and able to skilfully demonstrate for even the slowest learner (me). The venue - cool, inspiring creativity and calm. Excellent value. And now I know that it supports local artists and donates to mental health charities, even more so… I totally recommend this class!

Hannah • Jun 2023

A really pleasant and meditative activity. Good fun and I love my bowl I got to keep.

Jessica Rennie • Jun 2023

8 ClassBento workshops attended • 6 reviews

This was a really lovely class, very informative and fun to do! Would highly recommend!

Pottery class review by Jessica Rennie - London

Isabel Rughani • Jun 2023

Nice teachers. Kind and friendly. Would have great to be a bit more proactive with helping students by circulating. Not very much guidance or instruction given which may suit some people but I would prefer more guidance.

Amanda Gosling • May 2023

Exceptionally informative, supportive class. I left with beautiful pieces, despite having no skillthe teacher was so supportive, knowledge and empathetic to get the best out of everyone
I will do this again as I love the results, it creates fabulous pieces for your home and amazing unique gifts.

Kintsugi Workshop review by Amanda Gosling - London

Monika Grygiel • May 2023

My daughter and I had an amazing time at Kintsugi workshop. We have put together a broken piece of our own ceramics and the bowls and dishes provided by the centre.
We were part of a lively groups and could relax and focus at the same time. The teacher was knowledgeable and lead the group well. Thank you for an experience to remember.

Kintsugi Workshop review by Monika Grygiel - London

Noble Fox • May 2023

Wonderful session. Good teachers who were very helpful. Workshop is set on lovely grounds and easy to find. Nice refreshments and well laid out workshop. To be fair the only reason they got four stars instead of five just on the cost for 10 people, it would have been nice to have a slightly cheaper price for a big group booking. Besides that there was nothing to fault. It’s a gods first date idea or family activity or even just for yourself if you need a little me time. Highly recommend it. Thank you guys and keep up the good work.

Kintsugi Workshop review by Noble Fox - London

Jennyfer Stoppani • May 2023

2 ClassBento workshops attended • 2 reviews

Fantastic space, interesting, informative and creative atmosphere to learn and relax your artistic psyche. Love!

Danielle Bruce-Tagoe • May 2023

What a fun class! The group class was a great experience. The teacher was really helpful and patient with us. And I love that the money goes back into the community.

Sarah Wilkes • May 2023

This is a super class, very welcoming and helpful leaders in a comfortable creative environment. Time flew by as everyone worked and chatted. I would highly recommend it.

Andreas Skoularikos • Apr 2023

2 ClassBento workshops attended

Great introduction to kintsungi! There was enough time and the teacher and her assistant were both very friendly and helpful.

Ashley Phillips • Apr 2023

It was relaxing and enjoyable to focus on the process of kintsugi. Thanks for great instruction and information.

Maria Bren • Apr 2023

The teacher was lovely!
The venue was wonderful, and the hospitality (thee, coffee, wine) was great. The little dishes we broke and repaired were lovely too. The instructions re the ‘how to‘ were good though could be tweaked a bit as most of us ended up with slightly messy results… however, the teacher was interested to hear from participants about what they had seen on YouTube re techniques and try these out herself there and then with great results … Altogether I much enjoyed the evening and have worked some more on my gold line repairs at home my little dishes look beautiful now!

Kintsugi Workshop review by Maria Bren - London

Charlotte Bennett • Mar 2023

The venue is great and the teachers are welcoming and engaged. But also professional and everything (tools, materials etc) for the class was organised thoughtfully. There are generous and delicious refreshments too and all that made the class feel relaxed. The Kintsugi lesson was interesting and fun and there was the opportunity to make several different pieces. Really enjoyable

Craig Savery • Mar 2023

If it was prepped a bit more beforehand it would have been great. Lovely Teachers. Just needed more information and for them to have a deeper understanding of the workshop

Teacher's response

Thanks Craig – it means a lot to us that you have taken the time to leave a review. We will learn from the glue and application process for next time. Gemma and I have taken this on board. Enjoy your pots and take care.
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