Kintsugi Workshop

Repair your broken ceramics in the style of traditional Japanese kintsugi.



2 hours Class size 1 to 8     label £35

Join local teacher Paula in her pottery studio in Huntingdon for a relaxing and fascinating look at the Japanese art of fixing with gold.

Kintsugi is the Japanese pottery technique of mending broken ceramics and uses powdered gold, silver or platinum to highlight the repair. The philosophy of this beautiful process is to honour the restoration of the item as part of its story rather than working to disguise any imperfections.

In this two-hour, hands-on workshop, you will learn how to use modern materials to fix your ceramic piece whilst still appreciating the traditional Japanese method and backstory. You will learn how epoxy glue and gold mica powder can be used to mend cracks and add sparkling veins to the ceramic.

You're welcome to bring your own broken item, but we advise that it isn't too smashed up as this makes it more difficult to fix. Your teacher can also provide a simple bowl for you to fix in the class and take home.

Add-on available for this class
  • Broken bowl to repair (£10)
You can add these when you book (optional).
 
Knowledge required
Beginner-friendly.
 
What you'll get
  • All the materials you need like epoxy glue and gold mica powder.
  • Your repaired ceramic item to take home.
What to bring
Your ceramic piece that you wish to repair.
 
Suitable for

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

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

Location

5 Rookery Place, Fenstanton, Huntingdon, Cambridgeshire, PE28 9LZ

Kintsugi Workshop location
Your teacher
Paula Armstrong Ceramics
Paula Armstrong Ceramics

5.0 (4)

I passionately believe that everyone has the ability to be creative and love teaching because of this. I get a kick out of seeing students’ faces light up when they see a piece they made fresh from the kiln that they love, especially when they weren’t expecting it to work. I have heard too many people say, “I envy you. I’m just not creative.” including some students when they first arrive. Being creative doesn’t mean being good at art and craft. It’s soooo much broader than that (but I won’t go into that here!).

For myself I love trying new techniques and pushing clay to its limits. I often get asked, “how did you make that?” even by fellow ceramicists. The infinite possibilities of clay as a medium appeals to my need to constantly evolve my work and my love of learning and challenging myself. Teaching adds another layer to that.

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