kintsugi
金継ぎは日本古来からのうるしを使った、陶器、磁器、漆器などの修復方法です。使われている材料はすべて自然素材。なおしたところには金、銀、プラチナ、色のうるしなどの装飾がほどこされます。そのうつわはからだにやさしく、食事やお茶とともに、あらたな景色も楽しむことができます。
Kintsugi es un método tradicional de restauración en Japón. Se utiliza Urushi (resina) y los materiales naturales, por lo tanto, la pieza restaurada es bastante amigable para el cuerpo y se puede volver a usar la pieza restaurada para comer, tomar café, etc. Después de restaurar se decora con el oro, plata o con colores para disfrutar su belleza de la cicatriz.
Kintsugi is a Japanese traditional method of repair. Urushi resin and all the used materials for this repair are natural product, so once your broken piece is repaired with this method, you will be able to use it again to serve food, tea etc. Usually the repaired part is covered with gold, silver or colour to enjoy and appreciate the beauty of scar.
Traditional Kintsugi Experience in Kanazawa
Kintsugi is a sustainable
repairing method for ceramics, woods and glasses, which allows you to reuse the broken piece after the repair as all the materials I use are natural and safe for body. Once it is repaired, it
lasts decades.
Usually it takes at least 1 month to repair a piece, due to the drying process of natural materials that we use for this repair, but in this
experience you will see whole the procedure of Kintsugi in 2 hours step by step by practicing with pieces belong to the studio.
You will
learn:
- What Kintsugi is, its
history
- Which materials are
used
- Preparation and application
of Glue
- Preparation and application
of Paste
- Sanding
- Waterproof
coverage
- Decoration with gold: You
will practice the gold decoration part on a little souvenir and take it home
Mon-Sat 10:00-12:00 (max.3 or 4 people per session, please ask for availability)
Fee JPY9,000
Please note
- You won't be able to bring nor repair your own piece.
- Bring a long sleeve shirt and trousers which you have no problem with dirt.
- As we are going to use the sap of poison ivy, it is not recommendable for people who have very sensitive skin. We cannot be responsible for your skin reaction caused by poison ivy.
- This is a group session, there might be some other participants. If you would like to book a private session, please ask availability and costs.
This workshop will be helpful
for those who want to start traditional Kintsugi at home.
(this is my personal opinion:
Kintsugi really helps you to find a peaceful place inside you during the work)
Come and visit my studio and
let's enjoy this Japanese traditional Kintsugi! (10-15mins walk from Kanzawa sta.)
Book your place via contact form!