Art Kintsugi with Yoko Kawada (4hrs)

Art Kintsugi - The Mindful Japanese Art of Mending and Giving New Life to Broken Objects.
Kintsugi is a centuries-old Japanese craft where broken ceramic objects are pieced back together using ancient Urushi lacquer and gold dust. Rooted in the philosophy of Wabi Sabi, it finds beauty in imperfection. The process transforms much-loved, worn items into beautifully crafted new pieces of art. Kintsugi offers a chance to live more sustainably by rescuing objects that would otherwise be discarded.

Duration: 4 hours (without break)

Date & Time: 23th October 2024 10am-2pm / 24th October 2024 10am-2pm

Location: Toka Ceramics - The Settlement, Shop5A/97 Princes Hwy, Milton NSW 2539

Class size: Maximum 8 people 

Class Contents:

• Participants will learn Modern Kintsugi, an introductory technique of Art Kintsugi mending, following the 7 essential steps. This approach employs safer and more accessible materials like epoxy, lacquer, and gold metal powder as alternatives to traditional Urushi lacquer and 24K gold. You will take home your own Kintsugi art piece.
  
• The workshop is designed to equip participants with the skills to start their own Kintsugi projects after the class.
  
• An Art Kintsugi starter kit can be prepared and purchased upon request.

Tools and Materials:

• All tools and materials used in the class are included.
• A small ceramic piece suitable for the workshop will be provided for each participant.
  Please note that we cannot repair personal items brought into the group workshop.

Notes:

• Participants must be over 18 years old.
• Not recommended for pregnant individuals or those who may be pregnant.
• No food or alcohol is allowed during the workshop.

About Yoko Kawada
Yoko studied interior design in London and now creates unique interior products inspired by her global travels.
Based in Sydney, her SQUARE+ROUND Washbasin, designed with Japanese porcelain tiles, was a finalist in the 2016 Etsy Awards. Her work combines handcraft with material technology, reflecting a "Unity of Opposites" aesthetic that blends wabi-sabi, mathematical precision, and both bold and elegant design.
Yoko collaborates with Tajimi tile artisans and practices Japanese traditional arts like Kintsugi and Makie, which she also teaches in workshops.