Introduction to the Japanese art of kintsugi ceramics repair

Event details

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Events at Westonbirt, The National Arboretum - Learning Centre
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Join Clara Bethell-Sacks to learn the Japanese art of kintsugi repair for broken ceramics. Spend a relaxed few hours with likeminded folk, mindfully immersed in the processes, tools and materials of kintsugi. You will be supported to complete a repair using epoxy, coated with traditional natural Japanese Urushi (tree sap) lacquer and finally finished with brass powder. 

You can even follow up the workshop by hunting for the three Urushi (Toxicodendron vernicifluum) trees growing at Westonbirt.

This workshop is suitable for complete beginners, working on simple breaks of 2-3 pieces and/or small chips. You can bring your own broken piece, a piece to break or one provided by Clara. All tools and materials are included. Brass powder finish is beautiful for decorative purposes, but not food safe; however leaving the repair with a simple urushi finish is safe for food and cooking ware. You will be led through the options.

All materials and a hot drink are included in the ticket price.

Kintsugi kit for home use available with prior notice. Cost; £80 on the day.

Workshop dates and times

Friday 9 January, 1:00pm - 4:00pm 

Saturday 10 January, 10:00am - 1:00pm 

Friday 13 February, 1:00pm - 4:00pm 

Saturday 14 February 10:00am - 1:00pm 

Friday 27 March, 1:00pm - 4:00pm 

Saturday 28 March, 10:00am - 1:00pm 

Friday 24 April, 1:00pm - 4:00pm 

Saturday 25 April 10:00am - 1:00pm 

Friday 22 May 1:00pm - 4:00pm 

Saturday 23 May 10:00am - 1:00pm

Saturday 20 June, 10:00am - 1:00pm and 2:00pm - 5:00pm 

Friday 17 July, 10:00am - 1:00pm and 2:00pm - 5:00pm 

Friday 27 August, 10:00am - 1:00pm and 2:00pm - 5:00pm 

Saturday 26 September, 10:00am - 1:00pm and 2:00pm - 5:00pm 

Friday 23 October, 10:00am - 1:00pm and 2:00pm - 5:00pm 

Saturday 21 November, 10:00am - 1:00pm and 2:00pm - 5:00pm 

Friday 18 December, 10:00am - 1:00pm and 2:00pm - 5:00pm