KINTSUGI Workshop - Embrace Imperfection

KINTSUGI WORKSHOP
Embrace Imperfection

2025 JULY 18 & 19

Introduction & DIY class by Yuka Morino (Three Little Spruce)
at ENISHI SPACE | 269 East 6th Ave. Vancouver BC
 

ITSUMO is pleased to announce our first Kintsugi workshop by Yuka Morino. Kintsugi 金継ぎ, meaning "golden joinery", is an ancient Japanese art of repairing broken ceramics with lacquer and gold. Cracks, called keshiki (景色), become part of the object's story. This ancient practice highlights resilience, sustainability, and the beauty of imperfection, while honouring history through visible repairs. Please book your spot and join us for an introduction class or a DIY class to learn this traditional craft and connect with mindfulness.  

Introduction Class 
Saturday, July 19 | 10AM-12PM
$118.00

Kintsugi & Lacquerware Chopsticks Workshop (in collaboration with ITSUMO).
In this standalone class, participants will learn the traditional Japanese art of restoring broken pottery, known as Kintsugi, by repairing small chips on ceramics. The intricate process of Kintsugi will be taught through hands-on instruction in a class setting. Each participant will have the opportunity to work on two chipped dishes in different stages during the session, and they will be able to take their restored piece home. In addition to learning Kintsugi, participants will also explore another layer of traditional Japanese craftsmanship: lacquerware chopstick finishing. This workshop is held in collaboration with ITSUMO. A pair of cherry wood chopsticks from a Japanese lacquerware shop will be provided for each participant.
Participants are also welcome to bring in their own broken ceramics to discuss repair possibilities with the instructor.

DIY Class
Friday, July 18 |5PM-7PM
Saturday, July 19 | 1PM-3PM
$98.00
 Kintsugi is the Japanese traditional technique to repair broken ceramics. Participants will use a Kintsugi-influenced method and steps to repair their own broken items during the session and take them home after the class.
We will be using glue, Urushi lacquer, and brass powder or tin powder for the repairs. All the Kintsugi materials and tools will be provided.
Important: Please bring a few broken ceramic to repair and containers to bring them home safely.

Who is Yuka Morino?

Yuka is an Kintsugi artist and a founder of Three Little Spruce. Based out of Quadra Island, B.C.,  she offers repair services for ceramics.
With her jewelry design background, she applies ancient Japanese craftsmanship, using a combination of 金彩 (Kindami, a gold application technique) and 金継ぎ (Kintsugi, mending broken ceramics).
She grew up in Kyoto, Japan. Her grandmother played a big role in shaping her appreciation for ceramics by collecting pieces from various artists. When one of her grandmother's prized collections broke, Yuka discovered the art of Kintsugi and started mending broken pottery while studying architectural design at Kyoto University of the Arts.

She believes in the spirit of wabi-sabi found in Japanese culture, valuing and cherishing the aging and damage of objects as "scenery" rather than hiding it. Additionally, she hopes to share the charm of treasuring things with those she meets through Japanese traditional culture.

Book Your Spot Here!