KINTSUGI Workshop - Embrace Imperfection (Part 2)

KINTSUGI WORKSHOP Part 2
Embrace Imperfection

2025 SEPTEMBER 12 & 13

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

ITSUMO is pleased to announce our popular Kintsugi workshop is back again! with a wonderful instructor 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 to learn this traditional Japanese art while reconnecting with mindfulness.  

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Introduction Class 

Friday, September 12 | 3-5PM
Friday, September 12 | 6-8PM
Saturday, September 13 | 10AM-12PM

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.

Price: $118

DIY Class

Saturday, September 13 |1-3PM

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.

Price: $98

Advanced Class 

Saturday, September 13 |4-7PM

*Repair experience is not required. Everyone is welcome. 
In this standalone class, participants will learn the traditional Japanese art of restoring broken pottery, known as Kintsugi, by repairing cracked ceramics.
The intricate process of Kintsugi will be taught through hands-on instruction in a classroom setting.

Each participant will have the opportunity to work on ceramic fragments (practice pieces) at different stages of Kintsugi during the session. Additionally, they will work on the final step using Japanese antique ceramics.
All participants will be able to take home the antique piece they work on.

Antique ceramics will be provided for the participants. Shapes and sizes will vary.

Practice piece: Antique Imari-Ware 伊万里 明治前期 IMARI 1840-1860
Dimension: TBA

*Important Note:
Please be aware that we will be using Urushi lacquer, essential for Kintsugi, which can cause severe skin irritation (in this session, low-sensitivity Urushi lacquer will be provided). Participants must wear provided gloves and apply Vaseline to exposed skin. Avoid contact with unintended surfaces.

Price: $168

 

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.

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