Intro to Kintsugi Workshop – SOLD OUT
September 27 @ 10:00 am - 1:00 pm
KINTSUGI = Japanese pottery repair at STARFIELD
Unleash your creativity and learn the art of Kintsugi, the ancient Japanese pottery repair technique, in our hands-on workshop.
In the art form of Kintsugi, broken pieces are reassembled, and cracks are highlighted rather than hidden. When joined with the traditional urushi lacquer, repairs can take weeks or even months as each curing step can require 2-7 days in the muro (a humid curing box). In this class, we will use a quick-cure epoxy, allowing you to go home at the end of the day with a final piece. This is a nice way to get started since urushi lacquer is so time-intensive – and slightly hazardous!
Materials and instruction fee: $100 total
Class size is limited to six to allow for individualized instruction.
Saturday, 27 September, 10:00 am – 1:00 pm – SOLD OUT
Sunday, 28 September, 10:00 am – 1:00 pm – SOLD OUT
Monday, 29 September, 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm – SPACES LEFT!!
Images: Courtesy of the Artist
Instructor – Quantum Wei
Quantum first started practicing Kintsugi in 2021 when he wanted to fix a broken souvenir plate (two pieces, epoxy + liquid gold leaf). Since then, he has ventured deeper into the art by working on more complex breaks and utilizing traditional materials (urushi lacquer), and constructing a muro (wooden curing box). During his latest trip to Japan, he took a workshop with kintsugi master David Pike. For more, visit kinstugi.boston.
Material Supplied
Epoxy, liquid gold leaf, painter’s tape, sandpaper, rubber bands, etc.
Students Should Bring
Your own pieces of broken pottery to repair. Keep it simple (not too many pieces).
Prerequisites
All ages are welcome. All students under 18 must be accompanied by and under the direct supervision of a responsible adult.
