Traditional Kintsugi Repair Experience in Kyoto

Leyla was our instructor, and she was very patient and explained everything wonderfully. There is a relaxed atmosphere that makes you feel right at home. A simple, small white plate is included in the price, and nicer ones are available for purchase (2,200 to 3,000 yen). It is NOT traditional Kintsugi (which wouldn't be possible in the time allotted), but rather simplified and broken down using modern materials so that you can understand the original process.

Had a fantastic experience with Natalia using the age old method of Kintsugi to repair a bowl of our choice into a new piece of art. my whole family loved it. including two teenage boys who are hard to entertain. lol One of my favourite cultural experiences here in Japan so far. highly recommend.

The overall class experience was excellent. The course location is in the city center, making transportation very convenient and easy for travelers to arrange. The course content was also very interesting; not only did I learn about the history of Kintsugi, but I also gained practical knowledge of the process and techniques for repairing ceramics. I really enjoyed the interactive and creative aspects of the entire experience. I was able to connect with people from different countries who shared an interest in traditional Japanese culture, and I could also apply my own unique designs and creativity to a traditional craft. There was a wide variety of plates and vessels to choose from, allowing me to select my favorite piece to work on, which was fantastic. Overall, this was a very enriching, enjoyable, and memorable experience. I highly recommend it to anyone interested in gaining a deeper understanding of traditional Japanese culture. Experience: During the course, I not only learned about the history of Kintsugi but also gained practical knowledge of the ceramic repair process. The content was very interesting and enriching. Location: The class is held in the city center, making transportation very convenient and easy for travelers to arrange.

I was running a little late but the team were very understanding and so helpful to get me started. Gakuji was absolutely a wonderful instructor for my group and guided us through all the processes and techniques. He was also very encouraging in exploring your own style. Overall the workshop studio is relaxing and has a nice atmosphere. Highly recommmend for a fun activity indoors and you leave with a beautiful piece for artwork. Thank you!!

Thank you to Yuhi for a wonderful workshop! He was very patient and careful while explaining the history and technique throughout the workshop! With the kind and light-hearted nature of the staff, it was easy to slow down and appreciate the beauty of imperfections in life (especially during travel).

Mabia was our instructor, she was lovely. We had a really good time at the class. I would recommend if you want to learn more about kintsugi. And we took the full ninety minutes, and it was a small group and fun to do!

I booked it for a friend visiting from Greece as a kind of welcome gift for visiting Kyoto. She seemed to enjoy it very much and was even able to write her name with the red lacquer (urushi) in Japanese katakana with a little help. Natalia, the instructor, did an excellent job of explaining everything clearly and guiding the large group I was with.

a great experience if you want a chill activity after a packed day. Our instructor, Alice H., gave very clear guidance throughout the art process which made the activity fun and memorable✨ would highly recommend ✨✨

This Kintsugi repair experience was very nice. Katie explained everything about this ancient technique to us. Her inspirations were very helpful. The only criticism is that the location provided did not match the actual location. This seems to be a known issue that hasn't been fixed yet. However, they were very friendly when we arrived 90 minutes late.

I had such a lovely morning attending this class. Cati was an excellent teacher and gave a background about the history of kintsugi that was super interesting. I highly recommend if you want a cozy crafting experience.