Kintsugi Hand Craft Workshop in Kyoto
- Learn Kintsugi using real urushi lacquer and gold Repair and decorate your own ceramic bowl or plate
- Hand-carve wooden chopsticks with a traditional kanna tool
- Enjoy a calm, beginner-friendly workshop near Gion
- Take home two handmade creations: Kintsugi piece
What to expect
Step into the world of Japanese craftsmanship with a combined Kintsugi and chopstick-making workshop in Kyoto. Set in a calm studio near Gion, you’ll begin by learning Kintsugi, the art of mending ceramics with urushi lacquer and gold. Guided by an expert, repair a broken bowl or plate and highlight each seam with golden lines that honor the beauty of imperfection. Then craft your own wooden chopsticks using a traditional kanna plane. Shape, carve, sand, and oil the wood to create a balanced pair that feels natural in your hand while learning about chopstick culture and materials. Beginner-friendly and welcoming to families, couples, and solo travelers, this workshop lets you leave with two handmade creations—a golden Kintsugi piece and your own hand-carved chopsticks.
