Experience the Japanese art of mending ceramics in a two-day workshop with Yuki Tessler, originally from Saitama, Japan, who teaches in Holland and France. Learn about urushi (Japanese lacquer) and various kintsugi techniques.
Introduction to the concept of "wabi-sabi".
Max 10 participants - Light refreshments included - No prior skills required.
PROGRAM
Day 1 - October 26 (3 hours)
Talk: About Kintsugi: History, Philosophy & Methods
Practical
Step 1: Gluing with artificial glue (modern method)
Step 2: Filling with natural materials (clay powder and urushi)
Demonstration of the authentic method with natural glue
Day 2 - October 27 (3 hours)
Talk: Minimalism and Simplicity in Kintsugi
Practical
Step 3: Cleaning the fillings
Step 4: Painting red urushi and sprinkling bronze powder (gold)
Due to the risk of smudging the golden lines, we recommend the finished works to be transported in a box or let dry in the atelier and pick-up later.
The workshop includes tools and materials. WHAT ELSE TO BRING?
A broken piece to repair
We recommended small bowls or plates, pottery in dark green or blue colours, as they complement the gold lines used in kintsugi, pottery with a smooth surface. (Not recommended: cups with narrow openings, unglazed pottery (on both sides; front and back), plant pots, large plates, vases, or pots exceeding 20 cm in diameter, especially if broken into more than 4 pieces, a box/Tupperware for transportation)
Additionally, if you want to work on an unbroken piece, please do not break it yourself; instead, bring it in one piece.
Looking forward to seeing you in Skabelonloftet!
Yuki & Tihomira
Cancellation policy:
Cancellations more than 2 weeks before the start of the workshop can receive a 50% refund. No refund will be possible within 1 week of the start of the workshop.
For more info visit Japanworkshopnet | Discover Traditional Japanese Arts & Crafts in Workshops.
Introduction to the concept of "wabi-sabi".
Max 10 participants - Light refreshments included - No prior skills required.
PROGRAM
Day 1 - October 26 (3 hours)
Talk: About Kintsugi: History, Philosophy & Methods
Practical
Step 1: Gluing with artificial glue (modern method)
Step 2: Filling with natural materials (clay powder and urushi)
Demonstration of the authentic method with natural glue
Day 2 - October 27 (3 hours)
Talk: Minimalism and Simplicity in Kintsugi
Practical
Step 3: Cleaning the fillings
Step 4: Painting red urushi and sprinkling bronze powder (gold)
Due to the risk of smudging the golden lines, we recommend the finished works to be transported in a box or let dry in the atelier and pick-up later.
The workshop includes tools and materials. WHAT ELSE TO BRING?
A broken piece to repair
We recommended small bowls or plates, pottery in dark green or blue colours, as they complement the gold lines used in kintsugi, pottery with a smooth surface. (Not recommended: cups with narrow openings, unglazed pottery (on both sides; front and back), plant pots, large plates, vases, or pots exceeding 20 cm in diameter, especially if broken into more than 4 pieces, a box/Tupperware for transportation)
Additionally, if you want to work on an unbroken piece, please do not break it yourself; instead, bring it in one piece.
Looking forward to seeing you in Skabelonloftet!
Yuki & Tihomira
Cancellation policy:
Cancellations more than 2 weeks before the start of the workshop can receive a 50% refund. No refund will be possible within 1 week of the start of the workshop.
For more info visit Japanworkshopnet | Discover Traditional Japanese Arts & Crafts in Workshops.