Kintsugi

(Onsite) Monthly Saturdays 10:00 AM - 12:30 PM
Fee: $85 JFGM Members, $90 Non-members (covers ONLY 1 session + includes materials)
Pricing does not include admission if you plan to walk the gardens after the workshop. Please click here to purchase an admission ticket and present at check-in.

Kintsugi, or "golden joinery," is more than a repair technique, it's a philosophy that honors imperfections as part of an object’s history, echoing the principles of Wabi-Sabi. In this workshop, you’ll learn the cultural roots and spiritual meaning behind kintsugi, then create your own piece using a simplified, accessible version of the traditional method. The traditional method of kintsugi takes months to complete involving a unique lacquer that takes a lifetime to master. The technique used in this workshop will follow the practices behind the craft, translating it into an everyday accessible technique & a mindful practice.

All materials needed for this workshop are provided. You’ll practice two techniques to highlight the cracks in ceramic pieces and leave with a meaningful, one-of-a-kind creation that tells its own story

About the instructor

After living in Aomori, Chris Gilpin has found a passion for understanding traditional Japanese craftsmanship, practices & sharing them with others.  She was involved in countless ways during her nine years in Japan. Chris shares those experiences in the Japanese culture community on the entire west coast, bridging the communities to come together.  She is the first international student for the Higashi Abe Ryu School of Sencha.