Kintsugi workshop - ceramic repairs

Kintsugi Workshop at The Repair Cafe!

www.clarakintsugi.com (clarakintsugi on insta)

Join kintsugi artist Clara Bethell-Sacks for this relaxed and enjoyable workshop where you can complete your own gorgeous kintsugi repair, working either on your piece or one from a selection provided. 

Starting with a discussion of the practical process and exploration of the various tools and materials involved, you will be supported to reconstruct your piece using modern epoxy, overpainting the repair with traditional Japanese urushi lacquer and finishing to a stunning shine with fine brass powder.

This workshop is suitable for complete beginners and the ticket covers all materials in the cost. If you wish to bring a piece to work on, it needs to be a simple break, with just two or three pieces and one or two small chips, and an open shape such as a plate, dish or shallow bowl rather than something with a tighter opening such as a cup or jug. If you aren’t sure if your piece is suitable please do send Clara a picture and she’ll let you know. Otherwise, suitable pieces will be available for you to choose from.

Brass is not food-safe. For a finish that can be used in contact with food, urushi lacquer works well as a final layer.

We will be working with urushi, which is lacquer made from the sap of the Chinese lacquer tree Toxicodendron vernicifluum. Urushi is completely food-safe when fully cured. However it can be highly irritant to some people if it comes into contact with their skin, causing reactions similar to poison ivy. Please wear long sleeves and leg covering. Gloves will be provided.

Quotes also available for kintsugi commissions on anything you don’t want to do yourself - just pop by with your piece.