Kintsugi Memory Workshop

The International Museum of Surgical Science, a division of the International College of Surgeons (ICS), maintains over 10,000 square feet of public galleries committed to the history of surgery, and an exquisite permanent collection of art and artifacts from the history of Medicine. The Museum supports its Mission through medically thematized exhibitions and programs, in addition to a strong contemporary art exhibition program.is to enrich people’s lives by enhancing their appreciation and understanding of the history, development, and advances in surgery and related subjects in health and medicine.

International Museum of Surgical Science

Join us for a community workshop highlighting the process of "kintsugi" to mend personal items.

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Join us for a community workshop highlighting the process of "kintsugi" to mend personal items hosted by artist Mami Takahashi.You will need: Photocopies of photographs (not the originals!), handwriting, letters, fabrics, or any other flat objects that recall someone special. We will provide: Japanese papers, thread, gold leaf, glue<h3>Workshop Description:</h3>The IMSS and JAF has hosted a series of "Kintsugi Memory" workshops throughout the city led by JAF resident artist Mami Takahashi. Rather than pieces of ceramics, we ask participants to bring in tangible memories of someone or something lost. These objects will then be 'mended' using a kintsugi method, among community members who can share the healing process together. Participants only need to bring photographs, handwriting, letters, fabrics, or any other flat objects that recall someone special. Please bring photocopied items so as to not alter your original materials.Throughout this workshop, you will mend these objects with other textiles and gold to create your own "Kintsugi Memory". If you would like to leave your work to be hung in the Kintsugi: Healing through Japanese Art exhibit, you have the option to. However, you have no obligation to lend us your finished work as this is for you! These workshops are meant as a space to heal and process. We acknowledge the array of experiences each of you may bring and hope to support each other through this artistic practice as a community.<h3>Important Information:</h3>This event is open to all ages. Parking and Directions can be found here: https://imss.org/plan-your-visit/#navAn elevator and wheelchair-accessible entrance are available.Questions? Contact us at info@imss.org

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