Modern Kintsugi Workshop

KinKa

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Kintsugi is a technique of repairing broken ceramics and applying gold or silver or lacquer to the cracks. This technique, which emphasizes the scars rather than hiding them. It has been revered in Japan since ancient times as an art form that embraces imperfection and revitalizes it.Traditional kintsugi requires as long as two months to complete, but this workshop uses a food-safe epoxy which hardens in a short time making it an easy way to experience kintsugi.All materials and tools will be provided. Please bring only broken pieces.Please bring 1 ceramic that has all of the following.•Palm-size •Glazed •Simple clean broken into 2,3 pieces •No glue on itItems that do not meet the above requirements may not be finished in time. If you are concerned about whether a piece can be restored, please email us with a photo of the piece you wish to fix. *There are no refunds within 7 days of the event due to the limited number of spots in the workshop and the preparation involved *<a href="https://www.instagram.com/gunjiyuko.kintsugi/" title="https://www.instagram.com/gunjiyuko.kintsugi/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Yuko Gunji</a> is a New York-based artist who uses "Kintsugi", a traditional Japanese technique of repairing cracked ceramics by mending the damage with urushi (lacquer) and decorating it with gold. Her works include NEW VINTAGE, a fusion of Kintsugi and Western antiques. She has restored ceramics for restaurants, pottery stores and interior stores while establishing her career by collaborating with ceramic artists

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