Introduction to the Japanese art of kintsugi ceramics repair

Join Clara Bethell-Sacks to learn the Japanese art of kintsugi repair for broken ceramics. Spend a relaxed few hours with likeminded folk, mindfully immersed in the processes, tools and materials of kintsugi. You will be supported to complete a repair using epoxy, coated with traditional natural Japanese Urushi (tree sap) lacquer and finally finished with brass powder. 

You can even follow up the workshop by hunting for the three Urushi (Toxicodendron vernicifluum) trees growing at Westonbirt.

This workshop is suitable for complete beginners, working on simple breaks of 2-3 pieces and/or small chips. You can bring your own broken piece, a piece to break or one provided by Clara. All tools and materials are included. Brass powder finish is beautiful for decorative purposes, but not food safe; however leaving the repair with a simple urushi finish is safe for food and cooking ware. You will be led through the options.

All materials and a hot drink are included in the ticket price.

Kintsugi kit for home use available with prior notice. Cost; £80 on the day.

Please note the Saturday 14 September session will run from 1:00pm - 4:00pm.