Trial Course
One-time plan
One time (2-hour) kintsugi experience plan
This is a unique kintsugi trial lesson where you’ll use genuine urushi lacquer in a single session.Our instructor is a graduate of the Tokyo University of the Arts, specializing in lacquer arts.
Workshop Flow
1 Brief Explanation of Kintsugi
At the one-time kintsugi trial lesson, you will repair a scratched sake cup. We provide all the necessary vessels and materials, so you don't need to bring anything—you can enjoy the kintsugi experience hands-free!
2 Choose Your Cup
For this one-session workshop, you will apply kintsugi to a damaged sake cup. You can choose one you like best from a variety of colors. All the cups are handmade by instructors at Uzumako Ceramic Class!
3 Apply urushi lacquer with a fine brush
Using a fine brush, you'll trace over the scratch with genuine urushi lacquer.
4 Sprinkle metal Powder
After applying the lacquer, you will carefully sprinkle metal powder over the urushi lacquer.
6 Completion
Your finished work will be carefully packed in a wooden box and insulated bag to take home the same day. Please let it dry for about one week at home before using it.
About the Class
Special Promotion!
Regular Price 11,000 yen (tax included) ↓
6,600yen（tax included）
Fee Includes
One sake cup, urushi lacquer, brass powder, tin powder, wooden box, and insulated bag.
Mondays, Thursdays, and Sundays
Morning Session
10 AM – 12 PM
Afternoon Session
2 PM – 4 PM
４people
Ages 10 and up
Sake cup (approx. 70 x 40mm)
What to Bring You don’t need to bring anything.
What to Wear To prevent a rash from the urushi lacquer, please tie your hair back so it doesn’t fall on your face.
Instructor
Naomi Yamashiro
Tokyo University of the Arts graduated
〈Message〉
Hello!
After studying lacquerware techniques at university, I worked at a gallery specializing in tableware, where I also studied ceramics.
One of the attractions of Kintsugi is the ability to repair broken pottery, I feel that its greatest appeal is being able to escape from everyday life and spend time immersed in the task at hand.
I will provide thorough instruction that is easy to understand, even for first-timers.
Access
If you walk down the narrow path to the right of the Uzumako Pottery Studio Annex, you will find a brown door leading to the Kintsugi class. Please go through that door and up the stairs to the second floor of the annex.
Please note that the stairs are quite steep, so please take care if you have any difficulty with your legs or mobility.
〒105-0014
3-29-10 Onaka building 2F
Shiba Minato-ku Tokyo
Please make sure to read this before booking your workshop.
In this workshop, genuine urushi (Japanese lacquer) is used. Depending on your physical condition or skin sensitivity, you may develop a rash or allergic reaction afterward.
On the day of the workshop, please follow the instructor’s guidance carefully and avoid touching your hair or bare skin with hands that may have come into contact with urushi.
Please note that the studio cannot be held responsible for any allergic reactions or skin irritation caused by urushi. We appreciate your understanding and cooperation.