Kintsugi Trial Lesson
3-Session Plan
This is a condensed, three-part workshop where you can experience the full flow of the kintsugi process.
In this three-session workshop (approximately two hours each), you’ll learn to repair a broken sake cup using the beautiful art of Kintsugi.
In this unique experience, you will use real urushi lacquer to repair a chipped ceramic vessel.
Your instructor is a professional lacquer artist who majored in the subject at the Tokyo University of the Arts.
With small groups of up to four participants, you’ll receive careful and personalized instruction.
For this workshop, you will practice on a sake cup. You can choose your favorite from a variety of colors, all handmade by Uzumako Ceramic Art School instructors!
Session 1
Learn how to mix and apply a paste made from lacquer to fill the chip in your sake cup. （2H）
Session 2
Shape the repaired area and then use a brush to apply lacquer. （2H）
Final Session
You’ll polish the surface of the lacquer and apply a final layer. While the lacquer is still wet, you’ll sprinkle on the metallic powder to complete your piece. You can take your finished item home the same day! It will be ready to use in about one week.（2H）
The entire process takes about one month to complete, with roughly a week between each session. You will schedule your future sessions with the instructor directly at the end of each class.
Workshop Flow
Brief Explanation of Kintsugi
At the three-session kintsugi lesson, you will repair a chipped 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!
Choose Your Cup
For the workshop, you'll be working on a sake cup. We have a variety of colors to choose from, so you can select the perfect one for your project.
In the three-session workshop, you will repair a chipped sake cup with kintsugi.
First Session
First, you'll fill the chip in your sake cup using a paste made from lacquer.
2nd session
After a week of drying, you'll return for your second session. You'll use a sanding tool and other tools to shape and refine the mended area. Then, you'll apply lacquer to the repaired section with a brush.
Final session
After letting it dry for about a week, you'll polish the surface of the lacquer and apply a final coat. While the lacquer is still wet, you'll sprinkle on the metallic powder to complete your piece. You can take your finished item home the same day! It will be ready to use one week after this final session.
Course Description
Special Promotion!
Regular Price 27,500 yen (tax included) ↓
Special Price 16,500yen（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
First Session 2 hours
Second Session 2 hours
Third Session 1 hour
※There should be a 1-2 week gap between each session, with the full piece completed in about one month.
4 people
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.