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Date/Time
Saturday, June 15, 2024
9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Kintsugi is the Japanese art of repairing broken ceramics by hi-lighting the cracks with gold — built on the notion that by embracing flaws and imperfections, you can create an even stronger more beautiful piece.
Kintsugi translates as “golden joinery,” in Japanese. As a philosophy, it treats breakage and repair as part of the history of an object, rather than something to conceal or discard. There should be no attempt to hide or disguise the flaws. This is related to the concept of wabi sabi which we will explore.
Every break is unique and instead of repairing an item like new, this 500-year-old technique actually celebrates the breaks as part of the objects history. Kintsugi is an inspiring metaphor for dealing with the times we feel broken in life. It’s a reminder to find the gold to mend ourselves and appreciate our so called flaws.
In this workshop you will learn to repair and embellish two ceramic pieces in a modern version of Kintsugi.
You can also bring one of your own broken pieces to repair with this technique.
Fee: $170.00
$10.00 Early Bird Discount – If Registered 2 Weeks Prior to Event
Cancellation Policy:
Cancellations are accepted up to 1 week prior to event. A $25.00 cancellation fee will apply, and will be deducted from your refund. No cancellations are accepted less than 1 week prior to event.
We accept check payments via mail, and Zelle payments through the email: Ellen@ArtRetreats.com.
If you do not wish to register online, please send your registration payment to:
Ellen Speert | 1905 Crest Dr. Encinitas, CA 92024.
Please include your email address and phone number to receive your confirmation.
