Mindful Kintsugi and Chado Workshop

A mindful day to learn the art of Kintsugi and experience a Japanese tea ceremony.


Art Kintsugi Sydney
Art Kintsugi Sydney
5.0 (340)
3k

6.5 hours Class size 1 to 2 guests

$285 (Afterpay available)
This is a unique collaboration workshop, Art Kintsugi Sydney with Eriko Takefuji---Adelaide-based Urasenke Chado instructor, to bring together two essential traditional Japanese practices based on wabi-sabi (Zen philosophy).
In this full-day workshop, you will be introduced to the history of Kintsugi and Chado (Japanese tea ceremony). In the first four hours you will learn the art of Kintsugi using modern accessible materials, followed by Chado demonstration and Matcha tea tasting with Japanese sweets.
Learn about Kintsugi
Kintsugi is a century-old Japanese craft where broken ceramic objects are pieced back together using Urushi lacquer and gold dust, an art of mending based on the philosophy of Wabi-Sabi, finding beauty in imperfection, derived from Chado.
Learn about Chado
Japanese tea ceremony, the way of tea, is a spiritual and aesthetic training to refine oneself and to be present to one's mind and, most importantly, to make a satisfying bowl of tea for the guests.
Please note:
  • This is a very structured 6.5-hour workshop in a small group.
  • All tools and materials are prepared, including a ceramic piece to repair (Please do not bring your own piece to repair in the workshop).
  • For ages over 18.
  • Not recommended for pregnant persons.
  • We will be using alternative synthetic materials (epoxy and gold metal).
  • Please let us know if you have any food allergy concerns.
We look forward to meeting you!
Knowledge required
No skills and knowledge required. We will teach you everything.
 
What you'll get
  • Learn about Urasenke Chado, the tea ceremony.
  • Tea ceremony demonstration.
  • 4 hours of introductory Art Kintsugi workshop instruction.
  • A piece of your own Kintsugi art to take home.
What to bring
  • Your spectacles for reading and detail work (optional).
  • Apron or comfortable clothes that can get a little dusty.
Location

Gallery Le Nuancier - The Mall, 166C The Parade, Norwood SA

The venue is located inside the Mall. Some unlimited street parking are available nearby.

Mindful Kintsugi and Chado Workshop location
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Art Kintsugi Sydney
Art Kintsugi Sydney

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5.0 (340)
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Yoko Kawada
Designer/maker of homeware products including tile art of SQUARE+ROUND Basin, MONO Tray and collaboration work of Kintsugi with international artists and artisan.
I studied interior design in London late 1990 and established solo trade business as Yoko Kawada in 2016.
My design is influenced by multiple countries I have been in the past searching materials and creative process both in traditional way and with technology.
I started to practice Kintsugi a few years ago in Japan to incorporate its unique nature of the Japanese traditional craft into my design.
I run Kintsugi workshops to share the joy of learning this Japanese craft full of surprises and contradictions.

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