Authentic Kintsugi Masterclass in Belgium – 4 Inspiring Sessions

Authentic Kintsugi Masterclass in Belgium – 4 Inspiring Sessions

This masterclass in aesthetic Kintsugi follows authentic materials and traditional methods, accompanied by textbooks to support your learnin

By Japanworkshopnet

Select date and time

Sunday, June 8 · 1 - 4pm CEST

Location

De Bloemfabriek

14 Kanaaldijk 2440 Geel Belgium

Refund Policy

Refunds up to 7 days before event

About this event

Experience the timeless art of Kintsugi in our authentic restoration course. Using traditional methods and genuine urushi (Japanese lacquer), you’ll create stunning golden repairs with food-safe techniques. All materials and a textbook, including pottery, are provided.


Connect with nature, embrace wabi-sabi, and enjoy a meditative practice. Perfect for lovers of Japan, authenticity, and pottery.


Join our 4-session masterclass, held every Sunday in June, in English or Japanese.

Frequently asked questions

Do I need prior experience?

No prior experience is needed. This course is suitable for beginners through advanced participants.

Do I have to bring anything?

Reading glasses, if necessary. A mask if you are sensitive to dust or have a metal allergy.

Is the pottery for Kintsugi included?

Yes, all materials, including pottery, are provided.

Which language is used for this course?

English or Japanese.

Which languages are available for the textbook?

English, French, and Japanese.

Organized by

Japanworkshopnet

Embracing Imperfections

Join our Kintsugi workshops and learn the traditional Japanese art of repairing broken bowls with Urushi, a Japanese lacquer. These mended pieces are then beautifully adorned with gold, silver, and vermilion, transforming them into unique works of art.

Kintsugi is more than just a craft; it's a philosophy centered around acceptance and personal growth. By highlighting the scars as part of the object’s history, Kintsugi symbolizes embracing flaws and imperfections in our own lives. This ancient technique serves as a metaphor, teaching us that setbacks can make us stronger and more beautiful.

Kintsugi course menu

Modern method: "Repairing pottery with a contemporary twist"

  • 1-Day Modern Kintsugi workshop: Discover the magic of Modern Kintsugi
  • 2-Day Modern kintsugi course: Experience the authentic Kintsugi method as much as possible within two sessions

Authentic Method: "Preserving tradition with urushi"

  • 4-Day Authentic Kintsugi course: Experience restoration with the authentic kintsugi methods.

Experience all steps involving urushi, from gluing to creating multiple layers and sprinkling gold powder (brass powder). Embrace the most traditional and natural methods.

Maki-e Workshop Menu

  • Maki-e Drawing with a glass cup
  • Maki-e Drawing with a glass picture frame

What is maki-e?

Maki-e is a traditional Japanese lacquer decoration technique. It involves drawing pictures, patterns, and letters on the surface of lacquerware using lacquer, then sprinkling and fixing metal powder, such as gold or silver, onto the surface.

Maki-e can be traced back to the 8th century, although the use of urushi (Japanese lacquer) dates back even further, to around 9000 years ago. Urushi is a natural sap obtained from the urushi tree, and it has been favored in Japan for centuries due to its decorative and protective qualities for wooden wares.

In our Maki-e workshops, you have the opportunity to create Maki-e designs using traditional Japanese patterns (wagara) or your own original designs. Your canvas can be a glass cup or a glass picture frame.