MANCHESTER: Mending pottery with a Gold (Kintsugi )
ID: GYG1103634-1694674
Category:
Country: United Kingdom
Duration:
02:00 hours
Description
Join a Kintsugi workshop and learn the art of repairing broken pottery with lacquer and gold. Mend your own piece and take home a new perspective on "brokenness."
Join a unique and mindful experience as you explore the ancient Japanese art of Kintsugi — the practice of repairing broken pottery with lacquer and gold. More than just a craft, Kintsugi is a powerful philosophy that celebrates flaws and imperfections as part of an object’s history, making it more beautiful and valuable after having been broken.
In this hands-on workshop, learn the history and philosophy of Kintsugi. Discover the tools and techniques used in modern Kintsugi repair. Mend your own broken ceramic piece using a beginner-friendly, non-toxic method.
Reflect on the metaphor of healing, resilience, and finding beauty in imperfection. Take home your beautifully repaired piece and a new perspective on "brokenness." Whether you're an artist, a craft enthusiast, or someone on a personal journey of healing, this workshop offers a meaningful creative outlet in a calm, supportive environment.
Highlights
- Discover the ancient Japanese art of Kintsugi and its philosophy
- Learn the history and techniques of Kintsugi in a hands-on workshop
- Mend your own broken ceramic piece using a beginner-friendly method
- Reflect on the metaphor of healing, resilience, and finding beauty in imperfection
- Take home your beautifully repaired piece and a new perspective on "brokenness"
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
No prior experience needed
Calm and supportive environment
Ask Front desk at Whitworth Locke hotel
INCLUDED
- All materials provided
- Hands-on Kintsugi workshop
- Learn history and philosophy of Kintsugi
- Mend your own broken ceramic piece
- Reflect on healing and resilience
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.
