Personal Kintsugi Experience in 2025
Our Kintsugi lesson in English introduces the traditional method of kintsugi using real lacquer, and demonstrates five processes including the final gold powder sprinkling, some of which you can experience firsthand. There will be an explanation of the history behind kintsugi, lacquer, and traditional Japanese crafts. All plans use beautiful old Japanese ceramics and the venue is a studio in central of Tokyo with convenient transportation. And we don't use resin and this is completely different technique from easy and quick modern kintsugi. It is completely food safe and suitable for tableware, using natural materials only.
Plan A is a particularly fulfilling plan using real gold powder in which a professional kintsugi instructor restores and prepares the base of the vessel, which you can then kintsugi yourself and take home with you.
Plan A . Experience of sprinkling gold powder and taking home a vessel/2hours /35,200 yen for 2 people
PlanB. Experience of some of the processes /1.5hours /26,400yen for 2 people
Please choose either A or B for the content and let us know several days you would like to work with us other than Sundays and Wednesdays, and we will adjust the possible dates. Depending on the date, other people may join, but basically it will be a personal lesson conducted only for the person who applied for it. Prices vary slightly, but only one person can participate, and we can accommodate groups of up to 8 people. * If you choose to use silver powder, the price will be reduced by 1,500 yen per person.
You can apply from below:
Easy participation group plan will end in Februay *Finished
"Kintsugi experience" learning traditional Japanese method. You can try some processes!!
After deepening understanding by actually touching the kintsugi works, the history of kintsugi, the philosophy, materials and techniques, and lacquer will be introduced, The workshop will also include demonstrations of each step of the kintsugi process. Participants will experience some of the five processes including the final process of applying lacquer and metallic( tin )powder sprinkling. Japanese tea will be included. This experience is very special because it uses real lacquer(Usushi), and it is completely food safe and suitable for tableware, using natural materials only.
*We don't use resin and this is completely different technique from easy and quick modern kintsugi
■Plan description
| Date | 1/14(Tue) 1/20(Mon) 1/27(Mon) 2/3(Mon) 2/10(Mon) 2/17(Mon) 2/25(Tue) 2025 |
| Time | 14:00-16:00 |
| Place | 1-10-15, Hyakunincho, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo. Kimchi,Durian,Cardamom,,, (JR Shin-Okubo Station Bldg. 3F) |
| Fee | ¥9,900 (including all tools and materials ). +¥5,500 taking home a Japanese vessel |
■ Contents
You can try your preferred processes of kintsugi!
1. Introduction of Kintsugi history, philosophy, techniques, tools and materials
2. introduction of each step of the kintsugi process (demonstration and hand-on experience )
3. experience of preferable some processes including sprinkling tin powder for the finishing touch
4. Introduction of care of vessels after kintsugi 5. sales of kintsugi kits and kintsugi works
Please contact us for more detail
Started!! Pre-order sales for the knok-down box for lacquer "URUSHI MURO BOX KD" （The Registration has ended )
Although it is made of paulownia wood, unpainted, and has a dokko style door, it is assembled with stainless screws, so it can be breaking down and stored when not in use and also can be carried. We started thinking about making products because I didn't have what I wanted, and only simple items and custom-made items were sold. We thought that many people are looking for it. Why don't you take this opportunity to upgrade from the temporary cardboard and wooden boxes?
Developing with furniture designers for those who are making kintsugi, lacquerware, and maki-e work, run workshops and classes with a small number of people, and hold workshops in multiple locations or overseas. After comparing the humidity control of the finished product and the assembly type for about a year, we decided to use the assembly type after obtaining almost the same feeling of use. It can be assembled with only a hexagonal wrench and is made in a reliable factory in Japan. If it fits under your desk, I would like to recommend it to those who are looking for something that does not feel out of place as a corner of the workspace or as an interior decoration in the living room.
Due to the small volume of production, we will only sell by reservation for the time being. *All photos are samples with a height of 700mm, so please refer to the finished drawings for a height of 600mm.
■Price ￥65,000 （Tax and Packing&Shipping fee for outside japan are not included）
■Reservation 25/Jan 〜28/Feb 2023
■Delivery Early April 〜
■Size W450 x D400 x H600mm
■Material Main body: paulownia wood, shelf board/pass bar/pine wood, screw/stainless steel
Knob/steel black coating All wood parts are unpainted
■Accessories 9 shelves, 6 transfer rods, 12 screws, 1 hex wrench
■Manufacturing Made in Japan
■Payment. Reservation will be completed after paying reservation deposit ¥20,000.
Please pay the balance before shipping
■Cancellation Possible before shipping (there is no refund of the application fee)
■Application Please fill in the address, name, email address, Phone number. from the inquiry form and send it. We will contact you with the details.
＊Notes and precaution for use. Please read before purchasing!!
*Natural wood is used, there are some differences in wood grain and color. *Natural and unpainted wood is used, some warping, crack, or stain may occur due to moisture and humidity. *If you wet one side and dismantle it immediately, it may warp. It is recommended to wet both sides evenly before dismantling in extremely dry conditions. *If the board is warped, wet the non-warped side before assembling. If you forcefully assemble it while it is warped, it may crack. *Please note that the support rod is removable and not fixed. *It may not be possible to store all items depending on the partitions and structure of the suitcase. *There is no scientific data for humidity control of finished products and assembled types. *It is recommended to assemble and use except when moving *Please refrain from using or storing it for a long time in a place where it is exposed to direct sunlight or wind from an air conditioner.