Discover the art of traditional kintsugi and the history of lacquer in this engaging 2-hour workshop in Namba, Osaka. Experience the final step of kintsugi by powdering gold and take home your own kintsugi plate.
- マンション ニューナンバ - Do you want to learn how to make Japanese lacquer art? Kintsugi is a traditional Japanese craft for repairing objects with lacquer and gold! You can now learn how to do Kintsugi in Namba, Osaka!
In Kintsugi Introduction Workshop ( 1 - 1.5 hr), you will:
- Learn about traditional Kintsugi and lacquer history
- Learn how to decorate Kintsugi Plate with gold powder
- Make your own Kintsugi plate with 23K gold powder
After the course you will understand what is traditional kintsugi and lacquer and you will receive your decorated plate in 5 to 7 days.
The workshop is host in a traditional Japanese a building called Kura. After the class you can also explore the traditional wooden architecture and see Japanese art and antiques in our gallery.
- All materials provided for Kintsugi workshop.
- Craft your own cup or plate.
- Tea and coffee available.
We will explain the history of kintsugi and lacquer for about an hour, and then you will have the opportunity to powder gold (23K gold) which is the final step in traditional kintsugi.
Basically, lacquer is used for this workshop and gold is sprinkled on it. Therefore, after the trial, we will hand over the powdered plate at least 5-7 days later, or we will ship to your home for an additional fee. If you are in a hurry and would like to take home the kintsugi plate on the same day, please inform us.
After taking this work shop you will know about traditional kintsugi and what is lacquer.
- not recommended for people who has lacquer allergy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.