A hands-on workshop of Art Kintsugi. Join artist Yoko Kawada to learn the process of repurposing broken ceramic objects into a beautifully crafted piece of art.

Tamworth Regional Council's Sustainability Unit is proud to provide this workshop opportunity as part of Adult Learners Week 1 - 8 September 2024 activities.

Kintsugi is a century-old Japanese craftwork where broken ceramic objects are pieced back together using lacquer and gold dust based on the philosophy of Wabi Sabi finding beauty in imperfection. The process transforms and repurposes much loved, worn items into a beautifully crafted, new piece of art. It is a chance to live a more sustainable way and to rescue objects which would otherwise be discarded.

In this 4 hours step by step hands-on workshop, you will learn the fundamental skill of the Art Kintsugi method. It follows the principal of ancient Kintsugi, however utilises more accessible alternative materials (such as resin and gold metal) which enable us to complete the process within the class and safely.

At the end of the class, you will take home a piece of your own Kintsugi art and be able to repair your own items in the future.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION & CONSIDERATIONS

• Workshop is for 18 yr and over (no children allowed or in attendance)
• Workshop is 4 hours in duration (food and beverages are not provided)
• Workshop will use epoxy resin and gold metal (not 24K gold) - odorous products
• Workshop will provide all tools required on the day
• Workshop not suitable if you are pregnant due to the products used
• Workshop will use your hands intensely - Please consider if you have injuries or issues with your hands dexterity that might make it difficult to work or complete the workshop. The workshop may not be suitable.
• The ceramic piece you would be working on for the workshop will be provided to ensure each participant has a similar size object and enough resources to complete the workshop.
• Please DO NOT bring your own pieces to the workshop as the purpose of the workshop is to learn the skills of art Kintsugi and the resources required so you can repurpose your loved broken ceramics in the future.
• While the workshop is supported by and the majority of the cost is covered by Council's Sustainability Unit, this workshop still requires a co-payment from participants to cover a portion of the workshop costs and will need be paid for when booking a spot to attend.