Golden Repairs

This workshop is an introduction to a Japanese ancient art, Kin-Tsugi.

550 years of wisdom takes us to a journey of appreciating imperfection and accepting the unknown while we learn to repair a broken pottery in a friendly calm atmosphere. Sayoko has been trained in Japan and teaching the skills last 8 years. To complete the repair in time, synthetic resin will be used as adhesive. The process will be customised according to the piece you work on

WHAT YOU WILL LEARN

• How to assess the repair procedure and methods.

• How to sand, glue and finish with golden or other coloured mica powder.

PLEASE BRING

• Up to two pieces of broken/chipped/cracked pottery or porcelain

NOTE: If broken, no more than into 4 pieces.

              A chipped area to be less than 5c coin.

              No glass, wood or metal items at this stage

• An apron or please wear clothes that can get stained.

MATERIALS FEE

• Synthetic resin $12/person

• Cups & mixing sticks $3/person

• Various coloured mica powder $5/person

• Working board

Total $20/person included in fee .