Kintsugi Essentials: A Three-Week Journey in Ceramic Restoration

Sunday, August 10, 2025
4:30 PM 6:30 PM

7s Art Labo 36 East Broadway, Fl2 New York, NY, 10002 United States (map)

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Have you ever felt a special connection to an object, only to see it broken and discarded? What if you could transform it into something even more beautiful?

Join us at 7s Art for Kintsugi Essentials: A Three-Week Journey in Ceramic Restoration, where you’ll learn how to repair chipped pottery using traditional Kintsugi techniques. This course focuses on the core kintsugi process—filling chips, refining the shape, and applying gold—using natural urushi lacquer and real gold powder.

By highlighting the cracks and breaks with gold, Kintsugi embraces the beauty of imperfections. Through this hands-on experience, you will gain a fundamental understanding of Kintsugi philosophy, materials, and techniques. By the end of the course, you will have completed at least one restored ceramic piece to take home.

Instructor: makomako.kintsugi

Why Join This Course?

✨ Learn an authentic and sustainable kintsugi restoration technique
✨ Gain hands-on experience with natural materials
✨ Take home a beautifully restored ceramic piece
✨ Connect with like-minded creatives in an intimate, small-group setting

Course Schedule and Agenda

The course begins on August 10th and will be held on Sundays from 4:30 PM to 6:30 PM over 3 weeks, includes 3 hands-on sessions + 1 optional Zoom session.

Hands-On Sessions (all in-person, 2 hrs each)

Week 1 August 10, 4:30 PM - 6:30 PM

Introduction to Kintsugi & Filling the Chips
Introduction to Kintsugi, urushi lacquer and natural repair materials
Hands-on practice: filling chipped areas with natural lacquer and powder mix
Understanding curing time and preparation for the next step

Week 2 August 17, 4:30 PM - 6:30 PM

Refining the Shape
Shaping and sanding the repaired areas for a seamless look
Applying an additional lacquer layer for a smooth and natural finish
Prepare the base for gold applications

Week 3 August 24, 4:30 PM - 6:30 PM

Applying Gold & Finishing Touches
Polishing the surface to prepare for gold application
Learning traditional gold powder application techniques
Group discussion & reflections

*After week 3: Arrange pick-up time of your kintsugi piece

(Optional) Mid-Course Zoom Session: Date TBD (between Week 1 & 2) – 1.5 hour deep dive into Kintsugi knowledge, urushi materials, repair procedures, and Q&A

After the Course

If you'd like to continue practicing kintsugi including mending, or on a new challenging project, join our Kintsugi Studio Hour:

Every Thursday, 7–9 PM at 7s Art (Chinatown)
Open to returning students only
Flexible, pay-as-you-go open sessions with materials & guidance
Graceful path to deepen your practice beyond the core course

3-Week Course Enrollment Requirements

This beginner-friendly course provides a structured, hands-on introduction to Kintsugi. It is suitable for beginners without any previous Kintsugi experience. Students are required to bring chipped ceramic items and complete the repair during the course.

What to Bring

Each student should bring 1 or 2 chipped ceramic pieces that meet the following criteria:

Only chipped pieces are accepted – we will not repair broken pieces with multiple fragments.
Any missing chip must not exceed 1.5 cm in size
No previous glue on it

After enrollment, please email a clear photo of your ceramic piece to Kintsuginewyork@hotmail.com by August 7th for instructor approval.

Course Materials

All necessary tools and materials will be provided. Important: This course uses natural urushi lacquer, which may cause skin irritation for some individuals.