Kintsugi Workshop with Alison Brennen

Join us for a transformative Kintsugi Workshop, where you'll learn the ancient Japanese art of repairing broken pottery with gold. Kintsugi, meaning "golden joinery," embraces the beauty of imperfection, highlighting cracks and fractures rather than concealing them. This practice is deeply rooted in Japanese philosophy, symbolizing resilience, growth, and the idea that brokenness can be celebrated rather than discarded. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to learn and explore a centuries-old art form with us!

Included in the event:

• Gold and glue
• Wooden shiskabob sticks one per student to use to apply epoxy glue
• Blue or green painters tape - 1 roll (to mask out putty )

Participants Bring:

1. Two (2) small broken pieces of pottery that do not have a lot of broken pieces.
2. Small Soft brush to apply gold dust powder one per student
3. Various sizes of Plastic ( food ) containers and sponges or foam or tissue to help support the broken ceramics pieces while they are drying one per student (not everyone will need these)
4. Elastic bands
5. Cardboard or small paper plates to mix glue on.
6. Small paper plates or paper to catch gold dust when sprinkled.

Safety: Rubber gloves for protection (optional)