Art Kintsugi - Mindful Japanese Art of Golden Ceramic Mending

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 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 relaxed workshop, you will learn the introductory technique of “Art Kintsugi” mending following 7 essential steps using modern accessible materials and bring home a piece of your own Kintsugi art. Workshop is approximately 3.5 hours. Must be over 18 years old to attend. Morning tea is included. Not recommended if pregnant (due to some materials used) Items to repair in the workshop are prepared (participants will not be repairing their own items brought in) The presenter - Yoko Kawada Yoko studied interior design in London 1990s. During the time she also traveled extensively around the world which experience has let her to design and create her original range of interior products that narrate each local stories within, and embrace the surrounding space. She then moved her base in Sydney and set up her art studio where she designed SQUARE+ROUND Washbasin using porcelain tiles imported from Japan which was shortlisted for Etsy Awards in 2016.