“MOZOZUKURI” workshop
Kintsugi workshop
| Details | Modern | Modern & Authentic | Authentic |
|---|---|---|---|
| How many days? | 1 Day | 2 Days | 4 Days |
| How long? | 3 hours | 3 hours each session (2 separated days) | 2.5 hour each session (4 separated days) |
| How much is cost? | Adult € 46pp | Adult €66pp | Adult €80pp |
| Food/drink safety for Kintsugi potteries | ★ | ★★★ | ★★★★★★ |
| Eco-friendly | ★ | ★★★ | ★★★★★★ |
| Quality of finish | ★★ | ★★★★ | ★★★★★★ |
| Time consuming | ★★★★★★ | ★★★★ | ★ |
| What can I bring? If you don`t have any broken potteries, please see the below* | Your broken plate or cup | Your broken plate or cup | Your broken plate or cup |
| What type of Kinstugi | We will use Epoxy glue to put pieces together. Then, you paint SHIN Urushi (golden paint) *You will also have a part of authentic kintsugi experience | (1 DAY)- Put pieces back together with Epoxy glue. -Fill in gaps with Urushi. (2 DAY)- Paint Urushi or SHIN Urushi /brush golden powder. | We will use Urushi for all processes which are traditional way to restore potteries. This is the most delicate finish. |
| Can I use sea glasses? *See the details below | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Minimum number | 2 people | 1 person | 1 person |
Purchase
We will contact you regarding to your workshop schedule by email and mobile phone message. Please contact us if you have not heard anything from us within few days.
If you do not have any broken potteries, we will provide a bowl or a plate(excluded from workshop cost)
| A bowl/A plate | |
| Cost (6~8€） |
ONLINE kintsugi workshop
When you purchase our kintsugi kits, you will receive one Online kintsugi workshop(90 minutes)!
Please see the details of kintsugi kit here.
Note: if you wish to take online kintsugi workshop without our kintsugi kit, please contact us.
What is Kintsugi?
Kintsugi is the Japanese art of putting broken pottery pieces back together with gold — built on the idea that in embracing flaws and imperfections, you can create an even stronger, more beautiful piece of art. Every break is unique and instead of repairing an item like new, the 400-year-old technique actually highlights the “scars” as a part of the design. Using this as a metaphor for healing ourselves teaches us an important lesson: Sometimes in the process of repairing things that have broken, we actually create something more unique, beautiful and resilient.
NOTE: Please do not use dishwasher/microwave for Kintsugi products
Urishi:
If urushi comes into direct contact with the skin it can create an irritation. However there are some people who have no reaction to contact with Urushi. We advise you to wear gloves while working with Urushi.
Sea glass:
You can use sea glasses in the workshop if you want to use them for your pottery. They are genuine sea glasses from Lithuania.
makie workshop (Japanese lacquer drawing)
Japanese lacquer, or urushi, is a natural sap that is harvested from the urushi tree. It has been used for centuries in Japan for its decorative and protective qualities of woodenwares. We draw traditional Japanese patterns(wagara) or your original design with Japanese lacquer in the workshop. We provide a black beautiful lacquerware as your canvas.
- Choose traditional japanese pattern or bring your own design.
- Transfer the desired pattern onto a lacquerware.
- Using a small brush, draw the desired pattern with Japanese lacquer
- Sprinkle gold powder if you wish the desired pattern in gold. (you can choose red as well)
- Take your lacquerware to home, allow the lacquer to dry completely.
It’s important to note that some people may have allergy reaction because of componets of Japanese lacquer. We provide gloves whenever you are dealing with Japanese lacquer.
- Fee: €46pp (included a lacquerware)
- Required time: 2.5 hours
Booking is esstial and please contact me if you have any questions.
Urushi, also known as Japanese lacquer, has several benefits, including:
1. Durability: Urushi is highly durable and can withstand wear and tear compared to other types of coatings.
2. Water Resistance: Urushi is highly water-resistant and helps to protect the underlying material from moisture damage.
3. Aesthetic Appeal: Urushi is highly prized for its aesthetic appeal and is often used in decorative arts and crafts, such as lacquerware, calligraphy, and furniture.
4. Health Benefits: Recent studies have shown that urushi has antibacterial and anti-inflammatory properties, making it beneficial for wound treatment and other medical applications.
5. Eco-Friendly: Urushi is a natural material made from the sap of the urushi tree, and is biodegradable and eco-friendly.
we provide this lacquerware as your canvas.
Traditional Japanese patterns (you can also bring your own desgin)
Aizome workshop
| Details | Tie dyed aizome | aizome with Batik |
|---|---|---|
| How many days? | 1 day | 1 days |
| How long is each workshop | 3.5 hours | 4.5 hours |
| How much is cost | Adult €44pp, Child €16pp | Adult €48pp, Child €18pp |
| What can I bring? | Please bring your own cotton cloth (it is not more than 200g) | Nothing.We will provide a small bandana 25 cm sq |
| Details for workshop | You can experience japanese indigo dyeing. | You can experience Japanese indigo dyeing with Batik. |
| Minimum number | 4 people | 4 people |
Purchase
What is aizome?
In Japan, Tateai, which is native to Indonesia, is said to have been introduced from China during the Asuka period (6th century).
In the Kamakura period (14th century), the darkest indigo colour was called “KACHI-IRO” and Sumurai believed this coloured kimono brought them luck during Samurai wars. Therefore aizome clothes were very popular amongst Samurai. Then, in the Edo period (17th century), aizome was used to dye for various items such as kimono, work clothes, Japanese half curtains (NOREN) so on. The city of Edo was full of indigo.
However, due to the recent importing of cheap Indian indigo and chemically synthesised artificial indigo, aizome dyeing nearly disappeared. Tokushima Prefecture supported famers who produced Tadeai and aizome industries. Tadeai is now produced as a craft crop and natural indigo products are also produced as Japanese traditional goods.
Benefits of aizome
Aizome was imported to ancient Japan as a medicine from China for treating food poisoning, fever and for nutritional fortification.It has since been shown to reduce amount of stress related Nitric oxide and Prostaglandin in the body.
- anti- insect properties
- Anti-bacterial properties
- Anti-inflammatory properties
Fire Protection-Aizome dyeing makes fabrics fire resistant so they used to use as uniforms for firefighters during EDO period.
Material Strength-Materials dyed with aizome have a 30% increase in strength as opposed to a 10% decrease in strength of fabrics treated with chemical dyeing. Beside the sheer beauty of the finished product they are many reasons why people love aizome products so much.
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