This advanced Kintsugi session is designed for those who have already taken one of Kat’s Modern Kintsugi workshops and are ready to deepen their practice.
In this open-format class, you’ll have the opportunity to:
- Continue working on your own Kintsugi projects in a supportive, creative group environment
- Receive personalized guidance and feedback to refine your technique
- Learn new methods and materials, including how to begin working with ki-urushi (natural lacquer used in traditional Kintsugi)
This is an intimate, hands-on workshop where you can bring your questions, your works-in-progress, or even start a new piece with real urushiol lacquer. Kat will offer demonstrations, one-on-one support, and insight into the philosophy behind traditional and modern Kintsugi approaches.
What you’ll learn:
- Advanced repair and finishing techniques
- Safe handling and foundational use of ki-urushi
- How to troubleshoot cracks, chips, and previous repairs
- Guidance for progressing from modern to traditional Kintsugi
- Access to Kintsugi materials and tools during the session
- Optional ki-urushi practice materials
- Tea and reflective conversation time
- Graduates of Kat’s Kintsugi workshops
- Artists and craftspeople wishing to refine their repair techniques
- Anyone ready to take the next step into authentic urushi practice
- Your own piece(s) to continue working on
- Any tools or materials you already have from previous classes
