Traditional Kintsugi Ceramic Repair Class

1801 Northwest Upshur Street,Portland OR 97209

18 March, 2023

Description

*March and April classes are for returning students. If you would like to take a traditional Kintsugi class for the first time, please wait until further announce.* Kintsugi (金継ぎ, gold joinery) is a 500+ years old Japanese traditional practice to repair ceramics/potteries. The traditional method uses all natural materials throughout the whole process. Repaired pieces will be food-contact safe, waterproof, and heatproof up to hot food temperature once the materials are completely cured. This sustainable method requires time to cure. One ceramic piece repair usually takes at least a few weeks, and a difficult piece would take a few months to a year. The class will be taught by Emi Joyce: formerly a full-time bench jeweler and apparel designer, currently a Kintsugi restorer and natural dyer. Her Kintsugi Instsgram is @modernkintsugirepairpdx Urushi lacquer is used throughout the process - gluing, filling, and coating. Urushi is a natural tree resin and belongs to the cashew family which includes poison ivy and mango. Thus raw urushi could cause an allergic reaction such as skin rashes or blisters even though allergy-resistant urushi is used during the class and wearing gloves is required while handling urushi. A waiver form will be emailed to participants and must be turned in before the class. If your interest in Kintsugi is for repairing a damaged ceramic and you think the traditional method is advanced, please take a modern Kintsugi repair workshop using epoxy glue and finishing with gold powder. Workshops will be held in the spring. A starter kit is available for participants upon purchase, $80 (2 kinds of urushi lacquer, brushes, mineral powders, alternative gold powder, and other basic materials - including everything to start Kintsugi at home). You can learn the traditional Kintsugi technique at your own pace. Taking 3-4 classes is recommended to learn the basic processes. For example, 1st class: gluing, 2nd: filling and sanding, 3rd: coating lacquer and dusting gold powder. That could be the fastest way, but you also can learn how to take care of tools and materials including making a DIY spatula, creating a large missing piece, and so on take a while. Different ceramics show different qualities to understand the Kintsugi skills. Continuing more classes is to improve your skills and knowledge to master the whole process. 2-hr class The traditional Kintsugi class is for anyone who is over 18 years old. More details will be emailed to participants who registered for a class. The location is at Shogun’s Gallery (adjacent space next to the gallery) https://www.shogunsgallery.com Bring your damaged ceramics. For beginners, ceramics must be glazed, cracks must be within 4 pieces and chips must be within 1/2 inches. Cancelation policy Contact [email protected] ASAP. You will be issued a full-refund except Eventbrite’s fee 48 hours before your class starts. Half-refund is issued within 47 hours cancellation. If you have any questions about the class, feel free to contact Emi Joyce [email protected] 日本語でのお問い合わせもお気軽にどうぞ。 クラスは英語で進行しますが、日本語での補足も致します。