Kintsugi Ceramic Repair Workshop

7906 North Fessenden Street,Portland OR 97203

19 March, 2022

Description

Every fractures are unique, one of a kind. You will learn how to mend damaged ceramics, and more. This is an in-person workshop in Portland, Oregon. Kintsugi (金継ぎ, gold joinery) is a hundreds years old Japanese craftsmanship to repair ceramics. Fractures are no longer flaws but are beauty elements. This philosophy is often taught as embracing imperfections in our life, the beauty of human flaws. During the 2.5 hours workshop, you will learn how to repair ceramics with the modern methods - using epoxy and putty to mend damaged pieces then finishing the joints with gold powder, while the traditional method requires more skills and time to work on and extra care. This method is used professionally for museum grade ceramic/pottery restoration. Workshop is taught by Emi Joyce, who used to be a full time bench jeweler and is currently a Kintsugi restorer and natural dyer. With her lifetime craft skills, you will learn how to repair ceramics with proper tools/materials, tips and techniques. Her Kintsugi Instagram; @modernkintsugirepairpdx Workshop instructions; - Bring one or two damaged ceramics. For the workshop please bring ceramics, potteries, or porcelain. No glasses or wood. - A damaged family heritage or items which are broken into numerous pieces would be challenging to attempt for the first time. Instead, bring something easier. Basic 8” white plates are provided by purchasing at the workshop. - Item’s original size must be within 12 inches. The larger and heavier, the more difficult. - Decoration purpose is recommended after repairing. - All materials are included in the workshop fee. If you would like to purchase a Kintsugi kit, limited kits are available at the workshop. - Bring a cardboard box or something like that to put your finished item to bring home without touching the repaired parts. Stuffers and adhesive tapes will be provided (but limited) to keep the item from moving in the box. COVID-19 policy - Proof of COVID-19 Vaccinated status or negative COVID test within the last 24 hours is required for all attendees. Please wear a mask during the workshop. Cancel policy - Contact [email protected] ASAP. You will get a full-refund except Eventbrite’s fee before 24 hours the workshop starts. Stay healthy! The venue is at Portland Grief House, located in St. John’s neighborhood in North Portland. The cozy, welcoming location is just like visiting a friend’s house. “Tsugi” means joint, connect and also inheritance. Kintsugi connects not only things but also people. Special thanks to Laura & Sascha of Portland Grief House. And Alyna, who got her piece repaired by Emi and introduced her to PGH. Please feel free to ask me any questions about the workshop. 日本語でのお問い合わせもお気軽にどうぞ。 Born in Tokyo, Japan. Her pursuits in textile and fine jewelry eventually led her to settle in Portland, Oregon. She currently is a natural dyer and Kintsugi ceramic restorer. But probably being a mother of a preschooler is the main task of her daily life. She grows dyeable and edible plants in her little garden, forages plants and dyes fabrics with them. Since she was little her creation is all about 衣食住: clothing, food and housing/life. Not only creating by her own, also fixing, mending, and repurposing damaged things to give them longer life.