Traditional Kintsugi Ceramic Repair Class

1801 Northwest Upshur Street,Portland OR 97209

22 October, 2022

Description

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 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 Instagram; @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. Allergy-resistant lacquer is used during the class, although disposable gloves must be worn while handling the raw lacquer to avoid allergic reactions. A waiver form will be emailed to participants and must be turned in before the class. A starter kit is available for participants upon purchase, $70 (2 kinds of urushi lacquer, brushes, mineral powders, alternative gold powder, and other basic materials). To save the extra fees for Eventbrite, if you are interested please email [email protected]. If you already have a traditional Kintsugi kit, please bring it to the class. Bring your damaged ceramics. For beginners, ceramics must be glazed, cracks must be within 5 pieces and chips must be within 1/2 inches. 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 characters to understand the Kintsugi skills. Continuing more classes is to improve your skills and knowledge to master the whole process. 2-hr class 10/22, 11/9, 11/12, 12/7, 12/10 Wednesday class starts at 12:30 PM. Saturday class starts at 11:30 AM. The location is at Shogun’s Gallery (adjacent space next to the gallery) https://www.shogunsgallery.com 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。