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Kintsugi for Beginners: Repairing a Broken Plate to Be Better Than New
In this 90 minute course, learning the history, philosophy, and techniques of Kintsugi: the Japanese art of restoring broken plates with gold.
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90 minutes
per class
Meets once
10-13
year olds
10-18
learners per class
How does a “One-Time” class work?
Meets once at a scheduled time
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Description
Class Experience
Students will understand the art of Kintsugi and its historical origins. Students will learn the philosophy of Wabi-Sabi, one of embracing your flaws and seeing the beauty within you. Students will learn about the unique materials required for the project. Students will learn how to safely piece together a broken plate artistically. Students will learn about sustainability and respect for maintaining the environment.
Students will complete a one-of-a-kind project of restoring a broken plate using Kintsugi.
Parents may order a kintsugi kit from the instructor for $30 which includes the following materials, or they may wish to obtain these materials themselves: Broken plate Swabs 2 paint brushes Painter's tape Rice glue Gold-coloured powder Straw Clear water-based lacquer Small coop Gloves
The final project is showing the instructor the restored plate.
1 hour 30 minutes per week in class, and maybe some time outside of class.
Teacher
Alexandra KittyKintsugi Artist, Author, and Educator
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Lives in
Canada2 total reviews
4 completed classes
About Me
I teach Kintsugi and Suminagshi for both educational and therapeutic purposes. I am an author, artist, and educator who has taught at various colleges and art schools as well as in my own studio and remotely. I have degrees in psychology and...