Kintsugi is an ancient art form that celebrates the Japanese philosophy of the beauty of imperfection.
It involves putting broken pieces of pottery back together by embracing the cracks using Japanese gold mica powder. In this class, which honours the traditional Japanese art of fixing with gold, an experienced teacher from Art4Space will guide you through every step so that you leave with beautiful symbolic pottery with golden seams to treasure.
As well as enjoying the hands-on experience with all the materials provided, you will also learn a little about the history and philosophy of Kintsugi. We create up to 2 traditional Japanese bowls. You can also bring a piece of crockery if you wish (small vase, plate, bowl, cup), and we can explore how to fix this in the best way. We also have a vintage collection you can choose to repair.
Your teachers are people who love the reflection, symbolism, and art of Kintsugi. We have achieved the best results. One of our teachers recently returned from living in Japan and follows the wabi-sabi philosophy that encourages a mindful acceptance of life’s flaws and transient nature, finding beauty in the ordinary and everyday. So please don’t throw that pot away; come and join us and learn the golden seams technique!
Art4Space Community Arts Centre is a creative, inclusive, and welcoming environment to enjoy this unique London activity with friends for a special birthday party or team-building event.
Proceeds go towards our community art projects, providing mental well-being and creative health, especially for those facing barriers.
You can bring your own crockery if you want to try to do kintsugi on a personal piece.
Marianne
Jun 2026
Triff Brill! Tutor and support very good. Enjoyable and informative. Good to celebrate an occasion.
Silvia
Jun 2026
My partner and I recently attended their Kintsugi workshop, and we are still buzzing from the experience. The atmosphere was incredibly welcoming, and the instructors were absolute stars—patient, encouraging, and so passionate about the craft. There is something deeply therapeutic and beautiful about the process of repairing pottery with gold, and doing it together made for a truly memorable evening. We both walked away with absolutely stunning, unique pieces that we are so proud to display in our home. Whether you are looking for a unique date night or just want to try something creative, we cannot recommend this workshop at Art4Space enough. We will definitely be back!
Sarita
May 2026
My son and I totally enjoyed the Kintsugi class. The ladies were great, explaining, helping and encouraging throughout the class Left with a few lovely looking bowls.
Lara C.
May 2026
We had a brilliant time at Art4Space! The session was welcoming, informative, easy to follow, and good fun too! We also got drinks and snacks throughout, which was a bonus. Good value for money. Would highly recommend.
From £50 /person
Next available: 20 Jun 2026
