Japanese American Cultural Center | Kintsugi Workshop
This workshop is hosted at JACC's retail space, Mise. Each workshop runs 9 – 10:30am. For more information, click here.
Discover the beauty of imperfection through kintsugi, the traditional Japanese art of golden repair. In this rare 1.5-hour workshop, enjoy Japanese tea and snacks as you learn about kintsugi’s cultural roots, watch a live demo of the repair process, and take part in the final kintsugi step yourself — applying red urushi and finishing your own piece with metal powder to take home.
Led by Miya Smith, POJ Studio’s Los Angeles-based instructor, this intimate session is open to ages 13+ and offers a mindful, hands-on introduction to a centuries-old craft. Materials to make your own cup are included.
Spots are limited for each session—reserve your place now and connect with the heart of Japanese tradition.
While urushi can cause skin irritation in its raw, wet state, once it has completely cured and hardened, it is absolutely food safe. Urushi is one of the most durable natural materials and thus extremely well-suited for environmentally-responsible, long-lasting repair of ceramics, porcelain, and other wares.
I will be aware of my surroundings. If I accidentally come in contact with urushi, I will massage the affected area well with any plant-based oil straight away to remove urushi from my skin. I understand that POJ Studio is not liable for any adverse reactions caused by urushi.
Age requirement
The minimum age limit to participate in the workshop is 13 years of age.
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