Tomi Studio Kyoto
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Kintsugi Workshop 金継ぎ
About
My name is Haruka !
Hello! I am passionate about sharing the art and philosophy of Kintsugi. Through my workshops, I hope to create a warm space where people can enjoy this tradition, connect with Japanese culture, and discover a new way of seeing beauty. The workshop will be mainly in English. Please feel free to message me with any questions.
please see my instagram
What is Kintsugi (金継ぎ) ?
Kintsugi is a traditional Japanese art of repairing broken pottery.
The cracks are joined with lacquer and highlighted with gold or silver,
turning the damage into a unique part of the object’s beauty.
Modern Kintsugi Workshop –
Discover the Beauty of Japan in Kyoto
Experience Modern Kintsugi in Kyoto – a contemporary version of the traditional Japanese art of pottery repair.
Instead of using natural lacquer, we use safe and easy-to-handle modern materials, making it accessible for everyone, even beginners.
In our hands-on workshop, you will repair pottery yourself while learning about the history of Kintsugi, its connection to the Japanese tea ceremony, and the philosophy of wabi-sabi – finding beauty in imperfection.
At the end you can take home your beautifully repaired piece, making it a meaningful souvenir of your time in Kyoto.
Small, intimate workshop with a maximum of 6 participants.
◆ Workshop Flow
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Brief introduction to the history of Kintsugi and the concept of wabi-sabi
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Choose the repairing pottery plate piece to repair (prepared by us broken in two pieces)
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Finish the piece with real gold leaf
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Take home your beautifully repaired pottery
★In the spirit of omotenashi, you will be served matcha and a Japanese sweet during the workshop. ★
◆ Language
English / Japanese
◆ Duration
Approximately 2 ~2.5hours
(please note it may vary by around 20 minutes depending on group size and the condition of the pottery)
◆ What to bring
・ All materials and tools are provided. (You cannot bring and repair your own items.)
・ For your comfort, please wear clothes you don’t mind getting a little dirty, or bring an apron.
◆ Disclaimer
・Children 11 years and older are welcome to participate, although please note that children must be accompanied by a participating adult.
・ Due to limited seating and high demand, we request that you cancel at least 5 days before a booked class.
You may cancel via email to tomi.kyoto.jp@gmail.com.
Unfortunately, we cannot offer any refunds if you cancel within 5 days of the class.
・ Please arrive 10min early.
・ Arrivals later than 10 minutes after the start time will be treated as a cancellation, and no refund will be issued.
・ We are not responsible to any allergic reaction or injuries during the workshop.
Please see the gallery or Instagram for the image of the workshop!
2 hr
20,000 Japanese yen
For Private or Group Workshop
If you are interested in booking a group of more than 6, or private lesson,
please contact us by email.
When you email us, please let us know:
1. Preferred date and time (1st to 3rd choice）
2. Number of participants (Please let us know if there will be any accompanying guests)
3. Age range
4. Country of origin
5. Any questions or special requests
We look forward to hearing from you!
Important note for group bookings:
・Matcha tea service is not included for group bookings.
・Workshop will be held in a studio rental space, not our usual machiya, located on the 2nd floor in front of the atelier.
・Venue fee is included in the workshop price.
Our Family -run shop
The shop located in front of the studio, which is also our meeting point, is our family-run shop and part of the same group as our studio.
We sell organic products (bulk shop) and Japanese antiques, and in the morning offer a healthy plant-based breakfast.
We also sell Kintsugi kits and kintsugi - repaired ceramics.
Access
Address
2-84-2
Honmachi Higashiyamaku,Kyoto
605-0981
・5min walk from Keihan Kiyomizu-Gojo Sta.
Contact
If you have any inquiries, please contact us by email or via Instagram DM