Authentic Pure Gold Kintsugi Workshop with Master Taku in Tokyo | 2 hours

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Authentic Pure Gold Kintsugi
2 Adults x $178.50
$357.00
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$357.00

Inclusions / Exclusions

  • Mobile ticket
  • Offered in: English
  • A plate you will use for the lesson, and to bring home after lesson.
  • All necessary equipment included
  • All taxes, fees and handling charges
  • Lesson fee
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Food and drinks
  • Gratuities

Overview

Kintsugi is a simple restoration technique that uses gold or other metal powder to repair broken, chipped, or cracked pieces. Kintsugi has been handed down in Japan from ancient times, and the culture of taking good care of things has attracted attention worldwide. Kintsugi lacquer comes from the poison oak tree or black tree of the poison ivy family. When dried, lacquer is a natural adhesive that is harmless to the human body and has a hardening effect. Cracks are considered a landscape in kintsugi, and the joint is decorated with gold, silver, or other metal powder. Kintsugi is based on not pretending that the cracks have never existed but considering them part of the item's history and breathing new life into it. In 2024, Master Taku is awarded with the Medal with Dark Blue Ribbon, the honorable commendation given to individuals who have made significant achievements in the fields of science, art, invention, improvement, and creation this year.

Meeting points

TNCA☆ Minami-Aoyama Studio
3-chōme-8-2 Minamiaoyama, Minato City, Tokyo 107-0062, Japan

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The atelier is in the basement of the OG building.

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

The workshop comes with exquisite pottery hand-crafted by Master Taku and carefully selected materials so that you can learn the sense of Wabi-Sabi. The vessel has been soaked in rustic lacquer to have a secular enhancement(Sabi-feeling). Master Taka teaches you the process of the Authentic KIntsugi technique with real Usurhi lacquer and pure gold powder. Let’s create imperfect beauty (Wabi) with Kintsugi. You can take it home on the day! Note:Studio offers gloves to wear and protect from irritants in traditional Japanese Urushi lacquer. Please follow the direction and precautions to avoid rash from the Urushi lacquer. The studio can not be responsible for the incident if you touch lacquer. Who is Taku Nakano? Taku Nakano is a unique ceramist running pottery classes at his Omotesando Studio in Tokyo, where it’s known as the epicenter of fashion. His artistic view of the world has been put into his creations, and he has made ceramics that nobody has ever seen. His atelier is filled with unique traditional crafts created by Taku Nakano, attracting global attention. His motto: Even more beautiful and more robust than before it broke!

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Additional Info

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Non Refundable

This experience is non-refundable and cannot be changed for any reason. If you cancel or ask for an amendment, the amount you paid will not be refunded.

  • This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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Great Japanese art form

Published on Dec, 2024

Kintsugi class was fantastic! Very therapeutic! Will do it again! The class was very informative and Taku is a great teacher. Must book the 11am class

cool experience!

Published on Dec, 2024

this is our first time taking kintsugi lesson in japan, taught by experienced artist, easy to follow, get meaningful souvenir from our trip

Worth the trip!

Published on Dec, 2024

Amazing experience in Tokyo. Fun and educational to learn about the Japanese art of Kintsugi. Would highly recommend.

workshop

Published on Dec, 2024

the teacher there is very nice and helpful. the workshop was very fun and easy to do the location is good too overall i think it was a very nice experience

Wonderful opportunity to make a piece of art as part of my trip.

Published on Dec, 2024

Amazing! I had the chance to make a piece of artwork I love, learn about the art and meaning behind Kintsugi. The instructor was so helpful, artistic, and patient.

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