Description
Kintsugi Workshops Course
Dates and Times:
Workshop 1: Saturday 8 March 2025 9am -12pm
Workshop 2: Saturday 15 March 2025 9am -12pm
Workshop 3: Saturday 22 March 2025 9am -12pm
Location: Art Shed, The Quarry Arts Centre, 21 Selwyn Avenue, Whangārei 0110
Price: $125.00
Maximum attendees: 15
Ages: 18+
About this workshop:
The Quarry Arts Centre is excited to present this Kintsugi workshop course, where across three weekly workshops you will explore the traditional Japanese art of mending broken pottery. In this hands-on experience, you’ll bring your own broken ceramic which holds significant personal meaning to these workshops and learn the delicate technique of mending its broken pieces back together using Urushi (plant-based lacquer) dusted with metallic gold powder. Throughout the workshops, you will gain insight to the philosophy behind Kintsugi, emphasizing how the mended cracks symbolize an event in the life of the ceramic, which, rather than causing its destruction, has contributed to its unique beauty.
Tutor Aiko Fukumoto, has lived in New Zealand for 36 years and has connected to her heritage through Japanese arts. After discovering the philosophy of Kintsugi through a friend, she transformed her personal life challenges into opportunities for growth. For eight years, she’s practiced Traditional Kintsugi. Aiko has returned to the Quarry Arts Centre to lead these incredibly fulfilling Kintsugi workshops, sharing the beautiful and meditative philosophy of Kintsugi and teaching attendees that we have many chances to create our own beautiful lives.
Book now to join these workshops to beautifully mend your broken ceramic and learn this art of resilience and transformation.
What to bring:
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Your broken ceramic
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Suitable clothing and footwear, apron
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Snacks and refreshment
We kindly ask all attendees to take a moment to clean their tools and table and floor around their working area before departing. We appreciate your cooperation in maintaining a tidy environment, and all cleaning tools are provided for your convenience. Thank you for helping us keep our space welcoming and pleasant for everyone!
Workshops are held at the Quarry Arts Centre operated by the Northland Craft Trust, a registered not-for-profit charitable trust.
Workshop Terms and Conditions:
Reservation and Payment: Your workshop spot is confirmed only once full payment has been received. Payment must be completed before the workshop begins. We reserve the right to deny entry if the full fee has not been paid.
Cancellation Policy: Cancellations are accepted up to one week before the workshop and will be refunded minus a 15% cancellation fee. No refunds will be issued for cancellations made within seven days of the workshop.
Transfers: You are allowed to transfer your place to another person, whether by gift or sale.
Missed Classes: If you miss a class, regardless of notice, rescheduling, refunds, make-up sessions are not provided. We will do our best to offer an alternative session if possible, subject to availability.
Workshop Cancellation by Us: Should we need to cancel a workshop due to unforeseen circumstances, we will attempt to reschedule or provide a full refund.
Minimum Participants: A minimum of 7 participants is required for this workshop to proceed. We reserve the right to cancel the workshop and issue a full refund if this number is not met.
By attending this Quarry Arts Centre workshop, you grant your consent for any photography or video taken that may be used for promotional purposes, both in printed materials and online (including our website and social media), internal reporting, and sharing with our generous sponsors. Your understanding and support are greatly appreciated!
Safety and Compliance: We are committed to ensuring your safety and enjoyment during our workshops. Please adhere to all health and safety guidelines.
Agreement: By enrolling in any of our workshops, you accept and agree to these terms and conditions.
If you should have any questions, please email workshops@quarryarts.org
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