Hello everyone!
We are excited to announce our upcoming traditional kintsugi workshops, which will take place over 3 days starting on November 8 at Maison de la culture du Japon (101 bis Quai Jacques Chirac 75015 Paris), followed by November 9 and 10 at our boutique located at 20 rue de Thorigny 75003 Paris. Participation in the workshop requires a reservation, which can be made now through our online store. We can accommodate up to 20 participants on November 8 and a maximum of 6 people per class at our boutique. Seize this opportunity!
Kintsugi
Kintsugi is an ancient Japanese technique to repair broken or damaged porcelain and pottery. Only natural materials are used to restore the objects, so they are completely safe to use with food again. Urushi (vegetable lacquer) is the main material which comes from the lacquer tree that is only found in the Far East and in South East Asia. It has been used like a glue and a coating since the Jomon era, 9000 B.C. This traditional way of work is a part of the art of maki-e which started in the 7th century.
Kintsugi was created in the 15th century when the shogun Ashikaga Yoshimasa asked that his broken china tea bowl be repaired by a maki-e master, as the first reparation that he had asked for, in China, hadn’t please him.
Today, kintsugi has become more and more known and practiced around the world. But unfortunately, it is common that the philosophy and the real potential of kintsugi is not well interpreted. Urushi is the only natural lacquer that is food safe unlike synthetic materials that are often introduced as kintsugi materials outside of Japan.
Kintsugi’s uniqueness is that it doesn’t try to hide damage. It is considered part of the history between the owner and the object. The reparations are embellished with metallic powder, enhancing the value of the object. It is an invitation to contemplate the beauty of the imperfect.
Traditional Kintsugi Classes by Ai Shimizu
Madame Shimizu of Urujyu from Kyoto is offering five classes this time.
Initiation class (fixing a chipped piece)
Standard class (fixing a broken piece)
Marufun class (advanced finishing with larger grains of metal powder)
Kokuso class (fixing a large missing part)
Raden class (advanced finishing with mother of pearl) - Requires completion of any other class listed above before taking this class.
Maison de la culture du Japon à Paris
Friday November 8 - 15:00 Initiation class - 17:30 Initiation class
Boutique Maison Sato
Saturday November 9 - 11:00 Initiation class - 14:00 Standard class - 16:30 Marufun class
Sunday November 10 - 11:00 Standard class - 14:00 Kokuso class - 16:30 Raden class
1. Initation Class for beginners (fixing chipped piece):
Notice: Sessions on November 8 are at Maison de la culture du Japon à Paris (101 bis Quai Jacques Chirac 75015 Paris) and the session on November 9 is at our boutique in the Marais.
Learn the traditional kintsugi method for repairing chipped ceramic with urushi lacquer. This is a wonderful opportunity to begin your kintsugi journey.
Fee: 85 euros per person for the workshop only
200 euros per person for the workshop and a kintsugi kit (limited quantity)
(payment when reserving)
All materials and chipped piece that you need for the workshop will be provided (personal objects will not be used in the class).
Duration: about 2 hours
Sessions: November 2024
Friday 8 (Maison de la culture du Japon à Paris) - 15:00, 17:30
Saturday 9 (our boutique) - 11:00 (maximum 6 people)
Place:
Friday 8: Maison de la culture du Japon à Paris, 101 bis Quai Jacques Chirac 75015 Paris
Saturday 9: Boutique Maison Sato, 20 rue de Thorigny 75003 Paris
Reservation: https://www.maisonsato.com/shop
Refunds are only possible if your cancellation is made 48 hours before your session.
Instructor: Ai Shimizu (Urujyu)
2. Standard Class (fixing broken pieces):
Learn how to repair broken pieces with urushi lacquer. In just 2 hours, you can master all the necessary steps, a process that typically takes weeks to complete.
Fee: 220 euros per person for the workshop (including a kintsugi kit)
(payment when reserving)
If you have already purchased a Urujyu kit from us (Maison Sato) and you bring it to the class, the class fee will be 120€. We will refund you 100€ after the class.
If you have all suitable materials and tools and you bring them to the class, the class fee will be 140€. We will refund you 80€ after the class.
The kit will be provided at the class or you have to bring all suitable materials and tools.
We will provide broken pieces to repair in the class (personal objects will not be used).
Duration: about 2 hours
Maximum 6 people per session
Sessions: November 2024
Saturday 9 - 14:00
Sunday 10 - 11:00
Place: Boutique Maison Sato, 20 rue de Thorigny 75003 Paris
Metro: Saint-Sébastien - Froissart
Refunds are only possible if your cancellation is made 48 hours before your session.
Instructor: Ai Shimizu (Urujyu)
3. Marufun Class (advanced finishing with larger grains of metal powder):
Learn how to repair chipped ceramic using traditional kintsugi techniques, including the application of urushi lacquer. Additionally, you will be instructed on the various marufun finishing procedures, such as the final polishing step. Marufun produces a more pronounced metallic sheen compared to the keshifun method utilized in other workshops. The utilization of marufun gold represents the epitome of luxury in kintsugi finishing. For this class, we will be using marufun silver. In just 2 hours, you can master all the necessary steps, a process that typically takes weeks to complete.
Fee: 265 euros per person for the workshop (including a kintsugi kit + other necessary materials).
165 euros (basic kit not included) only if you have already purchased an Urujyu kintsugi kit from us or if you have all suitable materials and tools to use in the class.
(payment when reserving)
The kit will be provided at the class or you have to bring all suitable materials and tools depending of the price option you choose. We will provide broken pieces to repair (personal objects will not be used), other special materials and tools in the class.
Duration: about 2 hours
Maximum 6 people per session
Sessions: November 2024
Saturday 9 - 16:30
Place: Boutique Maison Sato, 20 rue de Thorigny 75003 Paris
Metro: Saint-Sébastien - Froissart
Refunds are only possible if your cancellation is made 48 hours before your session.
Instructor: Ai Shimizu (Urujyu)
4. Kokuso Class (fixing a large missing part):
Learn how to repair a large chip or missing part by using kokuso paste with urushi lacquer. In just 2 hours, you can master all the necessary steps, a process that typically takes weeks to complete.
Fee: 220 euros per person for the workshop (including a kintsugi kit)
120 euros (kit not included) only if you have already purchased a Urujyu kit from us or if you have all suitable materials and tools to use in the class.
(payment when reserving)
The kit will be provided at the class or you have to bring all suitable materials and tools.
We will provide a broken pieces to repair in the class (personal objects will not be used).
Duration: about 2 hours
Maximum 6 people per session
Sessions: November 2024
Sunday 10 - 14:00
Place: Boutique Maison Sato, 20 rue de Thorigny 75003 Paris
Metro: Saint-Sébastien - Froissart
Refunds are only possible if your cancellation is made 48 hours before your session.
Instructor: Ai Shimizu (Urujyu)
5. Raden Class (finishing with mother of pearl): Requires completion of any other class listed above before taking this class.
Learn how to decorate and finish a large repaired area using mother of pearl, excluding the repair process itself. The combination of black urushi lacquer and glossy mother of pearl creates an effect reminiscent of a starry night sky.
Fee: 265 euros per person for the workshop (including a kintsugi kit)
165 euros (basic kit not included) only if you have already purchased a Urujyu kit from us or if you have all suitable materials and tools to use in the class.
(payment when reserving)
The kit will be provided at the class or you have to bring all suitable materials and tools.
We will provide a ceramic piece to decorate in the class (personal objects will not be used).
Duration: about 2 hours
Maximum 6 people per session
Sessions: November 2024
Sunday 10 - 16:30
Place: Boutique Maison Sato, 20 rue de Thorigny 75003 Paris
Metro: Saint-Sébastien - Froissart
Refunds are only possible if your cancellation is made 48 hours before your session.
Instructor: Ai Shimizu (Urujyu)
If you have questions, please do not hesitate to contact us.
We are looking forward to seeing you!
Atsushi Sato
Maison Sato
20 rue de Thorigny
75003 Paris
+33 (0) 1 45 35 69 08
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