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Kintsugi Workshop, Naha, Okinawa – Art from Broken Pieces!
About this experience
Create a one-of-a-kind souvenir from broken pieces during a guided kintsugi workshop in Naha, Okinawa. With no prior experience needed, you’ll learn the repair technique with guidance from an instructor while connecting with Japanese craftsmanship and the idea of finding beauty in imperfections. The session lasts roughly two hours.
What to expect
Kintsugi is a traditional Japanese technique for restoring broken pottery using gold and silver colors. In this hands-on workshop, you will learn how to revive broken pottery and turn it into a one-of-a-kind treasure. No experience is necessary, and a friendly instructor will guide you step by step. You will take home a beautifully renewed piece of work that you have made yourself. This class incorporates traditional Kintsugi techniques but is a shortened version that anyone can easily enjoy. You will have the unique experience of breathing new life into a broken piece of pottery. However, since the work created in this experience is a simplified version, it cannot be used for eating or drinking, but it is perfect as interior art that you can enjoy as a decoration or an accessory tray. The pottery that you restored and designed yourself will become a special one-of-a-kind item, and by displaying it in your home or office, it will become a wonderful art piece that will decorate your space! Mindfulness By immersing yourself in the process of Kintsugi, you can calm your mind and forget the hustle and bustle of everyday life.
What’s included
- All Fees and Taxes
- Guide
Tour & ticket options
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Kintsugi workshop
Meeting & pickup
- No parking is available. Please use a nearby paid parking lot if you are driving. Please come to the meeting point at 2-16-6, Maejima, Naha, Okinawa. You will find a sign that says ‘Urushi Studio Kodemari.
End point
- No parking is available. Please use a nearby paid parking lot if you are driving. Please come to the meeting point at 2-16-6, Maejima, Naha, Okinawa. You will find a sign that says ‘Urushi Studio Kodemari.
Before you go
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- no car park
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.