Contemporary kintsugi: a workshop in Tartu

Kintsugi combines Japanese craft and philosophy, expressed through repairing broken ceramics. Behind the idea is the understanding that cracks and other imperfections are part of the process and create history and value. They should not be hidden but embraced.

Perhaps we can also embrace our own imperfections, experiences and past? The historical kintsugi process can take weeks or even months, but as is fitting for today, faster methods exist. In this workshop we practise modern kintsugi with epoxy glue and gold powder.

You can bring a broken cup, plate or bowl; we recommend one you dare to experiment on. The first kintsugi is for an enemy, the second for a friend and the third for yourself. Price €25.

If you cancel at least 24 hours before the event you get a full refund; later cancellations are not refunded. Paranduskelder, Kastani 42, Tartu, 18:00.