[POP Kintsugi]

*This event is different from the "Authentic Kintsugi Workshop."

The "POP Kintsugi Workshop" is a one-day workshop where you can repair your piece and take it home.
The missing parts can be filled with putty and painted any color you like.

The lecturer will be restorer Suzuki Nobuhide.
After working at Konishi Art and Crafts Company and Tochigi Prefecture Ceramics Training Center, he went independent and has been restoring temples and privately owned cultural properties around the country.
He is a very friendly person.

Unlike the "Authentic Kintsugi Workshop," which uses natural lacquer and is carefully finished, this workshop will use modern materials for simple and inexpensive repairs.

[Workshop flow]

Please bring two or three pieces of ceramic (magnetic) that you would like to have repaired. Depending on the number of pieces and the extent of the cracks, it may take more than one day to complete the repair.
We will conduct a comprehensive interview to determine the extent of the damage and the time required for repair, and then decide which vessel to repair.

Unlike real lacquer, it is bonded using putty and resin (epoxy resin type), and the surface is covered with substitute lacquer.

*As this is a members-only event, registration for the membership service "TOKO CLUB" is required.

[Date]

Date: Sunday, March 24, 2024
Time: 13:00-16:00 (scheduled end time) Location: Pottery storehouse "NIKAI "

[Participation fee]

￥7,150- (tax included)
*Credit cards, QR codes, etc. are also accepted.

【Items to bring】

Apron: Ceramics to be restored (2-3 pieces)

[Lecturer]

Born in Utsunomiya in 1975, he joined Konishi Art and Crafts, a company that designs and constructs traditional architecture such as shrines and temples, as well as residences, and repairs and restores cultural properties such as national treasures and important cultural properties. After leaving the company, he enrolled and graduated from the Tochigi Prefecture Ceramics Training Center in Mashiko, where he now works as a restorer.

[Q&A]

Q: Can beginners participate?
A: Yes, anyone can participate, from beginners to advanced players.

Q: Do I have to bring my own dishes?
A: This workshop is an experience of kintsugi tailored to each individual piece of pottery, so you will need to bring your own pottery.

Please check before applying.

Regarding services

• If you would like to use "Toko no Kintsugi", please register for the membership service "TOKO CLUB".
• The items eligible for repair are those made of ceramic or porcelain.
• We also accept orders for tableware other than those purchased at the pottery store.
• Personal information related to the service will be handled strictly in accordance with the " Touko Privacy Policy ."

Repairability

• Depending on the damage, it may not be possible to repair the item. We will check the condition in advance and let you know whether it can be repaired or not.
• If there is significant damage to the piece, we may not be able to offer a second repair.

Handle with care

• We recommend that you handle your restored ceramic gently, especially the first time, as any strong impacts may cause it to break again.

others

• When requesting restoration, please clean the ceramic piece first. Any remaining dirt may affect the restoration.
• There is a high chance that your microwave will not be usable after repair.

You can also apply using the form below.