Kintsugi Workshops

Kintsugi is a traditional Japanese technique that mends broken ceramics with gold, celebrating the beauty in imperfections.

DIY Class

Learn how to repair your damaged ceramic or wooden pieces using the Japanese art of Kintsugi

Date & Time: 10am - 12pm, February 7, 2026 

Fee: $92.39. NNMCC members 20% off

Tickets on sale January 14th at 9am

Kintsugi is the Japanese traditional technique to repair broken ceramics. Participants will use a Kintsugi-influenced method and steps to repair their own broken item during the session and take them home after the class.

We will be using glue, Urushi lacquer, and brass powder for the repairs.

All the Kintsugi materials and tools will be provided.

Important: Please bring ONE small broken ceramic to repair and container to bring your item home safely.

Please note that the repaired items are intended for decor only and should not be used for food or drink.

ALLERGY ALERT Please be aware that we will use Urushi lacquer, essential to Kintsugi, can cause severe skin irritation

Always wear provided gloves and apply Vaseline to exposed skin. Avoid contact with non-intended surfaces. Please do not take this workshop if you’ve been exposed to poison Ivy previously.

Introduction Class

Learn the intricate process of Kintsugi, a Japanese repair art that emphasizes the flaws in our well loved pieces.

Date & Time: 1pm - 3pm, February 7, 2026

Fee: $110.18. NNMCC members 20% off

Tickets on sale January 14 at 9am

In this standalone class, participants will learn the traditional Japanese art of restoring broken pottery, known as Kintsugi, by repairing small chips on ceramics.
The intricate process of Kintsugi will be taught through hands-on instruction in a class setting. Each participant will have the opportunity to work on two chipped dishes in different stages of work during the session, and they will be able to take their restored piece home.
In addition to mastering the art of Kintsugi, participants will also learn how to craft lacquer ware chopsticks, adding another layer of traditional Japanese craftsmanship to their skill set.
Participants are welcome to bring their broken ceramics to the workshop to discuss how to repair them.

Important: Please be aware that we will use Urushi lacquer, essential to Kintsugi, can cause severe skin irritation (in this session, low-sensitivity Urushi lacquer will be provided). Always wear provided gloves and apply Vaseline to exposed skin. Avoid contact with non-intended surfaces. Do not take this class if you have previously been exposed to poison ivy.

All tools, materials, and chipped ceramics to work on will be provided in the class (actual items will differ from the image). Should you choose to enhance your experience by purchasing our kit, it is available for purchase at the class. Students will be able to take home their laquer ware chopsticks and one repaired dish.

About the Instructor

Yuka Morino

Yuka Morino, an artist who runs Three Little Spruce, grew up in Kyoto, Japan. Her grandmother played a big role in shaping her appreciation for ceramics by collecting pieces from various artists. When one of her grandmother's prized collections broke, Yuka discovered the art of Kintsugi and started mending broken pottery while studying architectural design at Kyoto University of the Arts. Yuka now lives on Quadra Island, B.C., and offers repair services for ceramics. In her jewelry designs, she applies ancient Japanese craftsmanship, using a combination of 金彩 (Kindami, a gold application technique) and 金継ぎ (Kintsugi, mending broken ceramics).