Kintsugi for Beginners

This beginner’s workshop introduces participants to the art of Kintsugi, a traditional Japanese technique of repairing broken ceramics with gold-infused lacquer, emphasizing the beauty of imperfections. Using a small porcelain or ceramic plate provided by the instructor, attendees will learn fundamental techniques with food-safe materials, including artificial Urushi resin, epoxy putty, and ceramic glue. Designed for those interested in Kintsugi, this hands-on experience offers a safe and accessible way to explore its philosophy of resilience and transformation.

This event is a collaboration between Japanese Culture Center and Heritage Museum of Chicago.

Artist Bio:

Mami Takahashi is a Japanese multidisciplinary artist and scholar in Chicago. She received her MFA in Contemporary Studio Practice from Portland State University in 2013 and earned a BFA in Japanese Painting from Joshibi University of Art and Design in Japan. 

With ongoing artistic research, practice, and teaching, Takahashi explores different approaches to actualize Japanese aesthetics to enhance cultural perspectives…