1.5〜2 Hours Traditional Kintsugi Work Shop in Namba Osaka

4.9
(65 reviews)

1 hour 30 minutes (approximately)
Offered in: English

We will explain the history of kintsugi and lacquer for about an hour, and then you will have the opportunity to powder gold (23K gold) which is the final step in traditional kintsugi.

Basically, lacquer is used for this workshop and gold is sprinkled on it. Therefore, after the trial, we will hand over the powdered plate at least 5-7 days later, or we will ship to your home for an additional fee. If you are in a hurry and would like to take home the kintsugi plate on the same day, please inform us(even using substitution paint it requires at least 1 days to be harden or cured).

After taking this work shop you will know about traditional kintsugi and what is lacquer.

What's Included

Domestic shipping(excluded Hokkaido and Okinawa) due to it takes 5-7days for Urushi lacquer cures
all material are provided for kintsugi workshop. you can have one cup/plate for this workshop.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

at building entrance(bulding name ”Mansion new namba/マンション ニューナンバ”) There is a ramen shop named Honolu on the opposite side. 〒556-0016 大阪府大阪市浪速区元町2丁目6−30 Address: 2-6-30, Motomachi, Naniwa-ku, Osaka-shi Osaka, 556-0016, Japan

End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

What to expect

Do you want to learn how to make Japanese lacquer art? Kintsugi is a traditional Japanese craft for repairing objects with lacquer and gold! You can now learn how to do Kintsugi in Namba, Osaka!

In Kintsugi Introduction Workshop ( 1 - 1.5 hr), you will:
1. Learn about traditional Kintsugi and lacquer history
2. Learn how to decorate Kintsugi Plate with gold powder
3. Make your own Kintsugi plate with 23K gold powder

After the course you will understand what is traditional kintsugi and lacquer and you will receive your decorated plate in 5 to 7 days. if you would like to ship to your home(International shipping) we will ship but it will be charge shipping cost 5000yen. Domestic shipping(shipping to japan address) will be free of charge.
We would like to share kintsugi culture

The workshop is host in a traditional Japanese a building called Kura. After the class you can also explore the traditional wooden architecture and see Japanese art and antiques in our gallery.

Additional info

  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • not recommended for people who has lacquer allergy 
Supplied by Zenkei 金継ぎ体験

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For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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