Learn Kintsugi

With DIY craft kit delivered to you

Mend broken ceramics using gold in this online Kintsugi workshop!



2.5 hours

Class size 1 to 8 (public dates), 3 to 50
  $219

How it works


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We'll send a ClassBento Box to you (a craft kit with what you'll need). Shipping in the US is free, and you'll get your box delivered in time for your class. We ship nationwide. International shipping is also available for private groups, please enquire for pricing details.
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Enjoy the online class - after booking, you'll get a link to join the interactive class.
Don't throw away your chipped ceramics, learn Kintsugi in this online workshop and create beautiful art out of broken goods.
Kintsugi is the Japanese art of mending broken ceramics and filling the cracks with gold or other metallics. It's a beautiful slow art form that gives the heart time to reflect and connect. It's a truly transformational experience and participants have come out of this more hopeful and with a different perspective on the world.
If you're looking for mindful hobbies, upcycling DIY projects, or fun things to do at home, this introductory Kintsugi workshop is a peaceful and relaxing craft to explore. You will receive a craft kit with all of the supplies you need to get started on this art form. Your instructor will guide you through the process over a live stream so you can create confidently.
This class also makes for great team-building activities, birthday party ideas, and more!
If you'd like to request a certain time for this class please feel free to message us.
What you'll get in your craft kit
  • Unique Modern Japan Lacquer made from Cashew Nut (safer and faster drying than traditional lacquer made from the poison Ki-urushi tree)
  • 2 Part Epoxy putty
  • Brass powder
  • Super Glue
  • Paint brush
  • Two kinds of sandpaper and a melamine sponge
  • A shell palette for the lacquer
  • Turpenoid in a bottle (For thinning out the lacquer and cleaning the brush)
  • Cotton buds
  • Toothpicks
  • Spatulas
  • Welcome card
  • Kintsugi kit pouch
Knowledge required
Beginner-friendly!
What you'll need
  • Rags or tissues to clean
  • A small bowl or cup of water
  • A xacto or box cutter knife
  • teaspoon of baking soda (for helping the glue to cure faster)
  • Newspaper or a surface to work on that can get dirty
  • Something that is broken or chipped (for first timers, we recommend something that is not too shattered. Something that is broken in to no more than 3-4 pieces)
  • tape (for holding together the pieces if there is a lot of pieces)
  • Any kind of oil for conditioning the brush at the end
Add-ons available for this class
  • Broken Ceramic Vessel (bowl, cup or plate) ($22)
  • Broken Handmade Pottery from Japan ($45)
  • Filing and blade tool kit ($30)
  • Silver (Tin) Powder ($7)
You can add these when you book (optional).
Suitable for

Suitable for adults, and kids (minimum 10 years old).

An adult must be present whilst kid(s) engage with the box.

This experience would also be a unique gift for her, gift for mom or gift for couples.

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Your teacher

Kat McDowell
Kat McDowell

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Kat McDowell: A Life of Music & Kintsugi
Kat McDowell is a singer-songwriter and certified Kintsugi artist whose journey reflects the beauty of embracing imperfections. Born in Japan and raised in New Zealand, she grew up between two cultures, which shaped her unique "Ocean Pop" music style with a blend of Japanese and English lyrics.
Like Kintsugi, life has had its cracks for Kat. She faced struggles with self-worth in her youth, and her music career had its ups and downs. But just as Kintsugi transforms broken pottery into something even more beautiful, she learned to embrace her challenges and turn them into strengths.
Kat studied under a Kintsugi master in Japan and became certified in this traditional art. Today, alongside her music, she teaches Kintsugi to help others find healing and resilience. Whether you’re learning Kintsugi for self-reflection, creativity, or simply to fix something broken, her workshops are about more than just repairing pottery—they’re about finding beauty in imperfection and celebrating the stories behind every crack.
Join one of her classes and experience the art of Kintsugi for yourself!

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