Learn Kintsugi

Recent reviews of Learn Kintsugi

• 5/5 from Andrea Smith, attended Aug 2026: Kat was a wonderful teacher! I had gifted this class to my mom for her birthday, and we both loved the class. It was so thoughtfully taught, from the background and discussion before mending our pieces, to the pace and space to reflect, truly honoring the art form. The instruction was easy to follow, and she readily answered our questions. I’d love to stay connected and can’t wait to practice on another piece I have!
• 5/5 from Anne Berry, attended Aug 2026: I loved doing the kintsugi virtual class with Kat, it was so fun and relaxing, and she was a joy to learn from! Also the kit she mailed me was perfect, it had everything I needed, made it so easy to get ready for the class, and all the items were so beautifully prepared in the kit - it was a work of art itself. Thank you so much Kat!
• 5/5 from Nicki Richards, attended Aug 2026: What a wonderful experience to learn an ancient art from Kat at my very own table! Kat has a lovely manner and easy to follow coaching in a new art form. I received the class as a gift from my daughter and indeed it is a gift that remains! Thank you Kat for your time, talent and encouragement! Nicki Richards
• 5/5 from Kathleen Brown, attended Aug 2026: What a wonderful class!! Kat seems to be a very kind soul and is a wonderful teacher of Kintsugi! She explained and demonstrated each step well and all her instructions were easy to follow. She shipped all of the supplies necessary & well before our class. What a wonderful learning experience. And now I have beautifully repaired my little porcelain cup and I Love it even more! Thank you Kat for sharing your expertise and the history of Kintsugi.
• 5/5 from Charlene K Wamsley, attended Jul 2026: Excellent class
• 5/5 from Paula Wilson, attended Jul 2026: Kat did an excellent job conveying the philosophy of Kintsugi and demonstrating the techniques. The result is a restored and transformed piece of broken pottery that is even more beautiful than the original! I am blessed to have found Kat’s class and Kintsugi community!
• 5/5 from Ilse, attended Jul 2026: This was a really sweet and fun experience~ I dedicated my piece and process to my beloved pup of 16 years’ passing~Kat is a great instructor and held a great space and if you get lucky maybe she’ll sing for you class too! I look forward to continuing to practice Kintsugi and to hopefully being able to take an in person class with Kat~ I highly recommend taking her class!
• 5/5 from Sheila Dejoode, attended Jul 2026: Really enjoyable class and I learned a lot in a short time. Great instruction, positive feedback and many alternatives suggested for a positive project outcome.
• 5/5 from Iris Krasnovsky Bardugo, attended Jul 2026: Kat was great. Explained patiently, and shared some really interesting information about Kintsugi. It was a step by step process so we ended up with a finished piece. I would love to study with her again.
• 5/5 from Cara, attended May 2026: I’ve always wanted to learn about Kintsuji, so I took Kat McDowell’s fantastic class. Kat is a natural teacher, friendly, and fun. She shared a beautiful story of how she came to learn about Kintsuji. The kit she sent fully prepared me for the class, as well as an additional twenty more projects! The atmosphere was healing, meditative and easy going. Kat has a way of holding the space that effortlessly balances the sharing of stories, revelations and questions along with moving through the steps of the project at an easy pace. It was so enjoyable! I would highly recommend Kat’s class!
• 5/5 from Amy Sherman, attended May 2026: Great class with lovely host/ teacher. I learned about the the history, the theory and the practical steps in the art form. Really enjoyed the whole experience
• 5/5 from Kristy Nelson, attended Apr 2026: What a wonderful experience. Kat is a joy to learn from. I have been wanting to learn Kintsugi for a while now and due to my location, there are no options for in person classes. I was thrilled to learn that Kat does online workshops. I am so grateful for signing up for a class. It was an awesome and fun experience. Thank you Kat for your guidance!!!
• 5/5 from Mike Foody, attended Mar 2026: Kat was a lovely instructor…friendly, engaged, informative, practical, and very helpful to all participants. The kit she sent ahead of time had everything I needed, and she even sent me a video ahead of time with tips on beveling. Kat covered the origins of Kintsugi, how she came to do it, and why she uses the materials she does. She then outlined her 4-step process, and deftly guided us through it. I was pleased (and a bit surprised, to be honest) with the outcome of my Kintsugi repair. The course was a Valentine’s Day gift from my husband, and it was a home run as far as I am concerned!
• 5/5 from Lynne Allsop, attended Jan 2026: Kat was wonderful. Pleasant, helpful, attentive to needs of participants. Kintsugi is a beautiful art form and if you get the opportunity to learn with Kat, I highly recommend you give it a try. Great for any skill level. Beautiful results.
• 5/5 from Jackie Davis, attended Dec 2025: We booked Kat’s workshop to celebrate our 8th wedding anniversary with the traditional materials - Pottery and Bronze. She guided us through connection, reflection, and creation during a beautifully crafted workshop. We were left in awe by the process, the product, and the grace with which Kat led us from beginning to end. We can’t wait for our next experience with her!
• 5/5 from Karen Busch, attended Aug 2025: Kat, my teacher was so wonderful, calm, and patient. I was having a lot of problems with my piece and she resolved the problems so professionally and thoughtfully. I have been an artist in various mediums for many years but finally burnt out. Kat and this introduction to an art form I never knew about has invigorated me and surely will inspire me to return to my profession. Karen Busch
• 5/5 from Martine Joseph, attended Jan 2025: Because of a snow storm in Texas, I know, hard to believe, the kintsugi kit arrived too late for the virtual workshop, so Kat kindly gave me a private class the week after. Being a bit familiar with the kintsugi method we discussed some issues I had encountered previously. Afterwords Kat went through her own process which is a combination of traditional and more modern faster technique. Kat was wonderful, she puts her heart into teaching, I would strongly recommend taking a class with her. I would add that her smile and spirit are rejuvenating making the whole experience delightful! Martine Joseph
• 5/5 from Susan Katz, attended Jan 2025: Kat is a gracious and conscientious teacher who successfully guides you into kintsugi without intimidation or hesitation. Though are group was small (2 students plus Kat), the session was fun and interactive under her patient tutelage. She shared helpful hints as well as references to related kintsugi/urushi practices. I especially appreciate that she is available for further instruction. Highly recommend.
• 5/5 from Karawan Alhamadani, attended Jan 2025: Kat is so knowledgeable and has a lot of amazing stories to share about the art and history, she led us step by step and she was very patience with all of us and curious. The process was meditative and so much fun. I highly recommend it if you want to learn the art of kintsugi.
• 5/5 from Stiliana Petkova, attended Nov 2024: We engaged Kat to be our Kintsugi instructor for a virtual team building exercise and we could not have been happier! Kat has an incredible warm energy, patiently walked us through all the steps, helped each of us connect better to the pieces we were working with and overall created a very welcoming and cozy vibe. A true professional, she made sure we all had received our kits in advance and checked in with me regularly prior to the actual workshop. Me and my team thoroughly enjoyed Kat and we highly recommend her! :-)
• 5/5 from Elisa Sednaoui, attended Oct 2024: Kat is an excellent teacher. Confident, calm, and empathetic, she allowed me to enter the world of Kintsugi with ease. I enjoyed this second lesson as a refresher of the crucial steps, and her clear, patient guidance made the process feel approachable and rewarding. Her ability to blend modern technique with the deeper philosophy behind Kintsugi added another layer of appreciation to the practice. I’m looking forward to continuing this journey with her.
• 5/5 from Rachel J, attended Jun 2024: Wonderful class. Highly recommend. Great instruction and care. Satisfying process. Kat is skilled at her craft but also as a teacher and sensitive facilitator. Fabulous experience.
• 5/5 from Margaret, attended Jun 2024: This was a great class. So much was presented and accomplished during the class time. The materials sent were wonderful and I learned a lot about mending pottery and china. Kat was an excellent teacher.
• 5/5 from Sam Sugerman, attended Jun 2024: This was a great introduction to Kintsugi, and Kat provided everything we needed to be successful with a first project. Definitely recommend!
• 4/5 from Ella Sugerman, attended Jun 2024: I liked the course a lot and the instructor was clearly very knowledgeable. I found the pacing to be a bit slow.
• 5/5 from Sharon Grassi, attended Apr 2024: Two-and-a-half hours flew by during this contemplative, fun, and purposeful class. Reclaiming what is broken is a beautiful philosophy that is made tangible with Kat’s help ️
• 5/5 from Avra Douglas, attended Nov 2023: I loved this class and would highly recommend it. It was so gratifying to see something broken and seemingly unattractive, become more beautiful and something unique. I also love the metaphor of embracing life’s imperfections. Kat was a great teacher and provided all the supplies to make this class fun and easy!
• 5/5 from Savannah Castro, attended Nov 2023: I’m so glad I took this class. Kat’s instruction was great, she was kind and patient and answered everyone’s questions. She also shared really informative information on Kintsugi. Great class, would recommend to everyone!
• 5/5 from Katherine Hamilton, attended Oct 2023: Great class. I learned a lot about the philosophical concepts and practical techniques of Kintsugi. Kat was an engaging, knowledgeable, and patient teacher. Although it is often difficult to feel connected during an online class, this class felt quite intimate. The class was organized well- I appreciated having all the materials sent ahead of time with some instruction on what to expect. And at the end, I had a beautiful Kintsugi piece I was proud of! Would recommend to anyone interested in Kintsugi.
• 5/5 from Lisbeth Henrikson, attended Oct 2023: Loved this class. The instruction and the sharing were wonderful. It has opened my eyes to even more of what kintsugi has to offer. Will definitely take more classes if they are offered!
• 5/5 from Susan Henry, attended Sep 2023: The pace of this class was perfect. The instructor was clear and patient and fostered a relaxed and sharing atmosphere. Love it!
• 5/5 from Francesca Morfesis, attended Sep 2023: Kat’s class was lovely and supportive. It’s so nice to learn with a group and Kat was very good at giving us space and time and also shepherding us through the skills.
• 5/5 from Victoria, attended Aug 2023: It was a great experience! Kat mailed me the supplies with plenty of time, and sent videos to set expectations before class. She did a great job on instructing, and providing educational videos to share about the history of Kintsugi. She also had a camera setup that was clear to see/easy to follow. It is clear that it's an art form she is passionate about, and it was a very approachable class.
• 5/5 from Kathy Smith, attended Jul 2023: Kat's Kintsugi workshop was everything I hoped for. I had tried a do-it-yourself kit and was so discouraged with the results. I almost gave up on learning kintsugi but decided to give Kat's workshop a try and I am so, so glad I did. First of all, Kat is just delightful. She is a creative, open, warm, and encouraging instructor. The pace of the class is perfect with plenty of time for each step. The materials she supplies are top quality and I highly recommend her workshop. I'm looking forward to continuing my Kintsugi journey thanks to Kat.
• 5/5 from Mary Desjardins, attended Jul 2023: LOVED, LOVED, LOVED Kat's kintsugi class! I have been looking for a contemporary kintsugi techniques class and the universe led me to Kat! Grateful I said YES. A delightful kintsugi kit is mailed to each participant ahead of class. Kat is patient and has developed a strong, developed technique and is an excellent teacher. Not only that- kintsugi inspired Kat to compose an award winning song! Looking forward to further adventures with Kat. Mary desJardins
• 5/5 from Stephanie Wurth, attended Jun 2023: This was a great class! I was impressed with the history and philosophy of kintsugi that was shared by Kat. The class was engaging, well coordinated, and successful with everyone completing their projects. I highly recommend this course and would complete it again!
• 5/5 from Amit Chaudhary, attended Jun 2023: Loved it, perfect pace, good explanation and material and information to be ready. Break not just chip a ceramic bowl or mug and show up with kit
• 5/5 from Ännä White, attended Jun 2023: So wonderful, one of the best classes I have taken. I feel very able to kintsugi on my own moving forward.
• 5/5 from Christine Savage-Mindel, attended Apr 2023: What a wonderful class! I’m so grateful to have been able to learn Kintsugi from Kat online. I’ve been dreaming of learning this art for years and was so pleased to finally find a class that was so accessible. I no longer fear my precious ceramic treasures breaking - I only wish I had saved all the ones that broke in the past