Melodie Williams • Attended Nov 2026
Kay was exceptionally welcoming and patient throughout the session. The Kintsugi class was an excellent experience, and I highly recommend it.
Susan Gleason • Attended Oct 2026
Had an excellent time during our session with Kat. She was knowledgeable, friendly, and accommodating. I learned about the history of kintsugi, Kat's inspirations, and even how to maintain a paintbrush! Kat is really passionate about the art, and that passion made the experience more meaningful because I could resonate with her energy.
Audrey Hanneman • Attended Nov 2026
Loved the class!! Our teacher was fantastic! 8 people / everyone seemed chill and calm, and it made for a very lovely afternoon. We learned about kintsugi and about our teacher while working on our project - highly recommend the class
Bonnie Rosen • Attended Oct 2026
What a lovely class and practice! This was a perfect intimate class where we each came away with learned a philosophical art, learned about each other, and came away with something beautiful and unique to each of us. What a treat. Kat is a marvelous and encouraging instructor and it felt very personal to her story to instruct us on this method. Thank you, Kat! Highly recommend!
Hugh Adair • Attended Oct 2026
Kate’s class was excellent! I initially reached out asking about commissioning her to repair a sentimental piece that we lost in the Altadena/Eaton Fire; however, Kat encouraged me to take her hands-on class so that I could learn to do the work myself. Beyond the technical, I found the experience to be healing and restorative. I’m glad Kat encouraged me to take on the work myself. I highly recommend this experience to anyone who has experienced a loss of a sentimental or meaningful piece to take Kat’s class, you will be so glad you did. My tile has been repaired, and I love that it’s imperfectly perfect. Thank you Kat.
Dina Amato • Attended Oct 2026
Kat could not have been lovelier and the class was really informative and fun.
Susan Williams • Attended Sep 2026
A magical afternoon. Kat shared not just technique but the spirit underlying kintsugi. Her instruction was very clear and complete and by the end of the session everyone in the class had made something beautiful out of what began as broken shards. And shared a serene atmosphere and experience. Highly recommend!
Kathleen McKernin • Attended Sep 2026
This was such an amazing class. We learned about the modernization of traditional Kintsugi methods, in addition to what the traditional methods are. The learning experience was hands-on—learning-by-doing—which is how I learn best. Kat, the teacher, explained the historical context of the art form, and the emotional/mental approach to doing the work.There is an additional video, suggested for students to watch, from a Kintsugi Master that serves as a pre-class introduction. I highly recommend Kat and her class. The learning environment was lovely and comfortable. Though the attendees did not all know each other beforehand, they were able to interact with each other easily and openly as the class progressed.I loved the process of getting to a (re)finished piece. I am now obsessed.
Stephanie Nagami • Attended Sep 2026
I thoroughly enjoyed this class with my nephew, which I gave him as a belated graduation gift. It was such a special and meaningful experience for us to share together!Kat was incredibly kind, knowledgeable, and passionate about the art of kintsugi. I loved hearing about her own journey, what she has learned from her mentors, and how she has taken this ancient art and added a modern twist that makes the experience reflective, thoughtful, creative, and very enjoyable.Kat puts so much care into preparing her students and takes the extra time to guide and support you through each step of the process. You can really tell how much she loves what she does!We had a wonderful time, learned a lot, and walked away with our own kintsugi pieces and a special memory together. I highly recommend this class to anyone looking for a unique and meaningful experience!
Cynthia Hersch • Attended Sep 2026
Highly recommend this class. Kat is very knowledgeable and walks you through the process step by step. Everything is well organized, and you will leave the class with a completed piece. Kat creates a calm space that supports creativity, and the small class size is a plus. I enjoyed it so much I will take another class in the future.
Alyssa Montgomery • Attended Sep 2026
This was such a great class. I learned so much about the story on kintsugi as well how to do it in an accessible way. Thank you Kat!
Patty Kodenko • Attended Sep 2026
This was Patty's third time doing this class
Excellent instructions. Very knowledgeable encouraging teacher. Wonderful open artful atmosphere. Class ended with a completed project!
Margaret Jego • Attended Sep 2026
Kat was so calm and gentler which set the perfect tone for this class. I learned a lot in three hours. It was a great class.
Stephen Baisch • Attended Sep 2026
Our team had a great time working with Kat! She was able to travel to our offices, which made for an easy transition for our team
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!
Jamie Veloz • Attended Aug 2026
Kat is so patient and a great teacher! I feel like I really understand the art form
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
Claudia Melatini • Attended Aug 2026
My son and I had so much fun taking Kat’s class! He’s on the younger side, and she was patient in explaining the steps and making sure that we both enjoyed ourselves. I would definitely recommend, the class, and would love to deepen my kintsugi practice. ️
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!
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.
Jo Ngan • Attended Aug 2026
Kat was fantastic! Loved her patience and storytelling. Was really cool experiencing and learning something new in a calm and welcoming environment.
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!
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!
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.
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.
Michelle Blau • Attended Jul 2026
Kat was simply wonderful- warm, knowledgeable, friendly, welcoming! All the things you hope to find when starting a new craft in a room full of strangers. Enjoyed every minute of the class and can't wait to continue learning and growing in this practice! Thank you!!!
Jeffrey Robinson • Attended Jun 2026
My partner has wanted to learn about Kintsugi for a while, and I’m glad we chose to learn from Kat! Kat’s class was a very fun introduction to the modern method of Kintsugi. Kat created a very calm and relaxing space and was a very patient, kind, and informative teacher. This allowed us to enjoy the experience and not worry about how we were or weren’t doing things correctly. Kat had all of the course materials prepared meticulously when we arrived, and provided us with beautiful pieces to work on which were reasonable to complete in the time we had. Kat also told us about the ancient and modern methods of Kintsugi, as well as some similar Japanese art forms, which added to our enjoyment and appreciation. I highly recommend learning the art of Kintsugi with Kat!
Diane Sands • Attended Jun 2026
Interesting, artistic and introspective. Kat is a lovely, knowledgeable and gentle soul who teaches with artistic passion and a meditative quality. I loved the class!
Elizabeth Deangelis • Attended Jun 2026
Teacher was great. Very kind and patient, explained the whole process very clearly. Lovely group of people. It was my birthday treat to mysel
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
Carley Zabka • Attended May 2026
Class was so great!! The teacher was helpful to everyone and had such a beautiful back story. Gave me everything I needed to be successful in this practice in the future. 10/10!
Joanna Wu • Attended May 2026
Kat was friendly, knowledgeable, approachable, and organized. Everything we needed was laid out and she did a great job guiding us through the art of kintsugi as well as connect to each other through our pieces. Highly recommend!
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!
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!!!
Frances Bowdery • Attended Apr 2026
Loved this class. Kat is amazing. It was so much more than I expected and I left feeling such joy and having learnt more than I came for. Was blessed with an amazing group and it was just the best way to start the weekend. Highly recommend!!
Patty Kodenko • Attended Mar 2026
This was Patty's second time doing this class
Relaxing. Informative. Perfect calm learning environment. Beautiful way to repair a broken object. Everything was provided
Rochelle Robertson • Attended Mar 2026
Cat is extremely engaging and knowledgeable. Apparently there is classical Kisugi and a more modern form of it, which is a little bit less complicated and time-consuming and more popular I think these days. We had such a lovely time started with some dropping in and being present and then onto the process which I found very meditative and satisfying.Cat was a great teacher can’t recommend it enough
Elizabeth Thomas • Attended Mar 2026
The teacher was lovely and very helpful, aside from knowing the subject inside and out!The venue was great, and the backyard was tranquil. The people were very friendly and fun. Thank you, Kat, for a super learning experience!
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!
Teresa Teng • Attended Feb 2026
My spouse decided to attend the class as combo Christmas & Valentine’s present for ourselves since our class took place on 2/14! We had broken ceramics we wanted to fix already and were able to work on them, but Kat also provided beautiful trinket dishes for anyone without broken items which was really nice. The class was explained in detail and it was a very magical experience to see something broken become whole again. The atmosphere was the class was relaxing and you are never left feeling unsure or confused. Would definitely recommend for anyone thinking about trying it out!
Dean Sanchez • Attended Feb 2026
My wife and I took Kat's Kintusgi class and we loved the experience. Kat was very knowledgeable (having been trained by a master), and her instruction was very hands on and informative. She provided everything needed, but we brought our own broken bowls. We LOVED the end result and we are very happy with the outcome and super thankful for taking this class. I will also be getting her Kintsugi Home kit so we can break more stuffs and make them better haha.
William Hawkins • Attended Feb 2026
Kat is an incredible instructor, and my friend and I had a wonderful time learning the techniques of kintsugi and reflecting on its philosophy. Would highly recommend, 10/10.
Grace Ruan • Attended Feb 2026
We celebrated our friend’s birthday with Kat’s kintsugi class, and it was a truly beautiful experience. What we loved most was how intentional the entire process felt—Kat was patient and thoughtful as she guided us through every step. Our pieces turned out amazing, and we genuinely enjoyed learning about the history and philosophy behind kintsugi. I highly recommend Kat’s class to anyone looking for a meaningful and creative experience.
Valerie Brown • Attended Jan 2026
I really enjoyed the Kintsugi class with Kat. The venue was really nice with a great group of people and teacher. I liked that Kat's instructions were clear and it's obvious she loves this medium and took time with each of us. I whole heartedly recommend anyone interested in Kintsugi to take a class with Kat.
Fay Kagan • Attended Jan 2026
Excellent class! Great teacher, made it very easy and gratifying to accomplish the task.
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.
Cathy Spencer • Attended Jan 2026
We were looking for a different way to spend an afternoon, and to celebrate a friend’s birthday when I found Kat’s class. We really enjoyed ourselves and came home with beautiful ceramic pieces. Kat teaches out of her home and is very welcoming and warm. I especially enjoyed the way she guided us to appreciate the damage and the repair of each piece we worked on. We met nice people and were happy we chose this way to spend a few hours.
Carly Kass • Attended Dec 2025
Booked this class as a Christmas gift for a friend and he absolutely loved it!
Vincent Lai • Attended Dec 2025
For my wedding, a guest had gifted my wife and I a unique plate and in my clumsiness, I dropped and shattered it during our move. In my journey to redeem myself, I discovered Kat’s class and lucked out with a small group class on a Monday afternoon. Kat was exceedingly helpful, answering all our questions and explaining concepts in a thoughtful manner as well as assisting me with the more advanced parts of the repair. 10 out of 10 would recommend.
