West LA Kintsugi Workshop

Recent reviews of Kintsugi Class

• 5/5 from 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.
• 5/5 from 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
• 5/5 from 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!
• 5/5 from 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.
• 5/5 from 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.
• 5/5 from Dina Amato, attended Oct 2026: Kat could not have been lovelier and the class was really informative and fun.
• 5/5 from 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!
• 5/5 from 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!
• 5/5 from 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!
• 5/5 from 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.
• 5/5 from 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.
• 5/5 from Patty Kodenko, attended Sep 2026: Excellent instructions. Very knowledgeable encouraging teacher. Wonderful open artful atmosphere. Class ended with a completed project!
• 5/5 from 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.
• 5/5 from 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
• 5/5 from Jamie Veloz, attended Aug 2026: Kat is so patient and a great teacher! I feel like I really understand the art form
• 5/5 from 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. ️
• 5/5 from 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.
• 5/5 from 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!!!
• 5/5 from 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!
• 5/5 from 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!
• 5/5 from 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
• 5/5 from 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!
• 5/5 from 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!
• 5/5 from 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!!
• 5/5 from Patty Kodenko, attended Mar 2026: Relaxing. Informative. Perfect calm learning environment. Beautiful way to repair a broken object. Everything was provided
• 5/5 from 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
• 5/5 from 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!
• 5/5 from 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.
• 5/5 from 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!
• 5/5 from 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.
• 5/5 from 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.
• 5/5 from 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.
• 5/5 from Fay Kagan, attended Jan 2026: Excellent class! Great teacher, made it very easy and gratifying to accomplish the task.
• 5/5 from 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.
• 5/5 from 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.
• 5/5 from Jeanne K, attended Dec 2025: Our class was an annual celebration of 50 years of friendship. Kat was clear with her instructions. She was supportive and encouraging. I liked that she wove in the background of Kintsugi and spiritual reflections.
• 5/5 from Carly Kass, attended Dec 2025: Booked this class as a Christmas gift for a friend and he absolutely loved it!
• 5/5 from Yung-Mee Park, attended Dec 2025: We celebrated our girlfriend’s birthday with a Kintsugi workshop she had been wanting to try, and it was absolutely perfect! Kat was welcoming, kind, and incredibly encouraging—an excellent instructor for all skill levels. Scheduling was easy, and we found a class that fit our busy lives. The small group setting made it feel personal, and the serene, peaceful environment was the perfect backdrop. We all left with unique creations that we truly love and will cherish!
• 5/5 from Clinton Hannah-Lopez, attended Nov 2025: Kat is exceptional. She makes the class informative but fun, grounding and inspiring. Not only is it a wonderful experience, but you take home real, meaningful art. I highly, highly recommend this class (and have already recommended it directly to several friends).
• 5/5 from Delia Medina, attended Nov 2025: First time learning about the art of Kintsugi and loved the class. I felt grounded and just at ease with the group. Kat’s appreciation and passion for Kintsugi shows in the way she teaches the art. I’m grateful to have joined this class.
• 5/5 from Dennis Fitzgerald, attended Nov 2025: Fantastic experience! We were looking for a noteworthy experience to celebrate our wedding anniversary and this was it! Kat was an amazing instructor and moderator. A great group of people- it was nice to meet and share.
• 5/5 from Tyler, attended Nov 2025: Kat did a great job leading the class. Kintsugi seemed intimidating at first but because Kat’s instruction the whole class was super fun and enjoyable! Five stars
• 5/5 from Yasmina Khulusi, attended Oct 2025: Worth every penny! Kat is kind, gentle, patient, talented, and an overall wonderful teacher and artist. The class flowed beautifully, and I’m very happy with what I walked out with. I was having a hard time picking which Kintsugi class to try, and I’m very happy I chose Kat’s. Highly recommend.
• 5/5 from Timo Malkki, attended Oct 2025: Kat was wonderful! She walked us through the entire process, starting with a reflective moment and ending with same. The four of us were thrilled with our final bowls and cups. What a great way to quietly mind our space and mend our broken pieces into something new and different. It was what I hoped for and then some. Will definitely be doing this again, it's a really fun group experience. No, Kat did not pay me for this review, she earned it. Many thanks Kat.
• 5/5 from Ashish Soni, attended Sep 2025: It was such a great class! Kat is a great teacher and it was such fun to learn Kintsugi with her.
• 5/5 from Angela S, attended Aug 2025: Loved it! Kats attention to detail and passion shine through. A peaceful and calming experience, just what I was hoping for!
• 5/5 from David Harding, attended Jul 2025: It was a very enjoyable class. Kat was an excellent teacher.
• 5/5 from Mary Leonard, attended Jul 2025: Kay’s class was wonderful! I would highly recommend it. She is a patient, gracious teacher!!
• 5/5 from Mathew Severns, attended Jul 2025: Very fun class! I learned a lot, and had a lovely time. Kat keeps the atmosphere very chill, and leads the group through the process very clearly and is a fountain of knowledge.
• 5/5 from Sakiko, attended Jun 2025: Kat's Kintsugi workshop was such a lovely and fulfilling way to invest a few hours. To work with one's hands in a careful and concentrated way, and to achieve a complete result within 1 workshop is so satisfying and enjoyable. Kat timed the workshop perfectly, it was relaxing, she taught us exactly what to do and techniques that work. I had a precious matcha bowl that had gotten broken in a move across the Atlantic. This workshop transformed my loss to a beautiful and rewarding gain, and I feel honored to be part of this cup now, originally created by an incredible artist.