Neljapäev, 19. september kell 18:00 - Neljapäev, 5. detsember kell 20:00
VIVISTOP Telliskivi • Telliskivi tänav 60a, 10412 Tallinn, Harju maakond, Eesti
Vivita / Lahenduste Laboratoorium invite you to Kintsugi - Japanese traditional repairing for broken pottery course for grownups
Kintsugi (金継ぎ) is Japanese traditional technique or art of repairing broken pottery by mending the areas of breakage with natural lacquer named Urushi (漆), tree sap grows in Japan.
Currently more easy quick type of Kintsugi which using epoxy resin is getting popular but this Japanese traditional Kintsugi is more slow, concentrate on the details, time and patience required work with getting used to know about the unique character of Urushi lacquer.
The philosophy behind Kintsugi is to highlight the beauty in imperfection including Wabi-Sabi (侘び寂び) spirit and to see the breakage as a part of the object's history and character, also deep appreciation for nature being. This spirituality of Kintsugi from Japan and slow work with your own hands and sense may give you a new perspective for your life and current fast-paced world.
In this class you can learn about basic process and culture, history of Japanese traditional Kintsugi from Hikari, who is working at Vivita and Fotografiska and sharing various Japanese cultures with bricolage, sustainable mind.
*This course is 6 times packaged course from September to December in 2024 on 1st & 3rd Thursday evening (19.09 / 03.10 / 17.10 / 07.11 / 21.11 / 05.12) from 18:00 to 20:00 at Vivita/ Lahenduste Laboratoorium (Telliskivi 60A/5 10412, Tallinn. Telliskivi Loomelinnak, B Building, I Floor)
< Approximate process >
19.09 1. Learn basic and culture, history / planning and preparing
03.10 2. Glueing (接着)
17.10 3. Filling (充填)
07.11 4. Sanding (研ぎ), 1st Painting (中塗り)
21.11 5. Sanding (研ぎ), 2nd Painting (上塗り), Applying metal powder (粉撒き)
05.12 6. Polishing (磨き), Finishing
*The workshop is intended for adults and will be conducted in English.
*You can bring your own broken or chipped pottery if you have, or if you do not have anything then can get already broken or chipped ceramics for free.
*The working process is depending on how the breakage is happening, also the characters of the objects (smooth or mat surface, soft or hard cray, etc). Big and complicated broke object should takes more times and works so recommend to start from small, simply broke object.
*Urushi lacquer may get a rash on your skin so recommend to wear long sleeves or take arm cover if you need. Disposable gloves will be provided.
*This course will be held with a minimum of 3 people.
*For questions, please contact : [email protected]
VIVISTOP Telliskivi • Telliskivi tänav 60a, 10412 Tallinn, Harju maakond, Eesti