Kintsugi

Kintsugi - repairing ceramics with the use of Urushi Lacquer and gold powder

Kintsugi is an ancient form of gilding that blends an understated elegance with a philosophical belief of finding the perfect in imperfection, of wholeness in, and in a sense honoring, what was once broken, a manifestation of wabi sabi.

Charles Douglas Gilding Studio ZOOM classes.

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Kintsugi - Traditional Kintsugi uses Urushi Lacquer and Modern alternatives may use epoxy.

Kintsugi, the centuries-old technique of repairing ceramics with the use of Urushi Lacquer and gold is a form of gilding that blends an understated elegance with a philosophical belief of finding the perfect in imperfection, of wholeness in, and in a sense honoring, what was once broken, a manifestation of wabi sabi.

Coming in the Summer of 2022 we will embark on a very special online journey in an 8 week gilding course to study this beautiful artform called Kintsugi. Together we will repair a broken ceramic bowl by preparing Kiurushi, preparing the muro drying box, and gilding with Eurushi and genuine 24k gold powder. We will also explore the use of gold leaf as an alternative way of applying gold.

The Kintsugi process requires warmth and high humidity which is why Summer has been chosen for this exciting new class. The Muro box will aid in creating a humid environment for our projects and daily monitoring is necessary for proper curing for several weeks. The reward through proper care and meditative patience is an object of importance lined with the beauty of gold, this art we call Kintsugi.


July 8 - September 2, 2022

This is an 8 session class for a total of 12 hours. Each session is 90 minutes.
Date Location Time Price Status Register Now
July 8, 15, 22, 29: August 12, 19, 26; September 2, 2022 - (No class Aug. 5, Urushi will be curing! :) ZOOM 1:00pm - 2:30pm PST (4:00pm - 6:30pm EST) - Adjust for local time zone $295.00 AVAILABLE REGISTER NOW

Class Materials:

Purchase class items individually

Choose these essential items!!! And enjoy a class discount on the folowing items, exclusively through the Charles Douglas Gilding Studio Workshops. Thanks for participating in our workshops!

Use discount code at checkout - provided by instructor!

PGC23.00/1 $ 198.00
Genuine 23kt Gold Powder - 1 gram - Germany
M9222G $ 24.00
Inca Gold - Mica Powder - 3.5oz - 100 gram
M1000 $ 24.00
Magna Pearl Silver - Mica Powder - 3.5oz - 100gram

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