The Japanese art of embracing imperfection
The Japan Edition: Kintsugi Workshops

Discover the art of Kintsugi - the Japanese art of mending broken objects and turning them into something beautiful.
- Type
Experiential
- Date
4, 11, 17 Aug 2026
- Event Times
12:00 - 16:00
- Where
The Square
- Price
Free
- Session length
30 mins
Discover traditional Japanese craftsmanship with our hands-on Kintsugi workshop. Under the expert guidance of Kira Smith, a Japan-trained lacquer artist with over a decade of experience, you’ll learn the delicate art of repairing broken ceramics by highlighting their cracks with gold. Transform what was once fractured into a unique, beautiful keepsake to take home.
What You’ll Experience
- Hands-On Craftsmanship: Learn authentic Kintsugi techniques in an intimate, focused environment.
- Master Guidance: Work directly with Kira Smith, tapping into her 10+ years of expertise in Japanese lacquer art.
- Take Home Your Work: Craft a custom Decorative Kintsugi Magnet that is touch-dry by the end of your session and ready to display.
Explore more workshops and activities during The Japan Edition:
Guided Forest Bathing - Find inner calm with guided Japanese-inspired forest bathing and complimentary matcha.
Maki-E Workshops - Explore Japan’s iconic lacquer decoration technique.
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