Kintsugi initiation workshop in Marseille 6th district

Activity description :

1. 2 hours
2. Up to 8 people
3. From 12 years old

Akitsu welcomes you to the heart of Marseille to discover the fascinating world of Kintsugi, a Japanese art of restoration that transforms broken pieces into real jewels and gives a second life to your ceramic pieces.

Immerse yourself in this unique experience where each repair becomes a work of art, combining tradition and modernity to sublimate your most precious objects.

Course of the workshop (2h) :

• Introduction to Kintsugi: discussion of its origins, philosophy and meaning.
• Repairing and filling splinters to give new shape to your object.
• You can bring a broken piece or buy one on site at an affordable price.
• Application of urushi vegetable lacquer, with brass or pewter powder finish, as well as urushi colored lacquers, suitable for food use.

Give new life to your broken objects with Kintsugi, and leave with a unique piece full of meaning and beauty.