Sunday March 9th, 4pm - 6pm

Kintsugi is a traditional Japanese art form in which gold is used to repair broken ceramics. The practice of Kintsugi highlights the break rather than erasing it and emphasizes that the break is what makes the ceramics more valuable and beautiful. In this beginner’s workshop, participants will learn the basic technique of Kintsugi on a small porcelain plate or a small ceramic plate to understand the fundamentals of this process.

All materials including adhesives in the workshop will be food-safe. We will also use an alternative Urushi (the natural resin collected from the lacquer tree) sap for this beginner’s class, which is safe to touch without allergy reactions. All tools, supplies, and practice plates are provided by the instructor.

Registration and Fees

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• Members: $100.00; after 3/4/2024: $105.00

• Non-Members: $120.00; after 3/4/2024: $125.00

Advanced Registration Required.

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About the instructor:

Mami Takahashi is a Japanese multidisciplinary artist and a scholar working in multiple cities including Chicago and Tokyo. She received her MFA in Contemporary Studio Practice from Portland State University in 2013 and earned a BFA in Japanese Painting from Joshibi University of Art and Design in Japan. For more details, visit https://mamitakahashi.art/

With ongoing artistic research, practice, and teaching, Takahashi explores different approaches to actualize Japanese aesthetics to enhance cultural perspectives in many U.S. communities. Takahashi also aims to connect between Japan and communities in Chicago by teaching traditional and modern art-making techniques.