kintsugi
UPCOMING WORKSHOPS
Monthly-ish workshops at MUD Ceramics (Register)
April 12 & May 24th—Burnish (Check here)
April 19, Jansen Art Center—Lynden (Register)
July 28 - August 2, 2025—Hyperslow Retreat Center, Taos NM (Register)
September 21, The Mudroom—Bainbridge Island (Coming soon)
October 9th - 12th, 2025—Ratna Ling Retreat, Sonoma, CA (Register)
More dates coming soon!
NEW!!
Online Self-Paced Modern Kintsugi Course + Kit
Learn a modern kintsugi repair technique (no epoxy) with your own kit and 14-captioned concise videos. Kit includes a piece of pottery (colors will vary) to break and all craft supplies to repair. Not included: Hammer. After purchasing, you will receive a link to access the instructional videos.
K I N T S U G I
Kin {gold} Tsugi {joinery} is the Japanese art of mending broken pottery with gold.
A world view centered on the acceptance of transience and imperfection—a way of living life with an authentic appreciation for the beauty to be found in what is, just as it is; wabi sabi.
On this page— Hire Jen for Kintsugi repair, Kintsugi workshop schedule, and how to host your own workshop.
For Repairs—
There are many factors that contribute to the quote including method (traditional kintsugi or modified), complexity of repair, and current workload. Repairs start at $180 USD.
To get your quote, send an email and photos of the broken piece to jen@jenloyoga.com
To host Kintsugi—
The Kintsugi workshop is guided step-by-step and beginner friendly. Total workshop time is approximately 3-4 hours, all supplies included.
Jen is interested in leading workshops and overnight retreats for humans seeking a different kind of gathering or celebration experience.
For more information on hosting your own Kintsugi workshop including cost, please visit this page.
Hi, I’m Jen
I love teaching Kintsugi and would love to bring this workshop to your community! My point of view is that Kintsugi art making is profound, accessible, and satisfying.
A bit about me… I am self-taught. I began experimenting with Kintsugi in 2017 and teaching it virtually in 2020 during the pandemic. In 2022, small 4-person pod workshops took place in person. I learned what materials work and what doesn’t (gah, epoxy). In 2023 and 2024, I taught the Kintsugi workshop in an overnight retreat setting for groups of 20 and feel confident that my method is accessible, non-toxic, clean, and produces artwork the students love!
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