Workshop: The Japanese Art of Kintsugi With Kat Kusumori-McDowell

Los Angeles–based kintsugi instructor Kat Kusumori-McDowell will join us to lead a no-experience-required course in the Japanese art form.

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Los Angeles–based kintsugi instructor Kat Kusumori-McDowell will join us to lead a no-experience-required course in the Japanese art form.

Kat learned kintsugi (the traditional art of mending broken ceramics) under a kintsugi master in Japan. Rather than attempting to mask cracks and flaws, kintsugi highlights the fractures in gold—a physical reminder that being “broken” can mark the start of a richer and more beautiful life.

This three-hour workshop will be about more than learning to repair pottery. It will be an exploration of finding beauty in imperfections and a celebration of the stories behind every crack.

This workshop will be hosted on our third floor, which is only accessible by stairs.

There are two ticketing options:

• Kintsugi Workshop, Standard – $200 (includes all materials, tools & supplies; each guest will receive a small broken ceramic piece to repair and take home)
• Kintsugi Workshop, Plus-Up – $250 (includes all materials, tools & supplies, with an upgraded broken ceramic piece (handmade pottery from Japan) to repair and take home)

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