Queer Kintsugi

Join Clara (she/her) of Clara Kintsugi and Niki (they/he), Clara’s mate, for a few slow, satisfying hours learning the Japanese art of kintsugi in queer company. This workshop is an invitation to repair broken ceramics together, and enjoy the quieter pleasures of making, talking, and being alongside one another.

Kintsugi is the practice of mending broken pottery with care, honouring cracks rather than disguising them. Rooted in the Japanese philosophy of wabi sabi, it values the weathered, the imperfect and the quirky, finding beauty in things that have changed over time.

You’ll be guided step by step through completing a kintsugi repair using epoxy, finished with traditional urushi lacquer and a glowing brass powder. No experience needed. Just curiosity, patience, and a willingness to go gently. This is a relaxed, informal workshop designed to support wellbeing and connection as much as craft.

By and for LGBTQIA+ folk. Ally friends and family welcome if that is supportive to you. The workshop space is fully wheelchair accessible; the toilet facilities are gender neutral but not wheelchair accessible. All materials provided, along with hot drinks and biscuits. You may bring a small ceramic piece under 20cm (unbroken or simply broken) or choose from pieces provided. You can attend multiple workshops at a reduced rate for more complex pieces.

We’ll be working with epoxy glue, epoxy putty, urushi lacquer, and brass powder. Brass creates a gold-hued finish but is not food-safe. Urushi is food-safe once fully cured; when uncured it can irritate skin for some people. Gloves are provided and care will be taken throughout.

Payment is Pay What You Can. Your booking is secured with a £20 deposit; bring the remainder in cash on the day or contact Clara for alternative payment methods. Please reach out if the lowest price is still a barrier for you.

For more info: https://www.clarakintsugi.com and https://www.instagram.com/clarakintsugi/