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URL:https://japanesegarden.org/events/modern-kintsugi-workshop-with-emi-joyce-feb2026/
SUMMARY:Modern Kintsugi Workshop with Emi Joyce
DESCRIPTION:\nRepaired ceramics\, photo courtesy of Emi Joyce\n\n\n\nPortland Japanese Garden is partnering with Emi Joyce\, a Portland-based kintsugi restorer and instructor\, to provide two modern kintsugi workshops on Saturday\, February 7. Kintsugi (金継ぎ\, gold joinery) is the Japanese craft of repairing ceramics. In this centuries-old practice\, fractures transform from hidden weak points into beautiful golden elements worth celebrating. The philosophy of kintsugi teaches us to embrace imperfections in our life and appreciate the beauty of human flaws. While the traditional method used by experts is challenging and requires cautious handling of materials like urushi lacquer\, the “modern” kintsugi method uses accessible materials and is ideal for beginners.\n\n\n\nParticipants can register for the morning session (9:30am – 12:30pm) or the afternoon session (1:30pm – 4:30pm). Each workshop will include three hours of instruction. Participation is limited to 12 students for each session. Beginners are welcome.\n\n\n\nNOTE: If this workshop needs to be postponed due to inclement weather\, the make-up date will be the following Saturday\, February 14\, 2026.\n\n\n\nAll supplies will be provided as part of the price of admission to this workshop\, including a broken ceramic vessel. Please bring a cardboard box or something similar that will allow you to carry your items home without touching the repaired parts. Please also note that the ceramic vessel you will be repairing is not food safe—it is intended for display only.\n\n\n\nNOTE: Participants are also welcome to bring their own damaged glazed ceramics\, but please review the following guidelines:\n\n\n\n\nThe item must be 10 inches or smaller.\n\n\n\nThe material must be ceramic or porcelain.\n\n\n\nPlease do not bring glass\, wood\, damaged family heirlooms\, or items broken into more than four pieces.\n\n\n\nChips must be half an inch or less. &nbsp\;\n\n\n\n\nAbout Emi Joyce:\n\n\n\nPhoto of Emi Joyce\, taken by Alexandra Hughes\n\n\n\nEmi Joyce\, formerly a full-time bench jeweler and apparel designer\, is currently a kintsugi restorer and instructor\, repairing hundreds of broken ceramics and regularly teaching kintsugi in Portland\, Oregon. Her lifelong craftsmanship and knowledge of fine motor skills moved on to repair ceramics. Instead of creating new products\, Joyce loves mending damaged\, but precious objects to give them new life. In 2010\, her pursuits in textile education\, a fine jewelry career\, and experimental music scenes eventually led her to leave her birthplace of Tokyo\, Japan to settle in Portland\, Oregon\, where greater access to nature changed her life. You can learn more about Joyce’s kintsugi work on her Instagram: @portlandkintsugirepair.\n\n\n\nFeedback from past students:\n\n\n\nEmi explained her process very well and made it accessible. I was hoping it would be feasible for me to do at home on my own\, it absolutely is!\n\n\n\nVery clear demonstration of technique and well-organized teacher and materials\n\n\n\nSo easy to follow\, step by step. Great instructor. It was a relaxing class but I also learned a lot of new info!\n\n\n
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CATEGORIES:Classes & Workshops
LOCATION:Yanai Classroom\, 611 SW Kingston Ave.\, Portland\, Oregon\, 97205\, United States
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