Kintsugi Workshop – The Golden Art of Repair – RY Marketplace

– Arts & Crafts Experience- An introduction to the world of Kintsugi

– Take home your repaired ware

Description

Experience the final step in Kintsugi, the Japanese art of mending pottery with urushi lacquer mixed with powdered gold or silver. When something breaks in Japan, we treated it as part of its story, rather than disguising the damage. By breathing new life into seemingly broken items, Kintsugi is not only fine art, it’s also environmentally conscious.

Who This Experience Is Good For

Anyone who enjoys arts & crafts, history, and using their hands!

Meet Our Local Host

Momoko is a cultural conservationist. Through traditional craftwork and authentic repair techniques, she shares stories and secrets from the Japanese countryside that encourage us to design a richer, more nourishing life.

Itinerary

– Meet at accommodations- Walk 7 minutes to subway station Tanimachi 9-chome- Ride Subway for 5 minutes – Change to Keihan Line at Temmabashi- Ride Keihan Line for 43 minutes to Shichijo- Walk for 14 minutes to workshop

– The Workshop will be an hour and a half

What’s Included

– Kintsugi Workshop- Tea and sweets

– Your “repaired” ware

What’s Not Included

– Public Transportation (¥1200)

Know Before You Go

– Minimum Needed: 3 people- Maximum Capacity: 4 people- Booking Deadline: 7 days before event- Weather Dependent: No – Difficulty Level: Easy – Special Clothing Required: No- Extra Cash: Needed for public transportation (¥1200)

– Transportation: We will be taking two trains

– Some people will have an allergic reaction to the Urushi lacquer that is used in the process, although since you will not be directly touching the substance, it will be mild at most.
– Additional Info: This is not the “full” kintsugi experience, as it would take multiple sessions over the course of a month or more. You will be doing the final, and most important step.

What is the refund policy?

If you need to cancel your booking, no problem! Just send us an email at [email protected] with your Order # and let us know. If you cancel within 24 hours, you’ll receive a full refund. If it’s outside of the 24 hour window, don’t worry – our Local City Team will take a look and do their best to issue a refund if possible. Keep in mind, some financial commitments may have already been made, but if the minimum number of participants for the event is still met, we’ll do our best to give you your money back. If something unexpected comes up – like extreme weather or last-minute cancellations from our suppliers, don’t worry! In those cases, we’ll automatically process a refund for you. Just allow us 7-10 days to complete the process.

What happens if my booking is changed/cancelled due to weather?

Let’s be real – no one can control the weather, and sometimes things just don’t go as planned. But don’t worry, your City Manager is here to help and will do their best to come up with a solution if an event is affected. We understand that everyone’s schedule is different, so while we can’t guarantee a make-up option will work for everyone, we promise to try our hardest. If you’re unable to attend the make-up date, no problem – we’ll give you a full refund for your booking.

I have a discount or gift code, can I use it to complete my purchase?

Yes, once you add your item to your cart and check out, you will be able to input the code before completing the purchase. If you need help finding your code, please double check your inbox. You received an email from Marketplace with the code.

Can I book for a friend / family member?

Sure! We welcome your friends and family coming to visit you while you travel the world. We do, however, reserve the right to deny access to Friends / Family who are over using RY Services.

I haven’t received a booking confirmation email, can you help?

Please reach out to us at [email protected] and we’ll help. In some cases, you may have multiple emails associated on the Marketplace and this is causing some confusion. Reach out and we’ll do our best to sort it out!

If I cannot attend, can I transfer my ticket to someone else?

Yes, you may transfer your booking to another Nation Member or Family/Friend. Please notify the City Manager as soon as possible to confirm the change. Please note, in the case of special dietary requirements, we might not be able to accommodate special requests on last minute changes. Any bookings that require advanced ticketing linked to an individual’s ID might not be approved.

Will I be able to work on this experience?

If you have to check in with work at any point during the scheduled time, we recommend confirming with the City Manager before booking.

I’m a Nation Member but not on an active program, can I still book?

We will always prioritize Remotes who are traveling with an active program on experiences. You may be able to book but there is a chance the City Manager will reach out to let you know we have to release your spot for an active Remote. If you’re in a city but not traveling with a program, we recommend reaching out to the City Manager on the Hub to confirm before booking.