The Wabi Sabi Arc - Kintsugi Workshop

At Wabi Sabi Arc, you’ll be introduced to the Japanese philosophy of wabi-sabi—the idea that beauty exists in the imperfect, the incomplete, and the transient. This workshop focuses on Kintsugi, the traditional art of repairing broken pottery by highlighting the cracks rather than hiding them.

Instead of discarding damaged ceramics, Kintsugi transforms them into something more meaningful.

During this hands-on session, you’ll learn the basics of Kintsugi and the principles behind wabi-sabi. You’ll work with broken ceramic pieces and be guided step-by-step through the repair process, learning how to piece fragments back together and highlight the repaired lines so the object becomes a work of art rather than a repaired mistake.

By the end of the workshop, you will have created your own restored ceramic piece—something you can take home as a reminder that imperfections can become part of the story, not something to hide. The best way.

Everything you make, you take home. Cracks and all.

What You’ll Experience

• An introduction to the philosophy of wabi-sabi
• Understanding the history and meaning behind Kintsugi
• A guided, hands-on repair process
• Learning how to transform broken pottery into decorative art
• A calm, reflective creative session in a small group setting

Who This Is For

• Anyone curious about Japanese philosophy and craft
• People who enjoy hands-on creative experiences
• Beginners with no prior experience
• Those interested in slow, mindful art practices