In this workshop, you will:
- Learn the principles of the Japanese art of Gintsugi, the silver counterpart to kintsugi
- Discover the philosophy of wabi-sabi, embracing imperfection and finding beauty in repaired objects
- Learn how to carefully reassemble and prepare broken ceramics for repair
- Use genuine silver and specialist tools to create your own decorative ceramic piece
- Work with salvaged ceramics from London studios, giving new life to discarded objects
- Take home your finished gintsugi creation along with the knowledge to continue exploring the craft
Please note: The repair method used in this workshop is for decorative purposes only and is not food safe.
What to expect
- Small group, limited to 8 people
- Studio-based, hands-on and supportive
- No experience needed
- Time to experiment with a range of techniques
- A glimpse inside the house during the lunch break for inspiration
- Light lunch from Norfolk Street Bakery
About Kira Smith
Kira Smith is a London-based artist and lacquer craftsperson specialising in the traditional Japanese art of kintsugi: the repair of broken ceramics using urushi lacquer and precious metals. Trained in Japan, her practice treats repair as a radical act of care, honouring an object’s history rather than concealing its damage. Through her work, Kira invites a reconsideration of value, longevity and craftsmanship in a culture shaped by disposability.
