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Art · Sheung Wan, Hong Kong Island

Japanese Kintsugi Workshop

Name: Japanese Kintsugi Workshop
Brand: Gold Seam Studio

Hosted by Gold Seam Studio

2 hoursEnglish, Cantonese, MandarinUp to 8 peopleHK$550/ person

4.9 · 64 reviews

Sample dataSample rating, for demonstration only

Demo listing

Demo listing. Bookings are not currently available. A fictional studio shown to demonstrate the marketplace.

About this experience

Bring a broken bowl or plate that means something to you, or choose one from the studio. Using a modern epoxy-and-gold-powder technique (the traditional urushi method takes months), you will clean, bond, fill and gild the cracks so the repair becomes the feature. A quiet, slow, oddly emotional two hours.

What you'll do

1Clean and bond the broken pieces
2Fill chips and gaps
3Gild the seams with gold powder

What you'll make

One repaired piece, ready to use after 24 hours of curing.

What's included

All materials including gold powder
A pre-broken ceramic if you have nothing to bring
Japanese tea

Highlights

Bring your own broken piece
Food-safe modern method
Calm, small-group setting

Suitable for

BeginnersCouplesFriendsPrivate groupsCorporate

About the host

Naoko (demo host)

Gold Seam Studio

A fictional restorer who moved from Kyoto to Hong Kong and started fixing friends' teacups.

All hosts shown are fictional demo profiles.

Where you'll be

Sheung Wan, Hong Kong Island. Six minutes from Sheung Wan MTR, exit A1.

Map will appear at launch

Exact address is shared with guests once a booking is confirmed by the studio.

Access and what to bring

Lift access. Seated throughout. Gloves provided; not recommended for those with epoxy sensitivities.

Cancellation policy

Placeholder

Cancellation policy will be confirmed with each studio at launch. Typically free up to 48 hours before.

Private groups

Available

From 4 guests

Private sessions for four to eight.

Corporate and team days

Team friendly

Up to 16 guests

A reflective team session about repair and resilience. Up to 16.

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