We recently took part in this Kintsugi class in Tokyo with kids – my Mum came too and we all LOVED it so so much!
This class is technically in Shibuya but it is also really really close to Aoyama, Omotesando and Harajuku.
For things to do before or after your Kintsugi class, see my Aoyama with kids guide here and my Harajuku and Omotesando with kids guide here.
I also have a full day itinerary for this area for families here.
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In case you’re not familiar with the term, Kintsugi is the traditional Japanese art where you mend broken pottery with gold (or platinum or silver.) The idea is that it then becomes a new piece of art – even more beautiful and unique than it was before.
Do we get to break the plates first in this Kintsugi class?
To my children’s disappointment – no. They were already broken ahead of time. I guess they couldn’t trust us not to smash them into smithereens (!)
What exactly does the Kintsugi class involve?
The instructor walks you through each step (demonstration and video.)
Then everyone files the crack and then kind of files down the edges (so that the plate doesn’t fit back together too perfectly so that the gold can be seen clearly on both sides of the plate.
Do we get to take home our Kintsugi art on the same day?
Sure do! We each even got this little box.
How old do kids have to be to participate in this Kintsugi class?
6 years and older. Some of the info on some sites is confusing but I can confirm that my email once our class was set – reminded us that kids attending much be at least 6. Attention span-wise, the class runs for a little over an hour and if you have a child who can manage any craft style class for 30-45 mins will have a great time here.
The tools used are a file, a cotton bud and a very small box cutter style knife (you can do that bit for them if they aren’t quite old enough to manage that part on their own.)
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