What is Kintsugi? 

In Western art, “restoration” is common and focuses on completely hiding the damage. The “re-creation” art of Kintsugi, which actually highlights the brokenness with gold, is uncommon.  Anyone can learn to do this modern Kintsugi technique, and the somatic path to mending will lead to personal healing.
 
Kintsugi is the venerable Japanese tradition flowing out of China and Korea, and ultimately refined by the aesthetics of the tea master Sen no Rikyu. “Kintsugi, the ancient Japanese art form of mending broken tea ware by reassembling ceramic pieces, creates anew the valuable pottery, which now becomes more beautiful and more valuable than the original, unbroken vessel” (Art + Faith: A Theology of Making by Makoto Fujimura)

Eva is a certified Kintsugi experience facilitator through Academy Kintsugi and has led numerous workshops in the US, Ireland, and India.
The academy's mission is to behold the broken, mend it to make new, explore the intersection between beauty and justice, and form a community caring for the culture as described in Culture Care by Makoto Fujimura.

Watch here to see what a Kintsugi Experience is like
Carolina Impact : Kintsugi Experience

Book Your Kintsugi Experience 

Crawford leads small groups of 4-7 through the ancient process of Kintsugi in her Charlotte-based studio. She is available to travel to lead workshops across the country and internationally. 

During this experience, you will mend a broken piece of pottery. This experience not only mends the piece, but also provides healing for yourself in the process. 

Details 

• $95 per person - cost includes all materials except your small broken or chipped piece (no glass)
• 3 hours 
• Organizer is responsible for identifying the group of 4-7 participants
• If travel is required, cost of travel will be quoted with the total

2026 bookings are mostly full. If you are interested in joining the waitlist, please fill out the form to the right. 
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