Kintsugi Workshop : Fall Celebration on September 23, 2023
Embrace the Beauty of Imperfection
Join us for a unique and transformative experience at New England Bonsai, where the ancient art of Kintsugi meets the timeless beauty of bonsai.
What is Kintsugi? Kintsugi, or "golden joinery," is the traditional Japanese art of mending broken pottery with lacquer infused with precious metals like gold, silver, or platinum. More than just a repair technique, Kintsugi teaches us to find beauty in flaws, to celebrate imperfections, and to see value in restoration.
Why Bonsai and Kintsugi? Bonsai, with its deep roots in Japanese culture, symbolizes harmony, patience, and balance. When combined with Kintsugi, it reminds us of the beauty of life's imperfections and the stories that shape us.
In this workshop, you'll not only learn the techniques of Kintsugi but also draw parallels between the resilience of bonsai and the philosophy of embracing flaws.
About the Instructors:
Ken Kimura is a maker, a graphic designer, a woodworker and a high school art teacher. He has been teaching art at Lincoln-Sudbury Regional High School for 22 years. Partnered with his wife, Etsuko Yashiro, they opened Graymist Studio & Shop, a retail gift shop, Nantucket basket studio and basket supply shop, located in Huron Village, Cambridge. Graymist has been in operation for 18 years. In the summer of 2022, Kenny & Etsuko took over the reigns of Crane & Turtle, a Japanese artisanal home goods and gift shop in Bow Market, Somerville.
Natsuki Higuchi is a store manager at Crane & Turtle in Somerville and has been trained as a Kintsugi instructor. Crafts have been a passion for her for many years, and that brought her to Ken & Etsuko's team. She hosts cultural workshops at the store. Also a sales associate at GrayMist. Moved to Boston from Japan in 2019.
Workshop Highlights:
- Learn how to take a broken bowl (provided) and bring it new life and beauty!
- Learn the history and philosophy behind Kintsugi.
- All materials provided, including pottery pieces for practice.
- A serene setting amidst our beautiful bonsai nursery.
Details:
- Date: September 23, 2023
- Time: 1-3 pm
- Location: 914 S. Main Street, Bellingham, MA 02019
- Attendee Cost: $125
- Attendees Per Class: 6
Spaces are limited, and this unique workshop is sure to fill up quickly. Sign up today and embark on a journey of restoration, beauty, and self-discovery.
Disclaimer: Because we will be working with tools, potentially sharp pieces of ceramic and a lacquer chemical, participation will require a signed waiver.
Learning Resources and Bonsai Tree Care Guides:
Bonsai trees are not all the same - and neither is their care. Read our specific care sheets for individual bonsai species. Read the Bonsai Care Guides
Shipping Bonsai Trees:
Bonsai trees are generally shipped on Mondays & Tuesdays to avoid having them stay in the boxes for any extra time over the weekends.
Shipping Non-Tree Items
All non-bonsai items such as bonsai pots and bonsai supplies are shipped within 48 hours of receiving payment. Most orders are shipped either the same day or the next day, depending on the time of day the order is received.
Important Guidelines:
** We cannot ship to a FPO, APO, P.O. Box or to locations in Alaska, Virgin Islands, Puerto Rico, Hawaii or anywhere internationally.
** All Bonsai are shipped direct from the nursery and may ship separately from other items purchased via the Bonsai Outlet.
** If extreme weather is expected, we may delay shipping your Bonsai tree to guarantee a healthy arrival; in such a case we will contact you. We are shipping living trees and must be conscious of the temperature conditions to the delivery address, as well as, while in transit. That said, we reserve the right to hold the tree(s) to guarantee a healthy delivery. We will Hold Your Tree Until It is Safe to Ship.
