Two hours of hands-on craft in Naha
Kintsugi Workshop in Naha | Turn Broken Pottery into a Piece to Display at Home
Join the broken pieces and make the lines part of the pottery's design. Around 2 hours in a Naha workshop can fit between walks through the city. Take your finished piece home and find a place to display a little of your trip.
Finish each join with your own hands
Your first kintsugi piece, with materials provided
Work on repairing broken pottery with an instructor to guide you. Materials are provided, so there is no need to find tools while you are traveling.
Learn one step at a time
You can join without previous kintsugi experience. Follow the instructor's demonstrations and explanations as you work on your piece. Japanese and English guidance are listed; check your preferred language when booking.
Take home a piece to display
The finished pottery is decorative. It cannot be used for food or tea. Think about where you might display it at home so that the repaired lines can be seen.
This is a simplified form of kintsugi with a shortened process that fits into about 2 hours. It differs from classes that use natural urushi lacquer to repair tableware over a much longer period.
Make time for the workshop between city walks
Set aside about 2 hours in the morning or afternoon while staying in Naha. As the experience takes place indoors, it is an option for a rainy day. If you choose it to replace a sea activity, check available sessions and start times before heading over.
The session includes the instructor's explanation, making your piece and checking how to carry it home. When booking a meal or another activity afterward, allow time for the journey from the workshop too.
Find Urushi Studio Kodemari; use nearby paid parking if driving
The venue is Urushi Studio Kodemari at 2-16-6 Maejima, Naha. Check the address and meeting pin in your booking confirmation to avoid heading to another kintsugi workshop in Naha.
Materials and instruction are included in the price. There is no parking at the venue, so use a nearby paid car park if driving. If you want to bring children or repair pottery of your own, ask before booking whether the regular session can accommodate this.
Before you book
Do I need pottery or kintsugi experience?
No experience is required. You work with guidance from the instructor, and the necessary materials are included.
Can I use the finished pottery for food or drink?
No. This experience uses a shortened, simplified kintsugi process, and the finished piece is for decorative display only.
Can I take my piece home?
Yes. After the workshop, follow the instructor's guidance on packing and handling it during your journey.
Can I bring my own broken pottery to repair?
The standard experience listing does not confirm whether personal repairs are accepted. Describe the pottery's condition and what you would like to do when contacting the workshop before booking.