After several successful workshops in Wellington, ORA Gallery X Artist Ema Frost, presents the magical art of Kintsugi, the ancient Japanese practice.
When: Sunday 28 June, 4-6pm.
Where: ORA Gallery, 23 Allen Street, Te Aro, Wellington, 6011. New Zealand.
Ema Frost will also be doing a free demonstration! Also on Sunday 28 June from 1-2pm
This workshop is welcome to all levels and is the perfect activity to do with friends, workmates, and loved ones. Great for an outing with whānau, a date night, or a solo adventure.
All you need is a piece of your own pottery that you desire to restore in this beautiful style. There are also a few available pieces of provided pottery if needed. You can also apply this technique on various materials like glass, wood, greenstone and shells.
Discover the delicate and sentimental process of this restorative ancient Japanese practice. Where you fix broken pottery with gold - making its imperfections its beauty. - A truly wonderful philosophy to live by.
Key Takeaways:
- A finished artwork piece
- An understanding of how to practice Kintsugi
- Knowledge and History of this beautiful art form
Kintsugi
It's called kintsugi (金継ぎ), or kintsukuroi (金繕い), literally golden (“kin”) and repair (“tsugi”). This traditional Japanese art uses a precious metal – liquid gold, liquid silver or lacquer dusted with powdered gold – to bring together the pieces of a broken pottery item and at the same time enhance the breaks.
Ema Frost
Ema Frost is a very well respected Kiwi Artist, who has been teaching Kintsugi for 5+ years and regularly travels to Japan to study and learn new techniques. Ema's illustrations and ceramic works sit in many of our countries best galleries, and whose products and merchandise sell in the most stylish design stores and gallery shops. Her style is enchanting - quirky, feminine and colourful, and clearly influenced by her travels throughout the world, usually off the beaten track.
Please provide reciept/order number/proof of purchase on the day of the event.
If you desire a presentable voucher to gift to someone, please let us know via email or purchase notes, and add any gift details.
Collection Options:
1) ORA Gallery Pick up: Free of charge
2) Delivery of physical copy: Shipping fee of $5
Cancellation Policy
All workshops are non-refundable. We can offer you a workshop swap if we have at least 14 days notice prior to the original workshop date, subject to availability.
