Introduction to Kintsugi: Repair Your Pottery with Gold

Meet Clara Graziolino, learn about her journey as a ceramic artist and kintsugi expert, before exploring her sources of inspiration. See what Clara has prepared for you in the course and learn about the two final projects you’ll create.

Delve into the history and philosophy of kintsugi, learn about the materials you need for your projects, and where to find them. Start your restoration project by seeing how to break your two bowls into three or four pieces.

Learn how to keep a kintsugi diary to document your work before you start restoring your first ceramic bowl with the gold relief technique. See how to make your bowl shine with Clara’s tips on adding the final touches.

Discover a more complex restoration method known as the gold flush technique. Go through each step of the process with Clara, see how to paint the fracture lines with gold, and how to clean your equipment as you finish.

Get Clara’s professional advice on how to care for your creations and how to use your kintsugi pieces for decoration. Wrap up the course by learning how to package your ceramic items for shipping.