From February 2nd (Sun) to March 2nd (Sun), 2025, at the 4th floor gallery of GOOD NATURE STATION, With Akanuma Natsuki, instructor of the popular Kintsugi Jewelry Shop By her mother, Tamiko "Two People Exhibition" will be held.
As a result of this, The February and March Kintsugi Jewelry Shop will be held as special editions. I will do it.

[What is Kintsugi?]

It is a unique Japanese technique dating back to the Muromachi period for repairing broken ceramics.It is a traditional technique in which broken or chipped vessels are connected with lacquer, and the joints are decorated by sprinkling gold, silver, or other powder.
In the Shop, we do not use lacquer obtained from the sumac tree, but instead use synthetic lacquer (paint) that does not cause rashes and dries quickly, and gold powder (a blend of brass and pearl powder), so even beginners can feel at ease. You can participate.

【What is Kintsugi?】

“Kintsugi” is a technique unique to Japan that has been used since the Muromachi period (1336-1573) to repair and decorate broken ceramics.
It involves using lacquer (urushi) to join and bond the cracked or chipped pieces of the pottery, and then applying powdered gold, silver, or other metals to decorate the mended seams.
In our workshop, we use synthetic lacquer (a paint that is less likely to cause allergies and dries faster) and a blend of gold powder (brass and pearl powder) instead of lacquer obtained from the urushi tree.
This allows even beginners to participate with confidence.

[Shop details]

This is an experience where you can make your own SDGs accessories using the traditional Japanese kintsugi technique, combining pieces of pottery and colorful natural stones.
We mainly purchase broken or chipped ceramic vessels, cups, and other items that are no longer in use from potteries all over the country, which we then hand-polish into ceramic fragments and offer them here.
Choose your favorite unique accessory parts with different colors, patterns, and shapes, and combine them with colorful natural stones to create your own "one-of-a-kind Kintsugi jewelry"!

You can choose your favorite accessories from ``earrings, earrings, brooches, rings, pendant tops, obi clasps, pony hooks, hair ties, tie pins, tuck pins, and cuff links.''
The price is the same, so please tell the instructor on the day what you want to make.

This workshop offers an experience of creating Kintsugi SDGs jewelry by freely combining traditional Japanese fragments of pottery with vibrant natural stones.

We prepare the fragments of pottery by handcrafting and polishing them from pottery craftsmen mainly from kilns all over Japan.
Fragmented pieces of cracked or chipped pottery become unique parts, each with their own colour, shape and pattern.
You can then combine it with colorful natural stones to create your own “one-of-a-kind Kintsugi jewelry.”

You can choose from a variety of accessories such as earrings, ear studs, brooches, rings, and pendant tops.
Also, please feel free to choose from tie pins, cufflinks, stick pins (lapel pins), and hat pins.
The cost is the same, so please tell what you want to make to the instructor on the day of the workshop.

▼Colorful and cute Arita ware gold-lacquered jewelry (available in both February and March)
Colorful and cute patterned Arita pottery Kintsugi jewelry (available in both February and March).

▼February: Warm and sophisticated black and white "Karatsu ware" ("Hakuhaku Kiln" in Saga Prefecture)
February：【Karatsu pottery】warm white and black tones, from “Hakkayo” in Saga Prefecture.

▼March: "Oribe ware" with beautiful green and gold lacquer ("Fukuoka Tosho" in Kumamoto Prefecture)
March: Beautiful green [Oribe pottery] from “Fukuoka Toushou” in Kumamoto Prefecture.

We will have many other types of pottery fragments available besides those shown in the photos, so please choose your favorite one on the day!
In addition to the photos, we will have a wide variety of fragmented pieces of pottery available on the day of the workshop, so please choose your pieces preferred then!

Recommended for those who like making things, have an interest in sustainable things, and those who like one-of-a-kind items!
Recommended for those interested in sustainable creations and unique handmade items!

[Event Date and Time Details]

■Date and time: ① February 2nd (Sunday) ② March 1st (Saturday) Each date 10:00-12:30 14:00-16:30 [Approximately 150 minutes]
■ Capacity: 8 people per session
■Price: 6,600 yen (tax included, for 2 pieces)
■ Pottery offered: February "Karatsu ware" March "Oribe ware"
What to bring: Wear clothes that you don't mind getting dirty. If you need glasses, please bring them with you (for detailed hand work). For

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[Workshop schedule]

■Date：①February 2nd (Sun) ②March 1st (Sat) 10:00am-12:30pm 2:00pm-4:30pm [about 150min]
■Location: 4th floor workshop table at hotel 'Good Nature Hotel Kyoto'
■8 participants per session.
■Price: 6,600 yen (tax included, for creating two jewelry).
■Required materials: Clothes that can get dirty and reading glasses (if required).

Instructor: engrace Natsuka Akanuma / Instructor: Natsuka Akanuma

Owner of kintsugi jewelry engrace.
She started making handmade items in 2012, and in 2019 she learned Kintsugi in Kyoto and started making Kintsugi accessories on her own by applying the skill of restoring pottery.
Focusing on pottery that has inherited Japanese tradition, we purchase pottery that is no longer used as industrial waste from potteries and other places, and reborn it as accessories.
Currently, we handle Karatsu ware, Oribe ware, Arita/Imari ware, Bizen ware, Kyo ware, and Kiyomizu ware.We have 15 permanent stores nationwide, 4 online Shop, operate our own website, and overseas (mainly The company exports its products to Japan (Australia) and occasionally exhibits at Shop events and department store events.

I am the founder of engrace, Kintsugi jewelry brand. I started crafting handmade items in 2012 and learned the art of Kintsugi in Kyoto in 2019.
I applied the techniques to my craft and began creating Kintsugi Jewelry through self-study.
Focusing on traditional Japanese ceramics, I engage in the activity of purchasing “no longer used ceramics” that become industrial waste from kilns and other sources, and transforming them into jewelry pieces, let them reborn as unique pieces of wearable art.
Currently, I handle various ceramics including Karatsu pottery, Oribe pottery, Arita-Imari pottery, Bizen pottery, and Kyoto pottery.
We have 15 stores handling our jewelry nationwide, four online shops, and operate our own website.
We also export to overseas markets, mainly Australia. Occasionally, we participate in workshop events and exhibitions at department stores and other venues.

▼ A word from the instructor
The accessories you create will be attached to a mount and given to you on the day, so they make great gifts.
It's great for Japanese souvenirs option as well.

Website https://engrace-japan.myshopify.com/
Instagram https://www.instagram.com/engrace.handmade/?hl=ja