September 12  |  1:00-4:00 pm
Kintsugi with Tess Mosko Scherer and Kristel Nielsen

The ancient Japanese practice of kintsugi teaches us that brokenness is not something to hide but an essential part of our wholeness. In this workshop, participants will select a ceramic bowl, break it, and thoughtfully transform it through painting, writing, and repair.

The inside of the bowl will hold words that represent the hidden parts of ourselves; the outside will carry images reflecting the many aspects of who we are. Finally, the broken pieces will be rejoined in the spirit of kintsugi—reminding us that repair brings new beauty, strength, and meaning.

As one past participant reflected:
“Kintsugi reminds us that life, like things, can and do break and fall apart, but that with careful and attentive repair, there can be new beauty, strength, character, a different kind of wholeness, and continued usefulness.” – Yasko Endo

There is a $20 materials fee payable to the instructors on the day of the workshop.  No prior art experience required.

 Materials List:
Ceramic Bowl
Spray Gesso
Quick Hold Glue
Polyurethane Sealer
Gold Paint Pen (optional)
Paint
Sharpies, nail polish, colored pencil, pastels
Gold leaf pen, gold sharpie, gold acrylic paint, etc
Brushes
Hammer
Water
Apron
Rags
Quick Hold Glue

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Email Tess Mosko Scherer or 928-300-7185 for assistance.

Location:  Mood Room Phoenix  |  3121 N 3rd Ave STE 100, Phoenix, AZ 85013