A day-long workshop led by restorer Amelia Bedson to learn the art of Kintsugi, repairing broken ceramics with 22-carat gold leaf.
Amelia Bedson is running a contemporary Kintsugi workshop at Ferens Art Gallery on Saturday 28 November, from 10.15am to 3.30pm. It's a full day's session, and you'll leave with a finished piece of your own.
Kintsugi is the Japanese art of repairing broken ceramics by filling the cracks with gold, turning a damaged object into something new rather than trying to hide the damage. It draws on the philosophy of wabi-sabi, which is all about embracing imperfections as part of an object's story. Bedson's approach is contemporary Kintsugi, fusing those traditional techniques with more modern methods. She'll guide you through the history, the craftsmanship and the philosophy behind it, so you're not just doing the work but understanding where it comes from.
Everyone gets their own ceramic bowl and a toolbox with all the materials you'll need. You'll be taught how to break the bowl safely first, and then how to repair it using 22-carat gold leaf. The day is described as a mindful, meditative and relaxing creative experience, and you'll leave with the confidence to mend other broken ceramics at home. It's the kind of thing that works as a slow Saturday if you're looking for something tactile and quiet.
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The workshop is held at Ferens Art Gallery, one of the most important regional galleries in England, with more than a dozen galleries plus the Centre Court and a permanent collection that runs from the medieval period to the present day. Bedson is a professional restorer with a Masters in the Conservation of Cultural Heritage, so you're in safe hands. The session runs from 10.15am to 3.30pm on Saturday 28 November, and tickets are £91.
