Asobi no Tsugi ~ Fixing Pottery and Ceramics using Traditional Japanese Methods

There is a traditional way to fix broken or cracked pottery and ceramics using a natural tree lacquer in Japan. In this workshop, you will learn the history and the techniques, as well as actually trying some of the basic methods using easier materials.

A broken piece is glued, then colored with urushi (natural tree lacquer), and often decorated with a powdered precious metal. There are several ways to work with it. You will learn the basic procedure and also learn the most basic techniques, with substitute materials, which are widely used and easier to handle.

Please bring a cup or a dish or any other ceramic or pottery that is chipped or has a crack. Let’s give it a second life.

See artist and instructor, Hiromu Moulinette (Morine)’s current exhibition,  「掌の宇宙」 Cosmos on the Palm starting June 22 at RESOBOX LIC!

Also check out Hiromu’s workshop on creating your own Daruma and Fortune Cat this June 22nd and 23rd at 2pm!