The Very Japanese Kintsugi

How to organise your kintsugi workshop –

format

Our public Kintsugi workshops run on Saturdays, with tickets available through Eventbrite. Most of our work, though, is private events for corporate teams — our core Kintsugi team is four full-time members. For larger events of 40+ guests, we bring in additional trained facilitators, to ensure a no more than 10 guests per instructor ratio, so everyone gets proper hands-on attention.

price

Our standard rate is £65pp, with everything provided. For a more authentic touch, we can also source premium Made in Japan ceramics for a small additional cost. All private events carry a £600 minimum

venue

For groups of up to 12, we can host your workshop at our school if you prefer. For larger teams, we’ll come to you — transforming your office, whether it’s a boardroom or kitchen space, into a calm, crafting-ready environment, complete with decoration and protective materials.

DURATION

Workshops typically run around 1.5 hours, and we’re happy to accommodate anyone who needs a little extra time to finish their piece.

Why Choose our Kintsugi workshop –

who we are

After trying several Kintsugi workshops in London, although the craft was taught similarly, we felt something was missing—depth and cultural context. So the team at Dear Asia set out to design our own. As professional educators, we’ve carefully designed a meaningful learning experience that honours tradition while being accessible for beginners, and comes with hands-on guidance throughout from each of our craft instructors.

your unique experience with us

We open with the Japanese concept of humbleness, inviting you to slow down, let go of perfection, and discover the quiet beauty in brokenness — even picking up a few simple Japanese phrases along the way to help you settle into a calm, mindful headspace. Every detail around you is considered too, from authentic Japanese treats to a carefully curated playlist, creating a traditional yet welcoming atmosphere that stays light, relaxed, and sociable rather than solemn. Then it’s hands-on: explore three different Kintsugi techniques and choose whichever suits your piece best, whether you’ve brought your own broken item or selected one of ours. Our instructors guide you every step of the way, so you leave with something genuinely personal and beautiful to keep.