Mondern Kintsugi with Kate Thornhill -August

August 22nd 1-4pm In this 3-hour workshop, participants will learn the art of modern kintsugi, the Japanese-inspired practice of repairing broken pottery with epoxy resin and metallic powders. This contemporary approach makes the beautiful philosophy of kintsugi accessible, transforming breaks and cracks into golden seams that celebrate an object’s history. Perfect for beginners, this hands-on class will guide you through the fundamentals of modern kintsugi repair. You’ll learn how to carefully assess breaks, prepare surfaces for bonding, mix and apply epoxy resin, and create those signature gold veins that make each piece unique. We’ll explore the meditative nature of this craft and the philosophy behind embracing imperfection as part of beauty. During the workshop, you’ll work on repairing 1 ceramic pieces. You’re welcome to bring a broken item from home that holds sentimental value (such as a favorite mug, bowl, or plate), or we can provide pre-broken ceramics for you to practice on. For your first piece, we require 1 or 2 breaks max in order to stay within the workshop’s duration, and leaving with a finished piece. All materials and tools will be provided, including epoxy resin, metallic powders in various colors, mixing supplies, and application tools. Materials used in class will not be food safe, but food safe kits will be available for purchase. We recommend wearing an apron or clothes that can get messy, and please note that we’ll be working with epoxy which requires careful handling. Gloves and masks will be provided. Wildling Collaborative Arts is an Artists Collective in Eugene OR founded in 2023. We offer a membership ceramics studio which is the only 24/7 ceramics studio in Eugene. Wildling was found by local Eugene Artists with the intention of creating a community space that is accessible and inclusive. Wildling provides a living wage to all of their employees, giving local artist a dependable salary so they can support their families and the local economy. We host workshops and classes in our large classroom space as well as offer private studios for local small businesses in Eugene. We are also home to Viking Textile Makers Space, a textile makers space founded here in Eugene by Mitra Gruwell. We have recently opened up our Clay and Arty supply store which also serves as a gallery space to host the works of local Eugene artists. We are active in the Whitaker community and participate in the Whitaker Last Friday Art Walk. Wildling Collaborative Arts is an accessible and inclusive space. Cancelation Policy: If you need to cancel due to any reason, Wildling needs two full weeks before the class start date for you to receive a credit towards another class. We require 4 week notice to issue a full refund. This class is subject to cancellation if sign ups are below our 4 person minimum. In this case you will be notified at least 3 days before the class is set to begin.