About Tokyo Classes

Tokyo classes

The Tokyo class is held in a room located approximately a 5-minute walk from Daikanyama Station.

Tokyo classes

The Tokyo class is held in a room located approximately a 5-minute walk from Daikanyama Station.

Location

Paracion Ebisu,
3-3-11 Ebisu-minami, Shibuya-ku,
Tokyo 150-0022, Japan

<Nearest station>
- Daikanyama station (Tokyu Toyoko-line) 4 minutes by walking
- Ebisu station (Hibiya-line) 5 minutes by walking
- Ebisu station (JR Yamanote-line) 8 minutes by walking

Location

Paracion Ebisu,
3-3-11 Ebisu-minami, Shibuya-ku,
Tokyo 150-0022, Japan

<Nearest station>
- Daikanyama station (Tokyu Toyoko-line) 4 minutes by walking
- Ebisu station (Hibiya-line) 5 minutes by walking
- Ebisu station (JR Yamanote-line) 8 minutes by walking

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Chimahaga Class

Schedule

A1 Class: Sunday, 09:50-11:35 (Once a month)
A2 Class: Sunday, 12:50-14:35 (Once a month)
A3 Class: Sunday, 14:50-16:35 (Once a month)
B1 Class: Monday, 09:50-11:35 (Once a month)
B2 Class: Monday, 12:50-14:35 (Once a month)
B3 Class: Monday, 14:50-16:35 (Once a month)

(each class has a maximum of 7 students)

*Schedules are subject to change due to holidays. Please check the calendar below for exact dates.

Lesson Fee

¥7,000 (for two times a month)

- Fees are charged monthly.

- No enrollment fee is required.

- You can choose one of the schedules from A1 to B3 and attend once a month on a fixed day of the week.

Kintsugi Kit

In the Tokyo class, you will first purchase a kintsugi kit (14,000 yen). The basic tools and manual booklet are placed in an easy-to-carry pouch and given to you at your first class.

[Contents]
Raw Urushi, Bengara Urushi, Kuroroiro Urushi, pure gold powder (keshi-fun 0.3g), cotton, masking tape, 2 brushes, acrylic board, lightweight spoon, design knife, diamond file, bamboo spatula, waterproof paper, film abrasive, wheat flour, polishing powder, grain ramie cotton, manual (3 volumes for brokens, cracks and chips), pouch for storage

Kintsugi Kit

In the Tokyo class, you will first purchase a kintsugi kit (14,000 yen). The basic tools and manual booklet are placed in an easy-to-carry pouch and given to you at your first class.

[Contents]
Raw Urushi, Bengara Urushi, Kuroroiro Urushi, pure gold powder (keshi-fun 0.3g), cotton, masking tape, 2 brushes, acrylic board, lightweight spoon, design knife, diamond file, bamboo spatula, waterproof paper, film abrasive, wheat flour, polishing powder, grain ramie cotton, manual (3 volumes for brokens, cracks and chips), pouch for storage

Availability of classes

Sunday class

A1 Class : Full ( 4 waiting )

A2 Class : Full ( 2 waiting )

A3 Class : Full ( 3 waiting )

Monday class

B1 Class : Full ( 0 waiting )

B2 Class : Full ( 1 waiting )

B3 Class : Full ( 2 waiting )

Notes

- The in-person classes are intended for students who are able to attend for at least two months and have Japanese language skills above daily conversation level. We do not currently offer classes for tourists.

- The fee is to be paid by credit card. We will inform you of the fee by e-mail after your application.

- Please contact us in advance and we will be happy to substitute it for an available date in another class, If there is a day during the course that you are unable to attend.

- For the Tokyo class, a Kintsugi kit (14,000 yen) must be purchased for the first class.

FAQ

I am planning to come to Japan as a tourist. Can I participate in the kintsugi class?

Unfortunately, you will not be able to participate unless you could attend for 2 to 3 months.

Also, the instructor could not speak English, so those who cannot speak Japanese at a daily conversational level could not join our classes.

Can beginners join?

Of course! Most of our current students are beginners.

There is a lot of detailed work to be done, so we cannot say that it is easy for everyone. Even so, we hope that you will enjoy the process of carefully working with the vessels and repairing them.

How long does it take to repair one pottery?

It depends on the damage to the pottery, but it would take about 4 to 6 lessons (2 to 3 months).

Is it okay if I don't have my own ceramics?

If you do not have your own ceramics, you can use the ceramics in the classroom.

Of course, you can use your own ceramics for kintsugi, but depending on the number of ceramics and their damages, it may be difficult to work on several ceramics at the same time. We will discuss with you how to proceed.

Can I withdraw from the class after only one pottery repaired?

Yes, it is possible.

In fact, there are people who have taken the class to repair their own ceramics rather than to continue to take the class.

However, it takes at least 2 to 3 months to finish one pottery, as it takes 4 to 6 times to complete a project.

Is the lacquer used in the class natural urushi?

Yes, we use natural urushi in our classes and do not use any glue sold on the market. We use pure gold powder, not brass powder or other substitutes.

I want to know when to pay the money.

After submitting the application form, you will receive an email with a link to pay the first month's monthly fee.

After that, the monthly fee for the following month will be charged to the credit card you used. (The following month's fee will be automatically charged around the 15th of each month.)

If you are going to miss a class, please let us know in advance and we will refund the amount to your credit card.

Can I work as a kintsugi artist once I have acquired the skills in the class?

The purpose of our class is to enjoy kintsugi as a hobby, so if you want to repair vessels for work, you will need a wider range of skills and knowledge.

Do I need to bring back the ceramics I am working on each time?

You have to keep the ceramics you are working on in the classroom.

Please note that you will not be able to take home the ceramics you are working on until it is completed.

What if I want to stop attending in the middle of a class?

If you contact us at least one week before the next class date, we will refund the unused portion of the class fee and release the slot to another student.

(A cancellation fee will be charged if the cancellation is made within one week of the next class date.)

Can I use a kintsugi kit that I bought elsewhere?

If there is no problem, you can use the kintsugi kit. In that case, you do not need to purchase the kintsugi kit that we provide. (If you need additional materials, you will be charged for some materials.)

Sunday class

Monday class

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