Kintsugi (“golden joinery”) is the ancient Japanese art repairing broken pottery with lacquer and gold. In kintsugi the repaired piece is viewed as stronger and more beautiful, healed and transformed. In this class we will practice the art by intentionally breaking a piece of simple pottery. Using epoxy and gold embossing compound, we will simulate the ancient art of kintsugi. After growing comfortable with the process, we will repair another piece that might have some history for you. The process of repair can be freeing. Mending, patching, transforming broken parts creates something new and beautiful. Conversation and noticing your own process will be encouraged in the class.