Kintsugi

I recently took a Kintsugi class at Art4space. The atmosphere was friendly and welcoming. The class was a mix both practical and informative. I left with 2 small plates I worked on during the class and bought a kit to keep practising. I can highly recommend the class and Art4space studio.

Sadly I travelled all the way from Cheshire on the train only be told on arrival that the event was cancelled. Twenty of us got emails as we stood outside waiting to be let in.

The workshop was great fun. It was really well organised and well attended. The facilities were good. A nice environment to work in. The tutors were really helpful giving clear instructions and supervising closely. They worked hard to support each person to make sure we used the techniques well. It was interesting and enjoyable. Thank you so much.

The class was brilliant. The tutors had the patience of a Saint... thankyou. For me I could have done with an extra half hour for finishing off. But realise there has to be a cut off time. If an option to pay an extra £5 towards other classes for children's classes was available, I for one would be delighted. Thank you for your time, expertise and professionalism.

My friend and I really enjoyed the Kintsugi workshop. Friendly atmosphere, excellent instruction and support. A lovely and relaxing space, highly recommended.

A really lovely short course covering the basics with as much or little support as you want from very helpful tutors

My friend and I loved the whole experience! From attentive instructors to beverages and snacks made available throughout the class. We both made two pieces each, which we were very proud of! Would love to attend another class in the near future.

I attended a Kintsugi workshop at Art4Space workshop yesterday and it was well beyond my expectations! Absolutely fantastic! Lead by Natalie and assisted by John it was extremely well run. I didn't expect to come away with two beautiful products that I made in the workshop. It was a fabulous afternoon where we were made comfortable and offered an array of refreshments and snacks. More importantly you could tell Natalie and John were experts. It takes a properly trained teacher to teach well and Natalie showed brilliant class management and educated us with simple, clear instructions, a truly gifted teacher 10 out of 10. The measure of a good teacher is did we learn? We certainly did and I came away with newly acquired skill and in such a short space of time again, a tribute to the skills of teacher and assistant. Another really important aspect is their communication was superb every step of the way. I will be telling all my friends and will definitely be returning for another session, also the studio has loads on offer. I highly recommend this professional outfit. Thank you.

Fantastic experience doing kintsugi - the session leaders were really helpful and gentle and we were really pleased with what we were able to create at the end!

loved it

Amazing workshop! We had a great time. The host was really welcoming and down to earth. Also great to pay towards a charity that helps the community!

Interesting and enjoyable workshop. Very therapeutic!

Great afternoon learning a new skill. Probably could have done with an extra half an hour as it was a bit of a rush at the end. Would love to do another session to build on what I have learnt.

Great afternoon workshop learning Kintsugi. The tutors were welcoming and informative. Would highly recommend!

Fantastic very welcoming and friendly would love to come again thank you 🙏🙂

Really enjoyed the experience and will be doing more at home. I bought a kit because I already have a project in mind - repairing a much loved bowl in memory of my mother.

We had a fantastic kintsugi morning and were well looked after. Came out with some lovely pieces, very happy.

Great experience. We tried kintsugi and loved it. Great teacher and really chilled group.

The workshop was absolutely wonderful, well paced, kind and informative hosts, inspiring space, all materials accessible and came away with something I am really proud of. Will definitely go again.

Friendly and relaxed learning experience, really well set out and clearly explained. Had a great time and my friend did who chose this for her birthday gift experience.

The course was so well run. The instructors were welcoming, patient and fun, and we came away with 2 beautiful pieces of art that we'd made. I cannot recommend highly enough.

Great workshop , very helpful and was so lovely to sit and relax

Staff was very welcoming and the activity was very engaging

Brilliant class! Great teacher! Friendly atmosphere :)

Really enjoyed our time with instructor John. It would have been better if we could have had more time on the 2nd dish. However we still had a lovely afternoon.

A really lovely, friendly, informative class - pitched just at the right level so that it was challenging but fun.

Lovely community studio, and a really interesting and friendly workshop. The tutor was very patient and his at explaining the process. By the end of the session I had two beautiful Kintsugi bowls to take home. Highly recommend!

I thought this was a really nice space to work in with lots of light. The materials and equipment supplied were good quality and the demonstrations made everything very clear. I liked that we could make a couple of pieces if we liked. The refreshments and snacks were also good. I would recommend this Kintsugi class.

My girlfriend and me had a lovely time, felt very professional as well as homely. Came back with three nice pieces.

Really enjoyable class and fun learning about the art of kintsugi. My daughter and I had fun experimenting with the techniques. The class had a lovely chilled pace and drinks and snacks are also provided. Any profits made go to helping local young people with mental health issues.

I tried this for the first time. The instructors were very friendly and welcoming. They were always available to help at every step of the way. The venue was very cool and the atmosphere as very relaxed. I thoroughly enjoyed it. I would definitely go again.

John was a fantastic instructor! Explains everything very clearly and made the session fly by! Very fun afternoon, wish it was longer

Great session

It was a brilliant and very fun class. Both instructors were very good at explaining the process and making it such an enjoyable experience. Myself and my partner thoroughly enjoyed it

Really enjoyed the class. The work stations were well prepped, the instructions easy to follow and the instructors were very attentive providing additional resources and drinks. I was thrilled with what I made and have already been recommending the class.

I had a great time learning lots about Kintsugi in the time we had. The whole set up was fantastic and the facilitators were very helpful. Thank you.

Lovely welcoming tutor who paced the class well to ensure that everyone left with a completed item. Processes very clear and the opportunity to buy a kit to do more. Easy to get to as well as very close to Stockwell tube. Great experience

Brilliant day. Well organised, informative and fun

This was such a lovely session, really friendly and calming and the instructors were so patient. I came away with two small pieces that I will always treasure. The music was brill too ;-)

A wonderful place that just beams with creativity. My class was well organised and great fun.

My boyfriend and I attended the Kintsugi class, and it was amazing! John was a great teacher, reassuring us and guiding us, with patience and care. You get to make 2 pieces each with all the materials provided for you, and they turn out so beautiful and unique. You get free tea, coffee, beer, wine, soft drinks, and snacks to fuel you for the 2 1/2 hour class. They also have little Kintsugi kits you can buy for £12 incase you don't finish your piece, or if you want to continue your Kintsugi journey at home, which I think is a great idea! The class had such a nice atmosphere and everyone looked like they were having a great time - I could hear other attendees talking about what a great class it was! Would definitely recommend and would buy this experience for friends and family, 10/10!

Such a good class and lovely technique with bubbly atmosphere. Beautiful results at the end with an option to buy a kit to finish them off too! Great Scottish man hosting too

Loved the kintsugi workshop - Ellie was really clear with her instructions, and having John and Aysha moving around the space to support was really helpful. Thank you for a mindful afternoon.

A really great space. The class i attended was kintsuji. The tutors are very knowledgable and friendly and give very clear instructions. The whole afternoon was great fun with a laid back vibe while learning a new skill. I would definitely recommend attending a course here 💚

Really enjoyed John's class! It was very hands-on, and I love my little dish :) The drinks throughout were a nice touch as well

Amazing workshop with attentive teachers and the opportunity to create beautiful decorative pieces, 100% recommend!

Great experience, we really enjoyed our time during the class. It was a very pleasant afternoon and would definitely recommend it. The teacher John also made the experience very positive!

Natalie was a great teacher! I took my friend here as a Xmas present and we both really enjoyed ourselves - so nice to do an activity that doesn’t involve screens, I really loved my little kintsugi bowl.

A lovely session! Natalie was so helpful and encouraging as we tried Kintsugi. Everything was provided included safety glasses and bags to transport our creations.

Absolutely brilliant. Ellie and John were incredibly knowledgeable and the pieces I created were beautiful. I also learnt a lot about the history of kintsugi

Really great way to spend an afternoon. Easy to achieve a finished piece or two under the expert guidance of the group leader ( although very much at ‘beginner level) Feel confident enough to carry on at home and improve my practice. Would highly recommend for anyone regardless of ability or age.

Spent a lovely afternoon learning and doing the art of kintsugi. Our teacher John was very friendly and helpful, providing clear instructions and demonstration and attending to all our needs and questions. The selection of pottery was good, and we had time for 2 to 3 items. Very relaxing and fun in a nice space.

The kintsugi class was absolutely amazing. The staff is super friendly and knowledgeable, the ambience is great. I had a lovely afternoon.

Thoroughly enjoyed the Kintsugi course. Thank you.

Lovely environment and project. They have snacks and drinks available which is a lovely thought. The teacher was lovely and explained things carefully.

A brilliant session run; talking through the beautiful philosophies and history around Kintsugi & coming out of the session with 2 excellent pieces of re-crafted ceramics. Highly recommend as a solo or as a couple!

Such a fun evening workshop! Enjoyable, playful and relaxing in a superb atmosphere, plus you go back home with your own 2 creations after a few glasses a booze to get you in the right mood after a long day at work! That was a total success for us :)

A relaxed and enjoyable evening with encouraging instructors.

What a fabulous class it was . It has reignited my light for crafting. John is an excellent educator.