Andri Maimaridou

Kintsugi

Sunday 31st May 2026 | Half Day Workshop | Β£85

Celebrate the beauty of imperfection in this hands-on workshop, where you’ll learn the modern approach to the Japanese art of Kintsugi. This ancient practice transforms broken pottery into stunning works of art, embracing cracks as part of the object’s unique story.

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WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW

Course Summary

Guided by expert ceramic conservator Andri Maimaridou, students will work with a pre-broken ceramic bowl and use modern techniques to reassemble and transform it with striking golden seams. Inspired by the Japanese art of Kintsugi, this hands-on workshop combines creativity with mindfulness, offering the chance to make your own unique piece to take home while exploring the beauty of imperfection and renewal.

USEFUL INFO

Course in detail

Kintsugi, or β€œgolden joinery,” is the Japanese art of repairing broken ceramics with Urushi lacquer and precious metals. Instead of hiding damage, it highlights cracks and turns them into something beautiful.

In this workshop, ceramic conservator Andri Maimaridou introduces a modern version of the traditional craft. Students will work with a pre-broken ceramic bowl and use safe, modern materials to reassemble the fragments. The joins will be finished with fine bronze powder, creating the distinct golden lines that make Kintsugi so recognisable.

The workshop is designed for beginners and is open to adults aged 16 and above. No previous experience is required, and all tools and materials are provided. Step by step, Andri will lead students through the making process in a calm and supportive environment. Students will also learn about the philosophy behind Kintsugi, the traditional methods and materials, and why the modern approach makes this craft accessible to everyone.

By the end of the session, students will take home theirr own Kintsugi bowl β€” a unique piece that reflects resilience, creativity, and the beauty of imperfection.

Please note, the availability of ceramic bowls on the day may vary. While every effort is made to provide a choice of forms, specific shapes, colours, or sizes cannot be guaranteed.

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Key information

  • DATE

    Sunday 31st May 2026

  • DURATION

    Half day workshop

  • CLASS SIZE

    Maximum 15 students

  • LEVEL

    LEVEL

    All levels welcome

  • COST

    Β£85

GUEST POTTER BIO

About Andri

Andri Maimaridou is a qualified objects conservator specialising in ceramics, glass, and musical instruments. With years of experience in restoration and conservation, she has worked as a freelance professional for private clients, institutions, and the antique trade.

She has carried out conservation work for the Novium Museum in Chichester, the Royal College of Music Museum, and the David Livingstone Birthplace Museum in Blantyre, Scotland. Trained at West Dean College, where she gained her master’s degree in Conservation Studies, Andri now also teaches there as a Visiting Lecturer, mentoring the next generation of conservators.

As a conservator, she sees Kintsugi as a creative way of transforming something broken into art. Through her workshops with Sussex Kintsugi, she explores modern materials that capture the visual beauty of traditional Kintsugi while making the practice safe and accessible.

WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT

The Schedule

  • Please book either the morning workshop or the afternoon workshop.

  • The morning workshop will start at 10:30 and finish at 13:00

  • The afternoon workshop with start at 14:00 and finish at 16:30

Frequently Asked Questions

  • The Ceramic Studio is located on a beautiful orchard in Brenchley, and there are lots of lovely surrounding towns and villages offering numerous places to stay.

    We are happy to arrange transits to and from your accommodation to the studio for the duration of your course. Please get in touch to arrange this. Please email the office team at info@theceramicstudio.co.uk. To see examples of local accommodation, click here.

  • Andri’s Kintsugi workshops are designed around specific ceramic bowls that she provides. These have been chosen because their clay body and glaze work well with the Modern Kintsugi materials used for teaching.

    In practice, conservators do not rely on a single adhesive for every ceramic type, so the workshop is set up as a craft experience rather than a repair clinic. The focus is on learning the Modern Kintsugi method, creating something new, and embracing the philosophy behind the process.

    Therefore you will only be able to repair a piece provided by us.

  • Using the Modern Kintsugi adhesives means that the completed objects are decorative only and not food safe.

  • Yes, refreshments including teas, and coffees will be provided.

  • If we haven’t quite answered your question please email us info@theceramicstudio.co.uk