Renew & Regrow: Kintsugi Spring Term Welcome Party & Open Day
| Join us for our Spring Term Welcome Party and School Open Day to mark the beginning of a season of learning, growth, and connection. You will have a chance to try Kintsugi, the beautiful Japanese art of repairing broken pottery by mending the cracks with gold. |
Event Invitation
We are excited to welcome our students back to Spring Term and our School Open Day to mark the beginning of a season of learning, growth, and connection.
You will have a chance to try Kintsugi, the beautiful Japanese art of repairing broken pottery by mending the cracks with gold. This philosophy celebrates flaws and imperfections, transforming it into something even more beautiful and valuable. As we step into the spring term, Kintsugi serves as a meaning for renewal and growth in language learning.
During the event, you’ll have the chance to explore and try this beautiful Japanese art, learn the meaning and cultural significance behind it. Just as Kintsugi teaches us to cherish every part of a journey, our language school is designed to help you grow, learn a new language and celebrating progress along the way.
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Cultural introduction
Kintsugi (金継ぎ), which translates to “golden joinery,” is the traditional Japanese art of repairing broken pottery with lacquer mixed with powdered gold, silver, or platinum. Rather than hiding the damage, Kintsugi highlights the cracks, transforming the once-broken object into something even more beautiful and unique.
Rooted in the philosophy of wabi-sabi, which finds beauty in imperfection and impermanence, Kintsugi teaches us to value flaws as part of an object’s history. Each golden seam tells a story of resilience and transformation, making the item even more special than before.
This art form emerged during the 15th century when, according to legend, a Japanese shogun sent his damaged tea bowl to China for repair. Dissatisfied with the unsightly results, he asked Japanese craftsmen to find a more elegant solution. The result was Kintsugi, which has since become both a practical technique and a profound metaphor for life.
Kintsugi resonates far beyond pottery, offering a way to reflect on personal growth and renewal. It reminds us that life’s challenges and imperfections can lead to strength and beauty. By embracing these “cracks” rather than hiding them, we not only mend but also evolve into something even more remarkable.