Kintsugi, Reflection and storytelling workshop

Explore healing through Kintsugi, reflection and restorative storytelling, using repair as a metaphor for resilience, hope and connection.

ntsugi Workshop: Finding Beauty in the Broken

Join us for a unique three-hour Kintsugi experience where creativity, reflection and connection come together in a warm, welcoming space.

Inspired by the Japanese practice of repairing broken pottery with gold, Kintsugi invites us to see that our cracks and scars are not something to hide - they are part of our story. Rather than disguising what has been broken, it encourages us to embrace repair, resilience and hope.

In this hands-on workshop, you’ll carefully break and repair your own ceramic bowl, creating a meaningful keepsake to take home while reflecting on the beauty that can emerge through life’s challenges.

During this workshop, you will: Break and repair your own ceramic piece using the Kintsugi process Explore themes of resilience, imperfection, healing and hope Take part in gentle guided reflection (sharing is always optional) Enjoy tea, coffee and light refreshments Connect with others in a calm, supportive and welcoming environment No artistic experience is needed - just curiosity and an open mind.

Previous participants described the workshop as:

“A very beautiful experience.” “Such a meaningful experience.” “This is what our society needs. We need more opportunities to be together in community.”

Every participant in our previous workshop rated the experience as Excellent, with 100% saying they left feeling inspired to engage in more creative and wellbeing activities, and every participant reporting they felt more connected to others.

Whether you’re looking for a mindful afternoon, a creative experience, or simply some time to slow down and reconnect, this workshop offers a chance to pause, reflect, and discover that there can be beauty in repair.

Venue: Olive Tree House, Belfast Duration: 3 hours Includes: All materials, refreshments, and your finished Kintsugi piece to take home.

Please note: This is a gentle wellbeing workshop rather than a traditional art class. While themes of resilience, healing and personal growth are explored, there is never any expectation to share personal experiences unless you choose to.