Kintsugi Art Workshop at Haddon Hall

Brand new for 2025, we are delighted to welcome Amelia Jane Gilding to lead a Kintsugi art workshop in the Tudor Stables Studio at Haddon Hall. Kintsugi, which roughly translates as ‘golden joinery’, is a Japanese art form based on the philosophy that the value of an object lies not in its beauty but in its imperfections, and that these imperfections are something to celebrate, not hide. The art of Kintsugi is a technique where broken pottery pieces are repaired with gold, creating an even stronger, more beautiful piece of art.

This beginner’s half-day workshop is an introduction to the technique. All tuition, materials and equipment are supplied, as well as two pieces of pottery for each participant to work on. The pottery is broken in a controlled manner and is then repaired by applying gold to create stunning lines.

This workshop is suitable for everyone over the age of 18. No previous experience is required. 

Your ticket includes half-price admission to Haddon Hall and its beautiful gardens on the same day.

Haddon Hall is a privately-owned estate, and one of the only houses in England to have remained in one family’s ownership for its entire existence. Your support enables us to protect the buildings and precious landscape here for the future.