Kintsugi – The Gold of Scars

Description

Five evenings to immerse yourself in the art of Kintsugi, the ancient Japanese technique that teaches how to repair broken ceramics by highlighting the fractures with gold.

A manual, poetic, and transformative journey to rediscover the strength born from our imperfections.

We will work with glue, brushes, golden powders, and deep listening, alternating artisanal gestures with moments of symbolic and creative reflection.

Each evening begins with a simple, seasonal aperitif dinner to welcome the group in a space of care and presence.

An intimate and powerful journey through fragility, beauty, and inner recomposition.

Duration

Evening course – 5 consecutive evenings

From Monday, July 14 to Friday, July 18, 6:00 PM – 10:00 PM

With aperitif dinner at each meeting.

Program

• Monday – The Break

  Welcome, aperitif dinner, and introduction to Kintsugi. Choosing and listening to the broken object. The value of the fracture.

• Tuesday – The Care

  Cleaning, preparing pieces, first gluing steps. Basic techniques and shared reflection: when do we start to heal?

• Wednesday – The Gold

  Decoration with golden powders. Every gesture becomes an aesthetic and symbolic choice. The beauty of imperfection.

• Thursday – The Story

  Words and narration. Every object tells a story. Writing, sharing, personalizing the work.

• Friday – The Return

  Finishing, exhibition, and symbolic ceremony. A collective moment of closure and celebration of transformation.

Facilitator biography

Elisa Cereda is an artist, teacher, and trainer.

With deep experience in art, craftsmanship, and education, she leads journeys where creativity becomes a tool for healing, presence, and renewal.

Location

Portico alla Gioia – Gola di Lago

An intimate and cared-for place immersed in nature, ideal for creating and regenerating.

Natural aperitif dinner each evening, with fresh and local products.

Participation fee

CHF 380.–

(The fee includes:

course activities CHF 230.–

art materials and aperitif dinners CHF 150.–)

For info and registration:

ARS VITAE ACADEMY

Tel. +41 91 943 3033

Cell. +41 79 601 2904