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Restore: Exploring the Art of Repair

$75.00
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A creative workshop for exploring our relationship to imperfection through the Japanese art form Kintsugi

Come join us for a restorative and contemplative experience inspired by Kintsugi– the Japanese art form that repairs broken objects and approaches breakage as something to be highlighted vs. hidden. 

This workshop will include personal reflection, art-making (repairing a broken ceramic vessel), learning about the Japanese art of Kintsugi, and group sharing (which will take place at the conclusion of the workshop).

Together, we will be invited to tend to the sacred reality of imperfection and notice the beauty in our stories.

A creative workshop for exploring our relationship to imperfection through the Japanese art form Kintsugi

Come join us for a restorative and contemplative experience inspired by Kintsugi– the Japanese art form that repairs broken objects and approaches breakage as something to be highlighted vs. hidden. 

This workshop will include personal reflection, art-making (repairing a broken ceramic vessel), learning about the Japanese art of Kintsugi, and group sharing (which will take place at the conclusion of the workshop).

Together, we will be invited to tend to the sacred reality of imperfection and notice the beauty in our stories.

Frequently Asked Questions

  • Restore is for anyone who is looking to slow down and connect deeply with themselves and/or with the Divine/God. No prior contemplative or artistic experience is required. 

  • In addition to a guided restorative and creative experience, all Restore participants will have access to: 

    • light refreshments served with coffee, tea and juice

    • a warm and hospitable studio environment suitable for personal reflection and inspiration

    • a well-curated gathering space (designed for group conversation and/or personal solitude)

    • all materials needed for the creation of a Kintsugi-inspired art piece* to be taken home

    (*Note: the process of Kintsugi embraces imperfection and slowing down. Folks may not walk out with a "perfect" piece of created art, but we trust that the piece will hold meaning and value due to the process through which you created it)

  • Restore is facilitated by:

    • Ruth Lin Nakai (she/her) is a Certified Spiritual Director and a Creative. She is passionate about spiritual care and about cultivating spaces of curiosity, possibility, healing, and liberation.

    • Shannon Krabill (she/her) is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with a background in end of life care and clinical therapy focused on grief, trauma and spiritual integration. She hopes to increase access to joy for others (and herself) through her work.

    Both Ruth and Shannon are passionate about creating warm, safe and welcoming spaces for curious folks. 

    • All reservations must be made by Wed, Nov 6. 

    • This event has a minimum of 4 participants. In the event the minimum is not met and the event is canceled, all participants will receive a full refund.

    • Refunds are available up to 7 days prior to the event at 50% of the original ticket price