{"product_id":"kintsugi-mending","title":"KINTSUGI MENDING","description":"\u003cp\u003eWelcome to The Mending Sessions with Leanne Coates\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKINTSUGI MENDING Monday March 30, 2026 10am-5pm SOLD OUT\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKINTSUGI MENDING Monday May 18, 2026 10am-5pm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a_GcMg font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eKintsugi\u003c\/em\u003e (金継ぎ, literally “gold joining”) is a Japanese repair practice traditionally used to mend broken ceramics with lacquer mixed with powdered gold, silver, or brass. Rather than disguising damage, kintsugi illuminates breakage, making the repair visible and integral to the object’s beauty.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a_GcMg font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\"\u003eAt its core, kintsugi is not merely a technique but a philosophy of repair, rooted in Japanese aesthetic values such as \u003cem data-start=\"829\" data-end=\"840\"\u003ewabi-sabi\u003c\/em\u003e—an appreciation of impermanence, imperfection, and the marks of time. The repaired object is not returned to a previous “perfect” state. Instead, it becomes something new, layered, and more valuable because of its history.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a_GcMg font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\"\u003eFor textile artists, this philosophy offers a powerful framework for reimagining how we mend cloth.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis workshop will be held in my store for a small group of like minded lover's of textiles and hand craft and includes reference materials, craft supplies, a light lunch \u0026amp; refreshments.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a_GcMg font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\"\u003eIn a led discussion explore \u0026amp; consider this meaningful traditional Japanese ceramic practice transferred to textiles where gold threads are used for repairs\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"a_GcMg font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\"\u003eWith basic hand stitching skills let’s repair and experiment using gold threads to highlight and celebrate worn items\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a_GcMg font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none white-space-prewrap\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a_GcMg font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\"\u003eAt its core, kintsugi is not merely a technique but a philosophy of repair rooted deeply in Japanese aesthetic values embracing imperfection and impermanence\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a_GcMg font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\"\u003eI encourage you to bring along a garment or textile item that holds meaning for you (or someone else) that would benefit from a repair or reinforcement. I will guide you through the process of mending and with an emphasis on process over perfection we will spend the day stitching, gently chatting and immersing ourselves in this slow intentional hand work. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a_GcMg font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\"\u003eGuided by me, Leanne Coates, this session turns hand stitching into a contemplative practice of care, repair, and personal reflection. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a_GcMg font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\"\u003eI look forward to welcoming you into my space. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"CAVALETTI GALLERY","offers":[{"title":"MONDAY MARCH 30\/2026","offer_id":51649386217604,"sku":null,"price":225.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false},{"title":"MONDAY MAY 18\/2026","offer_id":51649386250372,"sku":null,"price":225.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0388\/5298\/4964\/files\/0A6B593A-81B8-4016-A975-A5FC6FD18DF7.jpg?v=1772710260","url":"https:\/\/cavalettigallery.com\/products\/kintsugi-mending","provider":"Cavaletti Gallery","version":"1.0","type":"link"}