Wear your story, stitched in gold!
Discover the art of visible mending in a hands-on 2hour workshop that blends creativity, sustainability, and Japanese craft traditions. Whether you come alone, with friends, or as part of a special celebration, this experience is designed for anyone eager to embrace mindful mending and the beauty of imperfection.
What to Expect
Warm Welcome: Start with coffee, tea and an introduction to the philosophy of visible mending—exploring its history, cultural roots, and its connection to Kintsugi.
Inspiration & Storytelling: Learn how Japanese artisans have turned mending into an art form, and why repairing is the new style.
Hands-On Creativity: Each participant receives a Kintsewing repair set and a CHIYU tote bag. Dive into a table full of colorful patches and fabric pieces—let your imagination run wild!
Guided Techniques: Our expert will demonstrate a variety of visible mending and embroidery techniques. You’ll get to try each one, turning your tote bag into a unique, wearable artwork.
Personal Projects: Bring your own clothing to repair, or focus on perfecting your skills with the provided tote bag. We recommend starting with the tote bag for the best learning experience.
Perfect For:
- Lovers of Japanese crafts and culture
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Sustainability enthusiasts
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Upcyclers and creative souls
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Meaningful teambuilding activity
What You’ll Take Home:
- Your own Kintsewing repair set, worth €29,95
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A custom CHIYU tote bag, uniquely mended by you
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New skills in visible mending and embroidery
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Fresh inspiration to repair, upcycle, and create beauty from the worn.
Ready to stitch your story? Reserve your spot and experience the art of mending with CHIYU!
Address
Geuzenstraat 17
2000 Antwerpen
Cancellation conditions
Our workshops are in great demand and almost always completely booked. If you are unable to come to the workshop, we can reschedule you if you let us know 72h on beforehand. If not, you can give/sell your ticket to someone else or we are happy to send you the workshop box for free in Belgium.
