Certified Kintsugi Specialist Course
by KINTSUGI JAPAN (EU Branch)
The Certified Kintsugi Specialist Course is a professional program jointly organized by Kintsugi Japan (EU Branch – registered with EUIPO).
We are proud to offer the only Kintsugi Japan–certified course in Europe.
The course is led by LiLi, a certified Kintsugi-shi accredited by Kintsugi Japan Headquarters, who graduated from the Japan head office and has extensive experience in natural Kintsugi techniques and traditional restoration practices.
Course Structure
The program follows a two-year progressive structure:
After completing the first year and passing the required assessments, students may freely choose whether to continue into the second-year course.
At present, both first-year and second-year students are enrolled simultaneously.
Course Content
The course consists of two main components:
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Theoretical study
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Practical application and restoration practice
After completing the first year, students may take the theory examination and submit their work for evaluation. Upon passing, students will receive the Kintsugi Specialist Certification.
Only students who successfully pass both the theory and practical assessments of the first year are eligible to proceed to the second-year advanced course.
Students may also choose to conclude their studies after completing the first year.
Languages of Instruction
Practical Experience and Outcomes
As the course progresses, some current students have begun receiving small-scale Kintsugi restoration commissions from real clients.
These projects are primarily practice-based and educational in nature, carried out under instructional guidance, and may include modest symbolic compensation.
This stage is not intended as commercial training, but rather as a natural extension of developing technical proficiency and professional practice, supporting students toward future independent work.
Schedule, Exams, and Enrolment Conditions
2026:
Sept. 7, 21
Oct.5,19
Nov. 2, 16, 30
2027：
Jan.11, 25
Feb. 8, 22
Mar. 8,22
Apr. 5, 19
May. 3, 17
Materials and Tools
All required study materials, professional tools, and consumable supplies are provided as part of the course and are the same as those used by professional Kintsugi restoration artists in Japan.
In accordance with the long-standing principles of Kintsugi Japan, this course uses only natural materials, strictly avoiding chemical synthetic restoration products to ensure environmental responsibility and traditional integrity.
(Detailed material list provided below)
Kintsugi Premium Toolkit
One time use gloves (In every classes)
KOVAX polishing paper with 5 levels of roughness
Small eraser cubes
Customized glass plate 14×20×5 mm with 4 safe corners & 4 soft padded feet
Fine linen fiber (Japanese Yoshino) filtering paper
Ki-Urushi
Bengara Urushi
Kuroroiro Urushi
Handmade Japanese Makie pen S
Handmade Japanese Makie pen L
Powder brush small
Powder brush big
Silk fiber
Fine sawdust
Wheat flour
Japanese tonoko
Silver powder 0.5 g (maru-fun)
Fine Brass powder 1 g
Precious powder polishing cream
Bamboo stick
Art knife
Spatula for Urushi mixing
Mini water drop bottle
Mini oil drop bottle
Diamond Precision Needle File
Japanese rice glue
Masking tape
Brush for glue application
Mini metal spoon
5 aluminium containers
Damaged item 1
Damaged item 2
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Conditions and Rules for Enrollment
By enrolling in the TeeMaa Tea Foundation Course, you agree to the following conditions:
Non-cancellable and non-refundable enrollment
Once your enrollment is confirmed, it cannot be canceled or refunded.
Sick leave policy
Sick leave may be taken if necessary; however, no refunds will be issued for missed classes. Arrangements to make up missed content are at the discretion of the course instructors. Attendance at all sessions is strongly encouraged.
Attendance and certification
Attendance at all sessions is required in order to be awarded the course certificate.
Acknowledgment and consent
By enrolling in this course, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to the conditions and rules stated above. You fully consent to these terms and understand that your enrollment is final and all fees are non-refundable.
