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SUMMARY:Kintsugi: The Art of Golden Repair
DESCRIPTION:Kintsugi: The Art of Golden Repair\nPottery Workshop\nSaturday\, October 17\, 2026 | 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM \nDiscover the beauty of imperfection through Kintsugi\, the centuries-old Japanese art of repairing broken pottery. Rather than hiding cracks and flaws\, Kintsugi embraces them\, transforming damaged objects into something even more beautiful by highlighting their history and restoration. \nIn this hands-on workshop\, participants will learn the philosophy behind Kintsugi and explore how the practice reflects the Japanese concepts of resilience\, renewal\, and finding beauty in imperfection. Guided by an experienced instructor\, you’ll use modern Kintsugi techniques to repair a ceramic piece\, creating a unique work of art that celebrates its journey rather than concealing it. \nMore than a craft\, Kintsugi offers a thoughtful reminder that brokenness and repair are natural parts of life\, and that our experiences often add value and character rather than diminish it. \nWorkshop Highlights\n\nLearn the history and cultural significance of Kintsugi\nExplore the philosophy of embracing imperfections\nPractice modern Kintsugi repair techniques\nRepair and transform a ceramic piece into a unique work of art\nGain insight into Japanese aesthetics and craftsmanship\nTake home your completed Kintsugi creation\n\nAll materials and supplies will be provided. \nWho Should Attend?\nThis workshop is perfect for artists\, makers\, pottery enthusiasts\, and anyone interested in Japanese culture and traditional arts. No prior experience is necessary. \nJoin us for a meaningful and creative experience that celebrates restoration\, resilience\, and the beauty found in every imperfection. \nSupport the Garden\nEvery ticket purchased directly supports Shinzen Friendship Garden’s mission to create and grow a North American Japanese Garden that engages and inspires our community. Your participation helps sustain the Garden’s cultural\, educational\, and horticultural programs while preserving a place of beauty\, reflection\, and connection for our community. \nThank you for supporting Shinzen Friendship Garden through your participation in this program. \nSpace is limited. Advance registration is required. \n  \n 
URL:https://www.shinzenjapanesegarden.org/event/kintsugi-the-art-of-golden-repair/
LOCATION:Shinzen Friendship Garden\, 114 W Audubon Drive\, Fresno\, CA\, 93720\, United States
CATEGORIES:Classes,Special Programs,Workshops
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SUMMARY:Seasons of Stories Book Club October Meeting
DESCRIPTION:OCTOBER 2026 BOOK SELECTION\n\nKokoro\nby: Natsume Soseki\n  \n \nNo collection of Japanese literature is complete without Natsume Soseki’s Kokoro\, his most famous novel and the last he completed before his death. Published here in the first new translation in more than fifty years\, Kokoro—meaning “heart”—is the story of a subtle and poignant friendship between two unnamed characters\, a young man and an enigmatic elder whom he calls “Sensei.” Haunted by tragic secrets that have cast a long shadow over his life\, Sensei slowly opens up to his young disciple\, confessing indiscretions from his own student days that have left him reeling with guilt\, and revealing\, in the seemingly unbridgeable chasm between his moral anguish and his student’s struggle to understand it\, the profound cultural shift from one generation to the next that characterized Japan in the early twentieth century. \n. \n  \n  \n  \n  \nORDER THE BOOK HERE\n  \nSeasons of Stories is a new book club at Shinzen Garden that invites readers to gather in the natural setting of the garden to explore literature inspired by Japanese culture and explore books from Japanese American authors.  We will be diving into a thoughtfully selected book each month and enjoy meaningful conversations surrounded by the beauty of the garden. All are welcome—bring your curiosity and love for stories! \nJoin our online club by scanning the QR Code\n \n 
URL:https://www.shinzenjapanesegarden.org/event/seasons-of-stories-book-club-oct-2/
LOCATION:Shinzen Friendship Garden\, 114 W Audubon Drive\, Fresno\, CA\, 93720\, United States
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