Kintsugi Camps
Periodic gatherings around the craft of repair.
Three to five days, in a different city each time. Small groups. Real work.
The Camps are a traveling practice. We meet in cities and host venues around the world — a few times a year, never in the same place twice in a row — to spend several days inside one question of the kintsugi philosophy.
Each Camp is built around a craft theme: repairing a broken object with gold, walking slowly in handmade shoes, sitting with a damaged image until it speaks. We work in the morning, eat together, sit in the afternoon, and close the day with one ritual.
The Camps are small — ten to fourteen people per session — because the work only happens at small scale.
What it is
- — A 3-5 day gathering, in a different city each time
- — Ten to fourteen people per session
- — Built around one craft theme — repair, walking, ritual, sound
- — Led by Denys; sometimes with Evgeniy Lapchenko or a guest
What you get
- — The full program (mornings of practice, afternoons of conversation, evening rituals)
- — Two meals per day (lunch and dinner together)
- — All materials
- — A small object you make and take home
- — One short publication in the gallery's journal
What we expect
- — You arrive on time and you stay for the whole Camp
- — You travel and find your own lodging — we share host-venue partners and trusted nearby options
- — You come with attention, not with a deliverable
Investment
Pricing.
The Patron tier includes a private dinner with the studio and one small artwork from the camp's site. All prices include the program, materials, and meals during the Camp. Travel and lodging are not included.
Upcoming
Next gatherings.
Bali · September 7-11, 2026
The Repaired Object
Five days at the studio in Ubud, working with broken ceramics and gold.
10 places · 4 remaining
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Lisbon · November 16-18, 2026
Slow Walking
Three days exploring rhythm, posture, and the act of walking, in geta and barefoot.
12 places · open
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Tokyo · February 2027 (dates TBC)
The Craft Itself
Five days in conversation with a Japanese kintsugi master.
Applications opening soon.
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A short application. We read every one.
Applications are read by Denys. We reply within a week. If your application is accepted, a payment link is sent — deposit €500, balance 30 days before the Camp.
Past participants
Our first Camp is in September 2026. This list begins with you.