Blandine Hamon
Vegetable lacquer
Initiations at the HB.Laque workshop are :
A Passion for Transmission
The initiations at my workshop allow me to continue sharing my expertise with a wider audience, complementing my teaching at ENSAAMA, the École Nationale Supérieure des Arts Appliqués et des Métiers d’Art, and the short Kintsugi workshops I have been leading since 2018 in collaboration with my colleague Nicolas Pinon.
Learning at Your Own Pace
Since 2023, in my new workspace, I have been offering initiations in small groups or private lessons for privileged moments of exchange and learning.
Each participant receives personalized attention, whether for discovering the art of Kintsugi or for tailored improvement in plant-based lacquer techniques.
We take the time to exchange, listen, and share in the tranquility of the workshop, creating an experience that is as enriching artistically as it is humanly.
KINTSUGI
The art of KINTSUGI involves reviving a broken object by repairing it while highlighting its cracks rather than hiding them.
Originally, in Japan, it was simply this: a broken ceramic object, repaired for reuse. This practice encompasses several techniques inherent to the craft of plant-based lacquer, adapted for the purpose of Kintsugi.
Do you want to give a second life to an object?
KINTSUGI class at the workshop
set of 7 sessions
A series of sessions to initiate or improve your practice of Kintsugi using plant-based lacquer.
With this set of sessions, all the traditional steps to perform Kintsugi will be covered, respecting the hardening times of the plant-based lacquer.
To accommodate everyone's schedule, the 7 sessions can be chosen from various time slots offered by Blandine, spread over two or three months.
Each session lasts 2.5 hours and takes place at the HB. Laque workshop in Saint Ouen sur Seine.
A session of 7 classes is limited to only four participants at a time. Depending on the 7 time slots chosen by each participant, you may find yourself either in a group or alone during a class.
As each participant brings their own pieces to repair, we will adapt to the different challenges presented by your ceramics.
After booking, an email link will be sent to clarify the possible time slots and to choose your 7 sessions.
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Testimony
FAQ
Who are these initiations or courses for?
My initiations are open to everyone : teenagers and adults, beginners or those with prior experience with urushi lacquer. You will discover or deepen traditional techniques while letting your creativity flow freely.
What are the course dates?
Course dates are scheduled based on projects and work at the workshop. They can take place over half a day or several days, depending on your desires, needs, and both your schedule and the workshop's availability.
Where do the workshops take place?
The workshops are held at the HB. Laque workshop, located in the heart of Saint-Ouen-sur-Seine, a peaceful and welcoming place easily accessible by metro (line 13, Garibaldi station).
How to register?
To register for an initiation, go directly to the HB. Laque website. A member account will be required to access the booking and discover all the workshops offered.
How does payment work?
Payment is made via the website using 'SumUp.' For the Kintsugi sessions in 7 parts, a 50% deposit is required via the website to reserve a spot. The balance is to be paid in person on-site.