Upcoming Workshops
Kintsugi is the art of mending broken ceramics, highlighting the fractures with Gold. Making broken things more beautiful and valuable in the process.
Kat has regular Kintsugi workshops in West Los Angeles, travels throughout the United States offering classes and Virtual Workshops through Zoom.
You can sign up to the mailing list for upcoming workshop dates and special offers or contact Kat if you are interested in a private workshop.
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About
A Life of Music & Kintsugi
Who is Kat?
Kat Kusumori (also known as Kat McDowell) is a singer-songwriter and certified Kintsugi artist whose journey reflects the beauty of embracing imperfections. Born in Japan and raised in New Zealand, she grew up between two cultures, which shaped her unique "Ocean Pop" music style—a blend of Japanese and English lyrics.
Like Kintsugi, life has had its cracks for Kat. She faced struggles with self-worth in her youth, and her music career had its ups and downs. But just as Kintsugi transforms broken pottery into something even more beautiful, she learned to embrace her challenges and turn them into strengths.
Kat studied under Kintsugi master Showzi Tsukamoto in Japan and became certified in this traditional art. Today, alongside her music, she teaches Kintsugi to help others find healing and resilience. Whether you’re learning Kintsugi for self-reflection, creativity, or simply to fix something broken, her workshops are about more than just repairing pottery—they’re about finding beauty in imperfection and celebrating the stories behind every crack.
Join one of her classes and experience the art of Kintsugi for yourself!
Workshop Calendar
You can learn Kintsugi for yourself through an in person or virtual workshop. Scroll through the calendar for upcoming dates!