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Find beauty in imperfection with Winnie as she guides you through the art of modern Kintsugi, a traditional Japanese repair technique that uses gold to put broken pottery back together. In this hands-on workshop, Winnie will demonstrate the delicate craft of Kintsugi, showing you how broken pieces can be transformed into beautiful, meaningful works of art. After the demonstration, you’ll have the opportunity to try it for yourself, embracing the creative process and learning to see the beauty in imperfection.
This workshop ties beautifully into the theme of the My First Journeys festival, celebrating life, birth, and rebirth. Just as Kintsugi breathes new life into broken pottery, this practice mirrors the journey of life—how moments of struggle and hardship can be transformed into something even more beautiful. Embrace the idea that to be broken is not to be less, but to be beautifully reborn, stronger and more unique in your imperfections. Winnie’s workshop offers a profound reflection on resilience, healing, and the art of finding beauty in the imperfections of life.
Meet Winnie, the founder of Gold & Behold, Singapore’s first Kintsugi artist and a pioneer in introducing The Healing Art of Modern Kintsugi to the country in 2021. Renowned for blending creativity with healing, she has taught over 4,800 students worldwide and is celebrated for her expertise in both Modern and Traditional Kintsugi.
With over 13 years of experience as an award-winning multidisciplinary artist, Winnie is sought after for bespoke Kintsugi workshops, trusted by global brands like Google, Netflix, and P&G. Fluent in English and Mandarin, she offers inclusive workshops for all ages and backgrounds. A certified Life & ADHD Coach and Death-Doula-in-training, Winnie’s personal journey as a depression survivor fuels her passion for helping others embrace their imperfections through the transformative power of Kintsugi. Her work honours the legacy of her great-grandfather, a craftsman who inspired her artistic journey.
Gold & Behold is a creative healing studio dedicated to the transformative practice of Kintsugi — the Japanese art of mending broken pottery with gold. Founded in Singapore, Stay Gold Studio by Gold & Behold has become a leading destination for individuals and organisations seeking meaningful, hands-on experiences that blend art, mindfulness, and sustainability. Through its workshops, Gold & Behold invites participants to reframe brokenness as beauty, offering a powerful metaphor for healing and resilience.
At its core, Gold & Behold champions connection: between craft and emotion, tradition and innovation, people and their stories. The studio has hosted over 90 corporate workshops and continues to work closely with diverse communities, from underserved groups to global companies. With a strong focus on upcycling and emotional well-being, Gold & Behold offers more than just an art class—it offers a space to reflect, rebuild, and stay gold.
Beatrice Tay is a long-time volunteer with My Community, contributing as a heritage guide with My Pek Kio Heritage Tour. She is a former teacher, bringing many years of experience in education to her volunteer work.
Beatrice was part of the guiding team for the inaugural My Pek Kio tour in 2023, sharing stories about the neighbourhood’s past and present with residents and visitors alike. Over the years, she has also supported other My Community programmes, including tours in Chinatown and cultural events that explore traditions around life and death.
Her involvement reflects a strong personal commitment to documenting and sharing the everyday histories of Singapore’s neighbourhoods. With her background in education, Beatrice is familiar with working with people from different walks of life and is comfortable supporting both new and returning participants.
Outside of guiding tours, Beatrice continues to stay active in community events and contributes to preserving stories of Singapore’s evolving heartlands.
Through her work with My Community, she helps shine a light on the places and memories that give meaning to everyday life, ensuring that even quieter neighbourhoods like Pek Kio are celebrated and remembered.
Participants are encouraged to dress comfortably and wear covered shoes.
Parking is available at My Community’s Office (115A Commonwealth Drive 04-13/14)
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