Studio Art: Ceramics Broken Pot Repair – Gold Finish & Art History Activity
 
Turn broken ceramics into a creative opportunity! This resource pairs a gold repair activity with a short art history sheet, allowing students to finish their projects beautifully while learning about the historical technique of kintsugi. Perfect for ceramics class, early finishers, or when a piece doesn’t survive the kiln intact.
 
What’s Included:
2-up-per-page 8.5x11 reproducible sheet (cut in half for easy distribution)
Art history sheet explaining gold repair and its cultural significance
Instructions and guidance for students to “repair” broken ceramics with gold paint
Encourages reflection on mistakes and transformation
Why You’ll Love It:
Provides a meaningful way to salvage broken ceramics while continuing the lesson
Introduces students to the history and philosophy behind kintsugi
Supports creativity, problem-solving, and artistic expression
Can make students’ repaired pieces feel even more special than the original
Easy, no-prep resource for any ceramics classroom