The Broken Bowl® Experience

Transforming life’s fractures into renewed strength, meaning, and wholeness.

“I am the light of the world, says the Lord; whoever follows me will not walk in darkness, but will have the light of life.” – John 8:12

The Broken Bowl® Experience is a spiritually grounded journey into resilience, restoration, and renewal. Inspired by the Japanese art of Kintsugi, participants intentionally break, decorate, and restore a ceramic bowl, mending the fractured seams with gold as a reminder that what feels broken can be transformed with meaning, beauty, and light.

Through contemplative silence, creative expression, and shared reflection, participants are invited to reconnect with inner strength, deepen self-awareness, and embrace the truth that wholeness is not the absence of struggle, but the integration of it.

Created by Christa Brennan, the Broken Bowl® process helps participants:

• Recognize that brokenness can become a beginning rather than an end
• Embrace the wisdom that emerges through life’s challenges
• Awaken to the healing resources that dwell within

Who Should Attend

This experience is designed for anyone seeking renewal, healing, reflection, or deeper connection. No previous art experience is required and participants are welcome to attend individually or alongside someone meaningful in their life, including:

• Individuals seeking personal and spiritual renewal
• Couples
• Parents and children ages 13+
• Adult siblings or family members
• Friends

Important Note

This experience may stir emotions connected to personal loss or transition. It is intended for individuals who are not currently processing recent trauma or experiencing acute emotional vulnerability. Participants are encouraged to engage at their own pace and with self-compassion throughout the experience.

Lunch and all Workshop materials are included in registration.

Register online or contact José at 310-377-4867 ext. 250, jsalas@maryjoseph.org

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