Participants from all over the world share here their experience of Kintsugi workshops, retreats or personal one-to-one guidance. Through words, images, and videos, they tell of what they lived during a few hours or across six full days: a timeless (re)connection with themselves, at the heart of repair and transformation.
Serena, Paris
A strong sense of sisterhood
Hello, I experienced a truly beautiful journey with Céline. It was a wonderful discovery, a deeply personal journey filled with kindness, a certain sense of modesty, and at the same time something very profound. It was beautiful to come together, and there was also a strong sense of sisterhood that felt very special. We were among women. Here is my Kintsugi: a mountain. Thank you, Céline.
Marie-Christine, Saché
A wonderful experience
Hello everyone, I’ve just completed the Kintsugi workshop here in Tours, and here is my beautiful bowl, which represents the reunification of my cracks, my fractures. It was a wonderful experience. We are truly cared for, supported at every step, and today I feel completely whole again. I leave with this light in my eyes and in my heart. Thank you, thank you.
Marie, Le Mans
Transformation & Support
Hello, this is Marie. We’ve just finished the Kintsugi workshop with Céline, and what I will take away from this weekend is first one word: transformation. Transformation because, as the hours, moments, rituals, and steps unfold, we move forward, we learn about ourselves, we bring clarity to our path. And the second word would be support. Céline’s attention to detail and all her thoughtful touches make this weekend, and its six steps, warm, uplifting, and deeply kind. I can only recommend it.
Creative & Deeply meaningful
I attended the Kintsugi workshop in Tours with Céline. I had a truly wonderful time. It was both creative and deeply meaningful. Here is my bowl. For me, it truly helped reconcile two parts of myself, through these two pieces. I found it very powerful. And thanks to this workshop, I was able to reconnect with a sense of direction. I’ve set a new course for myself and rediscovered a beautiful momentum. I’m very happy I joined this workshop. Thank you, Céline.
Caroline, Paris
Full of surprises, emotions, smiles, joy, and discoveries!
“It was quite an incredible moment ; almost outside reality. A collective introspection, which made it even more powerful. Guided by Celine Santini, an exceptional coach and facilitator, the experience was full of surprises, emotions, smiles, joy, and discoveries! It was truly a beautiful experience, and I’m so glad I lived it. This interlude helped me reflect on my life, my wounds, the bruises and bumps I carry, and transform them. That was the purpose! I turned them into gold, into beauty, into who I am. I’m deeply grateful to have experienced this with Celine, and with the group. Doing this alone, with a book, would have been nothing like the power of the collective, the immersion, the shared energy of two full days. Thank you, Celine.”
Nathalie, Paris
An exceptional facilitator who revealed so much within me
“I was truly delighted to take part in this two-day Kintsugi weekend. I loved absolutely everything. Infinite gratitude! Each step was unique and brought me something different. Thank you so much… The group was extraordinary. There was the hands-on practice, the personal growth, the inner return. So much harmony, poetry and gentleness. Meditation, a spiritual dimension; yet at the same time, grounding. It felt like a winning combination, especially with such a wonderful group. And of course, an exceptional facilitator who revealed so much within me.”
Hélène, Tours
A great experience with a deep meaning
Patricia, Luxembourg
A golden week-end to reconnect to our inner beauty.
“I’m honored to present my Kintsugi bowl, created this weekend in Tours. It was a weekend full of beautiful surprises. Several moments touched me deeply — it’s hard to pick one, but I think it was one of the last exercises. I had done something similar before, but living it in this context was truly moving. Thank you for this golden weekend full of surprises. It’s worth doing this workshop, it is truly amazing. Thank you for this week-end, a chance to reconnect to our inner beauty.”
Véronique, Montargis
A magnificent discovery of myself
“A magnificent discovery of myself… Seeing these two pieces come back together warms my heart. I made it through! It feels like the birth of a new self: different, stronger. Thank you for the sparkles, the magic, the strength growing inside me: one that may now allow me to continue forward, and perhaps pass this strength on to others. Thank you, Céline, from the bottom of my heart.”
Fanny, La Rochelle
Proud of my golden scars
“In life, there are things you have to experience fully. And I truly lived my Kintsugi this weekend. I’m almost proud of my golden scars… They allow me to leave with a bright smile, and above all, with the beautiful encounters this time together made possible. Thank you, Céline: these were precious moments that will stay with me for a long time. I’ll think of them often.”
Vincent, Tours
Peaceful and introspective
“I really enjoyed this experience, first because it helped me discover so much about myself. It offers a space to reflect inwardly. And simply dedicating that time already creates a deep introspective process that helps you move forward. Beyond that, it’s also highly contemplative, aesthetically rich, and truly soothing. In two words: peaceful and introspective.”
Sandra, Tours
Everything makes sense…
“Thank you, Céline, for this moment. I built, deconstructed, and rebuilt my Kintsugi. It was a beautiful interlude, a precious experience. My intention was to repair and to accept. And I truly feel that I’ve healed certain things and that I can now move forward with trust, which has become something of a mantra for me. The most illuminating moment was the revelation of my artwork and of my inner beauty, which I’m now fully aware of. Everything makes sense… Thank you, it was a very beautiful experience.”
Samira, Tours
I discovered parts of myself that had been buried and were finally expressed
Elizabeth, Paris
A moment of gathering
“It was a moment of gathering: between participants, but also within ourselves. And I think it was a success.”
Caroline, Issy-Les-Moulineaux
Pure Wonder
“These two days were pure wonder. Magic, childlike spirit, symbolism, kindness. Something within me was repaired,and something new began.”

Nadine, Tours
A beautiful moment, blending introspection, creativity, and gentleness
“I had the chance to take part in a workshop inspired by an ancestral Japanese art: Kintsugi — the art of repairing a broken bowl by highlighting its cracks with gold. A symbolic way of saying that our wounds, far from diminishing us, can become the most beautiful parts of our story. Celine, who leads this workshop, has turned this ancient craft into a model of emotional repair. Like those bowls, we all have our fractures — moments that broke or marked us. Yet when we look at them with kindness, they can become sources of strength, beauty, and resilience. A beautiful moment, blending introspection, creativity, and gentleness. Everyone left with a unique bowl — a reflection of their own journey. Thank you, Celine, for this soft and powerful interlude. I leave with a richer bowl — and a heart a little more golden.”

Julie, Brazil
Everyone absolutely loved it!
“Thank you so much, Celine: everyone absolutely loved it!”

Géraldine, Tours
A delicate process where every step carries meaning
“A moment suspended between gold and light — a wonderful experience I didn’t expect at all. This morning, I had the chance to join a Kintsugi workshop led by Celine Santini, as part of the Femmes de Territoires network gatherings.
I’m still filled with this gentle yet powerful introspection. Everything was there: the harmony of the space, the warmth of the welcome, the light dancing on the walls, and above all, Celine’s generosity — so open, sincere, and attentive. I knew Kintsugi as a technique, but had never considered it as an inner journey. Now, it feels obvious.
Celine guided us through a delicate process where every step carried meaning. You can feel that everything is thought through, yet nothing is rigid. Her approach reflects who she is — beautiful, coherent, inspiring, and never forced.
I leave with a precious object — one I’ll keep secret, as part of the magic — and with a new conviction: our scars don’t need to be erased. They can be revealed. And even become strength.
Thank you, Celine, for this moment of alignment, and for your gentle, luminous presence.”

Hélène, Tours
An inspiring workshop
“Thank you so much, Celine, for this inspiring workshop!”

Katia, Tours
A workshop worth its weight in Gold
“Beautiful encounters. Magic. A workshop worth its weight in gold… It honors us, strengthens us, and reminds us that all our emotions are treasures. With Love.”

Nathalie, Tours
A wonderful Experience
“Thank you, Celine, for your warm welcome and this morning’s workshop. It was a wonderful experience. Things truly shifted for me…”

Brigitte, Chambray-les-Tours
Sensitivity & Grace
I feel like this cocoon allowed me to look at things more calmly, more peacefully, and with greater confidence. I don’t yet know how this will unfold in the future, but for now, it feels soothing. Thank you for all the care you put into these two days, and for the sensitivity and grace with which you guided this experience.

Françoise, Angers
A discovery which makes me want to go further
“Thank you for this discovery. It makes me want to go further.”

Paul, Angers
A golden, delicate, and deeply symbolic moment.
“Thank you for this golden, delicate, and deeply symbolic moment.”

Flavie, Angers
A wonderful life lesson
“A beautiful experience and a wonderful life lesson — thank you :)”

Christel, Angers
A striking result paired with powerful symbolism
“A beautiful discovery. A striking result paired with powerful symbolism. Thank you.”

Olivier, Angers
A workshop that really makes me want to explore further
“Thank you for this workshop. It really makes me want to explore further.”

Nathalie, Angers
A thoughtful and Caring workshop
“Thank you for this thoughtful and caring workshop. Hope to see you again soon.”
A strong sense of sisterhood
Hello, I experienced a truly beautiful journey with Céline. It was a wonderful discovery, a deeply personal journey filled with kindness, a certain sense of modesty, and at the same time something very profound. It was beautiful to come together, and there was also a strong sense of sisterhood that felt very special. We were among women. Here is my Kintsugi: a mountain. Thank you, Céline.
Serena, Paris
A wonderful experience
Hello everyone, I’ve just completed the Kintsugi workshop here in Tours, and here is my beautiful bowl, which represents the reunification of my cracks, my fractures. It was a wonderful experience. We are truly cared for, supported at every step, and today I feel completely whole again. I leave with this light in my eyes and in my heart. Thank you, thank you.
Marie-Christine, Saché
Transformation & Support
Hello, this is Marie. We’ve just finished the Kintsugi workshop with Céline, and what I will take away from this weekend is first one word: transformation. Transformation because, as the hours, moments, rituals, and steps unfold, we move forward, we learn about ourselves, we bring clarity to our path. And the second word would be support. Céline’s attention to detail and all her thoughtful touches make this weekend, and its six steps, warm, uplifting, and deeply kind. I can only recommend it.
Marie, Le Mans
Creative & Deeply meaningful
I attended the Kintsugi workshop in Tours with Céline. I had a truly wonderful time. It was both creative and deeply meaningful. Here is my bowl. For me, it truly helped reconcile two parts of myself, through these two pieces. I found it very powerful. And thanks to this workshop, I was able to reconnect with a sense of direction. I’ve set a new course for myself and rediscovered a beautiful momentum. I’m very happy I joined this workshop. Thank you, Céline.
Full of surprises, emotions, smiles, joy, and discoveries!
“It was quite an incredible moment ; almost outside reality. A collective introspection, which made it even more powerful. Guided by Celine Santini, an exceptional coach and facilitator, the experience was full of surprises, emotions, smiles, joy, and discoveries! It was truly a beautiful experience, and I’m so glad I lived it. This interlude helped me reflect on my life, my wounds, the bruises and bumps I carry, and transform them. That was the purpose! I turned them into gold, into beauty, into who I am. I’m deeply grateful to have experienced this with Celine, and with the group. Doing this alone, with a book, would have been nothing like the power of the collective, the immersion, the shared energy of two full days. Thank you, Celine.”
Caroline, Paris
An exceptional facilitator who revealed so much within me
“I was truly delighted to take part in this two-day Kintsugi weekend. I loved absolutely everything. Infinite gratitude! Each step was unique and brought me something different. Thank you so much… The group was extraordinary. There was the hands-on practice, the personal growth, the inner return. So much harmony, poetry and gentleness. Meditation, a spiritual dimension; yet at the same time, grounding. It felt like a winning combination, especially with such a wonderful group. And of course, an exceptional facilitator who revealed so much within me.”
Nathalie, Paris
A great experience with a deep meaning
“Thank you so much for this experience. In fact, this great experience, which has deep meaning in my current journey. It has brought me so much already, and I’m sure it will continue to do so, because I know that in the coming days many things will still unfold. I’ll be thinking of you.”
Hélène, Tours
A golden week-end to reconnect to our inner beauty.
“I’m honored to present my Kintsugi bowl, created this weekend in Tours. It was a weekend full of beautiful surprises. Several moments touched me deeply — it’s hard to pick one, but I think it was one of the last exercises. I had done something similar before, but living it in this context was truly moving. Thank you for this golden weekend full of surprises. It’s worth doing this workshop, it is truly amazing. Thank you for this week-end, a chance to reconnect to our inner beauty.”
Patricia, Luxembourg
A magnificent discovery of myself
“A magnificent discovery of myself… Seeing these two pieces come back together warms my heart. I made it through! It feels like the birth of a new self: different, stronger. Thank you for the sparkles, the magic, the strength growing inside me: one that may now allow me to continue forward, and perhaps pass this strength on to others. Thank you, Céline, from the bottom of my heart.”
Véronique, Montargis
Proud of my golden scars
“In life, there are things you have to experience fully. And I truly lived my Kintsugi this weekend. I’m almost proud of my golden scars… They allow me to leave with a bright smile, and above all, with the beautiful encounters this time together made possible. Thank you, Céline: these were precious moments that will stay with me for a long time. I’ll think of them often.”
Fanny, La Rochelle
Peaceful and introspective
“I really enjoyed this experience, first because it helped me discover so much about myself. It offers a space to reflect inwardly. And simply dedicating that time already creates a deep introspective process that helps you move forward. Beyond that, it’s also highly contemplative, aesthetically rich, and truly soothing. In two words: peaceful and introspective.”
Vincent, Tours
Everything makes sense…
“Thank you, Céline, for this moment. I built, deconstructed, and rebuilt my Kintsugi. It was a beautiful interlude, a precious experience. My intention was to repair and to accept. And I truly feel that I’ve healed certain things and that I can now move forward with trust, which has become something of a mantra for me. The most illuminating moment was the revelation of my artwork and of my inner beauty, which I’m now fully aware of. Everything makes sense… Thank you, it was a very beautiful experience.”
Sandra, Tours
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