Kintsugi-Inspired Stud Earring Workshop
Join Tokyo-born artist and kintsugi practitioner, Sayako Hiroi to make one of a kind earrings for yourself or to gift just in time for the holiday!
- When: Wednesday, November 11, 2026 from 7pm-8pm
- Location: Green Tiger, Bow Market
- Fee: $60 and all materials are included for you to make one set of earrings. You have the option to create additional sets for $25 each.
You will first choose your favorite pieces from Sayako's curated selection of sea glass, ceramic shards, and gemstones. Then attach earring findings to make your own pair of stud earrings. Inspired by kintsugi, the Japanese art of repairing broken pottery with gold, each piece celebrates the beauty of imperfection and repair. Studs sit close to the ear and don’t swing, making them easy to wear every day.
This workshop does not use lacquer, but it draws on kintsugi’s design language to help you create an accessory that exists nowhere else.
About Sayako Hiroi:
Sayako Hiroi is a Tokyo-born artist and kintsugi practitioner based in Boston. She holds an MFA from the School of the Museum of Fine Arts at Tufts University, and her work has been exhibited internationally, including solo shows in Tokyo and Boston. Her achievements have earned recognition including a Vermont Studio Center fellowship and a fully funded residency at the Ox-Bow School of Art.
Bridging traditional Japanese craftsmanship and contemporary art, Sayako’s practice centers on kintsugi, the art of mending broken ceramics with gold. Built on repair rather than replacement, kintsugi celebrates giving objects a second life and finding beauty in imperfection. Through workshops and public engagements, she shares this philosophy with new audiences, preserving Japanese tradition while inspiring a more thoughtful, sustainable way of caring for the things we own.
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Sayako Hiroi is a Tokyo-born artist and kintsugi practitioner currently based in Boston. She holds a Master of Fine Arts from the School of the Museum of Fine Arts at Tufts University, where she developed her distinctive approach to painting and began exploring kintsugi.
Her work bridges traditional Japanese craftsmanship with contemporary art, operating at the intersection of Japanese and U.S. cultures.
Her paintings navigate the boundary between figuration and abstraction, exploring themes of feminism, anti-Orientalism, and cultural identity. Her work has been exhibited internationally, including solo exhibitions in Tokyo and Boston.
Her kintsugi practice reflects a commitment to preserving Japanese traditions while fostering cross-cultural dialogue. Through workshops and public engagements, she shares the philosophy of embracing imperfection, encouraging a deeper appreciation of Japanese aesthetics.
Her artistic achievements have been recognized with residencies and awards, including the Vermont Studio Center fellowship and a fully-funded opportunity at the Ox-Bow School of Art. Her work continues to inspire critical thought and meaningful dialogue about tradition, identity, and innovation.