SPRING ADULTS: Traditional Kintsugi: A Six-Session Foundation Course

Please note: Registration is open to all but does not include clay, glaze/glaze firings, or ceramics studio access outside of workshop hours.

Course Description:     
This course teaches traditional kintsugi using natural urushi lacquer and fully natural materials to achieve food-safe repairs. The process requires time, patience, and multiple stages of curing. Please note: This course uses urushi (natural Japanese lacquer). Urushi can cause skin irritation or allergic reactions similar to poison ivy in some individuals. Protective gloves will be provided and must be worn when handling lacquer. Please avoid direct skin contact and follow all safety instructions given in class. If you have known sensitivities, allergies, or respiratory concerns, consult with the instructor before registering. Proper ventilation procedures will be maintained, and students are expected to handle all materials with care and attention.

Kintsugi Kit for Class

Instructor: Sayako Hiroi
Sayako Hiroi is a Japanese visual artist based in Boston, working across painting and traditional kintsugi. Her practice responds to silence and erasure, and to the unseen traces of presence, drawing from feminist ethics and Japanese visual archives. She holds an MFA in Fine Arts from the School of the Museum of Fine Arts at Tufts University and a BA in Ethics from Keio University in Tokyo, and has been an artist-in-residence at institutions... Learn More »
Age range: 
Adult
Students min/max: 
4/6
Duration: 
6 weeks
Day/time: 
Fridays, April 10 - May 22, 10:00am - 12:00pm (no class 4/24)
Dates: 
April 10, 2026
April 17, 2026
May 1, 2026
May 8, 2026
May 15, 2026
May 22, 2026
Location: 
Room 109
Cost: 
$240