Modern Kintsugi NY

Gather Collaborator: Sandhya Oaks Sandhya Oaks

Collaboration with Sandhya Oaks: Kintsugi is an ancient Japanese art that involves mending broken pottery pieces back together with gold - built on the idea that embracing flaws and imperfections, can create an even stronger, more beautiful piece of art.
This event will be an immersive experience combining Kintstugi and Story Work. Beyond participating in the art of Kintsugi, guests will be invited to consider moments of brokenness within their stories and be guided through a contemplative practice, that leads to finding a sense of meaning and truth in the brokenness. This evening will be one that brings restoration and freedom alongside artistic experiential learning, and of course fun too!

Location: Soho, NYC

Available Dates:

12/07/ Sat | 5-7 PM EST | $95

12 spots per session, will be with shared materials. Added details to follow 2-3 days before the gathering date.

Sandhya Oaks

Guest artist

Sandhya is a Ministry Leader, Story Work Coach, and Certified Spiritual Director. Born in India and adopted as a young one, her story lends to walking with others through the smooth and rough terrain of life and creating experiences that restore shalom within the human heart. She is currently a Fellow with The Allender Center and her expertise is found at the intersection of curating Grief Retreats, mentoring Adoptees, and Story Work. She is relentlessly committed to providing hope and healing to the world and has been featured by TEDX, Denver Seminary, and Yale University. Sandhya has held the honor of hosting Kintsugi Story Workshops across 8 states for more than 225 people. In her free time, she loves surfing, gathering around the table, and creating good cups of Chai.

Sandhya Oaks
  • “The Kintsugi experience was an opportunity to acknowledge and mend the places of shattering in my life as well as re-imagine what restoration could be.”

    — Sandhya Oaks | Consultant, Story Coach
  • “Esther’s Kintsugi Gather workshop was a practice of soul-mending; not only did she and Grace lead us through the practical techniques of the art form but cultivated an atmosphere of reflection and attentiveness to the broken places of our own stories. It was a rich and memorable experience I would recommend to anyone seeking to expand their repertoire of soulful practices.”

    — Amanda Iglesias | Architect
  • “This Kintsugi workshop came at the perfect time. It was both therapeutic and enjoyable. It allowed me to reflect on the year and my life and see how just like these broken pieces that I had brought, my life is most authentic and beautiful when I embrace my blemishes and cracks. Thank you for facilitating Esther! I learned so much from you and the reflections from everyone else who was participating. I can’t wait for the next Gathering!”

    — Chisom A’Marie | Venture Capitalist