Seoul: Traditional Mother-of-Pearl Craft Workshop in Myeongdong

Joon is a fantastic instructor! This was a lovely way to spend the afternoon - combining local artisanal culture with quiet creativity. We left with beautiful norigae and compact mirrors to commemorate our trip!

what a lovely peaceful experience with a very talented craftsperson. Both myself and my daughter had a lovely afternoon. I would highly recommend this workshop.

I had an absolutely unforgettable experience with this Mother-of-Pearl workshop in Seoul. Out of everything I did during my trip, this was truly one of the most meaningful and memorable activities. From the moment I arrived, I could feel that this was not just a typical tourist activity, but a carefully curated cultural experience. The space itself is beautifully designed -calm, artistic, and inspiring. It immediately sets the tone for a creative and immersive experience. Every detail, from the materials to the atmosphere, felt intentional and thoughtfully prepared. The workshop process was incredibly engaging. Even as a complete beginner, I never felt overwhelmed. The instructions were clear, detailed, and easy to follow, allowing me to fully enjoy the process of designing and creating my own piece. Working with mother-of-pearl is something truly special the way it reflects light and reveals different colors is mesmerizing. It felt like I was creating something genuinely unique.

Our group of four stumbled upon this gem and it turned out to be the highlight of our entire Seoul trip. June, the owner, is incredibly warm, knowledgeable, and passionate about Korean cultural heritage. From the moment we walked in, he made all four of us feel right at home. He guided us patiently through the entire mother-of-pearl crafting process, sharing the history behind najeonchilgi while making sure everyone in our group felt supported. Despite being a group of four, no one ever felt rushed or overlooked. We laughed, learned, and created together — each walking away with a unique handmade piece we’ll treasure forever. The photo shoot at the end was the perfect finishing touch. June puts his heart into every session and it shows. If you’re in Seoul, book this without hesitation! 감사합니다 June! 🙏🇰🇷✨

It was a wonderful experience. it was culturally enriching and provided an opportunity to be creative in a new and exciting environment. The instructor was very helpful and educated us about the origin of mother of pearl and then was very helpful when any of us ran into difficulty or had questions. The items we were offered as a basis for our creation were if a very good quality. We walked out with our own created keepsake of our time in Seoul

The place was really calm and peaceful while the teacher was very patient and helpful throughout the whole process. There are many colorful pieces and using the different shapes made from abalone shell was really interesting.

an amazing experience with a patient and well mannered instructor. my daughter and I had an amazing time and will be back for another experience either during this trip and next time! highly recommend!!!

I had a lot of fun making the mother of pearl Korean accessory - the instructions were easy to follow on the iPad. It capped off a very enjoyable afternoon in Seoul for me. The instructor was very friendly, highly recommend this activity.

So fun to design my own norigae, I searched for a while to pick a mother of pearl workshop and I'm glad I chose this one. It just so happened to be close to our hotel, as a bonus. Rhey explained the whole process well and let us have fun taking our time to tweak the designs. You get a separate paper to prep your design before you transfer it piece by piece. I was scared of getting the resin kn my hangs though, some gloves would have been nice. Overall it's an absolute yes recommendation from me!

it’s such a fun, cozy activity! if you need some calm in your trip while still creating something unique to remember your trip, this is the perfect activity! The staff was helpful and welcoming, and the instructions for the activity have been clear! would definetly recommend !