Carving a Korean Stone Seal with Jeongju in Insadong, Seoul
-This hands-on experience invites you into a quiet traditional workshop, where you will learn the meaning and history of Korean seals and carve one that is uniquely yours. Led by a craft artist with 19 years of experience and the author of “TheStrength of Calligraphy” and “Hello! World”, this small-group class offers a more personal and meaningful cultural experience. You’ll be guided through each step, making it easy and enjoyable even for beginners.
✔ Small group and personal guidance ✔ Handmade by a Korean craft artist ✔ Only available in Insadong More than a souvenir, a Seoul story.
Featured on MBC’s “Welcome, First Time in Korea?” and the Korea Tourism Organization’s promotional campaign, an experienced cultural host awaits you for an unforgettable Korean experience.
What to expect
Hello, I’m Jeongju Welcome to my workshop, where you’ll discover the art of creating your own personalized stone seal. This workshop offers an opportunity to experience the meditative joy of traditional Korea. I’ll guide you through the entire process of creating your own seal. You’ll learn how to handle the engraving tools as we practice making lines, circles. Then, I’ll help you design your name in a style that perfectly. Once you’ve completed your design, I’ll teach you how to carefully carve it into your stone. After the carving is finished, you’ll experience the satisfaction of applying traditional Korean ink and making your first stamp. As a special touch, I’ll write a calligraphy notes on a card for you with an elegant case to protect and display your seal to take home.
Good to know
- If you want to design a Korean name, we can help
- Traditional tea and snacks are provided free of charge
Only registered participants can attend the class. Thank you for your understanding.
Reviews
One of the best adventures we did in Seoul. The hospitality was amazing and the teacher was the best. She even taught us about the history of seal stamps. This place is definitely a must when visiting Seoul.
This was such a special and unforgettable experience during our trip to Seoul. Jeongju was incredibly patient, kind, and welcoming while teaching us how to create our own Korean name seal. She explained everything so clearly and made the whole process feel calm, thoughtful, and personal. You could really feel the care she puts into her craft and into making every guest feel comfortable, even if you have no experience at all. The atmosphere was peaceful and relaxing, and it was such a nice break from the busy city. I absolutely love my unique souvenir and knowing that I carved it myself makes it even more meaningful. This experience felt deeply connected to Korean culture and is something I will treasure forever. Thank you, Jeongju, for such a beautiful memory. Highly recommend this to anyone visiting Seoul and wanting something truly personal and memorable.
A truly unforgettable experience! 🫶 The teacher patiently taught us how to write and create our names in Korean. It was such an interesting and meaningful activity—perfect for families and friends. Definitely a memory to keep forever! 💖 experience:
The location was perfect, right at the cultural district of Insadong. The teacher was patient and helpful. Would definitely attend another class someday.
This was a fun class and you go home with a handmade dojang. The instructor walks you through the process. I was looking forward to this class and was not disappointed.
I can’t recommend this experience enough to travelers! It was an amazing experience with history, art and culture included. We arrived to a warm smile and warm tea. The setup was stunning!! The instructor was patient and kind! She walked the class step by step through the stamp carving. This was my first time in South Korea..and this instructor made it extra special! I highly recommend this to any travelers as a MUST Do!!
What a great experience, with an unforgettable souvenir. We not only learned about Korean culture, but also met nice people from various nations and were able to get crafty. An absolute must for anyone who wants to take a unique souvenir home. A super teacher and speaks very good English.
Amazing experience! I was looking for a unique experience to share with my partner, and it's safe to say we found it! The artist leading the session is incredibly kind and an excellent teacher. After a brief explanation of the history of Korean seals, you'll have the pleasure of designing your own and carving it into stone. I highly recommend it!
experience: great time and you can go faster or slower if you need. totally recommend this! instructor: so kind and helpful! she let us start over when we messed up and made sure we had the right amounts in our perfume!
lovely experience!! Helen is an excellent teacher!! She’s so helpful! loved every moment of it!
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