Seoul Traditional Korean Folk Painting with a story

I loved the workshop 🫶There was no one else, so it was like a private lesson. I got to learn so much about the meaning of paintings and figures and she was were helpful when it to my own painting. Thanks to other reviews, I found the location without any issues (second floor of the Emart24). I shall recommend the workshop to all family and friends visiting Seoul. Thank you for a wonderful time ☺️

I did this class when I came to South Korea in June, 2023. As soon as I walked into the room I was amazed. It was filled with beautiful artworks the teacher and some of her students who study under her made. The art studio was very 'homey' with lots of plants everywhere. As soon as I sat down, she offered me tea and a biscuit as we talked about Australia (where I'm from) and we talked about my stay in Korea while we waited for the other people who booked this class to come. Her English is very good and when she talked about Korean art you could tell she was very passionate about it! When it came to making the traditional minhwa - I was very bad at it when it came to painting. I'm a person who paints with acrylic so using watercolour was definitely hard. The watercolour kept bleeding and would bleed out past the line. There were many times I had to keep asking the teacher for help because of this. But even though I kept asking for help, she was very nice and gave me a lot of tips on how to improve and helped fix my minhwa! I definitely recommend this class if you have spare time as you can bond with other people who do the class!!

They explained the art supplies and paper dyeing process thoroughly, and both the materials and exhibits were fascinating! Since they don't speak Japanese, being able to speak some Korean or English would be helpful for understanding. The production process was guided very carefully, and I was able to create a scroll that I was very satisfied with.

This was an incredible experience!! The artist has spent her life studying art and shared so much history about how art transformed Korea. Her English was admirable and I was able to communicate with her well. She offered me drinks and some extra food she had as a snack. I was on my own, and the only one taking the class at that time so I had her full attention. She guided you through the whole process and she was quick to compliment me even when it was not perfect. I hope anyone thinking of doing this signs up, it is an unforgettable workshop with a really great souvenier!!

It was very lovely, peaceful and fun. Was really interesting to learn more about traditional Korean Art. My Teacher was really lovely and had a lot of patience. i can only reccommend this course! 🥰

This was a wonderful experience. Our instructor, Lanka, gave us a brief lesson on Minwa, the stories behind the paintings, and the materials used. There were two of us in the class and it was a very relaxing environment. You don’t have to be experienced in painting or art to create a beautiful painting. Lanka was very patient and helpful. We created some lovely paintings and would gladly take this class again.

I enjoyed the painting class very much. The instructor lady told me a lot about Korean paintings, about it's meanings and helped me with my paint if I had any trouble. I can recommend it to anyone who wants a unique and personalised gift.

An amazing experience! Lovely studio and the teacher took the time to walk through the history while curating an enjoyable painting experience. She took the time to ensure everyone in the room was able fo participate, and I learned so much while taking home a beautiful piece that I will treasure forever! Highly recommend! ❤️

I had a lovely time doing the painting guided by the teacher-not too difficult even if you are a beginner. You get to choose what you want to paint from samples given. The finished painting is in the for. of a small scroll and is a wonderful souvenir to bring home. The studio is on the second level of a row of shops along the road next to apartments in a housing estate - do ask for directions from the shop people if you have trouble finding it. It is a short walk from the nearest subway station - use the NAVER app to guide you.

I really enjoyed the Korean painting class. I learned a lot about Korean painting history and techniques, and it gave me a deeper appreciation for the art and culture.