Carving a Korean Stone Seal with Jeongju in Insadong, Seoul
After retiring from banking, I discovered the arts of calligraphy and seal carving, which gradually transformed my life. My work has been recognized with prestigious awards at the Seoul Women’s Craft Exhibition and the KT Corporate Competition. For the past 18 years, I’ve been teaching calligraphy at a women’s professional education institute supported by the Seoul Metropolitan Government. Since January 2018, I’ve had the privilege of introducing Hangul and Korean traditional culture to over 3,000 international visitors and grobal companies at my studio in Insadong. I published “The Strength of Calligraphy” in 2018 and “Hello World!” in 2024. This book is a collection of memories and experiences from seven years of becoming with wonderful guests from a stranger to a closer.
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.