Create a Calligraphy Scroll 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 calligraphy workshop, where you’ll experience the meditative joy of traditional Korean brush calligraphy. This peaceful activity offers a chance to slow down, relax your mind, and immerse yourself in Korean culture. I’ll guide you through the process, introducing you to traditional calligraphy materials and teaching you mindful brush techniques. You’ll start with practice sessions focusing on basic strokes and Hangul characters. Then, you’ll practice your names in 2 versions in writing. Next you can practice your own personalized scroll with a meaningful message. At last you are going to create your your own personalized scroll in Hangul. To add an authentic touch, you can choose to embellish your work with a traditional stamp that I’ll provide.
Good to know
-All materials needed for the activity are provided. Think about the notes you would like to write on your scroll.