Carving a Korean Stone Seal

Experience the joy of carving a handcrafted seal in a Korean Stone Seal Workshop in Insadong. Learn to write beautifully and create a personalized design on a small stone. Relax your mind and experience healing through the slow analog, tactile sensibility of everyday life.

Duration: 1 hour, 30 minutes
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • 3rd fl, 55-1 Insadong-gil - In this workshop, participants will learn to create a design using their name with an engraving knife on a small stone. This activity promotes relaxation and offers a healing experience through the slow, analog, and tactile sensibility of everyday life.
What's Included
  • Tea and coffee
  • A seal stone
  • A high quality seal stone case
  • Engraving knife
  • A seal
Additional Information

In this class, participants will not only learn the art of beautiful writing but also experience the joy of creating a handcrafted seal. Using a carving tool, they can design their name on a small stone. This activity offers a therapeutic experience through the tactile and analog pleasures of everyday life.

First, two engraving techniques will be demonstrated, along with the proper use of a carving knife. Then, guidance will be provided on designing names according to their syllables. Participants will then apply ink in the Korean style and make a stamp. After the engraving is complete, they can select an elegant case for their stone seal. Upon returning home, they will cherish the stamp they created and the memories of their journey. A personalized message in K-calligraphy will be written on a postcard, featuring their stamped seal.

This program was also featured on Watcher, an American YouTube channel, in August 2024.

Location
3rd fl, 55-1 Insadong-gil
You come to my studio : 3rd fl. 55-1 Insadong-gil Jongno-gu Seoul. (Once your reservation is confirmed, we will share the directions to you.) (There is no lift in this building.)
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Astrid_c
Aug 1, 2024
Loved it - Was very good, the teacher was nice and explained well ! The tea was good and the class was fun ! 🤩
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Jennifer_k
Jul 23, 2024
Great Family Experience! - Helen was a gracious host and has a beautiful studio. Our 12 and 10 year old children were welcomed and both really enjoyed the process and their resulting stamp. We all learned a lot and enjoyed ourselves.
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863jenniferk
Jul 23, 2024
Great Family Experience - Such a wonderful family experience! Helen was welcoming of our 12 and 10 year old children and we all enjoyed the process from start to finish. We appreciated the 1.5 hour duration and beauty of Helen’s studio and workspace. She is very patient and kind and a wealth of knowledge.
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H7603qcdianas
Jul 18, 2024
Fun, easy Korean experience - This was such an amazing experience, we don't normally do workshops on holidays and we were nervous, but there was nothing to be nervous about the place was easy to find and Helen does a wonderful job explaining the history, importance and instructing us on how to make the seals. Super cool experience highly recommend!
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Elizabeth_p
Jul 17, 2024
I shared this experience... - I shared this experience with my 11 year old daughter. It was a lovely and relaxing time, and best of all my daughter learned so much. She said that if we ever returned she would want to do this again.
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Harry_k
Jul 2, 2024
Handmake a unique souvenir - Unique experience. We enjoyed carving our own seal on a stone. Not only was Helen very patient and helpful, she gave us a very interesting lesson in Korean history and culture. We highly recommend this event.
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Alice_l
Jul 2, 2024
First time in Seoul - Family of four. First time doing this. We all enjoyed it so much. Teenagers loved creating their one of a kind stamps. Adults made a lot of mistakes. Teacher fixed everything so everyone had something nice to take home. Highly recommend this experience for anyone looking for something unique.
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Ediethelm
May 9, 2024
Where everyone becomes creative - Great workshop, a lovely and emoathic instructor. She created a creative atmosphere and at the end we went home with our unique stamp. Would do it again.
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Melanie_s
Apr 10, 2024
Korean culture memories - Creating something personal from Korea and bring it home. Also, experiencing this with other people was fun.
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Jarell_c
Apr 15, 2024
Enjoyed my time. The... - Enjoyed my time. The experience was definitely calming. I really enjoyed the personalized card at the end. It was nice to learn about the craftsmanship behind this aspect of Korean culture. I learned something new and have gained another piece of knowledge in my understanding of Korean society while Im out and about.
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