Traditional Korean Bookbinding Experience in Seoul, Hongdae
Description
Welcome to the traditional Korean bookbinding class, the only chance in Seoul you can experience the real traditional Korean bookbinding. We will use Hanji. Hanji is the traditional Korean paper used to make Annals of the Joseon Dynasty that is listed on UNESCO Memory of the World. Joseon royal family and Korean Confucian scholars and intellectuals would use it when writing diaries or taking notes. The cover will be made by beautiful and classy silk weaved Korean traditional pattern. Dozens of colorful threads and silk are available. As the final touch, a No-ri-gae, traditional Korean knot is tied on the book. You can make it and take it home right away!
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Important Information
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- this building doesn't set up elevator, so it may hard to move wheelchair, stroller and so on. But in the studio, you can use them
- Only the number of people who made a reservation can enter the studio
- Reservation is possible only if you are 17 years old or older
- We can only assist you in person until 10:30 AM. After that time, we must focus on conducting classes and attending to other guests, so we will be unable to assist you via messenger or phone.
- Please check the location and directions the day before to ensure a smooth experience.
Reviews(22)
Great teacher and a lovely book to take home
My friends and I decided to book this experience as part of our girl’s trip, and had so much fun while doing it! The instructor is very nice and guides you through each step of the book binding process seamlessly. We enjoyed learning about the traditional way to bind books and using multiple materials to create them. I highly, highly recommend to anyone looking to have a unique, fun experience while in seoul!
A wonderful experience. Amazing setup in the studio. Incredibly well organised and equipped . Every specific tool that is needed is provided. Jinhee was an extremely warm host, so friendly and knowledgeable, with a great sense of humour. Everyone was engaged and all were successful in making their book.
Yeah, great. That I would still learn something so fun and creative in my old age (67 years) was not expected. All the way to Seoul. The teacher was very good at demonstrating all the parts and tools prepared and after a brief explanation of the tradition of op. Silk based paper (banjo) and beautiful covers we could choose our own favorite colors. With patience and respect we were all surprised after 2 hours that we had made a beautiful book. I never thought you could do this. It was a very pleasant morning in Seoul.
I absolutely loved this experience! Jin is a fantastic and friendly instructor. I recommend it 100%. So fun and relaxing. And you get a beautiful souvenir handmade by you!
Incredible experience! If you love to craft this is for you. Well taught by a patient instructor, materials are top notch, studio has an aromatic and relaxing asthetic. I will definitely attend on my next visit to Seoul.
It was so much fun! I loved every second of it, plus the final notebook is beautiful. I definitely recommend it
This was a great workshop that resulted in a beautiful book. It was fun, instructive and a great way to spend the morning in a beautiful studio
We had lots of pleasure doing this quiet activity. Our teacher was super kind and attentive. We've made really beautiful notebook. Lovely mother-daughter experience. I highly recommend it
Our instructor was so kind and patient with us while learning about traditional book binding ~ we were able to create a beautiful memento and one of a kind souvenir and most importantly - a mother - daughter wonderful memory that is priceless. She also took pictures throughout the session and sent them to us! Thank you so much!
