In this workshop, I will not only teach you how to write beautifully, but also how to experience the joy of carving a handcrafted seal. You will create a design using your name with an engraving knife on a small stone. During this activity, your mind will relax, and you will experience healing through the slow analog, tactile sensibility of everyday life.
First, I show two ways to engrave the seal and demonstrate how to carve with a carving knife.
Next, I show the way to design the names and help to design according to syllable of name. You go for it and then cover with ink of Korean style and take a stamp. Once the engraving is over, you can choose an elegant case for your stone seal. When you return home, you'll enjoy looking at the stamp you carved and remembering your travels. I'll write down a message for you in K-calligraphy after you have stamped your seal on a postcard I prepare.
Posted By : ediethelm
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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Posted On : 2024-05-09 11:09:00 
Posted By : Jarell_C
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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Posted On : 2024-04-15 20:28:43 
Posted By : melanie_s
Creating something personal from Korea and bring it home. Also, experiencing this with other people was fun.
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Posted On : 2024-04-10 15:22:58
Posted By : T4282HBracheln
This was such a wonderful couple of hours. Helen was so friendly, informative and helpful. We had great fun making our seals and we left really happy.
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Posted On : 2024-04-07 05:00:56
Posted By : Road55974994019
Awesome tea and cookies!
Missing some Korean letters for my name.
Helen had the solution!
Instruction was amazing, and final stamp was out of this world!!!
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Posted On : 2024-03-26 05:30:24
Posted By : Nelbo_01
This was such a fun and engaging experience. Helen is a great instructor. She was easy to follow and encouraging. I would definitely recommend this class to anyone.
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Posted On : 2024-03-26 05:25:37
Posted By : Merage_G
What a beautiful experience carving my own signature seal with Helen. A wonderful and mindful new skill learned and a souvenir to take home! It was great hearing how Helen started her studio and I’m so grateful to have come across this experience !
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Posted On : 2024-02-24 21:39:59
Posted By : Victor_Z
I arrived a bit early in Janaury and I was the only participant. The teacher (I never got her name!) was very patient and gave very good explanations on what to do. She was fun to talk to during the process as well. I really enjoyed the carving process and I look forward to using my seal at home!
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Posted On : 2024-01-15 22:47:47
Posted By : marlyset2016
Thank you for this timeless moment, of rare poetry.
We had a wonderful time with Helen, an incredibly gentle host with very clear explanations.
Thank you for everything, we are happy to bring a little bit of you back with us.
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Posted On : 2023-10-30 04:43:34
Posted By : F6407ZPcarmens
I did this experience with two friends and it was great. Helen's shop is a nice place where you feel calm and relaxed while you learn more about Korean traditions. It is also very nice to work with your own hands on this little project. It feels challenging when you first sit and hold the knife but Helen is really helpful and makes you feel capable. Explanation are clear, both about how to get to her place and how to do the activity.
I hightly recommend the experience. My only tip would be: make sure to bring some cash, you'll want to buy some ink for your new stone seal! :D
Thanks a lot Helen!
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Posted On : 2023-10-30 03:38:29
