Wearing Hanbok and Drawing Hangeul Folk Lettering

Seoul



What does your name look like in color?In Korea, there is a way to write it that paints a rainbow into every single stroke.

Highlights

  • Immerse in authentic Korean culture at a premium heritage space in Seoul.
  • Experience Hanbok, tea ceremony, traditional art in one premium master class.
  • Create and take home an exclusive, handcrafted art souvenir found nowhere else.

Description

HOEK's Hyuckpil program is a hands-on experience where you create your own artwork — your name, a word, or a phrase — in hyuckpil, the traditional Korean lettering art that paints a rainbow into every single stroke of a leather brush. It is a time and a space to slow down, immerse yourself in Korean traditional culture, and learn something genuinely rare. Hanbok & Tea Time Your session begins with dressing in hanbok, followed by Korean tea and hangwa. The master introduces the history and aesthetics of hyuckpil and the Korean culture expressed within it. Master Live Performance Before you pick up the brush, you watch the hyuckpil master perform. The leather brush moves across hanji paper, and multiple colors bleed into each other within a single stroke — a rainbow script found in no other calligraphy tradition in the world. Practice You begin with the fundamentals — how to load the brush with pigment, control the color blend, and manage the weight of each stroke. The master guides you directly and helps you find your own rhythm. Create Your Artwork The heart of the session. Write your name, a chosen word, or a phrase you have been carrying — in hyuckpil, on hanji paper, stroke by stroke under the master's guidance. Take It Home Your finished piece is mounted in a small wooden frame and Wrapped in a traditional Korean bojagi cloth. We are located in central Seoul, just 3 minutes on foot from City Hall Station (Line 1/2, Exit 5) — within easy reach of Gyeongbokgung Palace, Bukchon Hanok Village, Insadong, and Cheonggyecheon Stream.

Includes

Hanbok dress-up experience Korean Traditional Tea & Treats All tools and materials for the workshop Your Own Hyuckpil work Bojagi Gift Package

Easy cancellation

Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund

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