Traditional Korean Good Luck Fish Carving Workshop

Mapo-gu, Seoul



Hand-carve a traditional Korean good luck fish from Korean wood. Beloved by Koreans for centuries, this folk charm is made for protection and tied with Korean silk thread to hold onto good fortune.

Highlights

  • Discover a Korean folk tradition through a beautiful lucky fish charm
  • Enjoy a creative moment with a small group of fellow travellers
  • Make a distinctly Korean keepsake you’ll be proud to display
  • Take home a lucky fish charm symbolising good luck and protection
  • Keep your charm as a memory of Korea or gift it to someone special

Description

Experience the beauty of Korean traditional craft by making a lucky fish charm inspired by a longstanding folk tradition. Enjoy two hours of creativity with a small group of fellow travellers. Feel the natural texture of the wood, enjoy conversation, and discover the satisfaction of creating a beautiful piece to remember your time in Korea. Take home your finished lucky fish, complete with Korean silk thread and a brass bell. Hang it in your home as a beautiful decoration and a wish for good fortune and protection—or give it to someone special as a thoughtful gift from Korea. Add a distinctly Korean craft experience to your trip, and leave with a souvenir you’ll be proud to keep. Optional Personalised Hangul Tag (+₩10,000): For an extra personal touch, choose an optional wooden tag featuring your name or a meaningful Korean wish. The tag is available for ₩10,000, payable separately at the studio.

Includes

Guided woodcarving workshop All carving tools and materials needed to complete your lucky fish Korean silk thread, brass bell and hanging fittings Personal step-by-step guidance in English Your handmade lucky fish to take home

Excludes

Optional personalised Hangul name tag — ₩10,000, payable at the studio

Important Information

  • No previous woodcarving experience is required. Hand-carving knives are used during the workshop; safety gloves are provided. Each fish is handmade, so shape, carving marks and natural wood grain will vary slightly. Optional personalised Hangul tags are available for an additional ₩10,000.

Easy cancellation

Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund

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