Wooden Chopstick-Making Workshop in Hongdae
Mapo-gu, Seoul
Craft your own wooden chopsticks in Hongdae. Discover Korean dining culture, choose from two included woods with premium options available, and add optional personal engraving.
Highlights
- Craft your own wooden chopsticks in a hands-on workshop in Hongdae
- Learn about Korean dining culture and the significance of chopsticks
- Choose from different wood types and carving techniques to suit your style
- Test your skills with a playful black-bean challenge using practice chopsticks
- Personalize your chopsticks with optional laser engraving for a unique touch
Description
Craft your own wooden chopsticks in a hands-on workshop in Hongdae, and take home a personal keepsake made by you.
Begin with a brief introduction to Korean dining culture. Discover Sujeo, the spoon-and-chopstick set, and explore table manners that express respect for elders, along with light-hearted chopstick folklore.
Explore the natural colors and grain of different woods while hearing stories about trees familiar in Korea. Choose between two included wood types, with premium options available for richer colors or striking grain.
Then shape and sand your chosen wood into a pair of chopsticks with your host’s guidance. Refine the taper and smooth the surfaces, giving your pair its own handmade character. No previous woodworking experience is needed.
Enjoy a playful black-bean challenge game using practice chopsticks. Move the beans from one plate to another and see how steady your grip can be. Hear about the childhood practice of picking up beans with chopsticks, and the idea that nimble fingers go with a clever mind. It is a fun way to practice coordination and concentration, and harder than it looks!
Apply oil to your handmade pair and watch the wood’s natural color and grain come to life. Add optional laser engraving with a name, date or short message to make your souvenir even more personal.
Leave with wooden chopsticks made by you, ready to enjoy at your own table or give as a thoughtful gift.
Includes
- Chopstick-making workshop with instruction
- Choice of two included wood types
- Wood introduction and Korean dining culture demonstration
- Tools and materials, including sanding and oil finishing
- Black-bean challenge with practice chopsticks
- One handmade pair of wooden chopsticks to take home
Excludes
- Premium wood options, priced by species
- Personal laser engraving: KRW 10,000 per pair
Important Information
- No previous woodworking experience is needed
- Sessions are available in English, Korean, and Russian
- Groups are limited to eight guests
Easy cancellation
Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund
