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Write a Meaningful Korean Calligraphy Scroll in Insadong

Recommended by 96% of travelers
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Seoul, South Korea
  • 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.)
  • Mobile ticket
  • Offered in: English

Overview

The best way to learn about the art of Korean calligraphy is by trying it yourself. This private workshop teaches you traditional techniques from a Korean calligraphy artist. Enjoy the personalized attention of your guide, and leave with a scroll marked with your choice of a meaningful Korean word or saying.
  • Get access to all the equipment you need, including a seal to stamp your work
  • Choose a class in Korean or English depending on your needs
  • Refresh yourself with your choice of coffee or tea
  • Receive personalized feedback from your instructor

What's Included

  • Inkstone, Inkstick, Brush, Traditional paper, Hanging scroll, Seal(that you may take a stamp on your work)
  • Coffee and/or Tea

    Meeting and Pickup

    Meeting point

    • Feel So Good Calli
      South Korea, Seoul, Jongno District, Insadong-gil, 55-1 3 층

      Please come to my place. You can easily find it on Google Maps by searching “Feel so good calli.” or "필소굿캘리" on Naver Maps. (There is no lift in this building.)

    End point

    This activity ends back at the meeting point.

    What To Expect

    1

    Tongmoongwan

    Additional Info

    • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
    • Not wheelchair accessible
    • Near public transportation
    • Most travelers can participate
    • This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate

    Cancellation Policy

    You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

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    Reviews

    4.8
    based on 46 reviews
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    Must try experience to satiate the artist and the curious traveler in you

    Vaishnavh_N, Jul 2026
    I had a cute and cozy experience. The teacher was kind and patient and walked me through each step and helped me practice the strokes before I was to write on a scroll. They also served warm tea (and with the rain outside) this was such a beautiful experience.

    Book this experience!

    Karli_M, Jan 2026
    Such a fun experience! Great way to learn about Korean history and tradition, and also get to participate in an activity.

    Relaxing activity

    Hope_C, Sep 2025
    Learning calligraphy was very relaxing and enjoyable. The scroll that I produced was a lovely pattern.

    Must do creative!

    Nicole_S, Aug 2025
    A truly perfect start to my South Korea trip: calm space, and thoughtful learning. Highly recommended.

    Pleasant experience

    Wendy_J, Aug 2025
    This was so fun! She was so kind and helpful and made us feel good about our Hangul. The finished products turned out great! The tea and treats were also amazing. Everyone should do this when they come to Korea!

    Great, unique experience!

    Paige_K, Aug 2025
    This class was so fun! It was very interesting to learn about the history of Hangul, and the teacher was very kind. You get to practice writing characters, your name, and a phrase of your choice. Easy to follow along in English! I highly recommend.

    Great time learning calligraphy

    Jabrina_R, Aug 2025
    The class was so informative and fun. The teacher was encouraging, engaging and personable. We did this experience as a family of four. Highly recommend.

    Wonderful Experience !...

    Elaine_B, Jul 2025
    Wonderful Experience ! Helen shares the history and context of calligraphy which makes it even more special. Zen experience in her quaint design studio.

    Fantastic Class!

    Sloane_T, Jun 2025
    Fantastic class experience! Our teacher was very kind, helpful, and knowledgable! While I spoke Korean, my mom and sister did not and she was able to help teach them the alphabet along with the history and art of calligraphy in English! Instructions and teaching were easy to follow and all of our questions were answered! We had a wonderful time practicing and then making our final product! Everyone was extremely satisfied with our final pieces and had a lovely time chatting and drinking tea with our teacher. I would highly recommend this to anyone traveling to Seoul!

    Great calligraphy experience!

    Renee_v, May 2025
    Very nice experience! Jeongju is a patience teacher that will start with some theory and the basics of the Hangul letters. Then you can practice with the letters, your name and a message. You end up with a creation of your own (scroll with message) as a remembrance.

    Unique cultural experience

    Ted_H, Oct 2024
    Jeoungju was helpful and encouraging in something new. She made the experience relaxing and enjoyable. Would certainly recommend the experience.

    Create a Wonderful Lifetime Memory

    Laura_P, Sep 2024
    One of the highlights of my vacation in Seoul was taking this class. I enjoyed every second of the class and felt relaxed and creative. The ambiance is perfect and I learned so much in during my time in the class. It was a bit magical and creating my own scroll to bring home is something I cherish quite a bit. I highly recommend this activity to individuals (solo traveler), groups, families and friends.

    Beautiful and authentic Korean experience

    Lorrie_K, Jul 2024
    Calligrapher Kim was knowledgeable, warm, and very patient. Her skill in calligraphy was excellent and she helped us understand what we were doing. She showed me how to change the spacing and the size of the words depending on the meaning.

    Relaxing & Rewarding Calligraphy

    James_S, Nov 2023
    This calligraphy class with Helen is a wonderful way to spend a couple hours in Seoul. You learn about the South Korean language and its design in a chill studio. I was pleasantly surprised at how quickly I was able to make a nice looking scroll. This experience fits in perfectly before a nice night out in Seoul.
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    $46.57

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    Was $49.03(-5%)

    up to 24 hours before the experience starts (local time)

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