Create a Handmade Traditional Korean Notebook in Insadong
Overview
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1 hour 30 minutes
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Join me for an immersive experience in traditional Korean bookbinding, where you'll craft your own personalized notebook using time-honored techniques.
Make your own traditional Korean notebook using time-honored binding techniques in Insadong.
Guided by a Korean craft artist, you will assemble and bind your notebook step by step in a small group setting, ensuring personal attention throughout the process.
This notebook is completely handmade and easy to carry home — perfect for travelers who enjoy meaningful, hands-on cultural experiences.
✔ Small & personal attention
✔ Handmade by a Korean craft artist
Workshops are offered with limited availability and take place only in Insadong, the cultural heart of Seoul.
Featured on MBC’s “Welcome, First Time in Korea?” and the Korea Tourism Organization’s promotional campaign, an experienced cultural host awaits you for an unforgettable Korean experience.
(Please be advised that only those with reservations can attend)
Additional Info
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
What To Expect
Hello, I’m Jeongju Kim, a traditional Korean calligrapher and craft artist based in Seoul. Join me for a peaceful and hands-on Korean bookbinding experience where you’ll create your own handmade notebook using traditional techniques. We’ll begin by carefully folding selected 15 papers and arranging them between elegant covers. You’ll choose your favorite thread color and learn the traditional Korean binding method step by step, from making precise holes to stitching the book together by hand. To make your notebook even more personal, you’ll also learn how to write your name in Korean. After practicing with a brush, you’ll create a beautiful handwritten title piece to decorate your cover. Your finished notebook can become a special travel journal for your Seoul memories — a place to keep tickets, sketches, thoughts, and stories from your journey. More than just a souvenir, it is a meaningful piece of Korean craft tradition made with your own hands.
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Create a Handmade Traditional Korean Notebook in Insadong
What‘s Included
Camellia Flower Tea from Jeju Island in Korea.
Equipment : needle, thread, craft awl, clips, pencil, ink, brush etc.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Reviews
11 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
A wonderful workshop
Rhys M,May 1, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00I booked this experience before I knew I had also booked a stamp carving experience with the same studio. The experience was much more intimate, although I suspect this was due to the time of day - there were just 4 of us in the class, and we had a nice time sewing up our journals! A good place to keep all of your musings, or Korea trip memories!
Do it, don't hesitate
Shane C,Feb 4, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This experience deserves 5/5. Jeongju is a fantastic teacher, she is incredibly knowledgeable and patient. Her skillful expertise will impart knowledge that will last We had an absolute blast making incredible mementos of our trip to Seoul.
Best art instructor
Megahn R,Jan 30, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00A fantastic beginner friendly class! In fact if you like arts and crafts I highly recommend taking her other classes. You can book the stone carving class and then do book binding right after. If you are even remotely interested it is definitely worth your time and money because at the end after the class you're right by the art district that has plenty of shops and food.
Very recommended course
948annam rian,Jan 12, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Jeongju is very kind and warm hearted person. She helped usduring the whole process, she was encouraging. We learned nit just about the process, but about Korea. She was also helped to practice Korean language. So this clasd, or other classes of Jeongju are very recommended.
The country of kdramas and kpop is more than a TV series and a song.
Navigator42910613784,Nov 25, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00I've been to South Korea twice. 21 days touring the country for the first time and 31 days in Seoul for the second. I don't know. I've already been twice and it's 14 hours of flight from my country. I think it's worth knowing him, since despite the Kdramas, he's a great stranger. Sometimes you notice that it is a mixture of China and Japan and other times you notice that it is unique and original.
Truly a wonderful...
Brendan N,Oct 28, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Truly a wonderful experience, located in a lovey little studio near Gyeongbokgung Palace. Her instructions were very clear and our notebooks came out great! Would highly recommend as a cute, quick date.
Unique Experience
789madelinej,Oct 1, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00My sister and I had a great time making our own traditional notebooks. Our host was very informative and kind. Definitely check out this one of a kind experience when you're visiting Seoul!
Self-made at its finest
Nora H,Jul 16, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00An unforgettable experience under friendly and expert guidance. The Scetchbook will remind me of the beautiful journey. Thanks to Jeongji, she was really super nice🤩
Best Travel Journal Ever!
Brad D,Jun 24, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00I took this class so I would have a unique travel journal for my trip to Korea. And now, not only do I have a very unique journal, I feel confident that I could make another one if I needed to. I was the only student in the class, and instead of canceling the class, Jenogju let me be the only student. I greatly appreciated her help in making this travel journal a very unique one. Thank you Jeongju!
Very nice experience!
Maura v,Apr 12, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Jeongju was so nice! She explained every step clearly and let you do it at your own speed. I really enjoyed myself and now I have a good memory and souvenir!
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