Free traditional craft workshops open for registration in Seoul

The Korea Heritage Service Foundation, an affiliate of the Korea Heritage Service, said Thursday that it will launch a series of free, hands-on traditional culture programs starting mid-June, offering a rare opportunity for the public to work alongside master artisans. The events will take place at the National Intangible Heritage Center in Gangnam District, southern Seoul, running from June 12 to 30. The programming is divided into two distinct tracks consisting of immersive craft workshops connected to a special on-site exhibition and educational performance tours tailored for local students. The Gong-DREAM workshop series runs every Friday and Saturday from June 12 to 27, allowing participants to translate the inspiration of the gallery into tactile, handmade objects. Certified masters of Korea’s National Intangible Cultural Heritage and their students will lead ten specialized sessions. Nam Kyung-suk, a metal engraver, will guide participants in creating framed constellation maps to showcase traditional metalwork. Lee Jong-min, an artist in ox horn inlay, will run sessions on mak

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