After the KCCUK’s three creative sessions over the past three months, for June the pace quickens, with six sessions in the space of two weeks:
Traditional Craft Workshops
5 June & 6 June 2025, 7:00pm – 9:30pm | Book here
Discover the beauty of Korean heritage through hands-on traditional craft making. This two-day workshop offers participants the opportunity to learn the stories and symbolism behind Korea’s beloved folk crafts — and to create their own keepsakes to take home.
Thursday, 5 June, 7:00pm – 9:30pm
- Stone Seal Carving: Design and carve your own name into a traditional Korean stone stamp, inspired by Korea’s unique seal culture.
- Mini Sotdae Making: Craft a small wooden sotdae, a symbolic totem traditionally erected to guard villages and bring good fortune.
Friday, 6 June, 7:00pm – 9:30pm
- Korean Ribbon (Daenggi) Craft: Weave and assemble a colourful daenggi, a traditional ribbon used in Korean hairstyles.
- Janggu Keyring DIY: Make your own janggu-shaped keyring, reimagining the traditional Korean drum in miniature form.
Korean Rites of Passage Experience
12 June & 13 June 2025, 2:00pm – 4:30pm | Book here
Step into the vibrant world of Korean tradition with our Korean Rites of Passage Experience.
Join us for a unique event where you’ll uncover the fascinating history and actively experience the beauty of Korea’s significant cultural milestones.
Our journey begins with a brief lecture, where you’ll gain a broader understanding of the meaning and importance behind Korea’s major life cycle rituals. From the joy of birth to the solemnity of ancestral rites, we’ll explore the philosophy, historical context, and modern relevance of each ceremony, offering you a rich cultural perspective.
Finally, get ready for an engaging Coming-of-Age Ceremony & Wedding Ceremony Experience!
- Coming-of-Age Ceremony Experience: Take a brief yet meaningful step into a traditional Korean coming-of-age ceremony. Reflect on the transition to adulthood and its accompanying responsibilities while enjoying the special experience of wearing Hanbok and participating in a simple ritual demonstration.
- Wedding Ceremony Experience: Adorn yourself in the elegance of traditional Hanbok and participate in a glimpse of a Korean wedding ceremony. Feel the beauty and profound meaning of this cherished tradition and capture unforgettable memories with various photo opportunities.
This event offers a fun, hands-on way to explore the heart of Korean culture through interactive activities. We look forward to sharing this memorable experience with you! These events will run twice – Please feel free to choose the date that is most convenient for you.
Korean Minhwa on Reusable Bags
12 June & 13 June 2025, 6:30 – 8:30pm | Book here
These fun drawing classes are for all levels with no art experience necessary. An eco bag is provided by the Korean Cultural Centre.
The class will run twice – Please feel free to choose the date that is most convenient for you.
What is Minhwa?
Minhwa, meaning ‘painting of the people’ offers a vibrant window into traditional Korean life. These Korean folk paintings portray the simple and unaffected daily lives of ordinary people. An invaluable part of Korea’s cultural heritage, folk paintings illustrate the mythology, religion, and mindset of the Korean people.
Minhwa is free from the stereotypical drawing of the old classics as they were predominantly created by nonprofessional painters. Therefore Minhwa is liberal and free-spirited in its delivery, whilst being consistent in structure, composition and presentation.
By drawing Minhwa on Eco-Bags this event explores the history of Korean art and traditional Korean culture, while celebrating Korean craft in a fun event.