Insadong K-Art Center - Seoul/Korea (Creatrip)

Insadong is one of the most famous tourist attractions in Seoul, near Exit 6 of Anguk Station. This is a place where you can experience authentic Korean culture. You can shop for many traditional souvenirs and try a variety of street foods that the local people love. Many foreign tourists come to this shopping district to buy traditional Korean gifts. There are many different things you can try in Insadong. Among those things, Creatrip would like to introduce you to the Insadong K-Art Center. At Insadong K-Art Center, you can experience the process of engraving a seal and take it back home as a unique souvenir. Engrave your name on the seal in Korean and keep it for a lifetime!

Insadong K-Art Center

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Information

Address: Insadong K-Art Center, Insadong-gil 34, Jongno-gu, Seoul
Telephone Number: 02-722-8415
Hours: Mon-Sat 10:00-18:00

* Closed: January 24, 2025 – February 5, 2025 (Lunar New Year holiday closure)

Why We Recommend It

Korean people stamp their seals on official documents instead of signing a signature. An engraved seal represents a person in Korean society and carries a special meaning to Korean people. You can make your own seal with your Korean name at the Insadong K-Art Center.

Insadong K-Art Center is located at the heart of Insadong, which is the most representative tourist attraction in Seoul. You can easily reach Insadong by any means of public transportation, and it's very easy to get around.

You can create a unique seal with your name engraved in Korean. After you finish engraving your name in Korean on the seal, you can request to print a meaningful phrase or pattern on the handle in the color of your choice.

This store uses soft colored stones to make the seal. There are professional seal makers on-site who assist you throughout the class. You don't have to worry about making mistakes. Just relax and enjoy your experience!

Things To Keep In Mind

You must make an appointment at least 2 days in advance.

Cancelations can be made 3 days before the scheduled reservation date with a full refund. After that, the reservation cannot be canceled or refunded.

Children under seven are not recommended to participate.

The A package experience takes about 30 to 40 minutes. The B package experience takes about 50 to 60 minutes.

The classes are held at 10:00, 11:00, 13:00, 15:00, and 17:00 on business days.

If you have any questions or would like to change your reservation, please contact help@creatrip.com.

Price

Package A	Handmade Seal Engraving Experience (Includes: seal, bookmark, & stamp storage pouch.) 28,000 KRW (19.66 USD)
Package B	Handmade Seal Engraving Experience (Includes: seal, custom color engraving on the stamp handle, bookmark, & stamp storage pouch.) 38,000 KRW (26.68 USD)

Package Details

Duration	Package A: 30-40 minutes
Duration	Package B: 50-60 minutes
Class Times	13:00, 15:00, 17:00
Recommended Age	For this experience, you will be using mechanical tools that can potentially be dangerous for younger children. Children 7 or up may participate in the activity.

How To Reserve

Step 1	Make a reservation on the Creatrip reservation page. Reserve Here
Step 2	Enter the required information in detail and make the full payment. Your reservation will be confirmed in 1-2 business days through email. (Reservations can be canceled with a full refund up to 3 days before the tour date.)
Step 3	Please arrive at the appointed location 10 minutes early on the day of the reservation. Please note that if you are not able to participate in the activity due to tardiness, you will not be refunded.
Step 4	Present your reservation confirmation and enjoy the experience!

Our Visit

Entrance view of the Insadong K-Art Center in Seoul, showcasing the décor and welcoming ambiance for visitors.

Inside the Insadong K-Art Center with tables and chairs arranged for seal engraving workshops, providing a comfortable environment for visitors.

Display of intricately designed seals at the Insadong K-Art Center, showcasing the artistry and variety available to visitors.

Located at the heart of Insadong, the Insadong K-Art Center offers a special opportunity to foreign tourists. There are many handmade seal engraving workshops in Seoul. However, a majority of them use low-quality stones and cheap materials. The Insadong K-Art Center offers high-quality materials at a lower price than the industry average to Creatrip members.

Instructors guiding a group through the seal engraving process at Insadong K-Art Center in Seoul, creating a hands-on cultural experience.

At Insadong K-Art Center, you can get the amazing experience of creating your own personally engraved stamp! There are 2 courses you can choose to take, Package A or Package B.

Artist carefully tracing a seal design on paper at Insadong K-Art Center, emphasizing the detailed craftsmanship involved.

Tools arranged neatly for a seal engraving class at Insadong K-Art Center, illustrating the preparation needed for workshop participants.

Drawing and engraving tools on a desk at Insadong K-Art Center, providing everything necessary for participants to carve personalized seals.

Package A includes hand-engraving a personal stamp, a bookmark, and a stamp storage box. This is the more simple experience, as it only requires engraving your name, and takes about 30-40 minutes.

A carved seal with traditional Korean characters being held after completion, displaying personal craftsmanship achieved during the class.

Step-by-step instructions highlighted in an engraving guide at Insadong K-Art Center, helping participants during their creative process.

Package B includes the same things as Package A, but also includes a personal design on the side. You can write a meaningful message or draw a simple drawing with color on the side of the stamp. This makes it extra special because it will be your very own, unique stamp! Package B requires about 30-40 minutes to complete.

I tried out Package B!

Collection of colorful pouches available for storing engraved seals at Insadong K-Art Center, adding a vibrant touch to souvenirs.

First, the instructor provided me with gloves, a blank stamp, a knife, a ballpen, a special ink pad, a piece of paper for the stamp designs, and a placeholder for the stamp. The instructor will give you clear instructions throughout the entire process, so don't worry about not knowing what to do!

Person highlighting a seal design during an engraving class at Insadong K-Art Center, showcasing the intricate process involved.

A newly etched design on a seal at Insadong K-Art Center, reflecting the personal touch and artistry achieved by participants.

Once I received all the materials, I looked at the design examples given on the paper and started to draw out my own design. You can write up to 3 characters for your name, but it looked best to keep it at 1 or 2 characters. Most people seemed to use 2 characters for their designs!

Engraving tools and materials laid out for a workshop at Insadong K-Art Center, preparing for a creative seal-making session.

I decided to write the 2 characters of my first name for my design! I wrote my name in a more traditional Korean writing style. You'll be using a pencil, so you can erase as you go and try out as many different styles and designs as you'd like!

A personalized stamp with Korean characters completed at Insadong K-Art Center, showcasing a unique keepsake for visitors.

After I finished my design, I was given a transparent sheet of paper to trace it on so that I could transfer the design to the stamp.

Final product of a custom engraving session at Insadong K-Art Center, illustrating the beautiful result of the creative process.

A selection of decorative seal handles being painted, adding a personalized decorative element to engravings at Insadong K-Art Center.

For the stamp to come out in the correct direction, we flipped the transparent sheet before drawing the design on the stamp. The design appears backward and in a red color. Then, we made the cuts deeper.

Detailed display of completed engraved seals at Insadong K-Art Center, showcasing variations in color and design for cultural souvenirs.

The design comes out much cleaner and prettier if you use less force and gently scrape away at the surface – it wasn't difficult to do at all and didn't require much strength! I wanted the lines to be thicker, so I scraped over them 4-5 times.

Artist concentrating on engraving fine details on a seal at Insadong K-Art Center, depicting the meticulous attention required in the process.

A vibrant collection of seal pouches available at Insadong K-Art Center, offering visitors a traditional Korean accessory for their souvenirs.

After I was finished, the instructor helped clean up my design, and then I was able to press the stamp on the ink pad and test it out! I was really satisfied with the results because my name design came out really pretty! After finishing the stamp design, it was time to decorate the side!

Engraved seal proudly displayed by a participant at Insadong K-Art Center, exemplifying the personalized art achieved during the session.

Just as I did the first design, I first drew out the design I wanted for the handle on the paper, then drew my finished design directly on the side of the stamp. The pencil marks are quite visible on the stamp if you go over them a few times, so it was enough to just use a pencil for the initial design!

Collection of decorative seal pouches at Insadong K-Art Center, enhancing the presentation of engraved souvenirs with traditional Korean designs.

A participant’s newly engraved seal with Korean characters, highlighting personalized craftsmanship achieved at Insadong K-Art Center.

Then, I went over the design with the knife again. It was the same process as the first design and didn't require much strength at all. After the design is complete, it's time to add color! The design looks pretty enough on its own, but with color, it'll pop out even more!

Colorful seal storage pouches displayed at Insadong K-Art Center, offering aesthetic and practical ways to store engraved creations.

Finished seal with custom design at Insadong K-Art Center, reflecting the intricate engraving process resulting in a unique piece.

There are 10 colors to choose from; you can choose the colors that you'd like for your design and squeeze them out on a palette, then use a toothpick to fill the design with colors. The colors stick better if you lay the toothpick at a slight angle. Once the paint dries, you can use a cotton swab to gently wipe away any excess paint that may have seeped out on the sides.

Hand-painted designs on a stamp at Insadong K-Art Center, showcasing additional creative options during the engraving workshop.

Once the paint dried, my design looked like this! Now, the main design and handle design are both finished!

They also provided a little pouch to store the stamp in. The pouches had a very traditional Korean design, and there were 5 colors to choose from! You can choose the one you like best and store your stamp in there!

Floral and artistic details enhancing personalized seals with colorful designs at Insadong K-Art Center.

That was the entire process of making a personal Korean stamp (Package B)! It took about an hour for the entire process, which isn't too long considering the results! It felt really fulfilling to customize my own personal stamp with my Korean name on it. If you participate in this experience, I'm sure it'll be really special and unforgettable!

Participants in a seal engraving class at Insadong K-Art Center, demonstrating hands-on cultural and artistic engagement.

You can also make seals for your loved ones. Make multiple seals for your lover, friends, and family with the instructor's step-by-step teaching. You will learn about the safety measures before starting the engraving, so you can have a thorough experience with comfort and confidence.

Guide on creating Korean seals featured at Insadong K-Art Center, providing detailed steps for a successful engraving experience.

If you already made a plan to visit Insadong, consider adding this unique opportunity of making your one-and-only seal. You can take this unique traditional souvenir with you and always have a special way to remember your visit to Korea!

A variety of custom seal designs alongside decorative tags, showcasing the unique artistry at Insadong K-Art Center.

There are also instructions available in English for foreigners, so you won't have to worry about missing any instructions. Stop by Insadong K-Art Center for a special time and leave with your very own unique souvenir!

How To Get There

Signpost directing to Anguk Station Exit 6, providing clear directions to reach Insadong K-Art Center.

Come out Line 3 Anguk Station Exit 6.

Pathway leading from Anguk Station Exit 6 towards Insadong K-Art Center, highlighting the walkable route for visitors.

Go straight until you see the Information Center.

Turn at the Information Center to find the alley leading to Insadong K-Art Center, helping visitors navigate.

Once you come across the Information Center, make a left into the alleyway.

Scenic path through trees leading to Insadong K-Art Center, offering a pleasant walk for those heading to the workshop.

Keep going straight until you reach the big road.

Wide pedestrian street in Insadong providing access to cultural experiences like the K-Art Center.

Go into the big road in Insadong and go straight.

Insadong street bustling with activity and leading to various cultural sites, including Insadong K-Art Center.

Go straight for about 400m.

Signage for seal engraving and art experiences at Insadong, pointing visitors to Insadong K-Art Center.

Entrance to G-ART Gallery and Insadong K-Art Center on Insadong-gil, advertising seal engraving activities inside.

Insadong K-Art Center is on the second floor. Go inside and make your way up to the second floor. You've arrived!

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Map highlighting the location of Insadong K-Art Center and nearby subway stations in Seoul.

Insadong K-Art Center

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