THE KOREA SOCIETY

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Bojagi Workshop with Wonju Seo

Learn how to make your own bojagi—traditional Korean wrapping cloths—in this hands-on workshop. Participants will learn how to create a mini double layer bojagi called gub-bo using various colorful Korean ramie and hemp fabric and hand sewing techniques. Your own unique mini bojagi with geometric patterns can either be displayed as art in a frame or used as a decorative household item.  

Most materials—Korean ramie fabric, colored thread, needle, pins, marker, pencil, eraser, rulers—will be provided. Bring your own pin cushion if you would like.

Reserve your spot by Thursday, October 13—space is limited! FULL CAPCITY

 $40 for members; $80 for non-members


Become a member or renew your membership today and enjoy the discounted rate for the members!

 

Bojagi Workshop with Wonju Seo

Tuesday, October 18, 2022 | 2-5 PM

 

 


The Korea Society
350 Madison Avenue, 24th Floor
New York, NY 10017

 

 


About the Artist:



Wonju Seo was born and raised in Seoul Korea, where she received her B.F.A in Fine Arts Painting from Hong-Ik University in 1988. After graduating college, she has worked as a package designer and silk painting artist for a long time. In 1998, she came to the United State to continue her career as an artist.

Seo has taught at The Korea Society, the Lee Young Hee Museum of Korean Culture in New York City, the Charles B. Wang Center in Stony Brook, New York and Newark Museum in New Jersey. Her art works have been selected by juries for many arts competitions, and she has been nationally and internationally exhibited in galleries and museumss.

Seo's works are in the permanent collections of the Newark Museum, NJ; Charles B. Wang Center, Stony Brook University, NY; and Grand Hyatt Hotel, Jeju Dream Tower, Jeju Island, South Korea.