Seoul Dongdaemun Bead Market & Hanok Beaded Necklace Making Small Group Class

Pick beads in Dongdaemun and make
your own necklace in a hanok

Meet at Dongdaemun Station Exit 8, browse the Dongdaemun accessory market, then head to a hanok studio to make a beaded necklace. Market shopping, travel, snacks and tea, and the necklace-making workshop take about 3.5 hours in total. The group is limited to 6 people with an English- or Korean-speaking instructor.

Choose your materials at the Dongdaemun accessory market

Spend about 1 hour 15 minutes at the Dongdaemun accessory market, where beads, charms and jewelry materials line the stalls. Your host helps you find unique items for your necklace.

You can buy extra beads at the market if you need more.

Take a break with snacks and tea in a hanok

After shopping, travel to a hanok studio in about 30 minutes. Relax with snacks and tea on arrival. Hanok are hard to find in modern Seoul, so this is a chance to experience the atmosphere of a traditional Korean house.

Design and finish your beaded necklace

For about 1 to 1.5 hours, design and make your own beaded necklace with the materials you chose. Your host guides you step by step, so no prior experience is needed. You take your finished necklace home as a keepsake.

※ Some market shops may not accept cards when you buy extra beads, so bring cash (KRW).
※ Large backpacks or heavy bags can be inconvenient while browsing the market.