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At the beginning of the year, many of us make resolutions and plan for the new year. Looking back on the previous year, we think about what we liked about the year and where we can do better. We all resolve to fill the new year with more satisfying days. Whether prepping for a certificate, working out for a healthier life, or planning to experience more, we begin our own god-saeng projects ranging from small resolutions to grand goals.

God-saeng, a combination of “god” and “saeng(meaning life),” is a newly-coined word that refers to an active and productive life or a life of doing things that bring a sense of accomplishment. With more people concentrating on themselves during the pandemic, sharing their own god-saeng project on social media has become a new trend among generation MZs (millennials and Gen Z).

In this edition, we have listed some one-day classes for pottery painting, baking, and K-Pop dance for those planning a god-saeng this year. Who knows? These classes may be an opportunity to discover your hidden talent. Bookings are available through One More Trip, Seoul’s official portal for experience and tourism content. Make today your first day of god-saeng.

Painting Seoul’s Four Seasons on Pottery

You may have made resolutions in the new year, but it’s not easy to put them into action. Painting may be a good place to start if you want to freshen up your resolve or are unsure where to begin. Pottery painting is great for beginners since drawing on pottery is all you have to do, and you can purify your mind while working on it.

Greedanull Studio is a pottery studio in Bukchon Hanok Village where you can take one-day classes painting flowers and plants resembling the beautiful four seasons of Seoul on ceramics. Ceramics masters delicately guide the classes, and attendees can experience a mind-purifying session over a cup of aromatic tea while enjoying the quiet and peaceful ambiance of hanok. Classes include designing the flower or plant to paint, sketching the design on the plate, vase, or dish, coloring the sketch with acrylic paint, firing the painted pottery in the kiln, and giving a finishing touch before completing the work. Pottery painting enables you to fully concentrate on yourself while painting. In addition, you can make a unique one-and-only dish by simply adding a drawing to the plate, making it a unique experience with a sense of achievement.

Booking is required for classes at Greedanull Studio, and classes are available in foreign languages, including English and Japanese. Group classes of up to 12 attendees are also available, so we recommend you spend a memorable time with your group or gathering this new year. Bukchon, where Greedanull Studio is located, is a neighborhood that offers plenty to enjoy, including royal palaces and art galleries. Come make a plate resembling Seoul's natural beauty and take a tour of Jongno full of things to see and enjoy.

 Information.  

  Address : 13-4, Bukchon-ro 6-gil, Gahoe-dong, Jongno-gu, Seoul

  Instagram : @greedanull_studio

  Languages : Korean, English, Japanese

Discovering the Beauty of Tradition: Miniature Mother-of-Pearl Tray Table

For the past few years, goods from the National Museum of Korea have become popular. Located in Yongsan, Seoul, the National Museum of Korea is a place where Korea’s history and culture of the past, present, and future breathes and lives. The Contemplative Bodhisattva miniature is one of the goods launched by the Museum, and the BTS member RM, who has profound knowledge of art, is also known to have one. The mother-of-pearl tray table miniature was a product that was so popular that reservations were a must to make purchases.

The jagaesoban, mother-of-pearl tray table, is a small table made of lacquer or decorating objects with thin layers of seashells. Today, we introduce a place where you can try making a miniature of the mother-of-pearl tray table that well-displays Korea’s unique tradition and beauty.

Otsekbitkal is an experiential pavilion for mother-of-pearl inlay and lacquer on the second floor of Yongsan Craft Studio in Yongsan, Seoul. Here, you can make an array of products with mother-of-pearl inlay and lacquer, including hand mirrors, keyrings, accessories, and mother-of-pearl tray tables. First, learn about the secret recipe for mother-of-pearl inlay and lacquer, design the tray table shape of your desire, then add the sparkling effects of mother-of-pearl using the finishing coating technique to complete your work. The experience is open to all, even foreigners, as classes are also available in English and Chinese.

Yongsan Craft Studio offers traditional Korean craftwork and craft-related permanent and special exhibitions. Enjoy this unique opportunity to experience mother-of-pearl inlay, lacquer, and traditional Korean handicrafts.

 Information.

  Address : #203, 274, Itaewon-ro, Yongsan-gu, Seoul (2F)

  Languages : Korean, English, Chinese

The First Step to Baking: Egg Tart One-Day Class

Having originated from Portugal, the egg tart is a small round pie filled with custard cream made by whipping egg yolk and fresh cream. Even the tiny brown spot on the warm yellow filling seems lovely. The egg tart is a fascinating dessert where the soft texture of the cream goes well with the savory flavor of the pie. In 2023, we recommend you try making this dessert for yourself. If it’s your first time baking, this place is for you.

Now Cooking Studio is a cooking studio where anyone can quickly learn and enjoy baking. The studio prepares the dough for all attendees, making it much easier to bake the egg tart. Gift boxes are available for those who want to present the egg tart as a present, and the egg tart recipe is also included. In addition to egg tarts, Now Cooking Studio also offers one-day baking classes on fresh cream cake, rice cake, and cheesecake, as well as one-day classes for kids. Come and enjoy baking with family, friends, your valentine, and more.

You can book Now Cooking Studio one-day classes at the One More Trip website. If you have successfully made an egg tart, try baking something else. Who knows? Baking may be your new god-saeng hobby in 2023.

 Information.

  Address : 59, Ewhayeodae-gil, Seodaemun-gu, Seoul 

  Instagram : @nowcooking.studio

  Languages : Korean

Shall We Dance? K-Pop Dance Class

Fitness centers are probably the most bustling places in the new year as so many of us determine to exercise or go on a diet when we resolve to live a god-saeng in the new year. However, these goals are likely short-lived since having fun while working out and on a diet is no easy task. If this sounds like you, try K-Pop dance which has an exercise effect, helps your diet, and even offers fun. Learning to dance while listening to exciting K-Pop music will make you forget the faint memories of working out and add vigor and energy to your life. The TV shows Street Woman Fighter and Street Man Fighter were great hits in Korea last year. Today, we introduce VROAD DANCE, where you can feel the energy of those dancers.

VROAD DANCE is a large 120-pyeong dance academy where you can learn popular idol dances from active K-Pop choreographers. Instructors have a wide range of stage experiences, including television broadcasting and concerts, and various classes are available for beginners and even near-professional dancers.

If you want to start the year 2023 with energy and excitement, learn how to K-Pop dance at VROAD DANCE, where you can pick up dancing skills and physical strength for your god-saeng. Classes are available in English, too, and you can book classes on the One More Trip website. You can also take classes after consulting with the instructors.

 Information.

  Address : 59, World Cup-ro, Mapo-gu, Seoul (4F)

  Website : http://www.vroaddance.com/ 

  Languages : Korean, English

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※ This article is dated January 2023. Business operations and business hours may change according to government quarantine guidelines. Please check before visiting.