Korean Painting Workshop with Soo Hyun-Lee
A beginner-friendly Korean painting workshop exploring traditional ink techniques, symbolism and creative expression, at Rosetta Arts in Newham, east London.
Saturday 23 January, 1–4pm · Rosetta Arts, Newham · Free · 15 places
Session overview
Join our one-day class to experience Korean painting!
In this session, you will choose one plant from Cherry Blossom (매), Orchid (난), Chrysanthemum (국), or Bamboo (죽) and create your own painting using traditional ink painting paper and Korean black ink.
Designed for complete beginners, artist Soo Hyun Lee will guide you through basic painting techniques, introduce the materials, and share the symbolism and traditions behind these four plants in Korean painting.
Through this class, discover the beauty and traditions of Korean painting and create your own artwork!
About the Artist
Soo Hyun Lee is a Korean artist based in London, working across painting and performance. She studied BFA Fine Art and BA Sociology at Korea University and graduated with an MFA in Fine Art with Distinction from Goldsmiths, University of London. Her work has been exhibited internationally across the UK, Switzerland, Spain, the US, and South Korea. Her practice explores how images, objects, and social symbols can carry cultural meanings and transform into tools of resistance and protection.
Pricing
A £5 refundable deposit secures your place.
Session Dates
Saturday 23 January, 1–4pm, Rosetta Arts.
Please arrive 5–10 minutes before the session starts so we can begin promptly.
The session will be held on the ground floor, which is wheelchair accessible.
Entry requirements
Ages 18+. Beginners are welcome and no experience is needed.
Accreditations
Non-accredited
Costs
This workshop is free. We ask for a £5 refundable deposit to secure your place, as places are limited.
Dates
Saturday 23 January, 1–4pm, Rosetta Arts.
Frequently asked questions
Refund and cancellation policy
The £5 deposit is refundable on the day of the workshop when you sign in, or you can choose to donate it to Rosetta Arts. Refunds are processed through Stripe and are subject to Stripe fees, so the amount returned is £4.73.
- Accidental bookings: reported within 48 hours, subject to a processing fee.
- Once the workshop has begun, no refunds are issued.
Paying the deposit
The £5 deposit is paid at the time of booking by credit or debit card, through the booking link on this page.
Fee support
This workshop is free, so there is no fee to reduce. For paid courses, you may be eligible for reduced fees. Email admin@rosettaarts.org before signing up to ask.
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