Gichatgil-yeop Yukgwaehan Dongsanmaeul Happiness Center

About

A children-and-adults pottery workshop with a book-lined café lounge for parents waiting nearby.

The reassuring part of this pottery workshop is that a piece going wrong is not treated as a disaster. Staff encourage children to keep making, which takes some pressure off a first class. The room has a small, relaxed feel, and the visit is built around making rather than looking at exhibits: children and adults sit down for a pottery session, while parents can wait nearby in a book-café-style lounge with shelves of books and drinks. A pottery class costs about ₩20,000 per person, according to visitor reports; the price has risen from ₩15,000. The dossier does not specify the objects or techniques offered, so check what is available when you book. Siblings or friends arriving together may be able to join the same class. The kids’ studio is not visible from the waiting room, so parents waiting there cannot watch the activity as it happens. Reserve through Naver before visiting, and pay after the class. One blog reports sessions at around 11:00 and 14:00, but confirm the current times when booking. The center is open Monday to Saturday, 10:00–17:00, and closed Sunday. Arrive early, especially if you want to settle in before a session. There is no parking on site and no public lot nearby; street parking or a more distant lot may be necessary. This suits families wanting a hands-on indoor activity, including on a rainy day, and adults who are happy to make something alongside children. The main drawback is practical: parking can be inconvenient, and the separate studio means waiting parents have to be content with a book or a drink rather than a view of the class.

Details

Phone

070-8821-6307

Opening hours

Sunday

Closed

Monday

10:00–17:00

Tuesday

10:00–17:00

Wednesday

10:00–17:00

Thursday

10:00–17:00

Friday

10:00–17:00

Saturday

10:00–17:00

Closed Sundays; Mon-Sat 10:00-17:00