Create Your Own Unique Furniture While Learning Woodworking in Gangjin, Korea

The 'Woodworking Specialist Project' allows you to learn various woodworking skills and create your own unique furniture.You will understand the value of wood as a material and experience the entire process from design to production, adding your own personality to your furniture. This project will help you develop professional woodworking skills and creative abilities. You will feel the joy and satisfaction of making something with your own hands while also gaining valuable skills.

1. Create your own unique furniture by hand.

The best part of this project is that you can bring to life the furniture you've imagined and needed. You start by making simple items and gradually,design your own furniture that reflects your taste and lifestyle.You will fully experience the process of turning raw wood into perfect furniture. With the help of an expert who has over ten years of experience in wooden architecture and custom furniture, beginners can safely and easily participate. You will learn everything from understanding wood properties to safe tool use, design principles, and precise crafting and finishing through a structured curriculum. By the end of the project, you will have developed enough skills to gift your creations to loved ones or sell them.The furniture you create with your care and effort becomes a unique piece that increases in value over time.

2. A special process for those dreaming of their own workshop and brand.

Woodworking goes beyond just learning techniques; it's about creating a brand that reflects your own feelings and stories. The workshop where this project takes place has spent years developing its unique design philosophy and production methods, building its brand value. The furniture crafted here reflects the stories of nature, space, and people, and is currently featured in many stylish restaurants and commercial spaces, creating a great atmosphere. Students will closely absorb these experiences.Beyond learning skills, you will gain deep insights into woodworking by observing the whole creative process from the creator's perspective.For those dreaming of opening a workshop or launching a furniture brand with their uniqueness, this project will be a solid starting point to turn dreams into reality.

3. Natural techniques that add depth to wood, Black Wood Design.

This place stands out with its unique 'Black Wood Design' that differs from typical solid wood furniture.Using the ebonizing technique, which expresses wood in a special way, allows the natural beauty of the grain to shine while creating a calm and heavy atmosphere.The deep colors and natural textures blend together, giving the furniture an overwhelming presence.This technique, which combines the warmth of wood with modern elegance, is not easily encountered in standard woodworking education.Discover a completely different charm of wood here and create a piece that reflects your unique preferences.

4. An efficient process where artistic sense and technical precision coexist.

This place combines the delicacy of traditional handwork with the efficiency of modern equipment to create high-quality furniture. Repetitive standardized tasks are precisely handled by machines, while the finishing work that determines the details and emotions of the furniture is completed by skilled artisans. This rational system drastically reduces the time and cost for custom furniture while maximizing the quality and completeness of the products. In this project,you will learn both the joy of hands-on crafting and efficient digital production techniques.Expand your perspective to see the endless potential of modern woodworking skills and experience an evolved method of creation.

목공예 기술을 배우고 나만의 가구를 직접 만들어 보는 전문가 과정입니다. 목공이 처음인 분들도 안전하고 쉽게 배울 수 있도록 체계적인 전문 교육을 제공합니다. 배움의 과정을 통해 자신만의 아이디어를 담은 가구를 직접 디자인하고, 손으로 완성하는 즐거움을 경험할 수 있습니다.

 

프로젝트 활동

1) 기초 이론 및 실습 
- 목재의 특성과 종류 이해
- 안전 교육 및 공구 사용방법 학습
- 목공 기초 기술 실습
- 소품 및 간단한 오브제 제작

 

2) 심화 교육과 설계 
- 결구 방식 및 구조이해
- 미니 책장, 오브제 제작
- 에보나이징 기법 이해
- 나만의 가구 작품 기획
- 디자인 스케치 및 설계

 

3) 제작 및 마감 작업 
- 개인 프로젝트 진행
- 디자인 가구 제작
- 에보나이징 및 마감 작업
- 작품 완성 및 전시

* 프로젝트 활동은 참여시기와 기간에 따라 조금씩 달라질 수 있습니다.

 

추가 안내사항

• 목공 실습 및 작업 전에는 안전 교육이 필수로 진행됩니다. 
• 교육 및 작업에 필요한 공구와 장비(보호경, 귀마개, 마스크 등)는 공방에서 지급됩니다.
• 별도의 사전 준비물은 없으며, 너무 너풀거리지 않는 편안하고 안전한 작업복장을 갖춰주시기 바랍니다. 
• 1주에 2~3회 집중 교육시간이 운영됩니다. 수업이 없는 날에는 자유롭게 공방 스튜디오를 이용하여 연습 및 실습할 수 있습니다.
• 만들고 싶은 기구나 프로젝트가 있는 경우, 목공 전문가와 논의하여 진행할 수 있습니다.
• 제작을 희망하는 가구 및 프로젝트에 따라 추가 재료비가 발생할 수 있습니다.
• 제작이 완료된 오브제 및 가구들은 강진의 갤러리 카페 등을 활용하여 전시할 수 있으며, 기관 상황에 따라 달라질 수 있습니다.

 

Detailed support items

■ Project activities

• Systematic orientation
• A reliable project manager
• 24-hour support! There's a 24-hour emergency contact network for immediate help during emergencies.
• Tips for traveling in Gyeongju that can help you live there.

■ Certificates and recommendations

• Issuance of a certificate of completion for activities at the organization.
  

Exclusions

• Round-trip transportation costs
• Other living expenses in the area (meals, transportation, etc.)
• Train station/airport pickup costs
• Personal travel insurance

* Please book your transportation after project participation is confirmed and you receive the final schedule.

This is a woodworking studio where you will learn everything from the basics to practical skills. It is run by a master carpenter from a Hanok background. Here, they make furniture and objects that beautifully combine the natural beauty of wood with modern design. This space is not just about making things; it also focuses on researching the features and possibilities of wood, and continuously experimenting with new designs and production methods. They are especially known for their unique black wood furniture, created using a technique called Ebonizing, which highlights the natural grain of the wood while achieving a deep black color. Their original black color recipe, developed through years of research and experimentation, sets them apart in woodworking and is loved by many.
With their technical skills and design strength, they create and supply black furniture for various spaces like cafes and restaurants. Here, you can learn professional woodworking skills and design processes, and create pieces that reflect your own ideas.

We can connect you with shared accommodations or guesthouses so you can stay comfortably during your training period.They have basic facilities that you need for daily life, making your stay convenient.

*The actual appearance of the local guesthouses or shared accommodations may differ from the images.

Region: Gangjin

Gangjin is a place where beautiful nature and diverse culture come together. You can escape the busy city and live in a relaxed atmosphere while naturally interacting with local residents and experiencing deep local life and culture.It is also known for its celadon and tea culture, where you can enjoy cultural experiences in everyday life amidst beautiful natural scenery and various cultural art spaces.

1. Gangjinman Ecological Park

This is a well-known tourist spot famous for its wide reed fields and beautiful wetland scenery. You can enjoy the changing beauty of nature with the seasons and take leisurely walks along the paths, spending a relaxing time in nature. Particularly, the red sunsets at dusk create lasting memories for those who visit.

2. Goryeo Celadon Museum

The Goryeo Celadon Museum is a place where you can explore the history and production process of Goryeo celadon from a thousand years ago. Through various exhibitions and hands-on programs, you can experience the beauty of traditional crafts and naturally understand the meaning behind the craftsmanship. It also provides good inspiration and direction for participants learning woodworking.

3. Baekundong Garden

This beautiful garden represents traditional garden culture, with impressive views of valleys, forests, and ponds blending together. You can walk quietly and feel nature up close, experiencing a calmness that is hard to find in busy cities. It is a healing space where you can rest your tired body and mind.

■ You can start this project on any day you want.

■ The minimum participation period is 12 weeks.

■ Target audience and qualifications

• Anyone interested in woodworking who wants to learn in a systematic and professional way,
• Anyone who wants to create furniture with their own ideas,
• Anyone dreaming of starting a woodworking shop or running a furniture brand,
• Anyone who likes to make things with their hands,
• Anyone who wants to learn efficient ways to produce and brand wooden furniture,
• Anyone who wants to experience a new life while staying in Gangjin for a long time.

01 Project Overview	- Check if there is a specific participation period or if you can join any time to match your schedule! - Read stories from participants who have actually been on this project!
02 Fill out the participation application	- Don't hesitate, express yourself comfortably and honestly.
03 Pay the project fee	- After the project registration fee or full payment is confirmed, the participant's application will be sent to the local organization. - (If needed) After paying the project fee, a Skype interview will be held for confirmation with the local organization. - If the local organization does not approve after review, the registration fee and participation fee will be refunded 100%.
04 Receive confirmation message for payment	- The day after the participant pays the project fee, we will collectively verify and send a payment confirmation message. - If you don't receive a message the next day after payment, please contact us! (For weekend payments, we confirm it on Monday morning)
05 Project Participation Confirmation	- It takes about 1 to 7 days for the local organization to review the application and finalize the confirmation. - If you are finally accepted into the project, the person in charge will contact you separately.
06 Arrival and Project Start	- Participants will meet the person in charge and go through the local orientation upon arrival. - After the local orientation, participants will understand the information provided by local organizations and start the project while always paying attention to safety. (* The local orientation may not be conducted depending on the local organization and may change or be shortened depending on the situation.)
07 Submit feedback after project completion	- After the project ends, participants submit feedback and receive a certificate after review.

* You can check the procedures after the application on the website in your My Page.

* Please make travel arrangements after getting final confirmation about participation and schedule.

1. Refunds are not possible after the project is confirmed due to personal reasons of the participants.

2. Participants are considered to have agreed to the refund policy as soon as they apply for the project.

3. This project has a strict refund policy. If you cancel before the project participation is confirmed, you will receive a 100% refund.

4. The project's schedule and details may change due to local conditions (traffic, weather changes, etc.), and in unavoidable situations, it may be reduced or modified.

5. This project is operated by a partner organization that runs the project. Therefore, the local organization is responsible for the actual operation.

6. Please make travel arrangements after you receive the final confirmation of your project participation. After confirmation, we provide individual details about the schedule.