Korea Traditional Crafts and Architecture School

In short

The Korea Traditional Crafts and Architecture School is the lifelong education institute of the Korea Heritage Agency, with classes held at the Korea House in Seoul. Its one-year regular courses, from March to December in a basic-research-professional sequence over three years, are taught by holders of national and provincial intangible heritage, transmission instructors and master craftsmen. Subjects include knotting, quilting, embroidered wrapping cloths, embroidery and sewing, wood carving and small woodwork, mother-of-pearl lacquerware and lacquer, metal fittings, dancheong painting and paper mounting; short courses are also offered twice a year.