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Discover Korean Folk Art through a learning format that fits your schedule— join us in the studio, connect live online, or learn independently at your own pace.
Paint in a welcoming studio setting with hands-on instruction, personalized guidance, and a small-group learning environment.
Join a four-week Minhwa Studio Series with live Zoom instruction, a prepared materials kit, class recordings, and two finished paintings.
Learn whenever it works for you with self-paced video instruction that you can pause, replay, and revisit as often as needed.
Use this quick guide to find the learning style that works best for you.
| Experience | In-Person | Live Online | On-Demand |
|---|---|---|---|
| Best for | Personal guidance & studio experience | Structured learning from home | Flexible, independent learning |
| Instruction | Live, in person | Live on Zoom | Pre-recorded video |
| Schedule | Scheduled studio classes | Weekly live sessions | Your own schedule |
| Teacher interaction | High | High | Independent |
| Location | Queens, NY | Anywhere in the U.S. | Anywhere |
Minhwa is filled with meaningful imagery. Along with painting techniques, each class introduces the cultural stories and symbolic meanings that have made these images part of Korean visual culture for generations.
Clear demonstrations make traditional techniques approachable, even for first-time painters.
Explore beloved subjects such as tigers, peonies, lotus flowers, birds, and Chaekgeori.
Learn the stories, symbolism, and cultural meaning behind the images you paint.
Build skills gradually while creating finished artwork you can feel proud to display or share.
Stephanie S. Lee is a Korean-born, New York–based artist and educator dedicated to sharing Korean Folk Art with contemporary audiences. Since 2013, she has taught Minhwa through classes, museums, libraries, schools, cultural organizations, and community programs.
Her teaching combines approachable, step-by-step painting instruction with the cultural stories and symbolism behind each traditional motif.
No. Our classes are designed to be approachable for beginners, with clear step-by-step instruction.
In-person and live online classes offer the most direct interaction and feedback from the instructor.
On-demand video classes offer the most flexibility because you can learn at your own pace and revisit lessons whenever needed.
Yes. Each format offers a different way to experience Minhwa, and you can move between in-person, live online, and on-demand learning as your needs change.
Whether you prefer painting together in the studio, learning live from home, or moving at your own pace, there is a place for you to explore Korean Folk Art.
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