Incense Workshop

Date & Time
August 23, 2025 Saturday 4:00PM-6:00PM
Price
Status OPEN
Partner Hyungi
Details

Learn the history of incense, different types, and process of making natural incense by hand. Workshop includes materials for making a set of incense, wood box, informational zine, & traditional Korean cookie. RSVP here

What You'll Discover:

  • Historical Context: Explore the origins of incense, including its use in ancient timekeeping and ceremonial practices.

  • Cultural Significance: Learn how incense served as a precursor to perfume and its diverse applications in rituals and medicine throughout history.

  • Crafting Techniques: Engage in the art of making your own natural incense sticks and cones, guided by expert instruction and traditional methods.

Included in the Workshop:

  • Materials: All necessary supplies to craft a batch of natural incense sticks and cones.

  • Storage: A beautifully crafted pine wood box to store your handmade incense.

  • Extras: An informative zine detailing the history and techniques of incense making.

  • Refreshments: Enjoy traditional Korean tea and snacks, enhancing your creative experience.

 

*Tickets are non-refundable.

 

About

Hyungi Park is a Korean-American multidisciplinary artist based in Los Angeles and New York. Her diverse practice spans art, incense making, tattooing, and design. Hyungi teaches classes on incense and directs Goyo, a creative studio and store with locations in Los Angeles and Brooklyn. Her work with incense—encompassing her collection, commissions, and classes—celebrates the artistry of handmade and natural crafts. She combines deep research into traditional methods and history with a pursuit of modern innovation within incense.

 

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