Korea in the Queen City is a signature cultural program by Hands On Well, sharing Korean heritage with neighbors in the Charlotte area, through art, music and food experience.
Korea in the Queen City takes place on October of 2026. The program includes a free Korean concert, a ticketed art workshop, a ticketed food workshop, and a photography exhibit. Registration is required for everything except viewing the photography exhibit. Please read on for information about each event, as well as the registration links.
Korean Art Workshop
Saturday, October 10, 2026
9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Art Council of York County – Dalton Gallery
121 E Main Street, Rock Hill, South Carolina
$60
Step into a peaceful, creative sanctuary and discover the elegant world of Jogakbo – traditional Korean patchwork. In this unique workshop led by artist Lee Ko, you will blend time-honored textile traditions with modern design to craft a delicate, custom mobile that catches the light and brings tranquility to any room.
You’ll work with Mosi, a traditional Korean ramie fabric celebrated for its exquisite texture and architectural transparency, alongside fine silks. Using simple, repetitive, and deeply relaxing hand-sewing techniques, you will transform flat, colorful squares of fabric into stunning, three-dimensional geometric ornaments. To finish your masterpiece, you’ll accent your handmade pieces with beads and decorative threads, assembling them into a floating, kinetic sculpture.
Korean Music — A Music Journey Through Time: Chamber Ensemble & Choir
Saturday, October 24, 2026
5 p.m.
UNC Charlotte’s Rowe Recital Hall
9119 University Road, Charlotte, NC
Free (register at above link)
The Sound of Korea brings the history and stories of Korean music to life. From the 1950s to today, the performance shares well-known songs from each era, reflecting the memories, emotions, and changes of their time.
With warm chamber music, vocal harmonies, and gentle narration, this concert connects the past and present for audiences of all generations.
K-KimBap Making: An Immersive Tasting Experience
Saturday, October 17, 2026, 11 a.m. to 1 p .m.
Wednesday, October 21, 2026, 6 to 8 p.m.
Free Range Brewing
2330 N Davidson Street, Charlotte, NC
$45 (register at above ink)
Learn how to make traditional K-Kimbap with Mrs. Jeomsim Lee!
In this hands-on workshop, you will learn the history of Kimbap and how to make it using freshly prepared ingredients. Each participant will make and pack 4 rolls (2-3 serving) of Kimbap to eat & take home. We will guide you step by step on how to season the rice, arrange the colorful fillings, and roll them neatly using a bamboo mat.
You will also learn practical tips to easily make kimbap at home and enjoy the food together in a relaxed setting. Everyone is welcome, whether you are trying it for the first time or love Korean food.
A Photographic Journey Through Korean Heritage
October 8 to 29, 2026
The Club — Community Lounge
Super G Mart
10500 Centrum Parkway, Pineville, NC
Free
Hands On Well is presenting a special photo pop-up at Super G Mart. You’ll find the display at Super G Mart’s Community Lounge, in the space between the market area and the food court. You’ll be able to order prints of the photos.
Visitors can view and purchase small mounted prints by photographer Ki Yong Kim. His photos capture the warm details of Korean heritage, including ancient palaces, traditional hanok houses, and everyday scenes.
All sales of the prints will support Hands On Well’s community culture project, Korea In The Queen City. Stop by and take home a small piece of Korean culture.
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