Opening of Yeonui Wood Workshop in Yangcheon-gu

Old Material Warehouse in Sinjeong-dong Transformed into Eco-Friendly Creative Space 'Yeonui Mokgongbang' for Personal Artworks... Opening on the 15th with Various Woodcraft Programs for Residents Planned

[Asia Economy Reporter Park Jong-il] Yangcheon-gu (Mayor Kim Soo-young) is opening its second woodworking workshop, 'Yeonui Woodworking Workshop,' with an opening ceremony on the 15th.

Located at 1280-1 Sinjeong-dong, Yeonui Woodworking Workshop is a two-story building with approximately 202.82㎡ (about 62 pyeong), consisting of two experience education rooms, a woodworking machine room, and an outdoor workspace.

This site was originally used as a materials warehouse by the Road Department, but in 2017, to improve accessibility for residents of the Sinjeong and Sinwol areas?who had difficulty accessing the popular Namumaru Woodworking Workshop located in Omok Park, Mok-dong?a new woodworking workshop was additionally established and opened to residents.

The opening ceremony on the 15th will be held with a minimized number of attendees due to COVID-19, including a progress report on the creation of Yeonui Woodworking Workshop and a plaque unveiling ceremony, followed by a viewing of the exhibited woodworking pieces.

With the full implementation of the middle school free semester system, the demand for woodworking experience among children and adolescents has steadily increased. The district plans to collaborate with nearby schools to design various woodworking programs.

Additionally, weekend and weekday evening programs will be operated to create everyday items such as low tables and storage boxes using wood, providing an eco-friendly space where families can enjoy nature within the city.

Kim Soo-young, Mayor of Yangcheon-gu, stated, “As time spent at home has increased due to COVID-19, many people find joy in creating works using wood as a material. We will do our best to operate this cultural creative space where people can enjoy the warmth and patterns unique to wood and the aesthetics of slowness.” He added, “We hope for active interest and participation from residents in the future.”

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