2024-10-05-19-00, Cultural Cooking Class, Eton House Culinary Studios
2024-10-05-10-00
Mi-young Song shapes a unique clay creation at Seoul Craft and Design Center, merging past inspirations with pottery techniques. The session is a tactile exploration, highlighting her evolving artistic journey.
Amid the artistic hub of the Seoul Craft and Design Center, the morning air vibrates with anticipation. Mi-young Song, her mind tingling with inspiration from recent forays into experimental art and Tai Chi, steps into the pottery studio. The sun casts a warm glow, spilling through the large windows and illuminating a world where creativity takes form under nimble hands.
The earthy smell of clay welcomes her—a reminder of the tangible possibilities resting within her grasp. She greets the instructor, a potter known for transforming lumps of earth into stories, each piece telling a tale unique in its expression and conception. Mi-young takes her place at a sturdy wooden wheel, her fingers brushing the cool, moist surface of the clay mound that sits silently, waiting.
Guided by the wisdom of the instructor and her own adventurous spirit, Mi-young begins spinning her canvas. Her mind flits back to the dance of Tai Chi, each movement a gentle ripple of purpose, inspiring her hands to caress the clay slowly but with intent. Each revolution of the wheel becomes a rhythmic ballet, a tribute to the harmony of crafts she has observed and captured in previous life chapters.
In an artistic dialogue, the clay responds to her touch, bending and molding under the gentle pressure. A vase begins to emerge—a symbol of life’s fluidity and the balance between control and surrender. As hours pass unnoticed, laughter mingles with concentration’s silence, echoing against the studio’s walls.
With final strokes of precision and instinct, the workshop concludes, leaving behind the freshly crafted artifact—a testament to a morning where creativity was unleashed through tactile engagement. Mi-young steps back, her heart swelling at the birth of something uniquely hers, a clay sculpture nurtured by whimsy and guided by technique.
2024-10-05-15-00
Mi-young Song explores Bukhansan National Park, indulging in solitude and nature photography. Capturing the interplay of light, shadow, and the serene autumn landscape, she transforms a tranquil hike into an artistic retreat, reflecting on past experiences and discoveries.
Mi-young Song arrived at Bukhansan National Park, the crisp autumn air carrying a gentle embrace around her as amber leaves crunched beneath her feet. Her mind brimmed with creative urges freshly fueled by yesterday’s artistic adventures. Today was dedicated to solitude and self-reflection, immersing herself in the picturesque woodland trails that awaited her keen eye and camera lens. Bukhansan, a sprawling sanctuary for hikers and nature lovers, held within its twisted paths and towering pines stories told only through whispers of the breeze and soft echoes of nature’s song.
As a travel vlogger, Mi-young understood that capturing moments required more than just pressing a button. She sought the soul of each scene—the delicate interplay of light and shadow, the rhythmic flow of a cascading stream, the silent dance of a breeze weaving through foliage. Setting off alone, her heart light and her camera eager, Mi-young meandered along dew-kissed paths, pausing to breathe in the earthy scents around her and engage in quiet moments of introspection.
Her fingers found the perfect angle to enfold a frame of golden sunlight splintering through dense canopies overhead, a testament to the healing embrace of nature. Each step forward revealed a tapestry of exquisite sights—leaf litter embroidered with hues of gold and crimson, and jagged rock faces lightly dusted with moss. She lay on the ground to capture acorn-bearing branches overhead, articulating the quiet grandeur of nature’s underrated beauties.
Her mind drifted back to her recent creative ventures with Yuna, appreciating how each encounter further enriched her present experiences. Here, amidst cascading trails and peaks tinged with autumn strokes, Mi-young felt freer, and more inspired than ever, collecting moments destined to resonate with her audience’s hearts.
2024-10-05-19-00
Mi-young Song and Chloe Lee, guided by chef Heejin, immersed themselves in a Cultural Cooking Class at Eton House. They concocted dishes like kimchi-infused tacos, reveling in endless flavors and cherished cultural stories, blending art and camaraderie.
Mi-young Song invited Chloe Lee
The warm glow of golden hour painted the Eton House Culinary Studios with an inviting ambiance as Mi-young Song and Chloe Lee embarked on their culinary journey, guided by the expertise of chef Heejin. The air was infused with aromatic spices from around the globe, promising an evening of enchanting flavors and cultural exploration.
Surrounded by gleaming countertops adorned with a medley of fresh ingredients—vibrant chilies, fragrant basil, luscious tomatoes—the atmosphere buzzed with the enthusiasm of discovery. Mi-young, armed with her camera, framed the magic unfolding, capturing the dazzling symphony of colors and textures. Chloe, ever the creative soul, eagerly absorbed each technique, her hands deftly expressing a budding culinary artistry.
Chef Heejin, a maestro of fusion cuisine, weaved narratives of her cross-cultural experiences, each anecdote a flavorful hint of the dish to come. She guided them through the intricate dance of crafting kimchi-infused tacos and spicy sesame noodles, dishes that reflected a blend of Korean tradition and eclectic influences. With each sizzling stir and vibrant garnish, a dialogue emerged, weaving together their personalities into the culinary creations.
The clatter of utensils and heartfelt laughter harmonized with animated discussions about favorite spices and childhood food memories. As the evening progressed, the air thickened with camaraderie and the tantalizing scent of their endeavors. Plates were assembled with artistic flair—a tribute to Chloe’s abstract sensibility and Mi-young’s visual storytelling, capturing an edible canvas of endless cultural connections.
In this haven of tastes and textures, Mi-young, Chloe, and Heejin crafted not just a meal, but a shared moment where flavor danced with friendship, delight redefining the very essence of cultural exchange.
