A walk among Damyang's bamboo is only one way to discover the town. Below Juknokwon Bamboo Garden, Jangin-gak (Damyang County Craft Center) offers a different perspective: how natural and other materials become useful objects through skilled hands.
A craft center beneath the grove
Jangin-gak opened in December 2017. Reports at the time described a two-story, wooden hanok-style building, initially planned with craft experience space downstairs and exhibition and sales space upstairs. These are details from its opening, not confirmation of how each floor operates in 2026.
More than bamboo
Local craft goes beyond bamboo. At the 2024 Gongye Jang-in event organized by Damyang County and local craftspeople, works included bamboo, metal, ceramics, textiles and leather. Jangin-gak also hosted a craft association exhibition in October 2024. Those were past events and are not current exhibitions or workshops that can be booked today.
After noticing the shape of bamboo stalks and leaves outdoors, imagine the cutting, weaving and finishing that make materials functional. Connecting the landscape to everyday making adds another layer to a Damyang outing.
Before visiting
The official provincial tourism directory lists the address as 29 Hyanggyo-gil, Damyang-eup, Damyang-gun (담양군 담양읍 향교길 29). Search Korean maps for 장인각(공예센터) or 담양군공예센터. Nearby Juknokwon sights may fit into the same trip, but do not assume walking times without checking a route.
Check first: Current opening hours, closing days, admission, workshop schedules and booking requirements for November 2026 could not be verified. A directory listing is not proof of today's access. Consult the operator's latest information before traveling.