Guest Host Invitation · Material Memory Studio

Guest Host Information

April – June 2026 · Mullaedong, Seoul

You're invited to host an intimate event at Material Memory Studio this season. This page introduces you to the space, our resources, and how we work together — and marks the beginning of our collaboration.

2026 Guest Events

Apr
Seoul
Sunday, April 12 · Session 1: 1–3 PM · Session 2: 5–7 PM
Eyes between Bodies — interactive performance & life drawing · 40,000 KRW per session
May
Washington D.C., US
In Seoul: May 5–20 · Workshop: Thu, May 14, 7:30–9:30 PM
Navigating Life Transitions — group coaching workshop · 2 hours · Max 12 · 40,000 KRW
Jun
New York, US
In Seoul: Jun 1–10 · Workshop: Sun, June 7, 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Tempera & Distemper Workshop — one-day intensive · 260,000 KRW
Jun
London, UK · Founder of Abalon
In Seoul: Jun 8–11 · Talk: Tue, Jun 9, 7:30 PM (confirmed)
Designer Talk · Free

Studio Resources

Furniture & Space
Large desk (120 × 60 cm)× 2
Medium desk (80 × 60 cm)× 1
Chairs× 8 (more available on request)
Long couchseats 3–4
Printing & Documentation
Canon imagePROGRAF PRO-310 printer✓
Le Touch thermal paper printer (worksheets)✓
Nimbot label / sticker printer (name tags, black & white mini photo stickers)✓
Canon SELPHY CP1500 instant photo printer✓
Canon EOS R8 camera (event documentation)✓
Skyview 43" 4K UHD Smart TV (mobile stand)✓
LG StandbyMe 2 (27" touch screen)on request
Kitchen & Utilities
Sink (cold water only)✓
Refrigerator✓
Water purifier✓
Electric kettle✓
Beverages — Coffee · Philips LatteGo EP 3246
Espresso
Coffee (long)
Americano
Cappuccino
Latte Macchiato
Beverages — Tea · Tea Maker Available
Tupperware Herbal Tea — 4 types: Circulation · Good Sleep · Comfort · Balance
Ssanggye Tea · Royal Court Collection — 6 types: Red Ginseng & Tangerine Peel · Jirisan Wild Pear · Jirisan Cornus Berry · Cinnamon & Ginger · Roasted Red Bellflower Root · Hydrangea & Yuzu
Smith Tea · Signature Collection — 15 types: Green (5) · Black (5) · Herbal (5)
Art Supplies
Drawing & painting toolson request
Variety of paperson request
Other art / office supplieson request
Wi-FiEspresso & latteTea makerHerbal teaParking available

How We Work Together

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Receive this invitation webpage with information
Familiarise yourself with the space. Let us know of any specific needs.
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Video call to develop ideas
Co-develop the program concept, format, and audience together — including pricing and revenue split for paid events. Book a time at cal.com/jay-lee/1-hour-project-discussion
03
Share images & concept
Profile photo and past event images so we can build the Luma page early. Please send high-resolution images and your event concept to jay@whywhatmatters.com
04
Early promotion
Published on Luma and social well in advance of the event date.
05
Host your event
Studio handles setup, documentation, and hospitality on the day.

What We Need from You

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Profile photo
For the Luma event page and social promotion.
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Workshop or event images
Past events, process, or work — to bring the promotional materials (homepage, Instagram, Luma event page) to life.
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Event concept (rough draft)
Title, short description, intended audience, price — in English or Korean. We'll refine together on our video call. You can refer to existing events at luma.com/material-memory-studio for examples.
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Send it all to us by email
Please send your proposal, short bio, relevant experience (previous talks, public events, or workshops), profile photo, and event images to jay@whywhatmatters.com — high-resolution images preferred.
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Payment & revenue split
Most events are free or low-cost. For paid events, we discuss each collaboration individually. Depending on the event, this may take the form of a studio rental fee, a revenue-sharing arrangement, or another custom structure. Material costs, promotion responsibilities, payment handling, and documentation usage will be confirmed in advance for each event. Payment methods: Korean participants pay by bank transfer · International participants and card payments via Stripe payment link in USD.

Thank you for bringing your practice to Seoul. We look forward to building something together.

You can also view the public-facing guest host page at materialmemorystudio.com/guest-host

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