The inspiring desert arts and crafts on route - Central Arava ...

Studio arava<strong>The</strong> <strong>inspiring</strong> <strong>desert</strong> <strong>arts</strong> <strong>and</strong> <strong>crafts</strong> on route

CENTRAL ARAVAAUSTRALIATamar - Empowering NatureDead SeaCentral Arava Regional CouncilHave you ever wondered who lives in the long strip of l<strong>and</strong> stretching from the Dead Sea to <strong>The</strong> Red Sea? Have you ever wondered whatthey do, <strong>and</strong> from where they draw their strength?We invite you to the region, to have a look, discover, experience <strong>and</strong> admire the sources of inspiration <strong>and</strong> creativity. Meet dozens of artists<strong>and</strong> creators through the project "Desert Arts <strong>and</strong> Crafts on Route 90."Most of the people living in this region are farmers, creating something out of nothing in the <strong>desert</strong>. Among them are many artists, whoseinspiration <strong>and</strong> individual strengths derive, first <strong>and</strong> foremost, from their personal worlds, their daily lives, their families. <strong>The</strong>ir magnificentsurroundings - the silence, the primeval l<strong>and</strong>scapes, the physical <strong>and</strong> emotional space found in the Dead Sea <strong>and</strong> Arava regions - are sourcesof inspiration <strong>and</strong> creativity.You are warmly invited to come <strong>and</strong> enjoy the creations of these artists. Visits can be arranged by appointment.For additional information, please contact the Regional Information Centers: 1-800-225-007, 08-9975010

Cliff Benjamin Ya'aranPainting <strong>and</strong> other creationsNaomi NadavDesign in iron, graphic design, ceramicsDalia ShachalStringing beads, Fimo, pictures from paper napkinsBorn in 1940 in London, immigrated to Israelin 1967, <strong>and</strong> chose to live in Kibbutz Ein Gedi.Most of his working years on the Kibbutz weredevoted to designing <strong>and</strong> constructing play <strong>and</strong>recreational structures on the grounds of theKibbutz <strong>and</strong> its Guesthouse. <strong>The</strong>se structureswere installed in the yards of the Children’sHouses, on the parking lot, <strong>and</strong> on the 18-hole mini-golf field in the Kibbutz’s guest area.An installation that children can climb on<strong>and</strong> slide down sprawls over an area of somefive dunam (more than an acre). Cliff fulfilleda long-time wish in 1989, when he began topaint <strong>and</strong> sculpt in a variety of techniques <strong>and</strong>subject matters in his small studio.You can visit his studio on the Kibbutz <strong>and</strong> seehis original paintings, which can be purchasedas prints on canvas.052-3960788, crrcma@gmail.comNaomi creates sculptures, tiles, useful utensils<strong>and</strong> decorative vessels from clay. She illustratesgreeting cards <strong>and</strong> notepads, makes metal cutouts<strong>and</strong> more... She lives <strong>and</strong> works in Kibbutz Ein-Gedi, "Many of my works are connected tonature <strong>and</strong> to this place. I have always been intouch with art as a hobby: painting, sculpture,paper cutouts, ceramics <strong>and</strong> more." In recentyears, she has been running a local print shop <strong>and</strong>is involved with ceramics <strong>and</strong> other <strong>arts</strong>.052-3960725naominadav@ein-gedi.org.ilwww.all-art.co.il/art/naomi-nadavwww.eingedi.co.il/viewpage.asp?pagesCatID=3291&siteName=eingediDalia has been a member of Kibbutz Ein Gedisince its establishment in 1956. "I brought upmy children on the Kibbutz. Most of the time,I worked as a bookkeeper, but I was alwaysbusy with h<strong>and</strong><strong>crafts</strong>, knitting, weaving <strong>and</strong>embroidery".In recent years, Dalia has been engagedprimarily in bead stringing, coating glassvessels with Fimo (polymer clay), <strong>and</strong> creatingpictures from paper napkins which she learnedin various groups, <strong>and</strong> from the vast stores ofknowledge in the Internet.She teaches a beading class in Ein Gedi.08-6594870052-8-713196dash@ein-gedi.org.ilwww.eingedi.co.il/viewPage.asp?pagesCatID=4782_

Yaeli Gal - Beit HatamarBeit Hatamar in Ein Gedi's orchardsBeit Hatamar is a small hut made of braidedpalm fronds in the heart of the Kibbutz'sdate orchard, near the ancient synagogue,where people from Ein Gedi sat for centuriesweaving baskets <strong>and</strong> mats from the palm trees.Weaving in the shade of the palms, at thespot where they grow naturally, intensifies theexperience of this age-old craft <strong>and</strong> brings thespirit of the past to the Ein Gedi oasis.<strong>The</strong> visit includes an explanation of the datepalm culture in Israel <strong>and</strong> the Middle East, past<strong>and</strong> present.In the hut, you can see an exhibition of avariety of baskets <strong>and</strong> mats made from thedate palm. Creative weaving workshops areavailable for different age groups.08-6594769galmani@gmail.comYosefa MayersCeramicsYosefa <strong>and</strong> Gary Meyers' ceramics studio islocated in Kibbutz Ein Gedi's Botanical Garden,facing the shores of the Dead Sea. Gary builtthe studio from local clay <strong>and</strong> it forms a fittingbackground for the unique ceramic creations,inspired by Dead Sea stones <strong>and</strong> the <strong>desert</strong>.Past <strong>and</strong> present are integrated in the studio, "Ichoose stones that serve as a basis for form <strong>and</strong>using a copying technique, I create clay vessels".<strong>The</strong> vessels are characterized by the naturalshape <strong>and</strong> texture of the stone, <strong>and</strong> becomeuseful utensils that are both aesthetic <strong>and</strong>artistic. "<strong>The</strong> uniqueness of the pottery is its beingnatural, which fits nicely in every home, <strong>and</strong> suitseach design <strong>and</strong> spirit". <strong>The</strong> studio offers worksincluding tableware for entertaining, decorativeutensils <strong>and</strong> ornaments, flowerpots that can besouvenirs <strong>and</strong> gifts that reflect the special natureof the area.08-6594832, deadseastone@gmail.comDario RapaccioliJewelry artistDario Rapaccioli creates jewelry from silver<strong>and</strong> other metals set with stones found locally<strong>and</strong> brought from afar. <strong>The</strong> jewelry is createdby the sensitive <strong>and</strong> professional h<strong>and</strong> of anauthentic artist, talented <strong>and</strong> original, whoworked for years at the Center of FolkloreArts in Argentina, before he immigrated toIsrael.Dario displays the jewelry in his home; youare cordially invited to come look, enjoy <strong>and</strong>purchase.08-6594597050-2936050olam.2011@live.com

EinTamarJojoMetal ArtistLives <strong>and</strong> works in the Ein Tamar Moshav, closeto the shores of the Dead Sea, where he canconcentrate on his art work far from the bustleof the city <strong>and</strong> the comm<strong>and</strong>s of contemporaryfashion. Jojo works with special techniques -water pressure that inflates iron! He successfullycreates three-dimensional works in iron, whichare surprising in their originality <strong>and</strong> freshness.In Jojo’s gallery <strong>and</strong> studio in the Moshav, you canfind an amazing selection of original creationsmade of metal with clean, refined lines, wildtextures <strong>and</strong> an infinite variety of colors. <strong>The</strong>collection of Jojo’s works includes furniture <strong>and</strong>the tall iron vases that have become a trademarkof his design, as well as light fixtures, trays, wallsculptures <strong>and</strong> abstract paintings in a personal<strong>and</strong> unique style.To coordinate a visit, Please call in advance:Moshav Ein-Tamar, call Dganit 052-2964677Tel Aviv gallery, call Tomer – 052-3868914Rakefet DorEcologic ArtA contemporary ecologic artist creatingobjects from recycled materials. Among herworks are huge decorative flowers fashionedout of papier-mâché, chairs <strong>and</strong> benches forthe home, garden <strong>and</strong> yard. Her creations arepainted in three coats (sealer, acrylic paint,clear lacquer), <strong>and</strong> can be used outdoorswithout fear of weather damage. Using origami,Rakefet creates beautiful artistic mosaics forframing pictures <strong>and</strong> mirrors .Rakefet useswine-bottle corks as raw material, flatteningthem on platters of different sizes to createbulletin boards that bear a winery seal aswell as the scent of wine. Rakefet paints naivepaintings, all about purity <strong>and</strong> contact withnature, on natural, unprocessed wood, <strong>and</strong>incorporates additional materials into them.Rakefet exhibits her works in her home.08-6550729, 052-8991173nodsdor@gmail.com

MoriahJewelry DesignMoriah Segal grew up on the Ein Tamar <strong>and</strong>finished High School in Kibbutz Ein Gedi inthe <strong>arts</strong> track. She has been studying jewelrydesign <strong>and</strong> gold <strong>and</strong> silver crafting for the pastfew years, <strong>and</strong> also participated in a jewelrydesignworkshop in Milan. Her jewelry is madefrom rolled gold (gold-filled) <strong>and</strong> silver, setwith gemstones, pearls <strong>and</strong> Swarovski crystal.<strong>The</strong> gemstones she uses come from differentplaces around the world - Peru, Mexico,Guatemala, India <strong>and</strong> Austria.050-4260792NeotHakikarגו'גו'‏אומן מתכתהאמן ג'וג'ו מתגורר ויוצר במושב עין תמר בסמוך לחוףים המלח,‏ מתרכז במלאכתו האמנותית רחוק ממרכזיהעיר ההומה וצווי אופנה עכשוויים.‏ ג'וג'ו יוצר בטכניקותמיוחדות - לחץ של מים לניפוח ברזל!‏בעבודתו הוא מצליח ליצור יצירות תלת ממדיות,‏ מברזלהמפתיעות ברעננותן המקורית.‏ בגלריה והסטודיו שלג'וג'ו,‏ במושב עין תמר,‏ תמצאו מבחר מדהים של יצירותמקוריות העשויות ממתכת בקווים נקיים ואציליים עםטקסטורות פרועות ושלל גוונים אין סופי!‏קולקציית העבודות כוללת ריהוט מגוון ועבודות שנוצרו כדיברזל גבוהים אשר הפכו לסימן ההיכר לעיצוביו של ג'וג'ווכן גופי תאורה,‏ מגשים מיוחדים,‏ פסלי קיר שונים וציוריםשל האמן בסגנון אבסטקרט בשיטה אישית וייחודית.‏תאמו את ביקורכם מראש על מנת להבטיח את המפגשעם ג'וג'ו בסטודיו בעין תמר.‏ ניתן לבקר גם גלריית האמןג'וג'ו בתל אביב , רח'‏ בן יהודה 97, תומר 052-3868914.Esti BarakCeramicsGraduated from the University of Haifa inFine Arts, with a specialization in ceramics.She has been living in Moshav Neot Hakikarfor 30 years, where she works with ceramicclay, inspired by the spectacular l<strong>and</strong>scape ofKikar Sdom. Ceramics enables Esti to mergepure sculptural creation with functionality.Sculptural elements can be found in her workas well as useful objects that are directlyinfluenced by the environment, using materialsfrom nature, <strong>and</strong> themes of l<strong>and</strong>scape, the<strong>desert</strong>, earth, plants <strong>and</strong> agriculture. Esti worksby h<strong>and</strong> <strong>and</strong> by wheel, <strong>and</strong> her creations arefired with diverse techniques (gas, pit <strong>and</strong> raku)with unique results. Esti is running workshopsfor individuals, families <strong>and</strong> groups. Her studio<strong>and</strong> gallery are open daily, 10:00 -16:00.08-6552828, 052-8991147esteeuzi@zahav.net.il,www.deadseaceramics.co.il

Eti AvrutinDesigner of glass <strong>and</strong> more....!Assaf Madmoni - Assaf’s YardGuide <strong>and</strong> creator in wood, metal & stoneRina VenturaH<strong>and</strong>i<strong>crafts</strong> from recycled materialsFor 20 years, Eti has been creating worksfrom glass in combination with various metals(pewter, brass <strong>and</strong> copper, among others).<strong>The</strong>se include wall decorations, insects, glassbutterflies, clocks, mirrors, light fixtures,stained glass (synagogue windows), iron works<strong>and</strong> outdoor signs.08-6551380052-5450518Etash1835@walla.comGr<strong>and</strong>father Assaf Madmoni was born inJerusalem in 1948.He speaks for the unturned stones, the wooddestined for the fire, the objects on their lastjourney. Here, in his yard, Assaf gives them voice,<strong>and</strong> they speak, protest <strong>and</strong> smile. <strong>The</strong> l<strong>and</strong> ofIsrael holds a position of dignity <strong>and</strong> respecthere; Zionism is the supreme value.<strong>The</strong>re is also a rich <strong>and</strong> diverse reference <strong>and</strong>lending library.We are waiting for you, for coffee, conversation<strong>and</strong> an interesting encounterChildren have space to play <strong>and</strong> the playgroundis well equipped.You are welcome.08-6551875050-7355345madmony@gmail.comIn the gallery - useful h<strong>and</strong>i<strong>crafts</strong> fromrecycled material, denim h<strong>and</strong>bags, flowers,frames, mirrors, pins, pictures, pouffes.“Wildflower” workshop - Create 2-3 differentflowers in the space of an hour <strong>and</strong> a half. Anexperiential workshop for adults <strong>and</strong> youth.Long ”Wildflowers” workshop - Create 5-6different flowers in three hours.“Knitting fabrics <strong>and</strong> nylon bags” Workshop:learn to cut fabric <strong>and</strong> knit it into mats,baskets, pouffes.“Cardboard Furniture Design “ workshop: infive hours of work, create a stool, hammockor beehive from cardboard.Cardboard Furniture Building Club - Threehours in the morning or evening, once everytwo weeks.052-4260488r190948@hotmail.com

Irit KnafoJewelry from macrame <strong>and</strong> beadsIrit creates macrame jewelry from wax-coated,colored cotton thread, weaving glass beads,gemstones, shells, wooden beads <strong>and</strong> metalelements within. Her work is characterizedby original designs <strong>and</strong> special combinationsof color.You can view her designs on Facebook or inher home in Neot Hakikar by appointment.IrOvotאסף מדמוני - החצר של אסףמורה-דרך ויוצר בעץ,‏ מתכת ואבןסבא אסף מדמוני נולד בירושלים בשנת 1948סבא אסף - הוא הפה של האבנים שאין להן הופכין,‏ שלגזרי עצים שגורלם במדורה,‏ של חפצים שנועדו אל דרכםהאחרונה.‏ כאן,‏ בחצר,‏ אסף פותח להם פה,‏ והם מדברים,‏מוחים ומחייכים.‏ ארץ-ישראל מקבלת בחצר מעמד שלכבוד ויקר,‏ כאן הציונות היא ערך עליון.‏וישנה גם ספרייה העשירה והמגוונת לעיון והשאלה.‏אנחנו מחכים לכם,‏ לקפה לשיחה ולמפגש של עניין.‏לילדים יש מרחב-משחק ומתקני שעשוע רבים.‏ברוכים-הבאים.‏Kate Clare WarnerPainter, sculptor, jewelry designerBorn in the United States, Kate Clare Warnerhas built her home in the Arava with herhusb<strong>and</strong> Darick <strong>and</strong> their daughter Hava.She lives <strong>and</strong> works at “Biblical Tamar”, anarcheological site from the King Solomonperiod.Kate’s first love is art, <strong>and</strong> she finds greatinterest in creating from scraps - turningspears into pruning hooks. Among otherthings, Kate creates jewelry from cartridgecases she finds in the <strong>desert</strong>.052-8991149knafo884@gmail.comFacebook: Irit Knafo Tsairi08-6551875050-7355345madmony@gmail.com052-4260265kateclarewarner@gmail.comkateclarewarner.com

IdanShahar ZehaviPotterHatzevaShahar has been involved with pottery since the1990s.She studied ceramics at Kay College in BeerSheva, sculpture <strong>and</strong> design at the BezalelAcademy of Arts <strong>and</strong> Design, wet felting <strong>and</strong>doll preparation in special courses. Her area ofspecialization is pottery, she makes useful vessels<strong>and</strong> creates anthroposophic dolls <strong>and</strong> fairies.08-6581834052-8991136zehavi@ arava.co.il

Freddy NaftaliProfessional PhotographyRonit BondySilversmithCelia YitzhakBook Illustrator <strong>and</strong> PainterFreddy Naftali guides photo-excursionworkshops. He has taught photography inschools <strong>and</strong> art colleges.Ronit Bondy has been a silversmith since 1993.She learned her craft at a private school in BeerSheva - “<strong>The</strong> Jewelry Age” - <strong>and</strong> has been working<strong>and</strong> teaching in her studio at Hatzeva ever since.She designs <strong>and</strong> creates jewelry by h<strong>and</strong>, in aunique style.Ronit works with silver in combination with gold<strong>and</strong> precious stones.Celia Yitzhak is a member of the IsraelAssociation of Illustrators <strong>and</strong> the Painters<strong>and</strong> Sculptors Association in Israel.She has <strong>and</strong> continues to participate inindividual <strong>and</strong> group exhibitions (painting <strong>and</strong>illustration) in Israel <strong>and</strong> abroad.freddy@arava.co.il052-2745446054-255725608-6581087052-2709748ecyitz@arava.co.il

Yehudit YanaiStained glass <strong>and</strong> other materialsYehudit Yanai lives on Moshav Hatzeva, whereshe designs <strong>and</strong> creates works in stained glass<strong>and</strong> other materials. “In the past I had variousjobs teaching children. I have a certificate inearly childhood education <strong>and</strong> a certificate inglass. I have participated in exhibitions held inthe area.”Shim NivWood CreationsShim Niv has been a member of Hatzeva since1966.Up to 2007, Shim worked in agriculture; sincethen, he has been engaged in a hobby-turnedprofession- creating works in wood. Most of hiscreative energy is turned into toys <strong>and</strong> functionalart.Shim’s works are sold online, in stores, in markets<strong>and</strong> art fairs, <strong>and</strong> directly to kindergartens. Makean appointment, come to see <strong>and</strong> to touch.EinYahav050-5250900yanai@arava.co.il052-3666444Woodtoys.co.il

Chacha PoratSculptorTikva WeisblumPainterNaomi RotemSculptorChacha has been sculpting for 25 years.She studied <strong>and</strong> specialized in sculpture<strong>and</strong> the <strong>arts</strong> at the School for Visual Arts inBeer Sheva, <strong>and</strong> in groups <strong>and</strong> classes withleading sculptors. Chacha has participated inexhibitions at Fusion, New York; the VeniceBiennale ; Ein Hod Gallery; Shorashim Gallery,Tel Aviv; the Dekel Gallery, Eilat; <strong>and</strong> in showsin Beer Sheva <strong>and</strong> the Arava.She created <strong>and</strong> exhibited a huge installationon the bee in art.“When I create, I touch the sky, <strong>and</strong> dream oftouching the heart of the observer”.Her works include bronze casts, authenticscrap from the area, combined with treetrunks, large works in iron, coiled wires <strong>and</strong>whatever else she gets her h<strong>and</strong>s on.052-3666038chacha@arava.co.ilTikva Weisblum has been living on the Ein Yahavmoshav some forty years, where she combinesher hobby in art with her life in agriculture. Sheoften paints the <strong>desert</strong> l<strong>and</strong>scape <strong>and</strong> scenesfrom its life in water color <strong>and</strong> oil on wood.Tikva is a member of the Painters <strong>and</strong> SculptorsAssociation in Israel, <strong>and</strong> has exhibited her worksin many individual <strong>and</strong> group shows.She holds painting activities for the children ofguests in her bed <strong>and</strong> breakfast compound.You can see her work in the gallery located in theyard of her home in Ein Yahav.Many of Tikva’s paintings decorate the rooms ofthe Hotel Leonardo in Beer Sheva.052-276830108-6581185weisblum@arava.co.ilNaomi was exposed to art as a child, but onlybegan to cast works in bronze in the 1980s.She primarily creates realistic statues offigures.Naomi is a member of the group, “WomenSculpt the Desert,” <strong>and</strong> has exhibited herwork in Israel <strong>and</strong> abroad.She won second prize in the “Animal <strong>and</strong>Nature” competition.Naomi’s statues can be seen in the “RahavatYadaim” Gallery in the yard of her home,overlooking the packing house for the family’sagricultural produce.052-8991127Naomi@rini.co.il

Zippy DoverCeramicistDalia MatmonMosaic, Papier-mache, Cardboard & moreZiva AmitPapier-mache <strong>and</strong> Recycled materialsZippy has been working with clay for sevenyears. “I studied at Kay College in Beer Sheva<strong>and</strong> was associated with the group “SouthernMaterial” in that city for several years. I createfunctional vessels <strong>and</strong> ceramic sculpture thatis strongly influenced by the l<strong>and</strong>scape <strong>and</strong>surroundings in which I live. I work <strong>and</strong> giveindividual lessons in ceramics in the studio <strong>and</strong>gallery in my yard. I also hold workshops forgroups <strong>and</strong> families, who enjoy experiencingtheir first encounter with clay”.052-3666157rondover@arava.co.ilDalia Matmon, multidisciplinary artist, married<strong>and</strong> mother of four, was born in Ein Yahav <strong>and</strong> isan occupational therapist by profession. She hasa degree in interior design. Since childhood, Daliahas been engaged in diverse artistic <strong>and</strong> creativefields: wood, mosaic, cardboard, papier-mache,basket weaving <strong>and</strong> more. During the past fewyears, she has been working in mosaic, using awide variety of materials - ceramics, glass, stone,metal, plastic, crystals, shells <strong>and</strong> porcelain.052-3868990dalia@arava.co.ilZiva Amit sculpts, creates <strong>and</strong> teachessculpting with papier-mache <strong>and</strong> recycledmaterials. She grew up in Moshav B’nei Zionin the green Sharon area <strong>and</strong> has been livingfor about ten years in Ein Yahav with its <strong>desert</strong>l<strong>and</strong>scape. “ It’s amazing to discover thatrecycled objects, every kind of paper, paste,pastel, goache <strong>and</strong> all other materials, canturn into a papier-mache creation - practical,contemporary, original art that is wonderfullycolorful”. Ziva holds papier-mache sculptingworkshops - with activities suitable for allages, for children <strong>and</strong> adults. She participatesin group exhibitions in the Arava. You canmake an appointment to come, see <strong>and</strong> evenpurchase useful, colorful works.Creation for the soul!!!052-8666223zina@arava.co.ilpisulbeniyarziva.coi.co.il

Issa DanaiWood Engraving ArtistNehama MazorCeramics combined with EmbroiderySapirIssa has worked in agriculture in Ein Yahav for45 years.He engraves in natural wood, especially fromlocal trees growing in the Arava.Issa creates useful utensils for serving <strong>and</strong>decoration, table lamps, toys <strong>and</strong> more.Open daily from 8:00 - 12:00, 17:00 - 19:00Nehama Mazor lives in Ein Yahav, creates worksin embroidery <strong>and</strong> ceramics <strong>and</strong> also tries tocombine the two, “Mom’s Studio” is open 24hours, in a self-service style - you can come, lookaround, <strong>and</strong>, if you want, also purchase...054-5570533danaim34@yahoo.comEin Yahav, Farm 88052-4260453mazor100@gmail.com

Shoshana ZlotnikMultidisciplinary ArtistTsofarGilad LivniPhotographerShoshana, born in France, lives <strong>and</strong> creates artin Sapir. She has been involved with the <strong>arts</strong>since the 1960s.She studied art from 1973 - 1978, first at OhelSara, <strong>and</strong> later at the Avni Institute in Tel Aviv.Shoshana has participated in many exhibitions:in Haifa, Ein Harod, Tel Aviv, Jerusalem, GivatHaim, Beit Shean, Cabri <strong>and</strong> the Arava.She works with diverse materials.Shared photographic experiences at sites inthe Arava (in the agricultural season, in thegreenhouses as well), including instruction inphotography.Weekend instructional activities byappointment.052-373813108-9979497 052-3665999

Arza CohenSculptorYona OfranPotterTami <strong>and</strong> Yam RazCreators of Glass ArtArza was born in Rehovot in the winter of1958, <strong>and</strong> has been living in Moshav Tzofar, inthe heart of the Arava, since 1976. Her interestin art began in childhood. When she was inher 20s, she began painting <strong>and</strong> sculpting inaddition to studying ceramic sculpture. Later,she began training in ceramics. <strong>The</strong> surrounding<strong>desert</strong> <strong>and</strong> her warm family have inspired the<strong>desert</strong>-related, cubist themes that appear inher sculpture, most of them cast in bronze.In addition to three individual exhibitions,Arza, who is associated with the “WomenSculpt the Desert” group, has participated inmany exhibitions across Israel, <strong>and</strong> createsenvironmental sculpture in the Arava: “DeerHill” - located at Kilometer 136 on Route90, <strong>and</strong> “Life in the Desert” - in the SculptureGarden at the Lake Sapir site in the Arava.Groups are invited to visit by appointment.052-3666058, arza@arava.co.ilYona Ofran lives <strong>and</strong> creates on Moshav TzofarShe is engaged in applied pottery. Her works areexhibited in a beautiful clay hut in her yard.She creates dishes in <strong>desert</strong> hues for the kitchen<strong>and</strong> table.You can find bowls, baking dishes, <strong>and</strong> cauldronsfor winter cooking <strong>and</strong> more.All of the dishes are oven, microwave <strong>and</strong>dishwasher safe.You can order dishes in the size you desire.052-4260917www.kadarita.co.il<strong>The</strong> couple Tami <strong>and</strong> Yam live in MoshavTsofar in the Central Arava.Together they make their mark on flat glass<strong>and</strong> shape it with heat, using a fusing techniquecombined with other methods.Each creation is unique <strong>and</strong> undergoes adouble process (sometimes even more)of melting <strong>and</strong> dropping in an oven at hightemperatures, during which the glass softens,wrinkles, folds, bends, sticks, stretches <strong>and</strong>eventually hardens <strong>and</strong> crystallizes.<strong>The</strong> magic of glass, its cut <strong>and</strong> play with light<strong>and</strong> color, has entranced the couple <strong>and</strong> theyinvite you to admire its breathtaking dynamism<strong>and</strong> beauty.052-2667790raz@noyglass.comwww.noyglass.com

Netta WeizmanGoldsmith <strong>and</strong> Jewelry DesignZuqimElat Zeevi-Bala “Elat HaArava”Creates natural soaps <strong>and</strong> gelsNetta was born <strong>and</strong> raised in the Arava. Shechose to return <strong>and</strong> build her home there,to engage in work inspired by the nature shegrew up with, thus fulfilling a dream.Netta’s jewelry is designed <strong>and</strong> created in aromantic gallery located in the yard of herfarm.Her jewelry, exhibited in the gallery, has aspecial design, <strong>and</strong> combines materials fromdifferent worlds: silver <strong>and</strong> gold, leather, wood,stone <strong>and</strong> even Formica.Netta’s designs are a combination of old <strong>and</strong>new, vintage <strong>and</strong> modern.You can find special accessories in the gallerythat are fun to match to your new jewelry.052-8315583maryoneta.w@gmail.comElat Studied aromatherapy <strong>and</strong> naturalpharmacology. Seven years ago, she established“Elat HaArava”, where she creates naturalboutique cosmetic products that she marketsto bed <strong>and</strong> breakfasts, <strong>and</strong> holds workshops.<strong>The</strong> products are made in a process of lowtemperaturecooking that preserves thequality <strong>and</strong> value of the oils <strong>and</strong> their healthpromotingvalues.” Elat HaArava” uses a varietyof raw materials from the Negev, the Arava<strong>and</strong> the Dead Sea (goat <strong>and</strong> camel milk, jojovaoil, organic pomegranate seeds, crystalline salt,marl soil, <strong>desert</strong> plant extracts <strong>and</strong> more). <strong>The</strong>aroma workshops are a magical <strong>and</strong> excitingcreative experience for children <strong>and</strong> adultsalike. Adults enjoy the privilege of returningto childhood by spending a few hours of purepleasure <strong>and</strong> delight in h<strong>and</strong>iwork.052-2451490, bala70@smile.net.ilfacebook

Lola KedemJewelry Creation, Creative WorkshopsNehama HarachPotterRinat Bashan & Yair BilinskiCreating <strong>and</strong> Building with MudAn artist <strong>and</strong> owner of a studio-gallery fororiginally-designed jewelry in Tibetan style,made from natural materials: wood, coconutbeads, gemstones, turquoise <strong>and</strong> more... <strong>The</strong>gallery also sells gold filled jewelry, spiralmobiles, coconut rings from Brazil, ebonyearrings <strong>and</strong> a range of unique productscollected from around the world. Come <strong>and</strong>admire original m<strong>and</strong>ala paintings in an arrayof colors <strong>and</strong> sizes. (M<strong>and</strong>ala is a paintingwhich promotes calm <strong>and</strong> relaxation inthe observer <strong>and</strong> the creator). Lola holdsjewelry beading workshops from which eachparticipant leaves with a piece of self-createdjewelry. <strong>The</strong> workshops are suitable for groups<strong>and</strong> individuals. Call any time - weekends <strong>and</strong>holidays, to make an appointment.052-5515260, 08-9956760lolakedem@gmail.com, Lolakedem (on ETSY)Lola Kedem – Turquoise Gallery (on Facebook)Nehama has been working in ceramics since1995.She creates functional utensils in a variety oftechniques both by h<strong>and</strong> <strong>and</strong> wheel.Nehama studied in the Ceramic <strong>and</strong> GlassDepartment of the Bezalel Academy of Arts <strong>and</strong>Design.She worked <strong>and</strong> taught in a studio on MoshavHerut in the Sharon region for 8 years, beforeopening a studio in Zuqim, where she creates,exhibits <strong>and</strong> sells her work, <strong>and</strong> teaches.Nehama’s studio is located in the ZuqimCommunity’s Artists Compound.One-time workshops can be arranged.054-7711691Rinat <strong>and</strong> Yair live <strong>and</strong> work in Zuqim in theArava.<strong>The</strong>y are engaged in ecological building <strong>and</strong>creation, <strong>and</strong> hold workshops for building <strong>and</strong>sculpting with mud.In recent years, they have built an eco-lodge,“Desert Days, which offers accommodation inhuts constructed from mud bricks.052-6170028www.<strong>desert</strong>-days.co.il

Hanna Rosner ShahamWoodworkTinkerbellArt from natural <strong>and</strong> recycled materialParan“With Two H<strong>and</strong>s,” wood products forchildren created by Hanna <strong>and</strong> Eyal, who buildobjects from wood, paint them with waterbasedcolors, <strong>and</strong> coat them with natural waxthat meets the st<strong>and</strong>ards for use in children’stoys.<strong>The</strong>y offer toys <strong>and</strong> play furniture for children(beds for dolls, model kitchens <strong>and</strong> more...)In her studio, Tinkerbell sells original art worksmade from green, recycled material, <strong>and</strong> local redclay soil, freely created. Her studio is located inthe Zuqim Community’s Artists Compound.She offers private painting lessons in free style,with true, shared pleasure in the joy of creating,<strong>and</strong> an emphasis on the process resulting fromobservation <strong>and</strong> experience.052-3666575eyalua@arava.co.il 050-4414438

Metulla OvadiaCeramics, Painting, Sculpture, JewelryMetulla Ovadia is a ceramic artist. Shegraduated from the Midrasha Art College, <strong>and</strong>from art studies at Ben Gurion University inBeer Sheva. She is a multidisciplinary artistwhose studio is equipped <strong>and</strong> designed forworkshops <strong>and</strong> study.052-8310899metullao@gmail.comDanny HadasPhotographyLives in the heart of nature <strong>and</strong> the <strong>desert</strong>, wherethe next shot is only a short jeep ride away.Photographing nature <strong>and</strong> the l<strong>and</strong>scape is a largepart of his work as a photographer who findsthe small sights hidden among the mountains,the wadis <strong>and</strong> the huge boulders. Danny hasparticipated in many photographic exhibitions inIsrael <strong>and</strong> around the world. Photos from his largecollection can be purchased. Every year, Dannycreates a calendar that has become a householdname, with spectacular images of the Arava. Alongwith the calendar, greeting cards with views ofIsrael are sold. Danny provides photographicservices to bodies <strong>and</strong> institutions, <strong>and</strong> holdsphotography workshops in Moshav Parantogether with the photographer, Susan Mayer.<strong>The</strong> workshops are suitable for both beginners<strong>and</strong> experienced, families or individuals.052-3666861, blueqem@arava.co.ilwww.dannyhadasphotography.comGalit Shivek BarGoldsmith <strong>and</strong> Jewelry DesignerGraduate of the Jewelry Design Departmentat the Shenkar College of Design.A gold <strong>and</strong> silversmith, she incorporatesgemstones to create classic jewelry with cleanlines <strong>and</strong> a high-quality finish, <strong>and</strong> fashionjewelry in a variety of materials.052-5013540galitshivek@hotmail.com

Shai BuzagloZuzi StudioYahelצור סדןנפחות אומנותיתAriel ImermanPhotographyShai, a farmer on Moshav Paran, is also theowner <strong>and</strong> designer of Zuzi Furniture Studio.After four years of studying design, Shai nowcombines agriculture <strong>and</strong> funiture design <strong>and</strong>production. His creations include a varietyof functional <strong>and</strong> ornamental furniture likecounters, dining <strong>and</strong> coffee tables, libraries,lighting solutions etc. He works mostly inwood, but mixes in modern materials - plastic<strong>and</strong> metal. He draws his inspiration fromvarious sources: his childhood in the greenJezreel valley <strong>and</strong> his current life in the Arava<strong>desert</strong>. Shai’s funiture designs are modular <strong>and</strong>can easily be assembled. <strong>The</strong> studio is locatedin Moshav Paran but Shai’s products are alsosold in selected stores in the Tel-Aviv area052-3666113shay@buzaglo.co.ilwww.buzaglo.co.ilצור תושב היישוב שחרות ועוסק בנפחות אומנותית.‏בגלריה שלו שביישוב ישנה תצוגה גדולה של יצירותיו.‏052-2963575immerman@yahel.co.ilwww.arielphoto.netAriel, a member of Kibbutz Yahel, is aprofessional photographer. He specializes inpanoramic photographs in general, <strong>and</strong> inthe <strong>desert</strong> in particular, prints on canvas <strong>and</strong>prints by commission.“Most of us pass through the beauty thatsurrounds us without paying attention, I takean additional glance around - viewing from thesame point isolates details from the whole <strong>and</strong>reveals things to us that we didn’t see before,creating a new world”.052-2963575immerman@yahel.co.ilwww.arielphoto.net

Eyal HirshbeinH<strong>and</strong>icraft in Olive WoodEyal is a member of Kibbutz Yahel. He createsuseful artistic objects from olive wood. Eyal’sworks are displayed <strong>and</strong> sold in his gallery.Rozalie SherissPaintings <strong>and</strong> DrawingsRozalie, a member of Kibbutz Yahel, is a painter.A large display of her paintings <strong>and</strong> drawings,anonymous portraits in oil on canvas, can befound in her gallery.Paintings or drawings can also becommissioned.אריאל אימרמןצילום Shaharutאריאל חבר קיבוץ יהל וצלם מקצועי.‏ מתמחה בצילומיפנורמה בכלל ובמדבר בפרט,‏ הדפסים על קנבס והדפסיםעל-פי הזמנה אישית.‏‏"רובנו חולפים בתוך היופי המקיף אותנו בלי לתת עליואת הדעת,‏ אני מביט סביבי במבט נוסף – אותה נקודתהסתכלות המבודדת פרטים מהשלם ומגלה לנו דבריםשלא ראינו קודם ויוצרת עולם חדש".‏052-4496138eyalimor44@gmail.com052-3380044zwebenr@gmail.comrosaliezweben.blogspot.co.il052-2963575immerman@yahel.co.ilwww.arielphoto.net

Tsur SadanArtistic MetalworkTsur, a resident of the Shaharut community,creates artistic metalwork.A large display of his work can be seen in hisgallery in the community.Ruthy HaziPottery <strong>and</strong> ceramics instruction“Working with clay is contact with somethingancient. It is exciting to see how a lump of claytakes on a shape that contains movement. In the<strong>desert</strong>, I feel a connection to purity, to antiquity.My works are influenced by the environment.I love to stretch clay to its limits. I work withstones <strong>and</strong> porcelain by h<strong>and</strong> <strong>and</strong> on the wheel.”Courses <strong>and</strong> workshops for individuals <strong>and</strong>groups - for those beginning <strong>and</strong> those continuing.Reut Ben IshayPotteryReut Ben Ishay, ceramicist, works with clay onthe wheel <strong>and</strong> by h<strong>and</strong>. Her work is inspiredby ancient, Eretz-Israel pottery <strong>and</strong> by theconnection to the <strong>desert</strong>.Reut works, creates <strong>and</strong> teaches in her studioin Shaharut. <strong>The</strong>re, you can see the process ofcreation <strong>and</strong> the impressive gallery in whichshe displays useful <strong>and</strong> decorative utensils.In addition, you can commission works to suityour personal taste.052-2716141sadantsur@gmail.com050-6954610amiruth@orange.net.il058-4333121reutbi@gmail.comwww.reutbi.etsy.com

Michal ShmuelPhotographyMichal takes personal photographs.Each series of photographs is especiallytailored to its subject, with the intention ofexpressing, through the photographs, theuniqueness of each <strong>and</strong> every one, of eachcreation <strong>and</strong> craft.Michal focuses on photographing artists <strong>and</strong>their work, photographs <strong>and</strong> edits Bar orBat Mitzva books, pregnant women, makesa record of parents, the elderly in theirwork, produces books of recipes <strong>and</strong> familymemoirs.Hadar GatSculptureHadar sculpts metal meshing, with delicatebending that draws you into a complete worldmade of almost nothing. <strong>The</strong> volume of airdefined by the thin lines of the metal wire givesthe work its principal structure. Light, shadow<strong>and</strong> transparency play important roles.<strong>The</strong> reliefs <strong>and</strong> three-dimensional sculpture looktranslucent, creating figures <strong>and</strong> the relationshipsbetween them almost from nothing.Inbar Serfaty NetzPainting <strong>and</strong> gold craftingBorn in 1972, mother of three, therapist inpsychodrama combined with the <strong>arts</strong>, Inbarhas been living in Shaharut since 1997.“Creating is a tool that allows me to movewhat is inside out, just as it is a tool thatenables fulfillment <strong>and</strong> renewal. In painting<strong>and</strong> in gold crafting, the use of basic materials<strong>and</strong> the creation of something new moves meagain <strong>and</strong> again, <strong>and</strong> life in the <strong>desert</strong> connectsme to the earth just as it opens <strong>and</strong> empowersmy creativity”.052-6378825metsalemet@gmail.comwww.facebook.com/metsalemet052-5415086haruvisha@gmail.com054-4517925inbarserfaty@gmail.com

NeotSmadarNeot Semadar Art CenterA variety of art workshopsA large <strong>and</strong> impressive structure, housingdifferent art workshops under one roof: Metalsmith, jewelry, pottery, stained glass, artisticcarpentry, silk, paper <strong>and</strong> weaving, music <strong>and</strong>theater.<strong>The</strong> colorful tower that can be seen froma distance is a cooling tower that cools thebuilding using a technique friendly to theenvironment <strong>and</strong> to man.<strong>The</strong> Art Center was planned <strong>and</strong> raised by thepeople of Neot Semadar over a 15-year period.Its construction was a central project of dailycooperation in the life of the community, <strong>and</strong> itis visible in the final appearance of the structure.A celebration of form <strong>and</strong> color join here <strong>and</strong>turn the encounter with it into an event thatleaves no spectator indifferent.<strong>The</strong> Art Center gallery displays <strong>and</strong> sells allthe products made in the different workshopsby the local artists: jewelry, house-ware, lightfixtures, illustrated silk scarves, woven shawls,decorative objects, souvenirs <strong>and</strong> more.<strong>The</strong> workshops: Craftsmen from thecommunity run the art workshops.Participation is possible in the framework ofseminars, courses, or apprenticeship.<strong>The</strong> possibility of integrating differentmaterials is a special invitation to all personsinvolved with <strong>crafts</strong> to cooperate <strong>and</strong> worktogether.Wood: Meir Ganor exhibits sculpture offunctional products like menorahs, furniture,cutting boards, etc, along with sculpture inwood from local <strong>and</strong> imported trees. ShimonAaronstein works on the lathe <strong>and</strong> createsc<strong>and</strong>lesticks for the Sabbath, jewelry <strong>and</strong>spice boxes <strong>and</strong> a variety of colorful tops,painted by h<strong>and</strong>.Metal crafting: Mordy Corcos, metalsmith<strong>and</strong> workshop manager participants from

Lotanthe community, creates jewelry from silver<strong>and</strong> light metals, integrating materials suchas wood, leather <strong>and</strong> ceramics. Kiddush cups,c<strong>and</strong>lesticks <strong>and</strong> decorative boxes are part ofthe collection.Silk: Shlomit Oren dyes <strong>and</strong> illustratesnatural silk scarves in fashionable colors:solid color, a freely painted variety of colors,or illustrated in unique painterly patterns.Stained glass: Arturo Nunias produces worksin stained glass for windows <strong>and</strong> doorsby order, <strong>and</strong> decorative objects such ascabinets <strong>and</strong> specially designed display cases,boxes <strong>and</strong> mirrors ornamented with coloredglass.Weaving: Anat Ben David has collected avariety of traditional weaving looms fromdifferent cultures. Natural cotton threadsare woven here in fashionable patternsfor shawls, prayer shawls, baby blankets,hammocks <strong>and</strong> carpets.Paper: Karen Nunias produces paper fromMulberry tree bark with the addition ofnatural local materials, <strong>and</strong> designs a variety ofpartitions <strong>and</strong> lampshades that combine paper,wood, metal <strong>and</strong> ceramics.Ceramics: Eli Sagie creates functional utensilson the wheel, that she turns into sculpturedproducts by shaping the material <strong>and</strong> drawingfigures in ceramic paints.Porcelain: Anat Shaul creates light fixtures fromporcelain for mood lighting.Entrance by appointment. Entrance fee.To coordinate a daily tour - 054-9798957To register for courses - 054-9798966visit@neot-semadar.comwww.neot-semadar.com/art-center

Lotan Tea HouseGallery of Local ArtKeturaA cafe-gallery located in Kibbutz Lotan’secologic garden, founded in 2007 by the lateMinna Kashi, artist <strong>and</strong> Kibbutz member. <strong>The</strong>gallery exhibits <strong>and</strong> sells the work of localartists as part of the Kibbutz’s ecologicalapproach, <strong>and</strong> its desire to support <strong>and</strong>promote artists in the region:Stained glass: Janet <strong>and</strong> Yakov Kashi, residentsof Kibbutz Lotan, work on stained glasscreations <strong>and</strong> jewelry. Janet <strong>and</strong> Yakov will behappy to design jewelry for you that suits yourpersonal taste.Knitting/Crocheting: Colorful display ofknitted <strong>and</strong> crocheted h<strong>and</strong>bags <strong>and</strong> blanketscreated by Pauline Kaplan, a resident ofKibbutz Lotan.Greeting Cards: Leah Ben Ami, a member ofKibbutz Lotan, designs <strong>and</strong> creates uniquegreeting cards <strong>and</strong> bookmarks.Woven baskets: Fanny Elias, a member ofKibbutz Yotvata, decorates the Gallery withwoven baskets made from colorful fabricsadorned with ribbons, buttons <strong>and</strong> jewelryfragments.Jewelry: S<strong>and</strong>rin Dahan, a member of KibbutzYotvata, displays her jewelry alongside thecrocheted jewelry created by Ginat Ran ofKibbutz Eilot.Pottery: Ceramic pieces designed by potter RuthHazi, a resident of the Shaharut community.In addition, there are displays of works bymembers of the Third Age Club, books writtenby residents of the region <strong>and</strong> ...cheeses <strong>and</strong>yogurts from local boutique dairies.054-9799030daphna@klotan.co.ilwww.kibbutzlotan.com/tourism/hebrew/

Keren Kolot KeturaGallery of Local ArtLocated in the lobby of the Kibbutz KeturaCountry Lodging, adjacent to the Centerfor Renewable Energy. Cafe Kolot serves asthe Kibbutz Art gallery. <strong>The</strong> Gallery displays<strong>and</strong> sells the works of local artists. Jewelry:Jewelry by Barbara Pinsker, member of theKibbutz, is made from silver, gemstones <strong>and</strong>crystals. Alongside these, Maya Evans displaysher jewelry, delicate pieces made from gold<strong>and</strong> silver set with gemstones, <strong>and</strong> additionaljewelry. Photography: <strong>The</strong> spectacularphotographs of Dan Evans adorn the walls ofthe Gallery alongside Ruth Rubinstein’s artisticphotography. Painting: Marla Slott’s aquarellepaintings hang on the walls <strong>and</strong> present hervision of the <strong>desert</strong>. Mood Lamps: Designedfrom different materials - stained glass, mosaic,flower arrangements <strong>and</strong> local materials.08-6356658, reception@ketura.co.ilwww.keren-kolot-israel.co.ilMaia DesignsGold <strong>and</strong> silver jewelryMaia learned gold crafting in Thail<strong>and</strong> ten yearsago, <strong>and</strong> completed her studies at the ShenkarSchool of Design. She creates delicate <strong>and</strong> specialjewelry from silver <strong>and</strong> gold with gemstones,drawing inspiration from the <strong>desert</strong> <strong>and</strong> thegemstones that she sets in her jewelry.You can order personally designed engagement<strong>and</strong> wedding rings from gold <strong>and</strong> diamonds.052-3974051Maia.n.designs@gmail.comDan EvansPhotographyDan, a member of Kibbutz Ketura, has beeninvolved with photography for many years. Heshoots photographs of nature <strong>and</strong> l<strong>and</strong>scape inIsrael <strong>and</strong> around the world. His photographsare precise <strong>and</strong> clean, conveying a pleasantatmosphere. He also prints on canvas of allsizes.052-3086388danielevans554@gmail.com

Marla SlottL<strong>and</strong>scape paintings <strong>and</strong> SculptureMarla is an experienced painter with a Mastersdegree in the Plastic Arts from the Universityof Indiana. She has been painting for some 35years, twenty-one of them in the Arava. Sheprimarily paints the beautiful Arava l<strong>and</strong>scapein aquarelle <strong>and</strong> oil colors. She numbers <strong>and</strong>signs prints of some of her aquarelle paintings,painted in archived colors on acid-freewatercolor paper.In addition to painting, Marla sculpts withscraps that she finds in the <strong>desert</strong> incombination with ceramic sculptures.Shizi Levy WeisMood LampsShizi Levy Weis, a native of Israel <strong>and</strong> the <strong>desert</strong>,is a member of Kibbutz Ketura in the Arava.She works with different materials - stained glass,mosaic, flower arrangement. Flowers are thecentral theme of her creations.In recent years she has been making floweredmood lamps that are breathtakingly beautiful.“My love of flowers comes from childhood; overthe years I worked in gardening <strong>and</strong> l<strong>and</strong>scapedesign with the goal of making the <strong>desert</strong> bloom.This love is also expressed in my artwork.”<strong>The</strong>se are flowered mood lamps made of recycledcopper <strong>and</strong> acrylic flowers. <strong>The</strong>y produce a moodof calm, happiness <strong>and</strong> beauty.Ruth RubensteinArtistic PhotographyRuth lives on Kibbutz Ketura <strong>and</strong> is engagedin artistic photography <strong>and</strong> <strong>desert</strong> l<strong>and</strong>scapephotographs.Her photographs are printed on high-qualityphotographic paper or on canvas of any size.052-5294814marlasilverm@gmail.comwww.marlaslott.com052-3930382shizilevy@gmail.com052-3939632ruti.rubenstein@ketura.co.il

Barbara PinskerJewelry DesignGrofit ברברה פינסקרתכשיטנותMark FullerUnderwater PhotographyBarbara immigrated to Israel from the stateof Oklahoma <strong>and</strong> has lived in Kibbutz Keturafor about 35 years. She designs colored,delicate jewelry from different materials -silver, gemstones, crystals, brass <strong>and</strong> Swarovskicrystal.Barbara designs necklace <strong>and</strong> earring sets<strong>and</strong> personally matches the jewelry to thecustomer.ברברה עלתה ארצה ממדינת אוקלהומה וגרה בקיבוץקטורה כ-‏‎35‎ שנה.‏מעצבת תכשיטים צבעוניים ועדינים מחומרים שונים –כסף,‏ אבני חן,‏ קריסטלים,‏ פליז ו-‏Swarovski‏.‏ברברה מעצבת סטים של שרשרת ועגילים ומתאימהאת התכשיט למבקשים באופן אישי.‏Mark, a member of Grofit, is a photographerspecializing in underwater photography. Herecently won first place in a underwaterphotography exhibition.052-3946486Barbara.pinsker@ketura.co.il052-3946486Barbara.pinsker@ketura.co.il054-5641137mark<strong>and</strong>carla@gmail.co.il

Einat Cohen-SagoliArtistic SewingYotvataRonen GalPhotography“I have always loved to create <strong>and</strong> sewcolored fabrics, ribbons <strong>and</strong> buttons. <strong>The</strong>first doll I made was for my eldest daughter,<strong>and</strong> since then I take orders for sewing dolls.Each doll is one of a kind. <strong>The</strong> combinationof fabric, embroidery <strong>and</strong> ribbons makes eachdoll intriguing <strong>and</strong> gives it personality.”Ronen Gal - Photographer, seeing, feeling,recording the moment.A member of Kibbutz Yotvata, 42 years old,Ronen has been taking photographs for twentyyears. Photography is a shared experience forphotographer <strong>and</strong> subject, <strong>and</strong> he emphasizesthat relationship. He shoots stills, stressing apersonal connection <strong>and</strong> unique viewpoint.Family photographs, pregnancy, artisticphotography, workshops for groups <strong>and</strong>individuals.Ronen photographs performances, events<strong>and</strong> productions according to the customer’sneeds.054-5649348sharon@grofit.net054-9798496ronengal2312@gmail.comfacebook

Avi FeldmanArtistic MetalworkAvigail LowDough, Sugar & Chocolate SculptureSarah YahavPainting <strong>and</strong> H<strong>and</strong>i<strong>crafts</strong>Avi is a member of Kibbutz Yotvata. He createsuseful artistic objects from metal. Avi’s gallerydisplays <strong>and</strong> sells his h<strong>and</strong>iwork.A member of Kibbutz Yotvata, with more than 20years experience, Avigail holds dough, sugar <strong>and</strong>chocolate workshops, suitable for groups of upto ten participants, or as a birthday-party activity.Cakes can be ordered for special events with oneweek’s advance notice.Avigail gives instruction in oriental dance.She is a graduate of the Hebrew University ofJerusalem Kibbutzim College extension. She runsworkshops in oriental dance for women only.Sarah has been a member of Kibbutz Yotvatafor 44 years, <strong>and</strong> a member of the Painters<strong>and</strong> Sculptors Association in Israel since 1990.She studied at Bezalel Academy of Arts <strong>and</strong>Design, the Avni Institute, at the studio ofartist Moshe Rozentali, <strong>and</strong> in courses forengraving at the Tel Aviv Artists House <strong>and</strong> theTel Aviv Museum of Art. Sarah has participatedin many exhibitions around the country.She paints in acrylic <strong>and</strong> oil on canvas, usingdifferent techniques. Her h<strong>and</strong>i<strong>crafts</strong> includeunique hamsot (lucky talisman shaped like ah<strong>and</strong>) <strong>and</strong> Venetian masks.Sarah is also involved with teaching art tochildren. For her, the subjects of paintings are“the beautiful <strong>and</strong> colorful things around us”.054-9798141r100gs@walla.com054-9799312avigail@yotvata.com054-9797947yahav@yotvata.org.il

Fanny EliasArts <strong>and</strong> CraftsMalka RegevGold <strong>and</strong> silvercraftingS<strong>and</strong>rin DahanJewelryFanny immigrated to Israel from Paris, <strong>and</strong>was a member of Kibbutz Mishmar Davidbefore moving to Kibbutz Yotvata.She graduated from the School of Visual<strong>The</strong>ater in Jerusalem, participated inprocessions of giant masks in the AccoFestival, <strong>and</strong> the International Puppet<strong>The</strong>ater Festival in Jerusalem. Fanny createsthe sets <strong>and</strong> costumes for events on theKibbutz <strong>and</strong> in the southern Arava.She weaves baskets from rope that shehas wound with colored fabrics fromIndia, Uzbekistan, Syria, China <strong>and</strong> Turkey,incorporating beads, ribbons, jewelryfragments <strong>and</strong> other decorative items. Shealso creates dolls <strong>and</strong> masks.Malka, a member of Kibbutz Yotvata, createsjewelry by h<strong>and</strong> from silver <strong>and</strong> gold combinedwith gemstones.Her jewelry is displayed <strong>and</strong> sold in the KibbutzGallery, “Nikodat Chen”.S<strong>and</strong>rin is a member of Kibbutz Yotvata.She creates Nemiss jewelry, engravings <strong>and</strong>crystals. Display <strong>and</strong> sale.054-9797949Fanny.elias@gmail.comwww.fannyelias.com/054-9797960regev@yotvata.com054-9798243s<strong>and</strong>rinsaad@yahoo.fr

Lior GalMosaicsLior is a member of Kibbutz Yotvata. Shecreates customized mosaics to order. Manyartistic objects made with mosaics areavailable for purchase in the gallery.SamarYaniv GolanWeathervanesYaniv Golan, a member of Kibbutz Samar,creates original weathervanes for privatehomes <strong>and</strong> public spaces. He works primarilyin metal - aluminum, brass <strong>and</strong> steel.054-9798326liorgal34@gmail.com052-3907371golanyaniv@gmail.comwww.golan-mobiles.webs.com

Semadar AshkenaziGoldsmithSemadar, a member of Kibbutz Samar, is agold <strong>and</strong> silversmith whose jewelry is availablefor purchase.EilotGinat RanCrocheted JewelryGinat has been a member of Kibbutz Eilot for25 years. She teaches fashion design at the“Ma’ale Shaharot” School <strong>and</strong> is engaged inthe design <strong>and</strong> creation of jewelry.She displays <strong>and</strong> sells jewelry made fromthreads <strong>and</strong> glass beads, crystals <strong>and</strong> gemstonesimaginatively combined with natural materials.Each model is carefully designed, h<strong>and</strong>crafted<strong>and</strong> is a masterpiece of crocheted workusing a unique technique combined with herknowledge of jewelry creation. <strong>The</strong> jewelrymodel designs relate to the person who wearsthem. Special pieces can be commissioned.052-3934361sdr@ardomnet.co.il052-8806063ginatran@walla.com

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