Gems in Israel
Spotlighting Israel's lesser known gems, great places and people.

October 1999  
ISSN: 1527-9812  
 
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Editor's Note
The Ornament of all of Galilee
The Green Card
A 2000 Year Old Technological Wonder
Zippori's Importance
The Ancient Arts Workshop
Who Was the Mona Lisa of Galilee?
Where to Stay

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The Ancient Arts Workshop
Creating Your Own Mosaic the Ancient Way

Michal and Erez Friedman, operate two unique ventures, at Moshav Zippori, adjacent to the national park. The Ancient Arts Workshop offers small groups (of up to 20 people) an opportunity to create a mosaic using ancient methods. Each participant leaves the workshop with a tile that they created on their own. Workshops are held either on site at the national park or at the couple's gallery and last 45 minutes. The cost is 13 NIS per person, however, there is a minimum charge of 390 NIS, regardless of the number of people attending.

Tessera is the Greek word for mosaic. Aptly, it is also the name of the Friedman's gallery. Here, the work is conducted using both modern and ancient methods. You can view and purchase from Michal's works, which include both floor tiles as well as indoor and outdoor furniture. At Tessera you can also order custom designed pieces. The Friedman's also produce a beautiful assortment of mosaic kits that are suitable for both adults and children. Some of the kits feature reproductions of mosaics discovered at the excavations but also include a zodiac series. The kits are sold at various locations outside Israel, including the Metropolitan Museum of Art, and the Epcot Millenium pavilion, to name a few.

To reserve a workshop or visit the Tessera gallery, contact: email:mfridman@zahav.net.il TEL 06/646-3373, FAX 06/608-3333.

For information about purchasing the kits, call Mosaics of the World, TOLL FREE 1-877-8-STONES (in the U.S. and Canada), or email mosaics@total.net

 

A Tile Created from a Mosaic Kit, The Ancient  Arts Workshop
A Tile Created from a Mosaic Kit, The Ancient Arts Workshop

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Published by Yael (Zisling) Adar
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