I’m teaching my Hamsa class again this Sunday in Berkeley at the JCCEB, 1414 walnut St. Here’s a link to sign up: https://catalog.lehrhaus.org/course/2018/winter/A150-BJ/ There is still lots of room in the class, but enough have signed up so that it won’t be cancelled. You could even just show up on Sunday!
Here’s the blurb from the Lehrhaus catalog:
EXPLORING THE HAMSA: A HANDS ON WORKSHOP
A hamsa is a stylized hand for protection against the “evil eye,” frequently worn as jewelry. Made by both Jews and Muslims, it is found all over the Middle East, but is older than either religion. Come learn about the folklore of hamsas and Jewish amulets, as we make them out of paper or fabric. The basics of paper-cutting, a traditional Jewish folk art, will also be taught. No artistic talent is required to make stunning hamsa designs. The finished papercut hamsa can be framed, to hang on the wall, and a fabric hamsa can become a wall hanging or a challah cover. Materials fee of $5 to instructor on the day of the class.
SCHEDULE
Sunday March 4
2:00 – 5:00 pm
$18 for members
