"הבית על הואדי" – בית אמנים בקציר

The House on the Wadi
An Artists Residence, a Visitors Center, Workshops and a Meeting Place

At the top of Mount Amir in Katzir overlooking the picturesque landscape, artists Tal Raz and Noam Zamir have built a unique home. Tal, a metalsmith, a tour guide and a social entrepreneur and Noam, an artisan carpenter and a master of recycled art woodwork invite you to visit.

Explore and learn more about the creative process leading to the building of this insightful house as well as the establishment of Marvad Yarok (the Green Tapestry) non-profit shared tourism organization and other initiatives to promote interaction and connect between neighboring Arab and Jewish communities residing in the Wadi Ara region in Israel.
Length: approximately 1 hour (including hot drinks and a homemade cake).

You are welcome to extend your visit and choose from the following available attractions:

A Jewelry Workshop: create your own piece of jewelry made of brass and/or copper practicing basic techniques of hammering and metal drawing. A guided creative process based on mutual respect, no previous experience required.
Length: approximately 1-1½ hours.

A Metalsmith Workshop: A comprehensive introduction to metalsmithing using silver and/or copper and practicing sawing, hammering and soldering. Tal will guide you through the process from the initial creative idea to the forming of a singular metal jewelry created by you. No previous experience is necessary.
Length: approximately 3-4 hours.

A savory especially created homemade meal or a self-catered meal break inside the house or outdoors in the spacious yard.

A tailor made guided tour of the area led by certified tour guide Tal Raz. You can plan your tour from several hours to a full day.

Available for individuals and groups of up to 55 participants by advance booking.

Tal – http://www.tal-raz.com
Noam – http://www.noamzamir.com