Jews are all about knots. Whether tying a knot under a chuppah or on the tzitzit, Judaism is full of knot references, spiritually and physically. Macramé workshops will provide a nurturing and expressive environment for artists and non-artists alike, build connections to form long lasting relationships and provide a chance to tie spiritual Jewish symbolism with a physical art form of making knots. Art is a timeless form of self-expression and macramé provides a unique entry point to foster creativity while creating beautiful home pieces like wall art hangings, plant hangers, place mats etc. As an ancient art form, it could be meditative, soothing, imaginative and spiritual. Workshops will provide a forum for people to learn new skills, meet other artistic people, build their social networks, and explore their creativity. You will learn how to make infinity knots and transfer them into your everyday life with new friendships and connections.
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Anya Marfin Knots for Jews - Macramé Workshops Anya Marfin was born in Moscow, Russian and emigrated to the US in 1995 after living for a few years in Israel. She is a local NY artist and a designer who graduated from Parsons School of Design with Bachelors in Fine Arts majoring in Product Design. She started her career designing fashion handbags for major American companies. After becoming a mom, she became a teaching artist and has been teaching and making art in her home-based studio using different media - painting with acrylics, watercolors, sculptures with clay and wall hanging with macramé. She’s currently teaching ceramics at Marlene Meyerson JCC in Manhattan.
