Living art, a magical gallery and a fine Galilean meal!
Come and discover the magic created when fire, iron and soul meet in a special encounter with sculptor and blacksmith Walied Khoury in the Christian village of Fassuta.
What awaits you?
Sculpture Demonstration in the Studio – Walied, the blacksmith, presents a traditional and impressive creative process: heating iron strips in charcoal and transforming them into living, breathing works of art. While working, he shares his personal story and the journey that led him to this unique profession.
Visit to the Gallery – you will be exposed to a spectacular collection of handmade sculptures and furniture, including an explanation of the creative process and the establishment of the gallery.
Observation & Meal with a Perfect View – we will end with a rich Galilean meal in front of a breathtaking view.
On the Menu: Smoked and selected cuts of meat (entrecote, asado, picanha) with side dishes from the taboon, rice, salads, red wine, coffee and a pampering dessert.
It may be possible to purchase sculptures from the gallery!
When? Friday, September 13, 11:30 am – 2 pm & Saturday, September 27, 11:30 am – 2 pm
Where? Fassuta
Price: 250 NIS per person, including a visit to the gallery, demonstration and meal. 75 NIS per person without the meal.
Phone: 072-3957562
Walied Khoury began working with iron at the age of 40. Since then he has participated in contests and won prizes in Israel and abroad.
Western Galilee Now is a registered non-profit grassroots organization (NGO) promoting awareness and appreciation for the region’s boutique wines, beers, food and produce, along with its cultural diversity, its historic traditions and the area’s scenic routes nestled between the mountains and the Mediterranean Sea acting as a Chamber of Commerce to boutique tourism operators in the region.
We expose the visitors to the unique heritage and hospitality through workshops, culinary events, art, music, guides tours, festivals and also through our Tourist Information Center in Akko, owned by JNF USA which we were chosen to operate since Jan. 2016.
Our vision is to develop local and foreign tourism based on close cooperation between all the interested parties in the region.
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