Witches in the middle of the desert: The art workshop that your child will not be able to forget

"The Forest - Art Workshops", Varda Ben Ari's colorful studio on the cliffs, including witches, beetles and lots of experiences: "I always find that not only the children express interest - the parents also get into the work."

Do yourself a favor and come visit on your next vacation in the South

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18/05/2022

Wednesday, 18 May, 2022, 11:38 Updated: 16:32

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"The Forest - Art Workshops" (Photo: PR)

For many months we searched for the "business of the country", then we reached the south, where we found the magical business, literally, of Varda Ben Ari.

Until six months ago, Varda Ben-Ari from the Tzukim community was a kindergarten teacher.

About six months ago she retired, looking for a way to combine her two greatest loves: creation and children.

Then, after the idea had been brewing in her head for a long time, her new love was born - "The Forest - Art Workshops", a colorful and happy studio designed by Verde in the shape of a forest, where you can find a wide variety of mushrooms, beetles, elves and even witches.

This is a magical place where children and adults come to experience a unique time.

"During the workshop I tell the children the story of the dental witch I wrote," says Varda.

"Following the story, each child creates his own witch with woolen threads and different materials. The workshop is for children aged 6 to 11, but in most cases the whole family comes. "Families who vacation in the area come to the workshop, with most people coming by word of mouth, from north to south."

"The Forest - Art Workshops" (Photo: PR)

Why did Varda choose witches?

She explains in her unique way

"It was one of the hottest days here in the Arava.

Shortly before the sun went down I went for a little walk in the field. The

descent

down

the path to the desert was easy and comfortable. I got

home

to the beginning of the path that goes up to the house and suddenly I heard a whistle. I

stopped

walking. I turned around.

There was no one there.

I concluded that the whistle was from the light wind that started blowing. I did not give it much thought and started climbing

.

I turned around.

And since I thought there was no one there this time either, I sat down and looked in every possible direction.

It was already dark. I did not see anything.

But then I heard the whistle again.

This time she was very close to me.

Who whistles?

I asked apprehensively into the darkness.

"I am ".

I heard a sound and a small beam of light approached me and landed next to me.

With the dim light flashing from a flashlight attached to an old broom I noticed her face.

Crumpled.

Not very pretty.

With such a magical smile that even the missing tooth in her mouth did not cloud his education.

Who are you?

I asked her in astonishment.

Never before had I met a witch.

"I'm amazed."

She answered staring at me deep inside my eyes.

"What are you? Who are you? What's going on here?

" "I'm one of them" she answered me quietly.

"????????" I did not understand anything and I was impatient. "I am not alone

" Must understand who she is and what she's talking about.

"Who else is here?" I asked in astonishment.

"My girlfriends." She answered.

"Who are your girlfriends?"

I asked.

And what are you doing here?

And why are you whistling ??

?

I still had a lot of questions but before I could ask them all wonder she pursed cracked lips and whistled again.

Tiny lights appeared from every possible direction and approached us.

Within minutes we were surrounded by dozens of flying brooms.

Witches of different sizes and shapes.

Surround us. "

You can read the rest of the case on your Facebook page: The Forest - Art Workshops - Varda Ben Ari.

Are you planning to visit the southern region? Book a place in Varda's workshop, and you will have a solid and unforgettable family experience.

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