Maker Morning: Spray Ink Challah Covers

Prepare for the High Holidays with this art workshop from local Jewish artist Hillel Smith. Using his unique visual style, participants will create challah covers inspired by Rosh Hashanah and items from the Museum collection. Best for kids ages 8-12 and their caregivers.  

Hillel Smith is an artist and designer from Los Angeles, now based in Washington, DC. Focused on expanding the boundaries of Jewish art, he revitalizes ancient rituals with projects in contemporary media, encouraging creative reconsideration of religious practice. He has painted dynamic Jewish murals around the world and is the founder of the Jewish Street Art Festival. Through his large scale public projects, he advocates for placemaking and visibility in multicultural environments. He is fascinated by Hebrew typographic history and teaches about the interaction of technology, identity, and design.

Image: Courtesy of Hillel Smith