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Maker Morning: Spray Ink Challah Covers

  • September 7, 2025 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

  • Lillian and Albert Small Capital Jewish Museum

    575 3rd Street Northwest
    Washington, District of Columbia 20001
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Description

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 Credit: Courtesy of Hillel Smith.

 

Date & Time

Sun, Sep 7, 2025 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Venue Details

Lillian and Albert Small Capital Jewish Museum

575 3rd Street Northwest
Washington, District of Columbia 20001 Lillian and Albert Small Capital Jewish Museum
Capital Jewish Museum

The Capital Jewish Museum explores the Jewish experience in the national capital region and inspires visitors to connect, reflect, and act—connect personally and collectively, reflect on the relevance of the past to today, and act on behalf of their communities and values. With its experimental spirit, the Museum connects the past to the present through thought-provoking exhibitions, dynamic programming, and creative public experiences. The Community Action Lab invites visitors to engage through hands on-activities, resources, workshops, games, and more.


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