Sheva Chaya Glassblowing Gallery


Kabbalistic concepts and women’s themes in Judaism are represented in the art of Denver-born painter and glass-blower Sheva Chaya Shaiman. She sometimes does glass-blowing demonstrations – call ahead for times. Ring the bell if the door is locked. Situated across the street from the General Safed Exhibition.


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