Unique and fascinating Courses for art lovers ans collectors, including a broad overview of *European and Israeli Art*Diamonds and Jewelry*judaica*Art Nouveau & Deco*Decorative Arts*Hand-made Carpets*Antique Furniture and more*providing professional tools for appreciation, evaluation and collecting art & antiques.

• Is the diamond on your finger a gem worth US$ 7000, or a stone worth $15?
• Is the beautiful Persian carpet an original, or is it modern machine made?
• How to wisely invest in International and Israeli Art?
• Is your cutlery silver, or is it silver-plated?
• Hw can one distinguish between real antique furniture, and modern furniture in antique style?
• What is Judaica? Is the engraving on your goblet old, or a later edition?
• How come a glass vase or statue from the beginningof the century sells for tens of thousands of US dollars?
• Can your grandma's Teddy Bear cover your next holiday?
• What are the future Antiques/Collectibles? What is worth buying now?

Come and find out the answers to these and many other questions...

Hand-on courses lead by top experts, evaluators and practitioners who deal, collect and evaluate on daily basis, will expose you to the exciting and practical side of art & antiques. Students in Shorashim learn by observing and handling original objects. As alumni of Shorashimyou can pursue careers in directing galleries, work in museums, become professional evaluators or art dealers, and above all- enjoy a deeper understanding  of your own collections.

No formal academic knowledge or prior experience is required.

The courses are open for all art antique enthusiasts, as well as for those who have felt tentative to collect for thier home or business.

Course Program: 

The course consists of 10 meetings of 4 academic hours each (total of 40hrs), once a week.

Opening date: March 8th, 2010

Course hours: from 10:30 to 13:30

Registration Fee: 200 NIS (VAT included)

Course Fee: 2,200 NIS (VAT & registration fee included)

Fee includes the classes, evaluation of personal valubles brought to class, and morning horsd'oeuvre.

To ensure your place in the course please call us- 03-6853553 or email: shoresh@017.net.il or sima.shorashim@gmail.com