Jerusalem is a great place to vacation in the summer but it’s always great to find some air conditioned activities. Art & food workshops are a great way to entertain kids of all ages.
ART WORKSHOPS
Have you ever wondered what is behind the mitzvah of Mezuzah? Why do Jews all over the world hang one up on every doorpost? At an Uri Kalfa Mezuzah Workshop you will lear about this special Jewish tradition while you make your own mezuzah case. Enjoy the creative hands on workshop in Uri Kalfa’s Studio in Maale Adumim. [email protected]
There is nothing cliche about this workshop. Lianna invites you into her Studio Kli’Che for three creative DIY Workshops – Workshops take place in the Design Co-Operative right near First Station.
Choose a Candle Making Workshop, Cement Planter Workshop, or Sun Printing – or request all three. Sun printing is my personal favorite, especially the blue throw pillow cases with nature designs [email protected]
Yael’s Artesana Hot Glass Fusing Workshop is probably the only place where it’s ok to break glass. Create your own unique piece of glass art – plates, bowls, mezuza and more. Located in Mevo Horon near Modiin or for large groups she can come to you. [email protected]
If you prefer to learn to blow glass then Yael Vloch’s Glass Blowing & Flameworking Workshop is for you. Taking place in the Designers Co -op behind First Station, Yael has three torches and guides kids and adults in the art of glass blowing and flamework. [email protected]
Hand building clay workshops are a great place to cool off in the summer with kids and adults of all ages. Grab yourself an ice aroma across the street and then head into Hadara’s Ceramic Studio. Hadara gives you the clay and all the supplies you need to express your own creativity. Learn to mold ceramic clay and to create your own individual piece of art. Pieces are left to dry in the kiln and can then be painted by you or by Hadara. No need to sign up for a workshop – just email her to reserve a time to come in and start at your own pace. [email protected]
Looking for a unique paint your own ceramic experience? You will find Jerusalem and Jewish themed pieces at Jclay a paint your own pottery place in the Geula neighborhood. Open till late at night. Contact them for summer hours. The studio is available for private parties or they can come to host a paint party at your place. [email protected]
Have you heard that Paint Party now hosts special evening events at the Art Loft in Arnona and Mike’s Place in town? or you can arrange for them to come to you. Nina will teach you all a special technique for painting a specific painting. No experience required and each person comes out of the workshop with their own unique version of the painting. Great activity for tourists (Nina can come to your hotel) or for parties/fundays. [email protected]
Book a private art class for you and your kids at the Open Studio in Katamon. Glass painting, mosaic, collage and more. Just ask Avigayle to create a custom workshop for you. [email protected]
Enjoy special family time or date night as you learn to create a piece of Mosaic art with Creative Crafts Mosaic Workshops. Dana can bring the workshop to you. Creative Crafts also runs workshops at in Talpiot and in Efrat. [email protected]
Mandy & Jeremy the artistic duo behind The Workshop Gush Etzion, will welcome you into their studio. Using local woods and professional tools you will learn to sand, shape and design a piece of wooden Judaica. Known for their bright red aprons and family friendly workshop, this is a great activity to reserve in advance. [email protected]
FOOD WORKSHOPS
Experience the magic of challah in this hands on workshop in Jerusalem led by Tamar Ansh. Jerusalem Challah Experience is inspirational, memorable and doughy. Tamar Ansh known as the Challah expert and author of The Taste of Challah cookbook, will entertain you with the religious significance of baking challah & some fun personal stories. Learn why challah is so much more than just another bread. Learn beautiful braiding techniques & take home delicious challah. [email protected]
Who loves chocolate? Chocolate Workshop at Galita & Tzuba Wine Tasting Visit (Kibbutz Tzuba)– Great hands on activity for kids and adults of all ages. Each person chooses what they want to make and you can all sit together. Chocolate cars, houses, pralines, truffles and more. It’s delicious. Galita Workshops are Mehadrin Chalav Yisrael. [email protected] Don’t forget to visit of the Tzuba Winery and enjoy a wine tasting for adults. [email protected]
Would you be willing to drive to Ramat Gan for a truly memorable activity with your kids? How about a make your own candy workshop? At TOMO Candy learn to make lollipops, candy sticks and hard candies with ToMo Candy. They are based in Ramat Gan but can bring the workshop to you. Made with all natural ingredients. [email protected]
If you love wine then you can enjoy a wine flight at the Wine Temple. Learn about the different varieties of wine and become a wine expert. The Wine Temple offers Kosher wines from all around the world. Workshops are for adults only but children are welcome to come and listen. Located on Emek Refaim in an Old Templer building. [email protected]
If you want to find an activity unique to Israel and lots of fun then book a Pat BaMelach Biblical Bread Workshop. Not only will you learn about the history of bread in the Bible and in Biblical times but you will also be guided through a bread baking workshop with plenty of tasting. [email protected]
Now you have so many options to choose from to cool off in Jerusalem.
Make sure to see our full list of FUN FAVORITE activities.
