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Art Workshop & Tours Archives - Fun In Jerusalem Inspiring Family Fun & Family Travel in Jerusalem Mon, 24 Jan 2022 08:42:39 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.6.2 Silk Painting Workshops with Avigael https://funinjerusalem.eladwp-dev.co.il/silk-painting-workshops/ Thu, 25 Nov 2021 09:49:29 +0000 https://funinjerusalem.eladwp-dev.co.il/?post_type=attractions&p=9026 Create your own silk scarf at a fabulous new silk painting workshop brought to you by Avigael Creations.

Your pattern will be drawn up for you before you arrive. Avigael will guide you through the process, help you pick your colors and teach you how to use the brushes. All materials will be provided.

Workshops are held in Avigael’s studio in Jerusalem or, if you prefer, she can come to you.

Silk Painting for Kids

Your kids will design their very own silk painting.

If you’re kids are younger Avigael will draw their chosen pattern for them and then guide them on how to paint.  She will work with older kids to help them draw and then paint their own patterns.

Avigael will host the kids at her workshop in Jerusalem (minimum of 4 kids) or at your home (minimum of 7 kids).

Pattern Scarf Workshop

Avigael will teach you how to make your own exquisite silk scarf. Choose from an assortment of beautiful patterns that Avigael has in her workshop, or send her a design of your choice.

Marbling Scarf Workshop

Create your own rectangle silk scarf with a “Marbling Technique”, to dye an original scarf.  Available in either silk chiffon, silk crepe, or silk twill.

There’s a choice of two sizes of fabric in each silk, for half or full head covering.

Challah Cover

Create your own beautiful silk challah cover.  After the workshop Avigael will sew on the cotton lining, ready for you to come and collect a few days later.

Host your own Silk Painting Workshop

Why not host a private silk painting workshop in the confort of your own home?  Private workshops require a minimum of five participants.

Workshops can be organized in Jerusalem or Tel Aviv.  Other venues will be considered.

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Jerusalem Train Theater https://funinjerusalem.eladwp-dev.co.il/train-theater/ Fri, 12 Nov 2021 13:05:48 +0000 https://funinjerusalem.eladwp-dev.co.il/?post_type=attractions&p=8783 The Train Theater in Jerusalem is an artistic repertoire puppet theater for children. The theater is unique in the world of children’s theater in Israel and a leader in its field.

The theater was founded in Jerusalem in 1981, as a collaboration of four independent puppeteers: Michael Schuster, Alina Ashbel, Hadass Ophrat and the late Mario Kotliar.

The theater got it’s name because it began in a train car located in Liberty Bell Park – Gan Hapaamon.

The new theater located next to the skate park in the southern area of Gan Hapaamon has a large theater which can seat 180, a small theater which can seat 60, an outdoor amphitheater, courtyard and workshop rooms.

Shows & Workshops

Today the theater has weekly shows for kids in its brand new location in the Southern section of the park. The theater offers traveling shows as well as workshops. Perhaps it is most famous for running the Puppet Festival in Jerusalem each summer.

See a list of upcoming events below…

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Rave Mosaic Workshops https://funinjerusalem.eladwp-dev.co.il/rave-mosaic/ Sun, 29 Nov 2020 07:57:03 +0000 https://funinjerusalem.eladwp-dev.co.il/?post_type=attractions&p=7383 Roochie Sinai, a Glass Mosaic Artist in Jerusalem invites you to come into her studio and experience an exciting creative workshop filled with color.

Glass Mosaic Art is made with a technique of taking broken glass and creating beautiful pieces of artwork. Roochie guides her guests into creating their own unique pieces and provides tools, Italian glass and wood substrate.

Some pieces can be made in one session and others require multiple sessions.

Family / Friends Workshops

Do you have a special birthday coming up?  Are you looking for a fun, creative activity to do with family or friends?  Or perhaps you’re searching for a special workshop for yourself and some office colleagues?

Rave Mosaics offers small, intimate workshops, for between 5-9 people, designed to channel your inner artist!  Each person works on their own project, which they take home at the end of the five-hour session.

Advanced reservations are required.  There is one booking a day, including most Fridays, and evening sessions are available a couple of times a week.  Special workshops are held over the holidays but book well in advance as these sell out really fast!

Weekly Classes

Rave Mosaics offers weekly classes on Monday and Wednesday evenings.  With a one-time option or a pay-as-you-come weekly classes, the schedule is flexible and all about you!

Date Nights

The intimate nature of Rave Mosaics workshop is the perfect setting for a romantic date-night.  Couples can sign up to join existing workshops and spend a magical two-and-a-half hours creating something unique and meaningful together.

Contact Roochie to check availability.

The Rave Studio operates under the Corona “Green Pass” system.

Rave Mosaics on Etsy

Visit the Rave Mosaic store on Etsy and you will find some unique gift ideas which can be delivered across the country and internationally.

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Susan’s House Workshops https://funinjerusalem.eladwp-dev.co.il/susans-house-workshops/ Mon, 10 Feb 2020 13:10:18 +0000 https://funinjerusalem.eladwp-dev.co.il/?post_type=attractions&p=5334 Are you looking for an interesting new place to take your family, where they can enjoy a hands on art workshop? Learn to create glass art work and jewelry and more at Susan’s House. It is also a great place to host a birthday party, family event or bat mitzva party.

So what makes Susan’s House so special?

Susan’s House is a unique non profit organization that empowers teens at risk to find their place within society through artistic expression, personal investment and creative initiatives. Teens learn to create beautiful pieces of artwork that are later sold to the public in a variety of stores. All income generated by the sale of the handcrafted items at Susan’s House is used for funding the continuation of the project and the ongoing development of the participating youths.

Art Workshops: 

  1. Paint a ceramic Hamsa – 45 NIS
  2. Decorative glazing on a ceramic pomegranate – 80 NIS
  3. Create your own jewelry – 30NIS, 50NIS, 60NIS
  4. Paint on glass – 55 NIS

Birthday Parties & Bar / Bat Mitzva Parties:

Susan’s House is a great place to host a birthday party for teenagers and for a Bat or Bar Mitzva. A custom program will be created for your guests. Contact Susan’s House for details.

Incredibly Unique Souvenirs

Visit the factory gift shop and you will find beautiful glass jewelry and giftware created by the Susan’s House youth. My favorite are the glass dishes with the names of Jerusalem designed into them. Beautiful gifts at amazing prices. The perfect souvenir.

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Shekel https://funinjerusalem.eladwp-dev.co.il/shekel/ Mon, 10 Feb 2020 10:23:19 +0000 https://funinjerusalem.eladwp-dev.co.il/?post_type=attractions&p=5259 Make SHEKEL-Community Services for People with Special Needs one of your stops next time you are in Israel. Shekel is Israel’s largest organization enabling full inclusion for 8,000 people as a part of, not apart from, the general community in every aspect of daily life. 

The following are a few examples of what SHEKEL has to offer your family:

  • Painting one of SHEKEL’s independent living apartments for people with special needs
  • Basketball game with SHEKEL’s basketball team
  • Soccer game with SHEKEL’s Hapoel Katamon Soccer Team
  • Packaging boxes together with people with special needs in SHEKEL’s Packaging Factory
  • Designing new embroidery products at SHEKEL’s Sewing Studio
  • Preparing decorative candles and gifts at SHEKEL’s Candle-Making Factory

A Standard Visit Includes (segments interchangeable as necessary):

  • Breakfast or Lunch at SHEKEL’s dairy restaurant “Food Time Cafe”
  • Brief tour of SHEKEL’s Vocational Rehabilitation Headquarters
  • Film (20 min.)
  • Volunteer Activity

We would be delighted to host families for a variety of unforgettable, fulfilling events.

Ask Shekel how you can incorporate a visit into your Bar or Bat Mitzva itinerary. An incredible way to give back to the community and have fun at the same time.

FOR BAR & BAT MITZVAS:

SHEKEL’s graphic studio includes people with special needs and prepares highly-professional beautiful Birkonim, Zemironim, and invitations. To order, please call Yael: +972-52-5610383 (or in Israel: 052-5610383). Mazal Tov!

ABOUT SHEKEL: What Makes Us Different?

SHEKEL – Community Services for People with Special Needs enables inclusion in every realm of daily living for all kinds of disabilities:

  • Living within the community
  • Employment training in multiple fields
  • Dozens of sports and leisure activities
  • Accessibility solutions
  • Extended school day programs to allow children to remain with their families
  • Specialized therapeutic treatment for special-needs victims of abuse.  
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Shalva National Center – Family Tour https://funinjerusalem.eladwp-dev.co.il/shalva/ Sat, 01 Feb 2020 17:19:28 +0000 https://funinjerusalem.eladwp-dev.co.il/?post_type=attractions&p=4802 Visit the Shalva National Center and experience the magic of inclusion first hand. Shalva, located in the heart of Jerusalem, provides an all- encompassing range of services for thousands of people with disabilities from infancy to adulthood and their families.

Tour the Shalva National Center and see firsthand our life transforming programming, leading-edge therapies, inclusive educational frameworks, social and recreational activities, employment training, respite and family support.

During the hour long tour visitors will learn the story of Shalva, its vision, the challenges, and get an insider’s glimpse of our many varied activities within the center. The tour begins with a movie about the history of Shalva and continues with a walking tour of the state of the art facility.

Tours take place twice a month.

Groups and families over 10 people can request a private tour.

Tour: 1 hour
Ages: Whole family
Languages: English or Hebrew
Cost: Free

Book a tour and dine at Café Shalva

Plan to stop in for a delicious breakfast or lunch before or after your tour. Café Shalva is a family friendly, boutique café, offering a dairy menu of Mediterranean- Italian fusion cuisine. Enjoy an array of wholesome breakfasts, rich pastas, fresh fish, vibrant seasonal salads and delicious desserts. The café is an equal opportunity work setting with a staff comprised of adults with and without disabilities working side-by- side.

The café’s menu and management was developed in partnership with elite culinary establishments, Derech Hagefen in Beit Zayit and Café Itamar, and its interior design is artistically crafted to inspire newfound understandings of inclusion and acceptance.

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Kad VChomer https://funinjerusalem.eladwp-dev.co.il/kad-vchomer/ Mon, 18 Nov 2019 12:05:23 +0000 https://funinjerusalem.eladwp-dev.co.il/?post_type=attractions&p=2531 Come paint a unique pottery piece at the Kad VChomer Ceramic Studio. This is a great family activity, suitable for a fun day out, quality time, birthday parties and other occassions. Choose from a wide range of unpainted pottery, and paint it to your hearts desire.

  • Pick your piece.
  • Choose your colors and decorate it.
  • Our staff glazes & fires it.
  • Pick it up in 14 days.
  • Prices include the piece and as much paint as you need!

No Reservations are required. Seating is first come first served!

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Chagall Windows & Heritage Center Tours https://funinjerusalem.eladwp-dev.co.il/chagall-windows/ Mon, 04 Nov 2019 07:39:11 +0000 https://funinjerusalem.eladwp-dev.co.il/?post_type=attractions&p=2156 Come visit us in the Abbell Synagogue, home to the famous Chagall Windows, in the Hadassah Hospital in Ein Kerem, Jerusalem.

The twelve stained glass windows, which Marc Chagall created for the synagogue and donated to Hadassah in 1962, represent the unique characteristics, attributes, professions and strengths of the twelve sons of the biblical patriarch Jacob. Marc Chagall’s main inspiration is derived from the Bible, particularly Jacob’s blessings to his twelve sons and Moses’ words to the twelve tribes.

The colorful light that emanates from the twelve stained glass windows bathes the Abbell Synagogue at the Hadassah University Medical Center in a special glow. The sun filters through the brilliant hues of the stained glass capturing their radiance. Even in the misty haze of a cloudy day, Chagall’s genius transforms time and space.

The tour of the Hadassah Heritage Center and the Chagall Windows is the best way to discover one of the most famous and splendid works of Marc Chagall and the incredible humane work of the Hadassah organization throughout the past 100 years.

You don’t want to miss it!

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Museum For Islamic Art Tours https://funinjerusalem.eladwp-dev.co.il/museum-for-islamic-art-tours/ Thu, 31 Oct 2019 11:24:31 +0000 https://funinjerusalem.eladwp-dev.co.il/?post_type=attractions&p=1838 The Museum for Islamic Art is located in the heart of Katamon right near the President’s House. The museum houses artwork collections of Islamic art and an antique watches & clocks collections.

The Museum’s exhibition halls are arranged in chronological and geographical order, in accordance with the various dynasties. This is not a museum of Islam but rather a museum of how Islam influenced art though the ages.

Kids will enjoy the armor exhibit as well as some of the intricate mosaics. During school vacations the museum usually has children’s shows and special art workshops.

Workshops:

  • Calligraphy: Try your hand with decorations and forms that are typical of Arabic script.
  • Architecture: Build 3-dimensional models of different styles of mosques, helped by pictures in the museum exhibition.
  • Paper-folding: Be inspired by examples of paper-folding in Islamic art.
  • Art: Paint on pottery, just like the real exhibits in the museum; or paint “hamsas” (hand-shaped amulets).
  • The garden in Islam: Create a traditional Islamic garden.
  • Tiles: Decorate and paint tiles with Ottoman Turkish designs, arabesques and flowers.
  • Mats: Stencil and paint flowers and pomegranates on cloth.
  • Clocks: Make personal clocks with arabesque and floral designs.
  • Musical instruments: Decorate a hand drum (“darbuka”), a bamboo flute, a small drum, or a tambourine.
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Israel Museum Exhibits & Tours https://funinjerusalem.eladwp-dev.co.il/israel-museum-tours/ Thu, 31 Oct 2019 11:22:46 +0000 https://funinjerusalem.eladwp-dev.co.il/?post_type=attractions&p=1835 The Israel Museum is one of the leading art and archaeology museums in the world. The Museum has a variety of children’s activities in the Youth Wing, especially in the summer and during holidays.

The Museum also features the Shrine of the Book, Model of Jerusalem During the 2nd Temple and an outdoor Sculpture Garden. The Museum offers permanent and temporary exhibits during the year. To experience the exhibits you can choose an audio guide to take you on a tour, or refer to the trained guides at each exhibit, who can explain what you are seeing. For a detailed explanation we recommend that you book a guided tour.

The Israel Museum offers free public tours with Museum admission. Tours are given in different languages, so please contact the Museum to find a specific tour.

Tours are interactive and include creative materials, stories, riddles and challenges, which bring the exhibits to life.

Advance reservations are required for all adult and student groups regardless of size. Children can enter the Museum for free on Tuesdays.

Our Top Choices: Current Temporary Exhibits:

Divine Food
July 2, 2021-March 6, 2022
Maize, Cacao, and Maguey from precolombian to contemporary art: Unique treasures from the ancient Mesoamerican Olmec, Maya and Aztec civilizations are unveiled in this exciting, large-scale exhibition.

Picasso to Kentridge: Modern Masterpieces on paper
July 8-December 31, 2021
More than 130 outstanding drawings by masters including Marc Chagall, Salvador Dali, Wassily Kandinsky, Rene Magritte, Henri Matisse, Joan Miro and Pablo Picasso

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