“Expose your children to limitless possibilities, inspiration, and motivation, allowing them to imagine and to create their own worlds. For twelve years, The Open Studio has offered arts camps where children are inspired to learn and create in Jerusalem. Come join us where art is for everyone!“
SESSION 1: JULY 1-10 – ARCHITECTURE & DESIGN
In this exciting session, children will dive into architecture and design. They’ll create miniature models of their favorite rooms at home and solve design, building, and engineering challenges. The young architects will also collaborate to build an imaginary city with infrastructure, transportation, housing, and recreational facilities. Additionally, they’ll develop projects focused on designing their own homes. Join us for a hands-on experience that blends creativity, teamwork, and practical skills. During the second week, we will venture into the word of design.
SESSION 2: JULY 13-17 – GLASS & MOSAICS
Lets take something, smash it and put it back together in a beautiful way! Please bring us any pretty broken pottery, dishware, and we will give it new life! Glass Painting & Mosaics
SESSION 3: JULY 20-31 – ECO ARTS & FIBER ARTS
Nearly everything has artistic potential. In this session, we’ll transform everyday items, especially those we usually throw away, into new creations. We’ll find art in every used object. We’ll use materials like newspapers, bottle caps, egg cartons, coffee pods, milk bottles, and corks. We’ll also make our own natural bath scrubs and lip balm. We will learn how to conserve, create, and re-create in sustainable and responsible ways. This hands-on experience will show children how to turn waste into wonderful art. During our second week, we will explore the world of art with fabrics. This exploration includes Batik, sewing, fabric collage, wet felting, and more.
SESSION 4: AUGUST 4-14 – PAPER ARTS & ART WITH THE MASTERS
Who knew paper was such a diverse material? We will use it for sculpture, jewelry making, weaving, and more. We will make our own paper. We will experiment with different techniques such as marbling, pulp painting, and papercutting. During the second week, During the second week, we will learn about several famous Jewish and Israeli artists such as Chagall and Agam as well as the classics (Picasso, Monet, Van Gough, O’Keefe) and create works inspired their style.
Session 5: AUGUST 17-28 – CREATIVE CREATURES & BEST OF THE SUMMER
The first week, we will explore the animal world, both real and fantastical, as we bring our imaginations to life. Children will draw inspiration from some of the world’s most fascinating creatures. They will unleash their creativity by creating their own creatures. Throughout the week, we’ll delve into the concepts of camouflage and habitats, and much more. Of course there will be no shortage of dinosaurs, or unicorns. During the second week, Open Studio Founder and Director, Avigayle Adler will choose from the most popular and exciting projects of the summer and add in some of her all-time favorite projects. No spoilers here!
Why Choose The Open Studio?
- Engage in diverse artistic activities designed to inspire and educate.
- Professional and multilingual staff dedicated to nurturing creativity.
- Convenient drop-off and pick-up options tailored to your schedule.
- Safe and inclusive environment for children to explore their artistic talents.
I have had four children attend The Open Studio’s camps throughout the years, and I’m proud to say we were some of its first campers! We are lucky to come to Israel during the summer for a couple of weeks at a time, and my kids have had an absolutely amazing time at the Open Studio. Avigayle’s creativity and love for children shines through everything she does. My kids look forward to camp at The Open Studio all year! – Sara Emerson Helfand, Los Angeles
Avigayle Adler – MA, ED Founder and Director of the Open Studio has been teaching arts and creativity for over 15 years in Israel and abroad. An avid papercutting, mosaics and glass artist, she loves the challenge of bringing out the inner artist in every person she meets.
“The Open Studio is made up of far more than crafts; with out realizing it, children leave with values, a love of art and creation and a commitment to the greater community with an understanding of the city they live in…” (Deena Glickman, Katamon)
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