afterschool “Chugim” workshops

 

 2024-2025

The ABC’s of Science – sundays 4:30-5:20 PM, ages 4-6

Each week, we learn a different letter of the alphabet and do a science experiment or challenge exploring a scientific concept that starts with that letter. This year, we explored Volcanoes by erupting a model, grew Crystals, watched the effects of Yeast in different temperatures of water and dough and did 23 other fascinating experiments while learning how to write and recognize the English letters.

Open studio masters – tuesdays 3:45-5 pm, grades 4-7

Children are exposed to a number of different art modalities and techniques, supported and empowered to choose their own projects. They are accompanied by Avigayle Adler, Open Studio Founder and Director in whatever projects they would like to explore including but not limited to: Mosaics, Glass Painting, Jewelry Making, Painting & Drawing, Sculpture, Fabric Arts, Papercutting and more.

open studio juniors – wednesdays 4:30-5:30 pm, ages 5-7

Children engage with the Jewish year by working on various projects which can correspond to the upcoming holidays. In the fall, we usually start by exploring paper art and sculpture, creating new years greeting cards. Then we move onto wood projects and sewing. Children have the opportunity to make mobiles, papercuts, and pillows for their sukkot. Before Hanukkah, we engage in a unit on glass painting. We also practice jewelry making. This allows the children to make their own Hanukkiah and gifts for family and friends. Guess what we do on Purim…That’s right! – We create our own costumes and so on throughout the year. We also explore ideas behind the basic elements of art; Color, Shape, Texture, Value, etc. and children are encouraged to create a style of their own. The emphasis is put on the process of creating rather than the finished product. However the finished product is usually a functional object that quickly becomes a family treasure.

 

upcoming 2025-2026

bAkING aND aRT WITH THE abc’S – MONDAYS 4:30-5:30, ages 4-7

We will bake and create our way through the alphabet. We will alternate baking and art projects each week. Children will learn to recognize how the letters form words. They will document their learning in their own “Dictionary” with their artwork, recipes and photos. *Free pick-up from Ganei Lifshitz at 4:10.

open studio masters – tuesdays 3:45-5:00, grades 4-8

Continuing the Magic…Next year we will work with our new Cricut Cutting machine and sewing machine. We will use our Dremel Tool and table saw for more advanced cutting. We will also explore Gel Printing and Polymer clay. There’s more to discover as well.

open studio creators – wednesdays 4:30-5:30, gan hova-grade 3

See Open Studio Jrs. Description above.

what else will we offer? tell us what you would like to see and when…

Painting & Drawing, Jewelry Making, Mosaics, 3D Art, Famous Artists, Science of Art, Biz Kids, English learning groups & Book Clubs…

Our family is so happy that there is a place in Jerusalem like The Open Studio. The creativity that is fostered in this studio is incredible. Each week our kids were free to imagine, and explore art techniques. Avigayle is amazing at encouraging kids to create and re-create whatever art come to their fun little brains. She gives them parameters and then helps them as needed in whatever direction they want to take it. Our son learned so much about science in the the Science of Art class. It was fascinating to me as well. We were only in town for a year, but “The Studio” quickly became a favorite, welcoming place. English and Hebrew are both welcomed easily here, which was definitely helpful for our family. We love you Open Studio! – Angie, Dallas TX

Children’s Chugim 2017-18

To Register

 

Sundays

14:40-15:40 Beginning Readers English for Dovrei Anglit @ Yehuda Halevi School
Learning the alphabet for English speakers site words, word blends and word families to prepare children for reading. Grades 1-2. Monthly advance payment required. 65 nis per session. Groups forming in other schools and ganim based on request. Call for more information 054-626-8496

15:40-16:30 Writers Workshop for Dovrei Anglit @ Yehuda Halevi School
Children build their confidence in writing, spelling and expressing themselves in written English. Grade 4. 60 nis per session. Groups forming in other schools based on request. Call for more information 054-626-8496

16:45-17:45 Open Studio Jrs. @ The Open Studio – 33 Hapalmach
Lots of choices are given as children are challenged to explore their way through different art medium including paper arts, mosaics, glass painting, FIMO, Painting & Drawing and more. Taught in simple English and geared towards teaching English to Israelis. Gan Hova. (ages 4-6). Monthly advance payment required. 65nis per session.

Mondays

Pick up from Evelina at 14:45 & Horev 15:15*

15:30-16:30 Open Studio
We will explore different art medium and techniques such as glass, mosaics, paper arts, fabric arts, and more. Towards the end of the year, children will have time to design their own project at the end of each unit. Grades 1-4. Includes sketchbook.
Cost: 1988 year, 198 x 10 monthly payments

16:40-17:40 Painting & Drawing
Using famous artists as mentors, we learn to paint and draw in their style.
Cost: 1988 year, 198 x 10 monthly payments

18:00-19:30 Open Studio Masters
Open Studio/Tinker Lab for the pre-teens and teens with demonstrations on various techniques and skills and allowing for more individual choice & DIY projects. Ages 11-15. Includes a membership to the Studio to come during any of our other regularly scheduled chugim and sketchbook.
Cost: 2520 year, 205 x 10 monthly payments

Tuesdays

Pick up from Yehuda Halevi at 12:45 & Horev School at 1:30. We will stop at Red Pizza for lunch. Children from Yehuda Halevi should bring lunch or get a Pizza Card. Horev kids should bring lunch.*

14:00-15:30 Tinker Lab
A creative workshop combining Science Technology Engineering Art and Math (STEAM) including time for individual projects and free-choice art time. Ages 8-12. Includes sketchbook.
Cost: 2520 year, 205 x 10 monthly payments

15:40-16:40 Open Studio
see description and pricing above

16:45-17:50 English through Baking and Art
Learning letters and sounds though an alternating baking or art project each week. Children build an alphabet book throughout the year with their pictures, artwork and recipes. Ages 3-6, English spoken. Includes portfolio book.
Cost: 1988 year, 198 x 10 monthly payments

Wednesdays

Pick up from Evelina at 16:00*

15:30-16:30 Open Studio

see description above

16:45-18:00 Science of Art & Tinker Lab
Exploring and experimenting in the place where science and art meet. We will make our own art supplies, grow crystals, power a light bulb using a lemon, create working electronic circuits using play dough, make robots that draw for us and more. Ages 6-10, English spoken. Includes sketchbook.
Cost: 1988 year, 198 x 10 monthly payments

       

Sibling discount – siblings get a 7% discount (after the first child), cannot be combined with unlimited pass.  Policies
Chugim run from Sept 10-mid June. Prices are on an annual basis, broken into 10 monthly payments for your convenience. There will be 30 sessions of each chug throughout the year, we basically follow the school calendar. Withdrawals mid-year will entail a one-month fee. Chugim are taught in English unless special requests are made for us to speak Hebrew. Payment can be made by bank transfer or post-dated check. Checks are due on the first session of each chug in post-dated checks for the first of each month: September – June inclusive. All prices are in NIS.

Trials – If your child has not yet been to the Open Studio, they are welcome to come try out as many chugim as they would like for 50 nis per chug.

*Pick ups from school cost 25nis per day of the week, per month. Minimum number of children required to arrange pick up.

To Register

Pricing

 Ages 4-10 (Shtilim & Anafim)
1 week – 800 nis
2 weeks – 1500 nis
3 weeks – 2100 nis
3+ weeks – 700 nis per week

Ages 11-14 (Nitzanim)
Photography, Painting & Drawing, Fiber Arts, Paper Arts – 1100 nis
Jewelry or Glass Mosaics – 1300 nis
Carpentry (2 weeks) – 2000nis

Early Bird Discount
100 nis off if payment is received by June 5.

Add-Ons
Early Drop off – from 8:30 (additional 80 nis per week)
Tzaharon – 14:00-16:00 (additional 150 nis per week)
Full Day – Early Drop off & Tzaharon (additional 200 nis per week)

Adult Art @The Studio: Mosaic Madness!

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Tuesdays 20:00-22:00

Transform broken fragments into a beautiful masterpiece! Fill your life with more color and creativity! Introducing an accessible, creative, and professional mosaic workshop at the Open Studio. Customize a chair, table, tray, box from our collection or bring your own piece. Use tiles, glass, and objects you find in our treasure chest. Join the MOSAIC MADNESS! All levels welcome.
Price per session – 100 nis OR 7 class card – 600nis  On Sale until March 1st – 550 nis!
Other art projects available as well including glass painting, silk painting, papercutting, painting on canvas, wood staining and more.
For more information or to schedule a private session at a different time call us 054-626-8496

Costume Factory!

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Let the Open Studio help you and your children put together the most creative, unique costumes in the neighborhood! Come design and create yours at our Costume Factory. Adults & children will learn valuable design skills and techniques and are free to create their costumes with our sewing machine, paper machie, hot glue guns, and more! Prices vary by costume and sessions needed. Call us for your free costume consultation today 054-626-8496.
Mondays 3-8pm
Tuesdays 2-10pm
Wednesdays 6-9pm
  

New Adult Daytime Sessions at the Studio

NEW! Adult Open Studio, Mosaics & Papercutting Sessions at the Open Studio.

Tuesdays 10:00 am – 12:00 (Moms with new babies welcome!) & Mondays 8-10:00 pm

100 nis per session or 7 class card for 570 nis (Bring a friend and he/she can use your punch card*). Note our NEW LOCATION: HaPalmach 33, Jerusalem

Please let us know you are coming in advance:054-626-8496 or email openstudiojlem@gmail.com

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*1st timers only