Glassblowing Workshops - Speculo Caesarea - ספקולו

Speculo - Israel's Glass
Studio at the Caesarea Port

Glass workshops, courses and more
by the Mediterranean Sea

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Speculo - the Israeli House for Glass at Caesarea Port

Glass workshops, courses and more
by the Mediterranean Sea

Tripadvisor

5/5

(335)

Facebook Reviews

4.5/5

(206)

Google Reviews

5/5

(366)

Choose Your Workshop

Glassblowing Workshop and Jewelry & Miniatures Workshop

Glassblowing Workshop

At the glassblowing workshop everyone works together. Use liquid glass and work as a team to create a glass piece with personal and professional instruction

?What can I create

Create a glass, a bowl, a vase, a plant pot, a lighting fixture, a sculpture and more, with your choice of a coloring technique

?How do we create it

Working as a team, each participant switches roles between coloring, heating, designing, and blowing. Even a large team can work on one piece

?How many pieces do we create

Every hour you create one piece at one workstation. For example in a two hour workshop with two workstations you'll create four pieces

Choose the option that is right for you in the booking system

?How many people can participate

2-30 participants

What ages can participate?

From age 5 to 125!

?When can we take our piece home

At the end of the workshop we'll place your pieces in the relaxation furnace for gradual cooling. They'll cool slowly for two days. Without the gradual cooling process, the glass can break.

After the cooling we'll sand the bottom of the glass and package it for shipping

Standard shipping inside Israel takes around 3 weeks and is included in the price of the workshop. If you'd like to expedite shipping, 5 day shipping to Tel Aviv will cost 250 NIS. International shipping cost is 750 NIS

Jewelry & Miniatures Workshop

At the Jewelry and Miniatures workshop each participant works with their own burner and creates their piece (or pieces) by melting, gluing and designing glass. The workshop is relaxing and pleasant

What can we create?

Create a pendant for a necklace, earrings, a miniature animal or a flower

How do we create it?

Each participant gets their own burner and glass rods. You'll receive instruction on the shaping technique and from there you can design it the way you like. Each participant will create their own piece

How many pieces will we make?

Each participant will create one piece at their own private workstation in one hour

How many people can participate?

2-4 participants

What ages can participate?

From 10 to 125!

When can I take my glass piece home?

After the workshop the glass will cool down for about 30 minutes and then it'll be ready to take home

While the glass is cooling down enjoy some refreshments by the sea

Choose Your Workshop

Jewelry and Miniatures Workshop and Glassblowing Workshop

Glassblowing Workshop

At the glassblowing workshop everyone works together. Use liquid glass and work as a team to create a glass piece with personal and professional instruction

Jewelry & Miniatures Workshop

At the Jewelry and Miniatures workshop each participant works with their own burner and creates their piece (or pieces) by melting, fusing and shaping glass. The workshop is relaxing and chill

Create a glass, a bowl, a vase, a plant pot, a lighting fixture, a sculpture and more, with your choice of a coloring technique 

Create a pendant for a necklace, earrings, a miniature animal or a flower

What you create

Working as a team, each participant switches roles between coloring, heating, designing, and blowing. Even a large team can work on one piece

Each participant gets their own burner and glass rods. You'll receive instruction on the shaping technique and from there you can design it the way you like. Each participant will create their own piece/s. One per hour.

How the process works

Every hour you create one piece at one workstation. For example in a two hour workshop with two workstations you'll create four pieces

Choose the option that is right for you in the booking system

Each participant will create one piece at their own private workstation in one hour

How many pieces you create

Choose from 2-30 participants

Participation from 2-4 participants

How many people can participate

Age 10 and up. Children under 15 must be with an adult. All participants must pay

Age 10 and up. Children under 15 must be with an adult. All participants must pay

Age limits

At the end of the workshop we'll place your pieces in the relaxation furnace for gradual cooling. They'll cool slowly for two days. Without the gradual cooling process, the glass can break.

After the cooling we'll sand the bottom of the glass and package it for shipping. 

Standard shipping inside Israel takes around 3 weeks and is included in the price of the workshop. If you'd like to expedite shipping, 5 day shipping to Tel Aviv will cost 250 NIS. International shipping cost is 750 NIS 

After the workshop the glass will cool down for about 30 minutes and then it'll be ready to take home

While the glass is cooling down enjoy some refreshments by the sea

When do you get your glass

15,000 participants have
experienced the magic of Speculo

Tripadvisor

(335)
5/5

Facebook Reviews

(206)
4.5/5

Google Reviews

(366)
5/5
Roi
Tripadvisor
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Highly recommended for couples and families
Gal
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A very cool couple experience
Einat
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My dad enjoyed the workshop like a kid 🙂
Shoshana
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It was amazing to create a glass piece from scratch!
Assaf
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A workshop for the whole family. It was great fun - highly recommend!
Judy
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A great activity for children and adults
Hadar
Google Reviews
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What an amazing experience!
Amichai
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A special experience right in front of the sea!
Hadas
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An amazing studio with a stunning view of the sea
Sharon
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It was an amazing experience for both the grandma and our cute children - her grandchildren 🙂
Hava
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A different, excellent and worthwhile experience
Shahaf
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We were the whole family. 12 participants. It was special and great.
Adam
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An extraordinary experience and worth every shekel!!!
Ezra
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Amazing staff. A recommended experience.
Yael
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We celebrated a birthday. Such a magical place. We will be back.
Liza
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We came for a team activity. Amazing experience!

FAQs

In the jewelry and miniatures workshop every participant has their own workstation and burner where they work for the duration of the workshop

In the glassblowing workshop the number of pieces per participant depends on the number of workstations (includes oven, professional guide and a glassblowing bench) and the number of hours chosen

In the glassblowing workshop the number of pieces created depends on the number of workstations. (A workstation includes one instructor, one oven and one glassblowing bench) and the number of hours you book

At every workstation one piece is created per hour. If you book a 2 hour workshop with one workstation you'll create 2 pieces. The minimum number of people for one workstation is two, and maximum 30. A couple doesn't need more than one workstation. Usually up to eight people will work together in one station. If you'd like to create more pieces, you'll need more stations. From our experience even thirty participants at one station is a lot of fun, but take into consideration that with a larger group, the dynamic of the workshop will be of an interactive demonstration with 2-3 people participating at any given time. Above twenty participants we limit the number to one station for safety reasons
You can view all of the options in the online booking system

At the Jewelry & Miniatures Workshop each participant has their own burner and each participants creates one piece per hour

Glassblowing workshop

You can select from a bowl, vase, a plant pt, lighting fixture, a sculpture and more. 

At the start of the workshop you'll choose which piece to create and which coloring technique you'd like to use

Jewelry & Miniatures Workshop

In the jewelry and miniatures workshop you can create a pendant, earrings, a miniature animal or a flower

Glassblowing Workshop

The workshop fits from 2 – 30 people

Jewelry & Miniatures Workshop

The workshop fits from 2-4 people

Glassblowing Workshop

Yes. When you book a workshop, you'll have a private station where you'll create your pieces with a private instructor. If you're a couple or a small group there may be other workshops with other instructors happening at the same time in the studio.

Jewelry & Miniatures Workshop

You'll receive instruction and then work independently. If you're a couple or a small group there may be other workshops with other instructors happening at the same time in the studio.

Our workshops takes place at Speculo, our studio, at the top of the crusader fortress at Caesarea port. We're located at the edge with a panoramic view of the sea. The port is part of the national park. There's a 14 NIS entrance fee per person. If you have a Matmon card entrance to the port is free

Yes, if you arrive before 5pm, there is a charge of 14 NIS to enter the port area. If you have a Matmon card, entrance is free

Yes. There is a free parking lot near the entrance to the national park. Put in the GPS, "Caesarea Winery." Park there and continue on foot into the port through the national park's entrance gate

We are located at the head of the crusader fortress with 35 steps leading to us. Once inside, the studio itself is entirely accessible and we are happy to enable as many people as possible to experience glassblowing. We will make every effort to accommodate disabilities to ensure everyone has a memorable and enjoyable experience. Please help us to help you, by communicating with us in advance so that we can plan your visit with you

Glassblowing Workshop

Age 5 and up. Children under 15 must be with an adult. All participants must pay.

Jewelry & Miniatures Workshop

Age 10 and up. Children under 15 must be with an adult. All participants must pay

The workshop fits a range of ages, both children and adults have a great time. We've had many families, couples, and work colleagues.

We recommend to read our reviews on Facebook, Google and Tripadvisor. 

We are open for workshops, every day of the week – except Sunday from 9:00 am to 7:00 pm

Actual availability is shown live and in real time when you book here on our website

We get very busy, so it's best to book as early as possible. You can view available dates and times in the online booking system

Yes, Speculo is located inside Caesarea port and surrounding us are a number of restaurants; both kosher and not kosher.

On our website you'll be able to find links to the restaurants: Limani, Helena, Hatzalbanim, Arosto and Port Coffee

Glassblowing Workshop

At the end of the workshop we place your pieces into the annealing oven for gradual cooling where they will cool slowly for two days. Without this process the glass will break. After the cooling is completed we'll sand (smooth) the bottom of the glass and package it for shipping. Shipping usually takes 3 weeks in Israel.

Jewelry & Miniatures Workshop

At the end of the Jewelry & Miniatures workshop the glass will cool for 30 minutes and then you can take it home with you. While you wait you can take a walk around the port or enjoy some refreshments by the sea at our studio

Standard shipping within Israel takes about three weeks and is included in the price of the workshop. If you'd like to expedite it, 5 day shipping to Tel Aviv will cost 250 NIS. International shipping costs is 750 NIS and takes 1-2 months

Glassblowing Workshop 

Please come wearing closed-toed shoes for safety, and we recommended to wear a short sleeve shirt. It gets hot. Even in the winter it is warm and cozy near the ovens. We also recommend to bring an extra shirt if you'd like to change after the workshop. Wear cloths you're OK if something happens to them – it's an environment with tools and fire

Jewelry & Miniatures Workshop

In the Jewelry & Miniatures workshop it's not warm. It's recommended to wear comfortable clothing. Here to – wear cloth you don't care for too much

If you cancel up to 14 days before a scheduled workshop, you will receive a full refund minus 250 NIS. The rescheduling fee is 250 NIS. If you cancel between 14 and 7 days before the scheduled workshop, you will receive a refund of 50% of the workshop price. The rescheduling fee is 50%. We do not offer cancellations or rescheduling within 7 days of a workshop

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Our Story

Speculo was founded in 2019 by Grisha and Yachdav with the vision of becoming the Israeli home for glass.
Creating art and design through glass, and offering a variety of glass workshops and courses for all ages

Grisha and Yachdav met during their studies in Bezalel Academy of Art and Design in Jerusalem and decided to open a studio to make this magical material accessible for all

The choice of location in Caesarea, surrounded by the sea, is part of their desire to create a unique and exciting hands-on experience with glass 

Yachdav Gilbar

Yachdav's romance with glass began in his childhood, when he would visit his aunt’s glassblowing studio in Chicago. From there it was his natural path to study glassblowing at Bezalel.
Yachdav dreamt of making the magic of glassblowing accessible to the public. Speculo has made this dream a reality.

A space that mixes human connection and creativity, filled with glowing glass. 

Grisha (Gregori) Zilber

At his second year at Bezalel, Grisha entered the glassblowing studio,
and from then until the end of his
degree, he didn’t leave.
Glass is a challenging and exciting material with a life of its own. Grisha succeeds in each workshop to reveal the magic of glass, with professional guidance and love for the material.

Our Story

Speculo was founded in 2019 by Grisha and Yachdav with the vision of becoming the Israeli home for glass.
Creating art and design through glass, and offering a variety of glass workshops and courses for all ages

Grisha and Yachdav met during their studies in Bezalel Academy of Art and Design in Jerusalem and decided to open a studio to make this magical material accessible for all

The choice of location in Caesarea, surrounded by the sea, is part of their desire to create a unique and exciting hands-on experience with glass 

Yachdav Gilbar

Yachdav's romance with glass began in his childhood, when he would visit his aunt’s glassblowing studio in Chicago. From there it was his natural path to study glassblowing at Bezalel.
Yachdav dreamt of making the magic of glassblowing accessible to the public. Speculo has made this dream a reality.
A space that mixes human connection and creativity, filled with glowing glass.

Grisha (Gregori) Zilber

At his second year at Bezalel, Grisha entered the glassblowing studio,
and from then until the end of his
degree, he didn’t leave.
Glass is a challenging and exciting material with a life of its own. Grisha succeeds in each workshop to reveal the magic of glass, with professional guidance and love for the material.

Speculo

The most beautiful Glassblowing Studio in the world

Directions

Waze: Caesarea Winery (free parking lot 24/7)Enter through the national park's entrance gate and walk down to the sea.We're located at the top of the Crusader Fortress, near the Limani restaurant at the top of the stairs.