Glassblowing Workshops - English - Speculo Caesarea - ספקולו

A Unique Glassblowing Experience

Discover the magic of glassblowing by the sea in Caesarea

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(228)
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Facebook Reviews

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4.5/5

Google Reviews

(304)
5/5

A Unique Glassblowing Experience

Discover the magic of glassblowing by the sea in Caesarea

Tripadvisor

5/5

(228)

Facebook Reviews

4.5/5

(204)

Google Reviews

5/5

(304)

Meet Speculo

Speculo (glass – in Latin) is the leading glassblowing studio in Israel,
offering the most exclusive and hands-on glassblowing experience,
where you experiment and choose what you create, discovering the magic and wonder of glass

Yachdav Gilbar

Grisha Zilber

The Most Beautiful Location in Israel

Caesarea port - by the sea

Be surprised by the magic of glass

Hands - on glassblowing experience

Create and discover together

Private, English-speaking glass instructors

Choose what to make & coloring style

Cup / bowl / vase / lamp / sculpture

A selection of restaurants
walking distance away

15,000 people have already experienced
the magic of glass at Speculo

Tripadvisor

(156)
5/5

Facebook Reviews

(205)
4.5/5

Google Reviews

(263)
5/5
Israel L
Tripadvisor
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It was a great experience. The team is very nice, welcoming, and professional. The location couldn't be better, It is on the top floor, looking at the sea.
Haim M
Tripadvisor
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We took the 2 hour workshop and we made two beautiful vase, it was fun and hard and amazing at the same tame. and we will most definitely come back thank you so much for your patience and love
Avital
Google Reviews
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Studio is breathtaking. Every aspect is thought of.
Roni M
Tripadvisor
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Very nice experience for the whole family. Grisha was a great guide, taught us everything about glass. Highly recommended!
Asaf
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We came to celebrate birthday, enjoyed the view and created nice and useful souvenirs. Our guide, Amir was great light spirit
Arie
Google Reviews
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Recommended to everyone from couples to familys
Brigitta
Google Reviews
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Amazing workshop, me and my kids created a beautiful lamp
Dor
Tripadvisor
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Making our own glassware with a very nice and pleasant instructor, enjoying the process and the result was very pretty
Ori
Google Reviews
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Stunning location, amazing staff and an extraordinary experience.
Marissa
Google Reviews
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My husband and I had an amazing time. Highly recommend!!
Elisabeth
Tripadvisor
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We had a really good time creating our fruit platter. Yachdav was excellent in instructing us. Well worth going there!
Alon
Tripadvisor
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Super fun experience! We took a 2 hours workshop and it was amazing 🤩 The staff are super nice, patient and professional.
Hagi
Google Reviews
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The family I guided just love the activities
Amichai
Google Reviews
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A crazy and special experience!
Ori
Tripadvisor
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Amir the instructor is amazing. Very recommended. Good vibes. Well located. Nice view and very professional
Ori
Google Reviews
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We went as a birthday present for my wife. Awesome experience.
Miri
Tripadvisor
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Great experience even for the non expert and the ones with two left hands. Our instructor was excellent and very supporting with clear explanations.
Lisa
Tripadvisor
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It was my first time ever glassblowing. Our guide was excellent. She let us have the full experience but made sure we were safe and our piece did not break. I got my creation yesterday. Very pleased!
Adam
Google Reviews
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An extraordinary experience and worth every shekel!!!

Our workshops fit all ages

From 5 years old to 125!

Families

Groups

Couples

What's included in the fun?

Shipping & delivery
in Israel

English-speaking
instructors

Coffee and
cookies

Choose what to
create

Workshop Duration

Choose between 1, 2 or 3 hours.
All options and pricing are available in the online booking system.

How many glass pieces will you make?

The number of pieces you create depends on the number of hours and stations you select.
One station includes a furnace, a glassblowing bench, and an instructor. In each station one piece is made per hour. (A two hour workshop with one station will produce two pieces).

How many stations should you choose?

Two people need one station, more people can choose more stations. You can view all of the options and pricing in our online booking system.

We’ll deliver your glass creations to you

Your glass needs two days to cool off after all that heat!
Once it’s ready we’ll package and prepare it for shipping.

Located in Israel?
Shipping is free, on us. We’ll ship your creations through Israeli mail (approximately 3 weeks).

Located abroad or need an expedited delivery?
Expedited & international shipping prices are listed in the FAQs.

What you can make in the workshop

Cup, bowl, vase, plant pot, lamp, sculpture

Book your workshop

Booking is simple

1

Choose the number of participants

2

Choose the number of stations
and hours

You make 1 piece together per hour per station. Not for each person.

3

Choose your desired date and time

4

Checkout and you’re all set!

5

Please note there's a 14 NIS per person entrance fee to the port. If you have a Matmon card – entrance is free

FAQ

One station includes one furnace, one glassblowing bench and one instructor. In one hour at one station, you'll make one glass piece together as a team. The minimum number of people for one station is two and the maximum is thirty. 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 one station in one hour, you work as a team to create one glass piece. For example, if you use two stations for one hour, you'll create together two pieces. If you use two stations for two hours, you'll create four pieces.

You can select from a drinking glass, a bowl, a vase, a plant pot, a lighting fixture, a sculpture and more.
At the start of the workshop you'll choose what piece to create and which coloring technique you'd like to use.

The minimum is two people and up to thirty participants. It's always private – you make your own glass without others involved – and have your private instructor/s.

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.

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

Yes, there's a 14 NIS entrance fee to the port. 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. We are happy to assist you if you are arriving with a wheelchair.
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 any other accessibility limitations or otherwise to ensure you have a memorable and enjoyable experience.

The parking is adjacent to Caesarea Winery. Those with a handicapped parking ticket can park in the internal parking lot adjacent to Beach Bar. Note you will still need to pay the entry fee at the national park entrance.

Children from the age five and up can participate.

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 are open for workshops everyday of the week – accept for Sundays (including Friday and Saturday). You can see available hours in the online booking system.

We are quite 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, which are open all days of the week.

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 the bottom of the glass and package it for shipping. Shipping usually takes 3 weeks in Israel.

At the Jewellery and Miniature workshops you get to take the glass with you after it cools off for 30 minutes

Regular 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 cost is 750 NIS.

Please come wearing closed-toed shoes for safety, and we recommended to wear a short sleeve shirt.
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.

From the date of booking up to two weeks of the scheduled workshop, you will receive a refund minus 250 NIS. The rescheduling fee is 250 NIS.
If you cancel less than two weeks and more than seven days of the scheduled workshop, you will receive a refund of 50% of the workshop price. There is an added cost of 50% to reschedule.
If you cancel or reschedule within seven days or less, there is no refund.

Our cancellation policy is due to the fact that we are a small business and our spaces are limited. We will of course take into account special circumstances.

Any more questions?

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.

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. 

Our Story

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 glass
workshop in the world

Directions

Waze: Caesarea Winery (dirt parking lot. Free 24/7) Enter through the national park's entrance gate (pay 14 NIS at the gate. If you have a Matmon card entrance is free) and walk al the way to the sea. We're at the top of the Crusader Fortress - in the sea - above the Limani restaura. Unfortunately the Crusader Fortress is not accessible. There are 35 stairs leading to our studio.