Olya's Hot Glass Studio
Olya's Hot Glass Studio
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9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Monday
9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Tuesday
9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Wednesday
9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Thursday
9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Friday
9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Sunday
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
About
Olay's Hot Glass Studio is a glass blowing studio owned and operated by the glass artist Olya Brener. The studio is located in Moshav Aviezer at the center of Elah Valley. The Valley of Elah is a beautiful countryside region known as 'The Tuscany of Israel'. Group Tour The studio offer a 1 hour tour which includes watching a live demonstration by our professional team of glassblowers, short lecture on the glassblowing process and answers any questions your group may have. Classes The studio specializes in teaching the art of glassblowing, offering a variety of class options for any experience level.
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Libby F
5 contributions
Family
We had an amazing time! Me and My husband with my 2 teenage daughters had the time of our life! Olya was patient and informative. We made paper weights and a glass cup. Highly recommend the studio!
Written January 26, 2019
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Shlomi S
7 contributions
I've never seen first hand how glass art is made. Olya's studio gave me the opportunity to see it live. Great out of the box experience.
Written June 19, 2018
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Adam Shlishi
Tel Aviv, Israel5 contributions
Friends
We scheduled a private session for two couples while on vacation in Ella Valley Israel. Olya is a talented artist, the workshop was fascinating and the four of us blown glasses and plates, which after two days were sent to our hotel.
Highly recommended!!
Highly recommended!!
Written August 4, 2019
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Shay L
Ramat Gan, Israel14 contributions
Couples
We had the best time! Olya is very pleasent and experienced, so you always know what's going on.
A full hands-on activity and you even get the items you made, deliverd directly to your house.
If you are looking to have fun and create things out of glass, this is the best place to do it!
Thank you so much for an unforgettable day!
A full hands-on activity and you even get the items you made, deliverd directly to your house.
If you are looking to have fun and create things out of glass, this is the best place to do it!
Thank you so much for an unforgettable day!
Written October 19, 2018
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Yoav B
Tel Aviv, Israel247 contributions
Friends
Most recommend,
Please coordinate ahead.
Very interesting and warm welcome activity for all famely from age 9,
Below can watch and still enjoy.
I vote big yes
Please coordinate ahead.
Very interesting and warm welcome activity for all famely from age 9,
Below can watch and still enjoy.
I vote big yes
Written October 6, 2018
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elainesQ7045MH
Woodmere ny54 contributions
Family
We were two young boys and 2 seniors at this workshop today. Olya is patient and you really have the opportunity to learn how to make glass pieces. She has many safety measures and the experience is very exciting. You get to pick the colors you want and learn how to shape your piece.
Written May 16, 2018
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Uriel B
Bnei Tzion, Israel99 contributions
Friends
One of our friends was getting married and asked to participate in a glass-blowing session as part of his stag-party. Olya's studio stood out as the best option and Olya herself was very friendly and informative over the phone.
The studio offered 3 different levels of participation - demonstration only, part participation and full participation. The more involved the level, the more you got to actually do yourself and the more complex the final product (demo only is at Olya's choice, part participation lets you make a paper weight and full participation lets you end up with a glass, vase or bowl). The higher the level, the longer it takes and the more it costs, but even so prices were reasonable.
We were 6 guys in total and each of us took his turn in blowing the glass, turning it and working it with tools and the furnace, with Olya's direction and guidance. The whole experience took about 4 hours from start to finish, including safety instructions. The final products can be shipped (for extra cost) withing one day (you cannot take them home with you immediately as they need to temper in a secondary oven overnight).
This was a very fun activity and quite different from what you normally get to see and do. Olya was very informative and we all very much enjoyed our day there. The groom was elated :)
So, if you're into this sort of activity, and even if you're not, I very much recommend Olya's studio.
The studio offered 3 different levels of participation - demonstration only, part participation and full participation. The more involved the level, the more you got to actually do yourself and the more complex the final product (demo only is at Olya's choice, part participation lets you make a paper weight and full participation lets you end up with a glass, vase or bowl). The higher the level, the longer it takes and the more it costs, but even so prices were reasonable.
We were 6 guys in total and each of us took his turn in blowing the glass, turning it and working it with tools and the furnace, with Olya's direction and guidance. The whole experience took about 4 hours from start to finish, including safety instructions. The final products can be shipped (for extra cost) withing one day (you cannot take them home with you immediately as they need to temper in a secondary oven overnight).
This was a very fun activity and quite different from what you normally get to see and do. Olya was very informative and we all very much enjoyed our day there. The groom was elated :)
So, if you're into this sort of activity, and even if you're not, I very much recommend Olya's studio.
Written November 16, 2017
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Noazh
217 contributions
Cool place to visit and show how glass is molded and shaped.children especially are fasinated by the hot glass Olya has a show/demo format that is free for children (20 nis per person). And after that you can mold your own paper weight with your own uniqe design for only 120 nis. At the place you can also drink a cold beer from local botique brewerys. Realy worth a visit.
Written October 9, 2017
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Ori D
Florence, Italy3 contributions
Business
We've been to Oly'as studio as our team's fun activity, and is was amazing.
Olya directed us all in creating simple glass objects, such as glass cups, bowls, and my own awesome ashtray. While one of us worked, the rest were busy helping by blowing, heating or just planning their creation, so we were active the whole time.
Olya's studio is large, air conditined, and we'll furnished, but maintains the cosy feeling of a home studio.
All in all, we had a very enjoyable time.
Olya directed us all in creating simple glass objects, such as glass cups, bowls, and my own awesome ashtray. While one of us worked, the rest were busy helping by blowing, heating or just planning their creation, so we were active the whole time.
Olya's studio is large, air conditined, and we'll furnished, but maintains the cosy feeling of a home studio.
All in all, we had a very enjoyable time.
Written September 5, 2017
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Alexander G
2 contributions
Solo
The glasblowcourse at Olya with Grisha and Olya was an amazing expierence. They take time for every one. Step by step they explained the prozess to make a glasbottle. Flowwing this we´ve got a detaild instruction to manufacture a paperweight with diffferent coulors.Personally i can recommed this coures....
Written April 29, 2017
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שלום. האם אתם מקיימים גם סדנאות או רק סיורים? אם כן- כמה עולה סדנה לקהוצה של 6 נשים? תודה,
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Reynmf
Ariel, Palestinian Territories277 contributions
לא ,אני מטייל רק עם המשפחה או חברים
smsolomon22
Efrat, Palestinian Territories26 contributions
Is there an interactive activity suitable for young kids and teens? What is the cost? Availability this Wednesday afternoon ?
Thanks in advance.
elainesQ7045MH
Woodmere ny54 contributions
Hi you need to call Olga in advance. It’s fun for a small group. Only one person does it at a time. My grandson age 12 enjoyed. As for kids under the age of 8 I would ask Olga. Not sure of the cost as I wasn’t the one who paid. She does take a check or cash. No credit card
Olya's Hot Glass Studio (Beit Shemesh) - All You Need to Know BEFORE You Go
Frequently Asked Questions about Olya's Hot Glass Studio
- Olya's Hot Glass Studio is open:
- Sun - Sun 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
- Mon - Thu 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
- Fri - Fri 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
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