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The oldest Jewish home in America open to the public as a museum offers a glimpse of the life of an early 19th century merchant family.
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With an extensive collection of more than 106,000 rare and unique volumes relating to the history of art, the Jean Outland Chrysler Art Library is one of the most significant art libraries in the South. More about the library
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A state-of-art facility on the Museum’s campus. See a free glassmaking demo Tuesdays–Sunday at noon. Like what you see? Take a class with us! More about the Studio
The home of the first permanent Jewish residents of Norfolk, this historic house offers a glimpse of the life of a wealthy early 19th-century merchant family.
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With an extensive collection of more than 106,000 rare and unique volumes relating to the history of art, the Jean Outland Chrysler Library is one of the most significant art libraries in the South. More about the Library
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Group tours are available for groups of 20 or fewer. More about tours
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Our story spans well over 100 years. See where we began, how we grew, and where we're going. Explore our history
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Norfolk, VA 23510
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Glassblowing 1
Glassblowing 1
Saturday and Sunday, 10 a.m.–5 p.m. Set aside two days to become acquainted with the art of glassmaking. Learn basic techniques of working with molten glass and get to use all the tools yourself. This is the first class where students can gather (spool glass onto a metal rod in the glass furnace) to experiment, […]
Straws and Swizzle Sticks
Straws and Swizzle Sticks
Learn how to heat and melt glass rods and tubing to create custom reusable drinking apparatuses. Apply glass color, melt glass in a precise flame, and make a drinking straw and swizzle sticks with unique color patterns. • Ages 12+ • $40 for Museum members, $50 for non-members • Face masks are required for all […]
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Fused Glass Plate
Fused Glass Plate
In this one-day course, learn to design and cut glass to make a square glass plate. Create your own design, choose a base layer, and cut glass to match your pattern. The plate will go through two firings in a kiln. First, the glass will be fired at 1450º F to melt the pieces together. […]
Jewelry on the Torch
Jewelry on the Torch
Finish off your look with accessories that you can’t find in a store. Use a mix of clear and colorful glass to create abstract and floral-inspired jewelry. Learn about the basics and simple patterns. Throughout the day, build on those skills to create intricately designed wearables. • Ages 12+ • $100 for Museum members, $125 […]
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The Art of Yoga
The Art of Yoga
Spend the morning in the galleries, and enjoy a calm and contemplative yoga session with Tenesha Bazemore. Bazemore believes that yoga and art are for everyone in every season of life. Her expertise includes Advanced Yoga Studies as well as Hot, Vinyasa, and Yin Yoga. She has led classes at the Chrysler for more than […]
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Glassblowing 2
Glassblowing 2
Saturday and Sunday, 10 a.m.–5 p.m. Prerequisite: Glassblowing 1 In this two-day intensive glassblowing class, experiment with color accents, handles, and wraps of color—building on skills learned in Glassblowing 1. Also, become familiar with the techniques needed to create forms such as bottles and pitchers. • Ages 16+ • $220 for Museum members, $275 for […]
Morning Magnets
Morning Magnets
This class is ideal for anyone interested in trying out the fused glass process. Make several magnets using small segments of glass and tile nippers. Create the designs by nipping the glass into smaller pieces and adding them to a base layer that will later be melted together in a kiln. • Ages 12+ • […]
Colorful Botanicals
Colorful Botanicals
Take a day to design and create your own glass flowers. First, learn to shape clear glass parts of a flower. Then, assemble those parts into a whole botanical. Once you learn the mechanics of the form, you can design and create a floral piece using colored glass rods. • Ages 12+ • $100 for […]
Colorful Coasters
Colorful Coasters
Learn the basics of cutting glass, and create a set of 4x4” glass coasters using clear or colorful glass sheets. Make a matching set or try a new design with each. Once you’re finished with your design, the instructor will fuse the glass in a kiln. • Ages 12+ • $64 for Museum members, $80 […]
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Morning Marbles
Morning Marbles
Spend a morning at the Glass Studio melting solid glass rods over a torch to make marbles. Heat, gravity, and simple graphite tools bring your marbles to life. Once you have learned the basics of shaping clear glass, you can create colorful glass marbles. • Ages 12+ • $40 for Museum members, $50 for non-members […]
Flameworked Beads
Flameworked Beads
In an afternoon, learn to melt colorful glass sticks with a torch, spin the glass around metal rods, and form it into beads. Explore different bead shapes and color application techniques, too. This is a great class for beginners. • Ages 12+ • $64 for Museum members, $80 for non-members • Face masks are required […]
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The Art of Yoga
The Art of Yoga
Spend the morning in the galleries, and enjoy a calm and contemplative yoga session with Tenesha Bazemore. Bazemore believes that yoga and art are for everyone in every season of life. Her expertise includes Advanced Yoga Studies as well as Hot, Vinyasa, and Yin Yoga. She has led classes at the Chrysler for more than […]
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Sold Out: Glassblowing 1
Sold Out: Glassblowing 1
Saturday and Sunday, 10 a.m.–5 p.m. Set aside two days to become acquainted with the art of glassmaking. Learn basic techniques of working with molten glass and get to use all the tools yourself. This is the first class where students can gather (spool glass onto a metal rod in the glass furnace) to experiment, […]
Straws and Swizzle Sticks
Straws and Swizzle Sticks
Learn how to heat and melt glass rods and tubing to create custom reusable drinking apparatuses. Apply glass color, melt glass in a precise flame, and make a drinking straw and swizzle sticks with unique color patterns. • Ages 12+ • $40 for Museum members, $50 for non-members • Face masks are required for all […]
Flameworked Beads
Flameworked Beads
In an afternoon, learn to melt colorful glass sticks with a torch, spin the glass around metal rods, and form it into beads. Explore different bead shapes and color application techniques, too. This is a great class for beginners. • Ages 12+ • $64 for Museum members, $80 for non-members • Face masks are required […]
4 events,
Morning Magnets
Morning Magnets
This class is ideal for anyone interested in trying out the fused glass process. Make several magnets using small segments of glass and tile nippers. Create the designs by nipping the glass into smaller pieces and adding them to a base layer that will later be melted together in a kiln. • Ages 12+ • […]
Jewelry on the Torch
Jewelry on the Torch
Finish off your look with accessories that you can’t find in a store. Use a mix of clear and colorful glass to create abstract and floral-inspired jewelry. Learn about the basics and simple patterns. Throughout the day, build on those skills to create intricately designed wearables. • Ages 12+ • $100 for Museum members, $125 […]
Colorful Coasters
Colorful Coasters
Learn the basics of cutting glass, and create a set of 4x4” glass coasters using clear or colorful glass sheets. Make a matching set or try a new design with each. Once you’re finished with your design, the instructor will fuse the glass in a kiln. • Ages 12+ • $64 for Museum members, $80 […]

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