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Zinnia Happy Hour
Zinnia Happy Hour
Join us at Zinnia for Happy Hour for $7 glass of wine or $5 beer! Tuesday - Sunday from 2-4 p.m.
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NSA Lecture: A Grave Discovery: Surveying 1,000 Windows at Woodlawn Cemetery
NSA Lecture: A Grave Discovery: Surveying 1,000 Windows at Woodlawn Cemetery
Lectures are held in Kaufman Theater at 11 a.m., with refreshments served in Huber Court at 10:30 a.m. Through the generous support of our members, the Norfolk Society of Arts offered world-class lectures to the vibrant Hampton Roads community that are free and open to the public. The NSA’s free lecture series was established in […]
Free Museum Tour
Free Museum Tour
Enjoy a tour of the Chrysler's unique collection designed to delight, inform, and inspire! Each tour of the day is different, reflecting the guide’s interests and passions, but all share memorable insights and stories certain to captivate and intrigue. Guides are also happy to include any artwork or gallery that visitors might be interested in. […]
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Zinnia Happy Hour
Zinnia Happy Hour
Join us at Zinnia for Happy Hour for $7 glass of wine or $5 beer! Tuesday - Sunday from 2-4 p.m.
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Open Studio: Expand Your Torch Skills
Open Studio: Expand Your Torch Skills
Prerequisite: Any one full day flameworking class. After your introductory flame class, come back for more practice at your own pace. Open Studios are the best way to practice building your skills using a torch and simple tools with an instructor ready to troubleshoot with you. Not quite a private lesson or a class, come […]
Free Museum Tour
Free Museum Tour
Enjoy a tour of the Chrysler's unique collection designed to delight, inform, and inspire! Each tour of the day is different, reflecting the guide’s interests and passions, but all share memorable insights and stories certain to captivate and intrigue. Guides are also happy to include any artwork or gallery that visitors might be interested in. […]
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Still-Life Painting Studio Class
Still-Life Painting Studio Class
A still-life painting is where ordinary objects like flowers or food become the subjects of extraordinary artistry. Stimulated by the supreme and sublime examples of still-lifes in Farm to Table: Art, Food, and Identity in the Age of Impressionism, participants of this class will explore the timeless tradition of still-life painting in a supportive and […]
3 events,
Free Museum Tour
Free Museum Tour
Enjoy a tour of the Chrysler's unique collection designed to delight, inform, and inspire! Each tour of the day is different, reflecting the guide’s interests and passions, but all share memorable insights and stories certain to captivate and intrigue. Guides are also happy to include any artwork or gallery that visitors might be interested in. […]
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Zinnia Happy Hour
Zinnia Happy Hour
Join us at Zinnia for Happy Hour for $7 glass of wine or $5 beer! Tuesday - Sunday from 2-4 p.m.
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The Art of the Program
The Art of the Program
What does a classic board game, a hit tv show, and an underground dance scene have to do with an art museum? Explore how museums use innovative public programs to make unexpected connections, create dynamic experiences, and engage new audiences. Damon Reaves, Head of Learning and Engagement, National Gallery of Art, will explain the art […]
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Pumpkinpalooza
Join the Studio team in creating your very own glass pumpkin. Choose from an array of color options to make your object unique. With the instructor’s help, apply colorful crushed glass to molten clear glass on a long metal tube. Objects are inflated with a special compressed air device. Watch as the team spirals a […]
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Farm to Table Salon: Jefferson, Hemings, and American Cuisine
Farm to Table Salon: Jefferson, Hemings, and American Cuisine
The Chrysler Museum of Art is bringing back the historic French Salon tradition! The Farm to Table Salon Series provides an intimate and unique opportunity to probe beyond the surface of the canvas into the complex themes associated with the Farm to Table: Art, Food, and Identity in the Age of Impressionism exhibition. The artwork […]
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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. […]
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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 + $128 Museum members, […]
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Halloween Harvest Festival
Halloween Harvest Festival
The Chrysler Museum of Art’s Halloween Harvest Festival is a thrilling event for all ages. Now a Norfolk tradition, visitors are invited to join the fun with live performances, hands-on art-making, spooky tours, magic shows, and more. Costumed kiddies and their “grown-ups” are invited to show off their costumes and watch artworks come alive in […]
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History Speaks: Lafayette: Hero of Two Worlds
History Speaks: Lafayette: Hero of Two Worlds
This year marks the 200th anniversary of the Marquis de Lafayette's triumphal tour of the US in 1824. Known as the "hero of two worlds," Lafayette played a pivotal role in the American and French Revolutions, leaving behind a complicated legacy that invites both comparisons and contrasts between the two movements. Please join us to […]
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Introduction to Bead Making
Introduction to Bead Making
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 + $52 for Museum members, $65 for non-members Groups should select timeslots that are sequential to avoid […]
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The Art of Yoga
The Art of Yoga
Take your yoga practice up a notch with a calm and contemplative yoga session in the Chrysler Museum’s art galleries. Many find museums contemplative and restorative places, and when you add yoga into the mix it makes for a truly harmonious experience. Recharge your awareness and body in this unique experience designed with you in […]
Free Museum Tour
Free Museum Tour
Enjoy a tour of the Chrysler's unique collection designed to delight, inform, and inspire! Each tour of the day is different, reflecting the guide’s interests and passions, but all share memorable insights and stories certain to captivate and intrigue. Guides are also happy to include any artwork or gallery that visitors might be interested in. […]
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Zinnia Happy Hour
Zinnia Happy Hour
Join us at Zinnia for Happy Hour for $7 glass of wine or $5 beer! Tuesday - Sunday from 2-4 p.m.
2 events,
Free Museum Tour
Free Museum Tour
Enjoy a tour of the Chrysler's unique collection designed to delight, inform, and inspire! Each tour of the day is different, reflecting the guide’s interests and passions, but all share memorable insights and stories certain to captivate and intrigue. Guides are also happy to include any artwork or gallery that visitors might be interested in. […]
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Zinnia Happy Hour
Zinnia Happy Hour
Join us at Zinnia for Happy Hour for $7 glass of wine or $5 beer! Tuesday - Sunday from 2-4 p.m.
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Fuse Experience
Fuse Experience
Create your own fused piece in this half hour introductory experience. Rolling classes every 30 minutes 6 - 8:30 p.m. Ages 6+ $32 Museum members, $40 for non-members We will contact you when your art is ready for pick up or shipment. A full refund or rescheduling may only be granted if written notice is […]
Free Museum Tour
Free Museum Tour
Enjoy a tour of the Chrysler's unique collection designed to delight, inform, and inspire! Each tour of the day is different, reflecting the guide’s interests and passions, but all share memorable insights and stories certain to captivate and intrigue. Guides are also happy to include any artwork or gallery that visitors might be interested in. […]
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Zinnia Happy Hour
Zinnia Happy Hour
Join us at Zinnia for Happy Hour for $7 glass of wine or $5 beer! Tuesday - Sunday from 2-4 p.m.
2 events,
Free Museum Tour
Free Museum Tour
Enjoy a tour of the Chrysler's unique collection designed to delight, inform, and inspire! Each tour of the day is different, reflecting the guide’s interests and passions, but all share memorable insights and stories certain to captivate and intrigue. Guides are also happy to include any artwork or gallery that visitors might be interested in. […]
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Zinnia Happy Hour
Zinnia Happy Hour
Join us at Zinnia for Happy Hour for $7 glass of wine or $5 beer! Tuesday - Sunday from 2-4 p.m.
6 events,
Pumpkinpalooza
Join the Studio team in creating your very own glass pumpkin. Choose from an array of color options to make your object unique. With the instructor’s help, apply colorful crushed glass to molten clear glass on a long metal tube. Objects are inflated with a special compressed air device. Watch as the team spirals a […]
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Stained Glass: Suncatcher
Stained Glass: Suncatcher
Cut and solder sheet glass together to create a colorful window hanging perfect for catching rays of sunshine. Choose a sample design or create your own. Glass pieces are cut to fit the design, or “cartoon,” then wrapped with copper foil. Using a soldering iron and tin-lead solder, the glass pieces are conjoined. At the […]
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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 + $52 Museum members, $65 for non-members We will contact you when your art is ready […]
Free Museum Tour
Free Museum Tour
Enjoy a tour of the Chrysler's unique collection designed to delight, inform, and inspire! Each tour of the day is different, reflecting the guide’s interests and passions, but all share memorable insights and stories certain to captivate and intrigue. Guides are also happy to include any artwork or gallery that visitors might be interested in. […]
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History Speaks Lecture: Paris, 1852-1870: Memory, Loss, and Urban Renewal
History Speaks Lecture: Paris, 1852-1870: Memory, Loss, and Urban Renewal
When Napoleon III assumed the reins of France, after a coup d’état in 1851, he set about transforming Paris into a capital befitting a modern empire. To make way for broad leafy boulevards, 350,000 people were displaced, and their homes torn down. To offer context, flavor and texture to our Farm to Table exhibition, join modern and […]
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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 + $128 Museum members, $160 for non-members […]
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Fused Coral Bowl
Fused Coral Bowl
Create a coral bowl in this morning fusing class. Students will learn basic fusing processes of cutting glass and using slump molds to create a bowl inspired by sea coral. Ages 12+ $52 Museum members, $65 for non-members We will contact you when your art is ready for pick up. Due to the fragility of […]
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