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323 E. Freemason St.
Open Saturday and Sunday
Noon–5 p.m.
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.
More about the house
Reading Room
Wednesday-Friday
10 a.m.–5 p.m.
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
Tuesday–Thursday
10 a.m.–noon and 2–4 p.m. by appointment
Friday
10 a.m. - noon drop-in and 2 - 4 p.m., by appointment only
Comprising one-third of the Chrysler Museum's permanent collection, the Goode Works on Paper Center houses nearly 10,000 photographs, drawings, prints, and other works on paper.
More about the center
One Memorial Place,
Norfolk, VA
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and Zinnia Cafe.
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 perfect place for your big day or special event. Get the details
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.
More about the house
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
The Goode Works on Paper Center houses nearly 10,000 photographs, drawings, prints, and other works on paper. More about the center
Field trips are available for groups of 60 or fewer. More about field trips
Visit one of the most significant art libraries in the South. More about the library
The Goode Works on Paper Center houses nearly 10,000 photographs, drawings, prints, and other works on paper. More about the center
Our story spans well over 100 years. See where we began, how we grew, and where we're going. Explore our history
See what's happening at the Museum, read Chrysler Magazine, and find our Media Center.
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One Memorial Place
Norfolk, VA 23510
245 Grace Street
Norfolk, VA 23510
757-333-6299
Bringing the world’s top glass art talent to Hampton Roads
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Meet the brilliant minds behind the Studio.
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Help ensure the long-term success of the Museum.
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What’s happening at the Museum and Glass Studio
See our full calendar of lectures and gallery events. View Museum happenings
Visit the Perry Glass Studio for demos, classes, and more. See upcoming
Monthly themed tours and talks. See upcoming
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Immerse yourself in art, ideas, color, and light. Yoga at the Chrysler Museum is a unique experience designed to be both restorative and illuminating. Join this easygoing practice that expands the mind, stretches the body, and is designed with you and the art in mind!
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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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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 the 1950s and continues to bring notable curators, historians, architects, journalists, professors, and others to the Chrysler Museum […]
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Construct lanterns to learn more about color and light. Play with positive and negative shapes to create exciting shadows. Perfect for unique thinkers, Homeschool Studio encourages students to gaze at artwork in the galleries and connect with artists from around the world. In the Diamonstein Education Workshop, young artists create, design, sculpt, paint, and play […] |
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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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Step into a new era of museum nightlife at the revolutionary art party everyone’s talking about — IgNITE! This bold, always-surprising event is designed to spark your imagination with a high-energy, multisensory experience packed with art, dancing, performances, creativity, and more. If you need a spark of joy, an escape from reality, or just a […]
Stop by the Goode Works on Paper Center during our drop-in hours to explore artwork from our paper collection that’s not currently on view. No appointment needed—just come in, make a request, and enjoy a closer look at rarely seen works! Free, registration not required.
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Glassblowing 3
Prerequisite: Glassblowing 2 In this two-day intensive glassblowing class, experiment with color accents, handles, and wraps of color—building on skills learned in Glassblowing 2. Also, become familiar with the techniques needed to create forms such as bottles and pitchers. Saturday and Sunday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Ages 12 + $256 Museum members, $320 for non-members. We […]
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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 6+ $52 Museum […]
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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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25This three-hour class is perfect for beginners! Choose a morning or afternoon session and work closely with glass instructors to select glass colors and design elements to personalize your glass artworks and gain great experience with molten glass. By the end of the day, you’ll have three objects including a paperweight, a bud vase, and […] |
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25This three-hour class is perfect for beginners! Choose a morning or afternoon session and work closely with glass instructors to select glass colors and design elements to personalize your glass artworks and gain great experience with molten glass. By the end of the day, you’ll have three objects including a paperweight, a bud vase, and […]
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Make a blown or solid object of your choice. Create a blown ornament or sculptural bauble, or sculpt a solid object like a starfish or heart. Choose from an array of color options to make your object unique. Object availability varies by season. Rolling classes every 15 minutes 10–11:30 a.m. and 1:30–5:00 p.m. Ages 5 […]
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In this fused glass class, take traditional mosaic making to a new place. Learn to cut glass and use tile nippers to create imagery. In a paint-by-numbers style, small bits of colored glass will be arranged to fill the design of your choice. The gaps between the pieces are filled with glass powder, and then […] |
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Immerse yourself in art, ideas, color, and light. Yoga at the Chrysler Museum is a unique experience designed to be both restorative and illuminating. Join this easygoing practice that expands the mind, stretches the body, and is designed with you and the art in mind!
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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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Be introduced to the ABCs and 123s in this early childhood program designed to delight and inspire children ages 3-5 through art, stories, and hands-on experiences. Each month a fresh theme is explored in this 40 minute art adventure. Look at exciting art about movement, and create a painting using your body! Free, registration not […]
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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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Celebrate Bob Marley’s birthday with live roots reggae music by The Ambassadorzz, a close-up look at Beyond the Mountain: Danny Lyon’s Photography in Haiti, sensory-rich experiences offered by The Good Society, and a One Love Art Tour just in time for Valentine’s Day. And that’s not all, there are always some surprises in the Goode […]
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The Silver Social Club is a dynamic and enriching program designed to engage older adults in a supportive environment. After tea and coffee, participants will enjoy a brief docent-led gallery talk before engaging with art-making activities. The program aims to enhance cognitive function, promote emotional well-being, and cultivate social connections through collaborative art-based experiences. Share […]
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Stop by the Goode Works on Paper Center during our drop-in hours to explore artwork from our paper collection that’s not currently on view. No appointment needed—just come in, make a request, and enjoy a closer look at rarely seen works! Free, registration not required.
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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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Glassblowing 1
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, play, and create a series of […]
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This three-hour class is perfect for beginners! Choose a morning or afternoon session and work closely with glass instructors to select glass colors and design elements to personalize your glass artworks and gain great experience with molten glass. By the end of the day, you’ll have three objects including a paperweight, a bud vase, and […]
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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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Make a blown or solid object of your choice. Create a blown ornament or sculptural bauble, or sculpt a solid object like a starfish or heart. Choose from an array of color options to make your object unique. Object availability varies by season. Rolling classes every 15 minutes 10–11:30 a.m. and 1:30–5:00 p.m. Ages 5 […] |
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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 6+ $52 Museum […]
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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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This three-hour class is perfect for beginners! Choose a morning or afternoon session and work closely with glass instructors to select glass colors and design elements to personalize your glass artworks and gain great experience with molten glass. By the end of the day, you’ll have three objects including a paperweight, a bud vase, and […] |
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Immerse yourself in art, ideas, color, and light. Yoga at the Chrysler Museum is a unique experience designed to be both restorative and illuminating. Join this easygoing practice that expands the mind, stretches the body, and is designed with you and the art in mind!
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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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It can be hard to make friends. Especially if you have tentacles. Journey to Antarctica as a curious squid seeks connection in the most unlikely of places. Penguins, orcas, and jellyfish abound in an icy landscape for this heartwarming tale of friendship. Join Barefoot Puppets Theatre for this 45-minute puppet show designed for Grades Pre-K […]
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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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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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Prerequisite: Glassblowing 1 After your introductory class, come back for more practice at your own pace. Open Studios are the best way to practice building your skills with an instructor ready to troubleshoot with you. Not quite a private lesson or a class, come melt with us! All materials are included. Ages 12 + $100 […] |
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Stop by the Goode Center for a special viewing of rarely seen images of Abraham Lincoln to celebrate his 217th birthday that would have been February 12th! Stop by the Goode Works on Paper Center during our drop-in hours to explore artwork from our paper collection that’s not currently on view. No appointment needed—just come […]
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Art Matters is a free, evidence-based intervention that helps improve the quality of life for those with dementia. Individuals with early-stage Alzheimer’s disease and their care partners are invited to conversational tours designed to offer a pleasant experience and serve as cognitive stimulation. Art Matters is a free program presented in partnership with the Southeastern […]
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Glassblowing 4: Powder and Frit
Prerequisite: Glassblowing 3 Glassblowing 4: Powder and Frit focuses on different processes to create patterns, giving the glass personalized and beautiful styles. Some of the color techniques include color interactions, powder printing, color fades, optical patterns, and reverse optic twists. Saturday and Sunday, 10 a.m.–5 p.m. Ages 16 + $256 for Museum members, $320 for […]
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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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This three-hour class is perfect for beginners! Choose a morning or afternoon session and work closely with glass instructors to select glass colors and design elements to personalize your glass artworks and gain great experience with molten glass. By the end of the day, you’ll have three objects including a paperweight, a bud vase, and […]
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Make a blown or solid object of your choice. Create a blown ornament or sculptural bauble, or sculpt a solid object like a starfish or heart. Choose from an array of color options to make your object unique. Object availability varies by season. Rolling classes every 15 minutes 10–11:30 a.m. and 1:30–5:00 p.m. Ages 5 […] |
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This three-hour class is perfect for beginners! Choose a morning or afternoon session and work closely with glass instructors to select glass colors and design elements to personalize your glass artworks and gain great experience with molten glass. By the end of the day, you’ll have three objects including a paperweight, a bud vase, and […]
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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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Make a blown or solid object of your choice. Create a blown ornament or sculptural bauble, or sculpt a solid object like a starfish or heart. Choose from an array of color options to make your object unique. Object availability varies by season. Rolling classes every 15 minutes 10–11:30 a.m. and 1:30–5:00 p.m. Ages 5 […] |
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Immerse yourself in art, ideas, color, and light. Yoga at the Chrysler Museum is a unique experience designed to be both restorative and illuminating. Join this easygoing practice that expands the mind, stretches the body, and is designed with you and the art in mind!
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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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Smooth, bumpy, shiny, fuzzy, and more - discover works of art with textures. Play with soft and fluffy felt to make a picture! Designed to engage little ones up to 36 months old. Stimulate baby's brain through gallery walks, songs, rhymes, and sensory play. Free, registration not required.
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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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Join us at Zinnia for Happy Hour for $7 glass of wine or $5 beer! Tuesday - Sunday from 2-4 p.m. |
3 events,
Stop by the Goode Works on Paper Center during our drop-in hours to explore artwork from our paper collection that’s not currently on view. No appointment needed—just come in, make a request, and enjoy a closer look at rarely seen works! Free, registration not required.
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Join us at Zinnia for Happy Hour for $7 glass of wine or $5 beer! Tuesday - Sunday from 2-4 p.m. |
9 events,
Glassblowing 1
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, play, and create a series of […]
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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 […]
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This three-hour class is perfect for beginners! Choose a morning or afternoon session and work closely with glass instructors to select glass colors and design elements to personalize your glass artworks and gain great experience with molten glass. By the end of the day, you’ll have three objects including a paperweight, a bud vase, and […]
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Make a champagne paperweight, jellyfish paperweight, drinking vessel or a seasonal object in a more hands-on class. Our team guides you in the use of glassblowing tools while you create your object. Pick from a variety of colors to make your object your own. Ages 12 + $80 Museum members, $100 for non-members We will […] |
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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 6+ $52 Museum […]
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This three-hour class is perfect for beginners! Choose a morning or afternoon session and work closely with glass instructors to select glass colors and design elements to personalize your glass artworks and gain great experience with molten glass. By the end of the day, you’ll have three objects including a paperweight, a bud vase, and […]
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Make a champagne paperweight, jellyfish paperweight, drinking vessel or a seasonal object in a more hands-on class. Our team guides you in the use of glassblowing tools while you create your object. Pick from a variety of colors to make your object your own. Ages 12 + $80 Museum members, $100 for non-members We will […] |
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3 events,
Immerse yourself in art, ideas, color, and light. Yoga at the Chrysler Museum is a unique experience designed to be both restorative and illuminating. Join this easygoing practice that expands the mind, stretches the body, and is designed with you and the art in mind!
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Join us at Zinnia for Happy Hour for $7 glass of wine or $5 beer! Tuesday - Sunday from 2-4 p.m. |
4 events,
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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 the 1950s and continues to bring notable curators, historians, architects, journalists, professors, and others to the Chrysler Museum […]
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Discover how artists Louise Nevelson and Esphyr Slobodkina, featured in Architects of Being use shapes and textures. Design and build a relief sculpture using simple and complex elements. Perfect for unique thinkers, Homeschool Studio encourages students to gaze at artwork in the galleries and connect with artists from around the world. In the Diamonstein Education […] |
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Hot glass and live music come together for memorable evenings during Glass After Dark. Each month, watch the Perry Glass Studio team take the molten material to exciting places and enjoy entertainment by local musicians. Doors open at 7 p.m. The event begins at 8 p.m. $10 for Museum members, $20 for non-members, Cash bar. […]
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Join us at Zinnia for Happy Hour for $7 glass of wine or $5 beer! Tuesday - Sunday from 2-4 p.m. |
4 events,
Stop by the Goode Works on Paper Center during our drop-in hours to explore artwork from our paper collection that’s not currently on view. No appointment needed—just come in, make a request, and enjoy a closer look at rarely seen works! Free, registration not required.
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The Chrysler Museum Perry Glass Studio partners with Old Dominion University and the Barry Art Museum to welcome renowned citizen artist vanessa german as part of their Higher Education Visiting Artist Series. Working at the intersection of sculpture, performance, and communal ritual, german transforms found materials—glass, beads, crystals, and everyday objects—into expressive power figures that radiate healing, […] |
7 events,
Glassblowing 1
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, play, and create a series of […]
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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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This three-hour class is perfect for beginners! Choose a morning or afternoon session and work closely with glass instructors to select glass colors and design elements to personalize your glass artworks and gain great experience with molten glass. By the end of the day, you’ll have three objects including a paperweight, a bud vase, and […]
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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 […]
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This three-hour class is perfect for beginners! Choose a morning or afternoon session and work closely with glass instructors to select glass colors and design elements to personalize your glass artworks and gain great experience with molten glass. By the end of the day, you’ll have three objects including a paperweight, a bud vase, and […]
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Host your wedding or private event at the Chrysler.
