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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! 
The Chrysler Museum of Art is proud to partner with the Norfolk Botanical Garden for a membership swap during the entire month of February. Chrysler Museum Members visiting the Norfolk Botanical Garden will receive: Free general admission for up to six individuals (ages 3+), depending on membership level. Individual members will enjoy free general admission […]
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The Chrysler Museum of Art is proud to partner with the Norfolk Botanical Garden for a membership swap during the entire month of February. Chrysler Museum Members visiting the Norfolk Botanical Garden will receive: Free general admission for up to six individuals (ages 3+), depending on membership level. Individual members will enjoy free general admission […]
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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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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. […]
The Chrysler Museum of Art is proud to partner with the Norfolk Botanical Garden for a membership swap during the entire month of February. Chrysler Museum Members visiting the Norfolk Botanical Garden will receive: Free general admission for up to six individuals (ages 3+), depending on membership level. Individual members will enjoy free general admission […]
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The Chrysler Museum of Art is proud to partner with the Norfolk Botanical Garden for a membership swap during the entire month of February. Chrysler Museum Members visiting the Norfolk Botanical Garden will receive: Free general admission for up to six individuals (ages 3+), depending on membership level. Individual members will enjoy free general admission […]
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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, […] |
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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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How do artists play and experiment with chance, risk-taking, and surprise? Find out in this dynamic exploration! Enjoy the inspiring setting of an ever-changing wealth of supplies, and learn how to create and play games and challenges in your teaching setting.
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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 […]
The Chrysler Museum of Art is proud to partner with the Norfolk Botanical Garden for a membership swap during the entire month of February. Chrysler Museum Members visiting the Norfolk Botanical Garden will receive: Free general admission for up to six individuals (ages 3+), depending on membership level. Individual members will enjoy free general admission […] |
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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 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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Take in the wonders of glassmaking during this narrative art adventure. Meet creative characters and experience a performance you'll never forget! Free, registration not required.
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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. How can tiny pieces come together to make a whole work of art? Explore and experiment […]
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March is Youth Art Month! Homeschool artists will show up weekly to work on a BIG PROJECT that will take four sessions to complete.Must be able to attend all 4 sessions: March 4, 11, 18, 25, 2026 Perfect for unique thinkers, Homeschool Studio encourages students to gaze at artwork in the galleries and connect with […] |
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Always fun, but never the same, Mixtape is your chance to have a DIY evening with lots to do–but on your own schedule. From stellar live music performances to art-making, Mixtape is the place to get your creative juices flowing, relax, and spark a connection. What’s in the mix this month? Multimedia! Mixtape is a […]
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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. 
Celebrate Women's History Month this March at the Goode Works on Paper Center during our drop-in hours. Each Friday, we'll feature works brought out from storage by a different woman artist from the collection. Join us from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. - stop by anytime and stay for as long as you like. Free, […]
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Spring is here, and we're cleaning house! Join the Perry Glass Studio for our first-ever Spring Cleaning Seconds Sale. Discover quirky experiments, slightly imperfect beauties, and one-of-a-kind glass pieces looking for a good home - all at spring-cleaning prices. Support local makers, snag a hidden gem, and give these glass treasures a second chance to […] 
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. Saturday and Sunday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Ages 12 + $256 Museum members, $320 for non-members. We […]
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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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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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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 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 contact […]
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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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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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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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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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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: Any One Full Day Fusing Class Take the fused glass plate one step further! Learn the basics of cutting glass and chose from a variety of plate shapes in this 1.5-day class. First, create patterns and design and cut glass to fit these patterns. Overnight, the glass will melt in a kiln into one […]
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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 […]
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Interested in relieving anxiety and stress and developing transformative mental habits that raise self-esteem and confidence? Morning Mediation @ the Museum is a calming experience designed to start your weekend […]
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Whether you are a curious creative or experienced artist, Second Saturday Art Pop-up is for you (and your friends)! Come as you are and try something new each month in […] |
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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 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 contact […] |
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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 […]
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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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Look at BIG artworks in the galleries, make music, and create giant drawings! 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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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 […]
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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,
Celebrate Women's History Month this March at the Goode Works on Paper Center during our drop-in hours. Each Friday, we'll feature works brought out from storage by a different woman […]
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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. |
8 events,
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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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 champagne paperweight, jellyfish paperweight, drinking vessel or 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 contact […] |
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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 champagne paperweight, jellyfish paperweight, drinking vessel or seasonal object in a more hands-on class. Our team guides you in the use of glassblowing tools while you create your […] |
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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 […]
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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,
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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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Join us at Zinnia for Happy Hour for $7 glass of wine or $5 beer! Tuesday - Sunday from 2-4 p.m. |
6 events,
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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: Any one full day fusing class. Are you interested in furthering your skills in fused glass? Sign up for Open Studio. An instructor will be present to guide you as you challenge yourself with new designs. All materials are included. Ages 12 + $80 Museum members, $100 for non-members We will contact you when […] |
3 events,
Celebrate Women's History Month this March at the Goode Works on Paper Center during our drop-in hours. Each Friday, we'll feature works brought out from storage by a different woman artist from the collection. Join us from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. - stop by anytime and stay for as long as you like. Free, […]
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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. |
8 events,
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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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 […] |
9 events,
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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 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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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 […]
–
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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,
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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. How do artists show how something feels? Look at artworks with textures, and sculpt a fuzzy […]
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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. |
6 events,
Always fun, but never the same, Mixtape is your chance to have a DYI evening with lots to do -- but on your own schedule. From stellar live music performances to art-making, Mixtape is the place to get your creative juices flowing, relax, and spark connection. What’s in the mix this month? Floral arrangements with […]
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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 […]
–
|
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,
Prerequisite: Glassblowing 3 In Glassblowing 4: Cane, explore different color setups and methods of cane pulling to create diverse and beautiful color patterns for glass vessels, and learn the proper steps to achieve a traditional cane roll-up. Saturday and Sunday, 10 a.m.–5 p.m. Ages 16 + $256 for Museum members, $320 for non-members We will […]
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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 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 […] |
10 events,
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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 […]
–
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 […]
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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 […] |
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