Create a colorful blown glass ornament with the help of our Studio team. Choose your favorite colors and inflate a hot glass bubble as it turns on the blowpipe. Sign up for several sessions and decorate your entire tree! If you prefer, when you arrive, you may choose from select hot glass objects instead of […]
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+ • $40 for Museum members, $50 for non-members • We will contact you when your art […]
Create a colorful blown glass ornament with the help of our Studio team. Choose your favorite colors and inflate a hot glass bubble as it turns on the blowpipe. Sign up for several sessions and decorate your entire tree! If you prefer, when you arrive, you may choose from select hot glass objects instead of […]
Spend an afternoon 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+ • $64 for Museum members, $80 for non-members […]
Cut and arrange flat glass to create a variety of holiday-themed coasters. Follow an example provided or use your creativity to design unique coasters. After class, the coasters will be fired in a kiln at 1490ºF and cooled slowly. • Ages 12+ • $64 for Museum members, $80 for non-members • We will contact you […]
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+ • […]
Create a colorful blown glass ornament with the help of our Studio team. Choose your favorite colors and inflate a hot glass bubble as it turns on the blowpipe. Sign up for several sessions and decorate your entire tree! If you prefer, when you arrive, you may choose from select hot glass objects instead of […]
Improve your curb appeal and become the envy of your neighborhood with a fused glass house number. As you create it, you’ll learn the basics of cutting glass and design a rectangular panel. Once the panels are completed, they will be fused in a kiln to create one finished piece. • Ages 12+ • $64 […]
Meet in Huber Court Tuesday–Sunday at 2 p.m. for a free Museum highlights tour.
Thursday–Friday, December 29–30 1–4 p.m. Create works of art at the Chrysler Museum during winter break! Make two-dimensional paintings and collages and experiment with constructing three-dimensional sculptures. Travel through the Museum’s galleries to learn about artists from around the world and discover how they use art to share ideas. Recommended for ages 6–12. $40 for […]
Create a colorful blown glass ornament with the help of our Studio team. Choose your favorite colors and inflate a hot glass bubble as it turns on the blowpipe. Sign up for several sessions and decorate your entire tree! If you prefer, when you arrive, you may choose from select hot glass objects instead of […]
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 • We will contact you when your […]
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 […]
Prerequisite: Introduction to Bead Making Build on your bead making knowledge by learning to create animal-inspired beads. Students will learn how dots can be used as sculpting tools to create extensions of an animal, including facial features and bodies. • Ages 12+ • $64 for Museum members, $80 for non-members • We will contact you […]
Meet in Huber Court Tuesday–Sunday at 2 p.m. for a free Museum highlights tour.
Create a colorful blown glass ornament with the help of our Studio team. Choose your favorite colors and inflate a hot glass bubble as it turns on the blowpipe. Sign up for several sessions and decorate your entire tree! If you prefer, when you arrive, you may choose from select hot glass objects instead of […]
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+ • $40 for Museum members, $50 for non-members • We will contact you when your art […]
Using a combination of glass sheets and stringers (thin rods of glass), create a set of earrings and a pendant. Learn to cut sheet glass and create a design to be fused in a kiln. One set of earring hooks and a necklace chain are included. • Ages 12+ • $64 for Museum members, $80 […]
Spend an afternoon 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+ • $64 for Museum members, $80 for non-members […]
Enjoy a calm and contemplative yoga session in the Chrysler galleries with Tenesha Bazemore. Each class is limited to 22 participants. Bazemore believes that yoga and art are for everyone in every season of life. She has led classes at the Chrysler for more than five years and is dedicated to creating awareness around the […]
Meet in Huber Court Tuesday–Sunday at 2 p.m. for a free Museum highlights tour.
Meet in Huber Court Tuesday–Sunday at 2 p.m. for a free Museum highlights tour.
Tickle My Ears is a literacy and art program for our littlest visitors. Designed to delight and inspire children ages 2-5, each session focuses on a different story, theme, and activity. Meet us in Huber Court to start our 30-40 minute art adventure! Many cultures around the world celebrate the Lunar New Year, which marks […]
Meet in Huber Court Tuesday–Sunday at 2 p.m. for a free Museum highlights tour.
Meet in Huber Court Tuesday–Sunday at 2 p.m. for a free Museum highlights tour.
This class is ideal for anyone interested in trying out the fused glass process of joining pieces of glass together. 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 […]
Meet in Huber Court Tuesday–Sunday at 2 p.m. for a free Museum highlights tour.
Join us for a thematic tour of the Moses Myers House. Scholars and historians use a variety of sources to piece together the fascinating histories of their favorite families. Much is known about Moses Myers and his children, but there are still documents that bewilder researchers. Join us for a discussion about genealogy with Professional […]
Meet in Huber Court Tuesday–Sunday at 2 p.m. for a free Museum highlights tour.
Enjoy a calm and contemplative yoga session in the Chrysler galleries with Tenesha Bazemore. Each class is limited to 22 participants. Bazemore believes that yoga and art are for everyone in every season of life. She has led classes at the Chrysler for more than five years and is dedicated to creating awareness around the […]
Meet in Huber Court Tuesday–Sunday at 2 p.m. for a free Museum highlights tour.
Meet in Huber Court Tuesday–Sunday at 2 p.m. for a free Museum highlights tour.
Meet in Huber Court Tuesday–Sunday at 2 p.m. for a free Museum highlights tour.
In this introductory evening course, use a torch and simple tools to melt and form solid glass into a heart-shaped pendant. Practice making a heart with clear rods of glass and later learn how to apply colorful glass to create a one-of-a-kind piece. • Ages 12+ • $64 for Museum members, $80 for non-members • […]
Individuals with early-stage Alzheimer's disease and their care partners are invited to a conversational tour led by Chrysler docents. Each month we will explore a new exhibition or theme. Share your experiences and observations and learn from other participants as well. This month's program will feature an exhibition of American portraiture photography. What does a […]
Meet in Huber Court Tuesday–Sunday at 2 p.m. for a free Museum highlights tour.
Saturday 10 a.m.–5 p.m. and Sunday 2–5 p.m. Prerequisite: Any One Full Day Fusing Class Take the fused glass plate one step further! Learn the basics of cutting glass and choose 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 […]
Over the course of 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+ • $40 for Museum members, $50 for non-members • Class […]
Prerequisite: Introduction to Beadmaking Build on your bead making knowledge by learning to create animal-inspired beads. Students will learn how dots can be used as sculpting tools to create extensions of an animal, including facial features and bodies. • Ages 12+ • $64 for Museum members, $80 for non-members • Class refunds will only be […]
Meet in Huber Court Tuesday–Sunday at 2 p.m. for a free Museum highlights tour.
Bring your pencil and sketchbook for an informal drawing group in the galleries. Practice close observation of a work of art, hone your skills, and meet like-minded artists. Artist and educator Rowena F. Finn will facilitate the session, providing inspiration and feedback. For our first session, we will focus on a fan-favorite: Orestes Pursued by […]
This class is ideal for anyone interested in trying out the fused glass process of joining pieces of glass together. 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 […]
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 […]
Meet in Huber Court Tuesday–Sunday at 2 p.m. for a free Museum highlights tour.
Enjoy a calm and contemplative yoga session in the Chrysler galleries with Tenesha Bazemore. Each class is limited to 22 participants. Bazemore believes that yoga and art are for everyone in every season of life. She has led classes at the Chrysler for more than five years and is dedicated to creating awareness around the […]
Meet in Huber Court Tuesday–Sunday at 2 p.m. for a free Museum highlights tour.
Meet in Huber Court Tuesday–Sunday at 2 p.m. for a free Museum highlights tour.
Spend time in the exhibition To See a World in a Grain of Sand and dig deep into how the artists transform materials to tell stories and share memories. Using this global collaborative project, explore ways to honor and invite student curiosity when looking at everyday or common materials through a lens of storytelling. Create […]
Homeschool Studio is a monthly art making class for ages 6–13. Each month will feature a different theme and artistic process. Young artists will spend time looking at works of art in the galleries, then explore a similar process or theme in the Education Workshop. Gather ideas for three-dimensional forms from objects in the Chrysler’s […]
Meet in Huber Court Tuesday–Sunday at 2 p.m. for a free Museum highlights tour.
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 Hot Gumbo Brass Band. During this month's Glass After Dark, the glass studio assistants will collaborate to create a fiery fun finale […]
Meet in Huber Court Tuesday–Sunday at 2 p.m. for a free Museum highlights tour.
Fall in love with glass this year. During this engaging class, meet the Glass Studio team, discover the essential tools of glassblowing, and work with an artist to create your very own glass heart. Choose from an array of color options to make your object unique, then with the instructor’s help, apply colorful crushed glass […]
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 […]
Meet in Huber Court Tuesday–Sunday at 2 p.m. for a free Museum highlights tour.
Fall in love with glass this year. During this engaging class, meet the Glass Studio team, discover the essential tools of glassblowing, and work with an artist to create your very own glass heart. Choose from an array of color options to make your object unique, then with the instructor’s help, apply colorful crushed glass […]
Meet in Huber Court Tuesday–Sunday at 2 p.m. for a free Museum highlights tour.
Enjoy a calm and contemplative yoga session in the Chrysler galleries with Tenesha Bazemore. Each class is limited to 22 participants. Bazemore believes that yoga and art are for everyone in every season of life. She has led classes at the Chrysler for more than five years and is dedicated to creating awareness around the […]
Meet in Huber Court Tuesday–Sunday at 2 p.m. for a free Museum highlights tour.
Cy Twombly: Making Past Present Christine Kondoleon, George D. and Margo Behrakis Chair, Art of Ancient Greece and Rome, Museum of Fine Arts, Boston Join the Norfolk Society of Arts at 10:30 a.m. in Huber Court for coffee prior to the lecture.
Meet in Huber Court Tuesday–Sunday at 2 p.m. for a free Museum highlights tour.
Meet in Huber Court Tuesday–Sunday at 2 p.m. for a free Museum highlights tour.
Fall in love with glass this year. During this engaging class, meet the Glass Studio team, discover the essential tools of glassblowing, and work with an artist to create your very own glass heart. Choose from an array of color options to make your object unique, then with the instructor’s help, apply colorful crushed glass […]
Calling mischief makers and vanquishers of evil. Art Out Loud: Heroes & Villains transforms the Museum into a battleground between good and evil. Dress as your favorite hero or villain and explore how power, morality, and adventure collide in art. Rock out to your favorite video game music and feel like a champion. Whether you […]
Meet in Huber Court Tuesday–Sunday at 2 p.m. for a free Museum highlights tour.
Saturday and Sunday, 10 a.m.–5 p.m. Prerequisite: Stained Glass: Suncatcher Create your own design and learn advanced stained glass techniques in this weekend course. Build on skills learned in the Stained Glass: Suncatcher class to create a more complex and detailed object. This class is designed to expand students’ knowledge of glass cutting by focusing […]
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 […]
Fall in love with glass this year. During this engaging class, meet the Glass Studio team, discover the essential tools of glassblowing, and work with an artist to create your very own glass heart. Choose from an array of color options to make your object unique, then with the instructor’s help, apply colorful crushed glass […]
Bring nature indoors with a colorful hanging terrarium for an air plant. During this engaging class, meet the Glass Studio team, discover the essential tools of glassblowing, and work with an artist to create your very own terrarium. Choose from an array of colors to make your object unique, then learn to hold and turn […]
Bring nature indoors with a colorful hanging terrarium for an air plant. During this engaging class, meet the Glass Studio team, discover the essential tools of glassblowing, and work with an artist to create your very own terrarium. Choose from an array of colors to make your object unique, then learn to hold and turn […]
Over the course of 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+ • $40 for Museum members, $50 for non-members • Class […]
Fall in love with glass this year. During this engaging class, meet the Glass Studio team, discover the essential tools of glassblowing, and work with an artist to create your very own glass heart. Choose from an array of color options to make your object unique, then with the instructor’s help, apply colorful crushed glass […]
Prerequisite: Introduction to Beadmaking Build on your bead making knowledge by learning to create animal-inspired beads. Students will learn how dots can be used as sculpting tools to create extensions of an animal, including facial features and bodies. • Ages 12+ • $64 for Museum members, $80 for non-members • Class refunds will only be […]
Meet in Huber Court Tuesday–Sunday at 2 p.m. for a free Museum highlights tour.
Enjoy a calm and contemplative yoga session in the Chrysler galleries with Tenesha Bazemore. Each class is limited to 22 participants. Bazemore believes that yoga and art are for everyone in every season of life. She has led classes at the Chrysler for more than five years and is dedicated to creating awareness around the […]
Meet in Huber Court Tuesday–Sunday at 2 p.m. for a free Museum highlights tour.
Meet in Huber Court Tuesday–Sunday at 2 p.m. for a free Museum highlights tour.
Tickle My Ears is a literacy and art program for our littlest visitors. Designed to delight and inspired children ages 2-5, each session focuses on a different story, theme, and activity. Meet us in Huber Court to start our 30-40 minute art adventure! Celebrate Black History Month with The Year We Learned to Fly by […]
Meet in Huber Court Tuesday–Sunday at 2 p.m. for a free Museum highlights tour.
Meet in Huber Court Tuesday–Sunday at 2 p.m. for a free Museum highlights tour.
Students from Norfolk State University's Music Department will fill the McKinnon Galleries of Modern and Contemporary Art with song to celebrate Black History Month. Selections will span the history of Black American composers including arranged spirituals, modern classics from the Harlem Renaissance, and contemporary pieces. Free, registration not required
Fall in love with glass this year. During this engaging class, meet the Glass Studio team, discover the essential tools of glassblowing, and work with an artist to create your very own glass heart. Choose from an array of color options to make your object unique, then with the instructor’s help, apply colorful crushed glass […]
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 • Objects will be available at a […]
Spend an afternoon 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 learn the basics of shaping clear glass, you can go on to create colorful glass marbles, too! • Ages 12+ • $64 for Museum members, […]
Fall in love with glass this year. During this engaging class, meet the Glass Studio team, discover the essential tools of glassblowing, and work with an artist to create your very own glass heart. Choose from an array of color options to make your object unique, then with the instructor’s help, apply colorful crushed glass […]
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 […]
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. […]
Celebrate Black History Month with stories about African Americans who lived in Norfolk, particularly at the Myers House. Discover their contributions in the nineteenth century that helped shape our community. Discuss how we can honor the advancements they made toward equality by recognizing the work we still have to do. About the Myers House: The […]
