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At the Glass Studio
Beginner Classes
Learn the basic methods of glassmaking in these overview classes. No experience is necessary!
Classes or events may be canceled at the Chrysler’s discretion up to 48 hours prior to the event. A full refund will be issued.
When taking a hot glass class, your object will need to slowly cool down in the kiln over a few days. You will receive a call when it is ready for pickup. We also offer the option to have your object shipped.
Hot Glass: Duckling
Stop by the Studio to make a glass duckling with some of your favorite peeps! See Upcoming Classes
Introduction to Glassblowing
In this full day class, use tools, heat, gravity, and air pressure to transform molten glass into works of art. Ages 12+ See upcoming classes
Flame Experience
Make a colorful bead in this half hour experience. See Upcoming Classes
Fuse Experience
Create your own fused piece in this half hour introductory experience. See Upcoming Classes
Stained Glass: Suncatcher
Cut, foil-wrap, and solder flat glass into your own design for a decorative glass panel. Ages 16+ See upcoming classes
Fused House Number
Become the envy of your neighborhood when you come home with a custom fused glass house number. Ages 12+ See upcoming classes
Straws and Swizzle Sticks
Make your drinks taste even better with a reusable drinking straw and custom swizzle sticks. Ages 12+ See upcoming classes
Morning Magnets
Start your morning off right and learn how glass melts together and create your own set refrigerator magnets. Ages 12+ See upcoming classes
Fused Jewelry
Cut glass and fire it in the kiln to create wearable works of art. Ages 12+ See upcoming classes
Fused Soap Dish
Create soap dishes by fusing strips of glass and slumping them into a mold. Ages 12+ See upcoming classes
Colorful Coasters
Arrange colorful strips of glass into designs to create a set of kiln-fired coasters. Ages 12+ See upcoming classes
Fused Glass Plate
Cut colorful flat glass into pieces and kiln-melt them into a plate of your own design. Ages 12+ See upcoming classes
Fused Mosaics
Create mosaic imagery by cutting and arranging colorful glass and fusing it in a kiln. Ages 12+ See upcoming classes
Midday Marbles
Spend an afternoon melting solid glass rods over a torch to make colorful marbles. Ages 12+ See upcoming classes
Flaming Heart Pendant
Make a heart pendant using a torch, flame, and colored glass. Ages 12+ See upcoming classes
Introduction to Bead Making
Learn to melt colorful glass sticks with a torch, spin the glass around metal rods, and form it into beads. Ages 12+ See upcoming classes
Colorful Botanicals
Explore basic flame construction and color implosions to create nature-inspired sculptures. Ages 12+ See upcoming classes
Jewelry on the Torch
Learn the process of making wearable glass implosion pendants. Ages 12+ See upcoming classes
Champagne Paperweight
Blow hot glass into a colorful paperweight. Ages 12+ See upcoming classes
Prism Pendant
Learn to cut, grind, foil and solder stained glass while creating a hanging “rainbow catcher”. See upcoming classes
Fused Coral Bowl
Learn basic fusing processes of cutting glass and using slump molds to create a bowl inspired by sea coral! See upcoming classes
Drinking Vessel
Make a colorful glass cup to enjoy your favorite beverage. See upcoming classes
Jellyfish Paperweight
Make a colorful jellyfish floating in clear glass! See upcoming classes
Beginner Workshops
Spend the weekend with us at the Glass Studio for one of these two-day classes.
Glassblowing 1
Learn to gather glass and create a series of clear forms as you explore hot glassblowing techniques. Age 16+ See upcoming classes
Introduction to Neon
Learn the science and basic techniques of neon glassmaking. Age 16+ See upcoming classes
Private Lessons
Saturdays from 5:30–8:30 p.m. Other times are available as scheduling permits. For more information or to reserve your evening, please call the Glass Studio at 757-333-6299.
Individual Training
Invest three hours in concentrated one-on-one training with a skilled instructor. Prices for Members start at $220.
Group Sessions
Many of our regular classes can be scheduled as private sessions for your group. Prices vary by process and group size.
