Hot Glass: Ornament Spectacular

 

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! You can also choose to create one of our other objects rather than an ornament.

Rolling classes every 15 minutes 10–11:30 a.m. and 1:30–5:00 p.m.

  • Ages 5 +
  • $60 for Museum members, $75 for non-members 
  • Groups should select timeslots that are sequential to avoid overlapping experiences.
  • 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 provided five or more days from the scheduled event. Please email studio@chrysler.org to cancel or reschedule your registration.

Your 20% Member discount will apply at checkout once you create your online account and sign in. Not a member? Join today to receive exclusive membership benefits right away!

Having trouble scheduling a class? Call us at 757-333-6299.

To complete the release and liability waiver before your class, fill out the form here

 

Seasonal Coasters

 

Cut and arrange flat glass to create a variety of holiday-themed coasters. Examples will be provided, although you can use your creativity to design unique coasters. After class, the coasters will be fired in a kiln at 1490 degrees and cooled slowly.

 

  • Ages 12 +
  • $80 Museum members,  $100 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 provided five or more days from the scheduled event. Please email studio@chrysler.org to cancel or reschedule your registration.

Your 20% member discount will apply at checkout once you create your online account and sign in. Not a member? Join today to receive exclusive membership benefits right away!

Having trouble scheduling a class? Call us at 757-333-6299.

To complete the release and liability waiver before your class, fill out the form here

Flaming Heart Pendant

 

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 +
  • $80 Museum members, $100 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 provided five or more days from the scheduled event. Please email studio@chrysler.org to cancel or reschedule your registration.

Your 20% member discount will apply at checkout once you create your online account and sign in. Not a member? Join today to receive exclusive membership benefits right away!

 

Having trouble scheduling a class? Call us at 757-333-6299.

 

To complete the release and liability waiver before your class, fill out the form here

 

 

Champagne Paperweight

 

Learn new, creative skills and spruce up your desk with a colorful paperweight. In this engaging class, you will move and shape glass on the end of a hollow metal pipe. Witness the reactions between different glass colors; learn about the application of color; and discover how to heat, inflate, and shape the molten glass using a variety of metal and wooden tools.

  • Ages 12 +
  • $80 Museum members, $100 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 provided five or more days from the scheduled event. Please email studio@chrysler.org to cancel or reschedule your registration.

Your 20% member discount will apply at checkout once you create your online account and sign in. Not a member? Join today to receive exclusive membership benefits right away! 

 

Having trouble scheduling a class? Call us at 757-333-6299.

 

To complete the release and liability waiver before your class, fill out the form here

 

 

 

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, $160 for non-members
  • We will contact you when your art is ready for pick up. Due to the fragility of Colorful Botanicals pieces, we are unable to ship completed work. 
  • A full refund or rescheduling may only be granted if written notice is provided five or more days from the scheduled event. Please email studio@chrysler.org to cancel or reschedule your registration.

Your 20% member discount will apply at checkout once you create your online account and sign in. Not a member? Join today to receive exclusive membership benefits right away!

 

Having trouble scheduling a class? Call us at 757-333-6299.

 

To complete the release and liability waiver before your class, fill out the form here

 

 

 

 

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 end of the course, the work will be framed with “came” (sturdy metal border) and finished with hanging hoops.

  • Ages 12 +
  • $128 Museum members,  $160 for non-members
  • A full refund or rescheduling may only be granted if written notice is provided five or more days from the scheduled event. Please email studio@chrysler.org to cancel or reschedule your registration.

Your 20% member discount will apply at checkout once you create your online account and sign in. Not a member? Join today to receive exclusive membership benefits right away!

 

Having trouble scheduling a class? Call us at 757-333-6299.

To complete the release and liability waiver before your class, fill out the form here

 

 

Open Studio: Glassblowing

 

Prerequisite: Glassblowing 1 

Practice your glassblowing skills in this open, three hour session.  All materials are included.

  • Ages 16 +
  • $100 Museum members, $125 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 provided five or more days from the scheduled event. Please email studio@chrysler.org to cancel or reschedule your registration.

Your 20% member discount will apply at checkout once you create your online account and sign in. Not a member? Join today to receive exclusive membership benefits right away!

Having trouble scheduling a class? Call us at 757-333-6299.

To complete the release and liability waiver before your class, fill out the form here

Colorful Coasters

 

Learn the basics of cutting glass, and create a set of 4x4” glass boasters 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 +
  • $80 Museum members, $100 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 provided five or more days from the scheduled event. Please email studio@chrysler.org to cancel or reschedule your registration.

Your 20% member discount will apply at checkout once you create your online account and sign in. Not a member? Join today to receive exclusive membership benefits right away!

 

Having trouble scheduling a class? Call us at 757-333-6299.

 

To complete the release and liability waiver before your class, fill out the form here

 

Glassblowing 4: Cane

 

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 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 provided five or more days from the scheduled event. Please email studio@chrysler.org to cancel or reschedule your registration.

Your 20% member discount will apply at checkout once you create your online account and sign in. Not a member? Join today to receive exclusive membership benefits right away!

 

Having trouble scheduling a class? Call us at 757-333-6299.

To complete the release and liability waiver before your class, fill out the form here

 

Open Studio: Improve Your Fusing

 

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 your art is ready for pick up or shipment.
  • A full refund or rescheduling may only be granted if written notice is provided five or more days from the scheduled event. Please email studio@chrysler.org to cancel your registration.

Your 20% member discount will apply at checkout once you create your online account and sign in. Not a member? Join today to receive exclusive membership benefits right away!

 

Having trouble scheduling a class? Call us at 757-333-6299.

To complete the release and liability waiver before your class, fill out the form here

 

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 melt with us! All materials are included.

  • Ages 12 +
  • $80 Museum members, $100 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 provided five or more days from the scheduled event. Please email studio@chrysler.org to cancel or reschedule your registration.

Your 20% member discount will apply at checkout once you create your online account and sign in. Not a member? Join today to receive exclusive membership benefits right away!

 

Having trouble scheduling a class? Call us at 757-333-6299.

To complete the release and liability waiver before your class, fill out the form here

Glassblowing 2

 

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 16 +
  • $256 for Museum members, $320 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 provided five or more days from the scheduled event. Please email studio@chrysler.org to cancel or reschedule your registration.

Your 20% member discount will apply at checkout once you create your online account and sign in. Not a member? Join today to receive exclusive membership benefits right away!

 

Having trouble scheduling a class? Call us at 757-333-6299.

 

To complete the release and liability waiver before your class, fill out the form here

Introduction to Neon

 

Spend the weekend creating a cool piece of illuminated art to display in your home or office. As you perfect your design, explore different torches and techniques and enjoy discussions about noble gases and the effects each one creates when energized. Also, learn the best way to design a work for practical mounting. Once you complete your design, we will finish and mount the work for you. A transformer for lighting the piece is included.  

Saturday and Sunday, 10 a.m.–5 p.m.

 

  • Ages 16 +
  • $280 Museum members, $350 for non-members
  • We will contact you when your art is ready for pick up. Due to the fragility of neon pieces, we are unable to ship completed work.
  • A full refund or rescheduling may only be granted if written notice is provided five or more days from the scheduled event. Please email studio@chrysler.org to cancel or reschedule your registration.

Your 20% member discount will apply at checkout once you create your online account and sign in. Not a member? Join today to receive exclusive membership benefits right away!

 

Having trouble scheduling a class? Call us at 757-333-6299.

To complete the release and liability waiver before your class, fill out the form here

 

 

Introduction to Glassblowing

 

This one-day class is perfect for beginners! 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 a candy dish. 

  • Ages 12 +
  • $160 Museum members, $200 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 provided five or more days from the scheduled event. Please email studio@chrysler.org to cancel or reschedule your registration.

Your 20% member discount will apply at checkout once you create your online account and sign in. Not a member? Join today to receive exclusive membership benefits right away!

 

Having trouble scheduling a class? Call us at 757-333-6299.

To complete the release and liability waiver before your class, fill out the form here

Fused Mosaic

 

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 everything is melted in a kiln. Unlike traditional mosaics, which are opaque and involve glue and grout, this process uses only glass and results in a transparent, double-sided object. 

  • Ages 12 +
  • $128 Museum members, $160 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 provided five or more days from the scheduled event. Please email studio@chrysler.org to cancel or reschedule your registration.

Your 20% member discount will apply at checkout once you create your online account and sign in. Not a member? Join today to receive exclusive membership benefits right away!

 

Having trouble scheduling a class? Call us at 757-333-6299.

 

To complete the release and liability waiver before your class, fill out the form here

Fused Jewelry

 

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 +
  • $80 for Museum members, $100 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 provided five or more days from the scheduled event. Please email studio@chrysler.org to cancel or reschedule your registration.

Your 20 % member discount will apply at checkout once you create your online account and sign in. Not a member? Join today to receive exclusive membership benefits right away!

 

Having trouble scheduling a class? Call us at 757-333-6299.

 

To complete the release and liability waiver before your class, fill out the form here

 

 

Glass Studio Event Rental

Fused Soap Dish

 

Cut glass and arrange it to fit a 4x6” design for a soap dish. Your designs will be assembled and fused flat in a kiln at 1400º F. The soap dish shape is achieved in a second firing to 1300º F, where the flat form slumps into a ceramic mold. 

  • Ages 12 +
  • $80 Museum members, $100 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 provided five or more days from the scheduled event. Please email studio@chrysler.org to cancel or reschedule your registration.

Your 20% member discount will apply at checkout once you create your online account and sign in. Not a member? Join today to receive exclusive membership benefits right away!

 

Having trouble scheduling a class? Call us at 757-333-6299.

 

To complete the release and liability waiver before your class, fill out the form here

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. Once the kiln cools, the plate will be placed over a ceramic mold and slumped at 1350º F to achieve its final form.

 

  • Ages 12 +
  • $128 Museum members, $160 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 provided five or more days from the scheduled event. Please email studio@chrysler.org to cancel or reschedule your registration.

Your 20% member discount will apply at checkout once you create your online account and sign in. Not a member? Join today to receive exclusive membership benefits right away!

 

Having trouble scheduling a class? Call us at 757-333-6299.

 

To complete the release and liability waiver before your class, fill out the form here

 

 

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 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 provided five or more days from the scheduled event. Please email studio@chrysler.org to cancel or reschedule your registration.

Your 20% Member discount will apply at checkout once you create your online account and sign in. Not a member? Join today to receive exclusive membership benefits right away!

Having trouble scheduling a class? Call us at 757-333-6299.

 

To complete the release and liability waiver before your class, fill out the form here

 

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 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 16 +
  • $256 for Museum members, $320 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 provided five or more days from the scheduled event. Please email studio@chrysler.org to cancel or reschedule your registration.

Your 20% Member discount will apply at checkout once you create your online account and sign in. Not a member? Join today to receive exclusive membership benefits right away!

Having trouble scheduling a class? Call us at 757-333-6299.

To complete the release and liability waiver before your class, fill out the form here

 

 

 

Stained Glass Curious Curves

 

Prerequisite: Stained Glass Suncatcher

Create your own design and learn advanced stained glass techniques in this weekend course. Build on skills learned in Stained Glass Suncatcher to create a more complex and detailed object. This class is designed to expand students’ knowledge of glass cutting by focusing on curve cuts. During class time, students will design and make a nine-inch circular piece of stained glass using copper foil and leading techniques. Students will also learn how to use a ring saw.

Saturday and Sunday, 10 a.m.–5 p.m.

  • Ages 16 +
  • $256 Museum members, $320 for non-members
  • A full refund or rescheduling may only be granted if written notice is provided five or more days from the scheduled event. Please email studio@chrysler.org to cancel or reschedule your registration. 

Your 20% member discount will apply at checkout once you create your online account and sign in. Not a member? Join today to receive exclusive membership benefits right away!

Having trouble scheduling a class? Call us at 757-333-6299.

To complete the release and liability waiver before your class, fill out the form here

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 shapes and forms. Learn how to shape glass with tools, air, and gravity. Each object builds on the knowledge and skills from the previous exercise, leading to the creation of a functional drinking glass.

 

Saturday and Sunday, 10 a.m.–5 p.m.

 

  • Ages 16 +
  • $256 Museum members, $320 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 provided five or more days from the scheduled event. Please email studio@chrysler.org to cancel or reschedule your registration.

Your 20% member discount will apply at checkout once you create your online account and sign in. Not a member? Join today to receive exclusive membership benefits right away!

 

Having trouble scheduling a class? Call us at 757-333-6299.

 

To complete the release and liability waiver before your class, fill out the form here

 

 

Patterned Panel

 

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 cohesive piece. The next afternoon, cut and rearrange the pattern to make complex visual layers. Achieve the patterns with a combination of glass sheets, stripes, and stringers (thin rods of glass), and finish the day with a unique design. 

Saturday 10 a.m.–5 p.m. and Sunday 2–5 p.m.

 

  • Ages 16 +
  • $176 Museum members, $220 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 provided five or more days from the scheduled event. Please email studio@chrysler.org to cancel or reschedule your registration.   

Your 20% member discount will apply at checkout once you create your online account and sign in. Not a member? Join today to receive exclusive membership benefits right away!

 

Having trouble scheduling a class? Call us at 757-333-6299.

To complete the release and liability waiver before your class, fill out the form here

 

 

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
  • 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 provided five or more days from the scheduled event. Please email studio@chrysler.org to cancel or reschedule your registration.

Your 20% member discount will apply at checkout once you create your online account and sign in. Not a member? Join today to receive exclusive membership benefits right away!

 

Having trouble scheduling a class? Call us at 757-333-6299.

To complete the release and liability waiver before your class, fill out the form here

 

 

Glassblowing 4: Color Theory

 

Prerequisite: Glassblowing 3

 

In Glassblowing 4: Advanced Color Theory, discover a range of different glass color applications while practicing advanced glassblowing techniques like bowls and dropped feet. Some of the advanced methods will include optic twists, overlays of color, and a variety of assistant-aided body wraps. 

 

Saturday and Sunday, 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.

 

  • Ages 16 +
  • $256 for Museum members, $320 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 provided five or more days from the scheduled event. Please email studio@chrysler.org to cancel or reschedule your registration.

Your 20% member discount will apply at checkout once you create your online account and sign in. Not a member? Join today to receive exclusive membership benefits right away!

 

Having trouble scheduling a class? Call us at 757-333-6299.

To complete the release and liability waiver before your class, fill out the form here

 

 

 

 

Morning Magnets

 

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 members, $65 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 provided five or more days from the scheduled event. Please email studio@chrysler.org to cancel or reschedule your registration.

Your 20% member discount will apply at checkout once you create your online account and sign in. Not a member? Join today to receive exclusive membership benefits right away!

 

Having trouble scheduling a class? Call us at 757-333-6299.

To complete the release and liability waiver before your class, fill out the form here

Fused House Number

 

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 +
  • $80 Museum members, $100 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 provided five or more days from the scheduled event. Please email studio@chrysler.org to cancel or reschedule your registration.

Your 20% member discount will apply at checkout once you create your online account and sign in. Not a member? Join today to receive exclusive membership benefits right away!

 

Having trouble scheduling a class? Call us at 757-333-6299.

 

To complete the release and liability waiver before your class, fill out the form here

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 for pick up.  Due to the fragility of Straws and Swizzle Sticks pieces, we are unable to ship completed work.
  • A full refund or rescheduling may only be granted if written notice is provided five or more days from the scheduled event. Please email studio@chrysler.org to cancel or reschedule your registration. 

Your 20% member discount will apply at checkout once you create your online account and sign in. Not a member? Join today to receive exclusive membership benefits right away!

 

Having trouble scheduling a class? Call us at 757-333-6299.

To complete the release and liability waiver before your class, fill out the form here

 

 

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 
  • A full refund or rescheduling may only be granted if written notice is provided five or more days from the scheduled event. Please email studio@chrysler.org to cancel or reschedule your registration. 

Your 20% member discount will apply at checkout once you create your online account and sign in. Not a member? Join today to receive exclusive membership benefits right away!

Having trouble scheduling a class? Call us at 757-333-6299.

To complete the release and liability waiver before your class, fill out the form here. 

 

Midday Marbles

 

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 +
  • $80 for Museum members, $100 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 provided five or more days from the scheduled event. Please email studio@chrysler.org to cancel or reschedule your registration.

Your 20% member discount will apply at checkout once you create your online account and sign in. Not a member? Join today to receive exclusive membership benefits right away!     

Having trouble scheduling a class? Call us at 757-333-6299.

To complete the release and liability waiver before your class, fill out the form here

Education Workshop Rental

Theater Rentals

Prism Pendant

 

In this afternoon class, learn to cut, grind, foil and solder stained glass while creating a hanging “rainbow catcher”.

  • Ages 12+
  • $80 for Museum members, $100 for non-members
  • A full refund or rescheduling may only be granted if written notice is provided five or more days from the scheduled event. Please email studio@chrysler.org to cancel or reschedule your registration.

Your 20% member discount will apply at checkout once you create your online account and sign in. Not a member? Join today to receive exclusive membership benefits right away!

Having trouble scheduling a class? Call us at 757-333-6299.

To complete the release and liability waiver before your class, fill out the form here

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 Coral Bowls, we are unable to ship completed work.
  • A full refund or rescheduling may only be granted if written notice is provided five or more days from the scheduled event. Please email studio@chrysler.org to cancel or reschedule your registration.

Your 20% member discount will apply at checkout once you create your online account and sign in. Not a member? Join today to receive exclusive membership benefits right away!

Having trouble scheduling a class? Call us at 757-333-6299.

To complete the release and liability waiver before your class, fill out the form here

Jellyfish Paperweight

 

Make a colorful jellyfish floating in clear glass during this hot glass class.

  • Ages 12 +
  • $80 Museum members, $100 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 provided five or more days from the scheduled event. Please email studio@chrysler.org to cancel your registration.

Your 20% member discount will apply at checkout once you create your online account and sign in. Not a member? Join today to receive exclusive membership benefits right away.

 

Having trouble scheduling a class? Call us at 757-333-6299.

To complete the release and liability waiver before your class, fill out the form here

 

The Art of Yoga 2024

Drinking Vessel

 

Make a colorful glass cup to enjoy your favorite beverage.

  • Ages 12 +
  • $80 Museum members, $100 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 provided five or more days from the scheduled event. Please email studio@chrysler.org to cancel or reschedule your registration.

Your 20% member discount will apply at checkout once you create your online account and sign in. Not a member? Join today to receive exclusive membership benefits right away!

Having trouble scheduling a class? Call us at 757-333-6299.

To complete the release and liability waiver before your class, fill out the form here

Second Saturdays Art Pop-Up

Conversations with the Curators

Visionary, Masterpiece Society, and Corporate Leadership Alliance Members are invited to join the Chrysler Museum curators for an unforgettable evening exploring the Museum. Learn about new acquisitions, upcoming exhibitions, current conservation efforts, and the latest trends in the museum industry.

Huber Court Rental

Glass After Dark

 

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.

Enjoy a cash bar.

Guests without tickets may wait in the standby line and purchase tickets for admission at 8:15 p.m.

$10 for Museum members, $20 for non-members

Your  Member discount will be applied at check out once you register and sign in. Not a member? Join today to receive exclusive membership benefits right away!

 

 

Flame Experience

 

Make a colorful bead in this half hour experience class.

  • Ages 12 +
  • $24 Museum members, $30 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 provided five or more days from the scheduled event. Please email studio@chrysler.org to cancel or reschedule your registration.

Your 20% member discount will apply at checkout once you create your online account and sign in. Not a member? Join today to receive exclusive membership benefits right away!

Having trouble scheduling a class? Call us at 757-333-6299.

To complete the release and liability waiver before your class, fill out the form here

Fuse Experience

 

Create your own fused piece in this half hour introductory experience.

  • 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 provided five or more days from the scheduled event. Please email studio@chrysler.org to cancel or reschedule your registration.

Your 20% member discount will apply at checkout once you create your online account and sign in. Not a member? Join today to receive exclusive membership benefits right away!

Having trouble scheduling a class? Call us at 757-333-6299.

To complete the release and liability waiver before your class, fill out the form here

 

Glass Sculpting

 

Prerequisite: Glassblowing 1

 

 In this two-day class, journey from land to sea as you make an assortment of creatures sculpted in solid glass. The class starts with the basics of sculpting glass and the steps of creating an object. Use clear and colorful glass to assemble animal-inspired forms.

 

Saturday and Sunday, 10 a.m.–5 p.m.

 

  • Ages 16 +
  • $256 Museum members, $320 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 provided five or more days from the scheduled event. Please email studio@chrysler.org to cancel or reschedule your registration.

Your 20% member discount will apply at checkout once you create your online account and sign in. Not a member? Join today to receive exclusive membership benefits right away!

 

Having trouble scheduling a class? Call us at 757-333-6299.

To complete the release and liability waiver before your class, fill out the form here

 

 

Hot Glass Experience

 

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 +
  • $60 for Museum members, $75 for non-members 
  • Groups should select timeslots that are sequential to avoid overlapping experiences.
  • We will contact you when your art is ready for pick up or shipment.
  • Class refunds or rescheduling will only be given if written notice is provided five (5) days before the class. Please email studio@chrysler.org to cancel or reschedule your registration.  

Your 20% member discount will apply at checkout once you create your online account and sign in. Not a member? Join today to receive exclusive membership benefits right away!

Having trouble scheduling a class? Call us at 757-333-6299.

To complete the release and liability waiver before your class, fill out the form here

Hot Glass Deluxe

 

Make a champagne paperweight, a jellyfish paperweight, a cup 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 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 provided five or more days from the scheduled event. Please email studio@chrysler.org to cancel or reschedule your registration.

Your 20% member discount will apply at checkout once you create your online account and sign in. Not a member? Join today to receive exclusive membership benefits right away! 

Having trouble scheduling a class? Call us at 757-333-6299.

To complete the release and liability waiver before your class, fill out the form here

Silver Social Club

The Silver Social Club is a dynamic and enriching program designed to engage older adults in a supportive and inclusive environment. After tea and coffee, participants will enjoy a brief docent-led gallery talk before engaging with art-making activities. The program aims to promote emotional well-being and cultivate social connections through collaborative art-based experiences. Share your creativity, celebrate your life experience, and connect with others in meaningful lifelong learning.

Holiday Snowman

 

In this afternoon class, learn how to shape molten glass and create a hot sculpted snowman.

  • Ages 12 +
  • $80 Museum members, $100 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 provided five or more days from the scheduled event. Please email studio@chrysler.org to cancel or reschedule your registration.

Your 20% member discount will apply at checkout once you create your online account and sign in. Not a member? Join today to receive exclusive membership benefits right away!

Having trouble scheduling a class? Call us at 757-333-6299.

To complete the release and liability waiver before your class, fill out the form here

Homeschool Studio 2025

Salon Series

Visiting Artist Talk: Anu Pettinen

Membership Appreciation Month 2025

Teacher Workshop: The Art of Chance at 757 Creative Reuse Center

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.

Off-Campus Location

757 Creative Reuse | 300 Monticello Avenue, Unit 206, Norfolk (in MacArthur Mall)

History Speaks:

Join us at the Myers House for History Speaks, a thematic tour that takes a deeper look at special topics related to the Myers House and family.

Creative Minds Speaker Series

IgNITE

Building on a Foundation of Hope

Explore the fascinating story of Norfolk's early Jewish community inside one of America's best-preserved Federal-era homes. The Myers House offers a rare glimpse into the life of the city's first permanent Jewish family -- merchants, patriots, and community leaders whose legacy helped shape Norfolk as we know it today. 

Join us for an engaging tour and conversation about faith, identity, and belonging in early America, set against the backdrop of this remarkable family home.

Featuring special guest speaker Rabbi Michael Panitz, this program is presented in partnership with the United Jewish Federation of Tidewater.

Free for Museum members, $10 for non-members. Registration recommended.

Chrysler Cares Volunteer Project

Register for one or more 1-hour volunteer session to participate in a special project to build mindfullness kits for Veterans in need. Drop in for a few minutes or a few hours to show others that Chrysler Members Care! 

Please register for one or more of the below listed times to help us prepare. Registrants will receive a special Chrysler Museum of Art Member branded gift.

 

The Art of Yoga 2026

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!

Homeschool Studio 2026

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 with creative processes. Don’t miss out! This popular program often sells out. Advanced registration is required.

Architects of Being Exhibition Preview Celebration

Guests are invited to an evening preview celebration of Architects of Being. A collection of sculptures, mixed media, and other works by artists Louise Nevelson and Esphyr Slobodkina that explores their identities as immigrant women and pioneers in abstraction and highlights their unique contributions to art history and their perseverance as creatives.

Free for Museum members, $20 for non-members

Registration required.

Architects of Being Exhibition Preview Celebration VIP Hour

Corporate Leadership Alliance Winter Social

CLA member happy hour and networking event. To learn more about the Corporate Leadership Alliance, contact Kari Vincent at kvincent@chrysler.org

Visiting Artist Series: vanessa german Lecture

"Bits and Bobs" Assemblage Class

Channel your inner Louise Nevelson in this exciting partnership with the 757 Creative ReUse Center. Scavage their extensive collection of upcycled and found “bits and bobs” objects to create your own unique and vibrant work of art. This class will be held at the 757 Creative ReUse Center. 

Fashion Embellishment with GSA

Led by GSA students involved in the Wearable Arts Show and supported by GSA faculty, this unique class will focus on fashion embellishment. Inspired by Architects of Being, participants will embellish an article of clothing to learn how color, materials, and creativity combine into individual style.

Tenth Annual Corporate Leadership Alliance Luncheon

Corporate Leadership Alliance members are invited to the Chrysler Museum of Art for a seated lunch and program celebrating the impact of their support.

Please RSVP on or before March 16th via returned RSVP Card, or Email lsands@chrysler.org.