Our Glass Studio: So Hot, It's Cool
Free Demonstrations Daily
We present free daily demonstrations from noon to 1 p.m. every Wednesday through Sunday, what we call The Hot Lunch Special. If lunchtime doesn't fit your schedule, we offer two extra glass art demonstrations every Saturday and Sunday at 4 p.m.
Classes and Workshops
The full course list is here, and it is packed with fun, affordable glassmaking options for beginners and experts alike. From glassblowing to flameworking, from fusing to casting, we make it easy to learn the ins and outs of glass.
Come visit. Every seat is a good seat, and the TV monitors are great for close-ups of the action.
What To Expect On Your First Visit
A hot, flaming, smoking thrill that you can read all about right here. We can also recommend a short feature on our Glass Studio from the Cox 11 program Hot Ticket, and a nice overview from Norfolk News Now that you can see on YouTube. Our our own YouTube videos can be found here.
Visiting Artist Series
The next artist in our series will be John Miller. He'll be working in our studio July 11-15, and an exhibition of his work will be on view from July 5 through Aug. 26. If you missed the first artists in our series (Lino Tagliapietra, Benjamin Moore, Dante Marioni, Janusz Pozniak and Debora Moore), you can see photos of them in action here, here and here.
Studio Happenings
Did you know:
• You can get private lessons for yourself or even your entire family? It's a great way to spend a Saturday night, and you can get more info here.
• The studio can be rented by artists. You can rent it on a one-time basis or you can buy a basket of time in our Eternal Flame Club. Get the details by calling (757) 333-6286.
• The studio is a great setting for a corporate function or private event. Call the Museum's Special Events Department at (757) 333-6233.
Glass Studio Sale
Mark your calendar!
Our first-ever Glass Studio Sale will take place Saturday, May 12, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Museum Members will get exclusive access from 9-10 a.m.
This one-day sale will feature glass objects made by our talented Studio Team during daily demonstrations, as well as original pieces created by our Studio assistants.
It's a great chance to purchase an unsigned artwork at an affordable price.
