Always wanted to try making pottery but never found the right moment, space or supplies? Now’s the time, and All Hands Pottery Studio is the place! Sign up for a class, and professional instructors will have you throwing pottery in no time.
At Board & Brush in Norfolk, they marry the joy of wine and paint with the classic timelessness of wooden signs. Their instructor-led DIY wood sign workshops allow you to combine your creativity and willingness to learn new skills. They provide you with the instruction, materials and design for you to distress, sand, stain, paint, and customize your personalized piece of art!
Pick up a brush and raise a glass at Pinot’s Palette where you can join in for an unforgettable evening of friends, fun, beer, wine and painting in Norfolk.
Want to paint your own pottery but don’t want to invest in a kiln? At Color Me Mine, you can your very own ceramic piece using a variety of fun colors and techniques. Then, their expert staff will fire it up for you. After a few days, you can pick up your finished piece to display or use at home or give as a special gift.
Assembly is purpose-built to host a curated community of like-minded professionals—leading creative and technology companies, aspiring startups, and talented freelancers all sharing energy, inspiration, and resources. Every aspect of the space is designed for connections and collisions and to support the common needs of creators. With inspiring common spaces and shared access to world-class resources and amenities, each company becomes stronger—making the collective greater than the sum of its parts.
The Battleship Wisconsin is one of the largest and last battleships ever built by the U.S. Navy. The main deck features inspiring views of the gun turrets and spectacular skyline views. Explore through a self-guided tour or, with an additional charge, their guided tours will take you back in time to experience this majestic ship that earned five battle stars during WWII.
The Chrysler Museum of Art is a cultural enclave includes more than 30,000 original works of art that span more than 5,000 years in its galleries. The Perry Glass Studio is a modern, 7,000-square-foot facility adjacent to the Museum that is fully equipped to accommodate aspiring and master artists alike. The educational facility supports artists working in a variety of glassmaking processes, including glassblowing, casting, fusing, flameworking, and cold-working. The Chrysler Museum is one of only two comprehensive art museums with a Glass Studio, spotlighting the Chrysler’s reputation as a top-tier glass collection in the United States. The studio provides free public demonstrations at noon every Wednesday through Sunday.
The Hermitage Museum & Gardens is a waterfront estate featuring an Arts and Crafts style mansion located along the Lafayette River. The museum offers innovative changing exhibitions, 12 acres of gardens and grounds, a permanent collection of over 5,000 objects representing 30 countries, outdoor concerts, year-round classes and art camp, and is a popular location for weddings. The museum and gardens are free and open to the public Tuesday through Sunday, 10 a.m.–5 p.m.
A Historically Black College/University founded in 1935, Norfolk State is committed to transforming students’ lives through exemplary teaching, research and service, offering a supportive academic and culturally diverse environment for all.
