Norfolk glassblowing studio undergoes $30 million expansion to allow for more visitor experiences

Norfolk glassblowing studio undergoes $30 million expansion to allow for more visitor experiences

While glassblowing in the hot shop at the Perry Glass Studio of the Chrysler Museum of Art, studio staff member Alyssa Riley said you don’t want the glass temperature to go below 1,000 degrees Celsius. It’s only pliable above 1,000 degrees. Next, Riley blew air through a blowpipe and skillfully shaped the molten bubble that was later crafted into a decorative candy dish. The free demonstration is one of the many educational experiences that take…