Glassmakers' Meeting on the Topic of Eliáška
Program
We invite you to the Glassmaking Gathering, an event that brings together the craft of glassmaking and history, this time focusing on the Eliáška theme.
The former Elias Palme chandelier factory in Kamenický Šenov, after years of neglect, has a new owner—the Eliáška Endowment Fund. This Art Nouveau building from 1905 was one of the most important companies in the Austro-Hungarian Empire during its heyday. Chandeliers were produced here for famous opera houses in Milan, Rome, and Sydney, as well as for the Waldorf–Astoria Hotel in New York. After production ceased in the 1970s, the building quickly fell into disrepair. Although the complex was declared a cultural monument in 2007, frequent changes in ownership brought it to a state of disrepair.
The Eliáška Foundation now aims to save this exceptional building and transform it into a cultural, social, and educational center for glassmakers and the general public. We look forward to meeting you and sharing a story that deserves to continue.
Event Schedule:
5:00 PM – Workshop at the Novotný Glass factory, during which you’ll get a firsthand look at the traditional production of chandeliers that made Elias Palme famous far beyond the region’s borders.
6:00 PM – Project presentation with photo documentation at the Huť Restaurant, presented by members of the Eliáška Foundation team.
Reserve your spot at our restaurant by calling: 601 541 011.