Start Christmas on November 23-24, 2024 in Crystal Valley.

You can look forward to experiences and Christmas gifts from open glassworks, jewellery and jewellery workshops, museums and art schools. The event will also include a competition for visitors. Beautiful prizes, created in the Crystal Valley, await you. We are proud of the skill of our artists and artisans, support them with your visit. We look forward to seeing you!

Unless otherwise noted, the premises are open both days 9am-5pm. 

 Jizera Mountains I  Giant Mountains I Lusatian Mountains

Bohemian Paradise

A MINI-MUSEUM OF GLASS CRIBS, Železná 103, Železný Brod navigate

• Minimuzeum skleněných betlémů, s prodejnou skla | Zelezny Brod | Facebook
• minimuzeum.b@seznam.cz
• +420 777 168 470
• 10-16 both days  
• The Christmas-themed Mini Museum of Glass Nativity Scenes presents 80 charming exhibits and is the only one of its kind in the world. You can buy glass nativity scenes and other regional products here.
• Children can make their own necklace or bracelet in the creative workshop (price 30 CZK/product).

LADISLAV OLIVA - GLASS STUDIO, Hrubá Horka 90, Železný Brod navigate

• www.oliva-glass.com
• olival@volny.cz
• +420 604 441 960
• 9-17 both days  
• The family-owned glass company deals with glass jewellery, glass objects and interior mosaic paintings.
• Selling products at special Christmas prices.
• Come and try the cut with your own hands.

DETESK, Náměstí 3. května č.p. 20, Železný Brod navigate

• DETESK Galerie
• veronika.fojtikova@detesk.cz
• Veronika Fojtíková +420 734 575 542, Jana Novotná +420 731 518 351
• 9-17 both days 
• In the DETESK sales gallery, it is possible to see or purchase a substantial part of the assortment that makes up the company's gift programme. 
• In the museum you will find more than 400 exhibits of art glass documenting the development of glassmaking in Železný Brod from 1920 to the 1990s.
• The art gallery currently hosts an exhibition of Karel Vaňura - the author of paintings, drawings, assemblages, glass objects, stained glass and architectural realisations.

MUSEUM OF THE BOHEMIAN PARADISE IN TURNOV, Skálova 71, Turnov navigate

• www.muzeum-turnov.cz​
• mail@muzeum-turnov.cz
• +420 481 322 106
• 9-17 both days  
• free admission
• free museum tour
• The beauty and variety of precious stones, but also a museum full of fun, action and education - this is the Museum of Bohemian Paradise in Turnov. The museum specializes in precious stones and their processing (stone carving). You will find here a geological and mineralogical exhibition that will take you into the colourful world of minerals, on examples of cut  and engraved gemstones, you will learn about the technology of their processing and historical jewellery will be presented, followed by those created since 1984 at the international jewellery symposia in Turnov. In the underground Jewellery Room, a luxurious historical collection of jewellery works from the collection of the Turnov School of Arts and Crafts is on display.
• The exhibition Mountaineering - From Bohemian Paradise to the Peaks of the World is an exceptional exhibition for all lovers of rocks and mountains. It is a unique permanent exhibition in the Czech Republic in its theme and artistic design. In addition to a number of interactive elements, such as knot tying or Via Ferrata, visitors can also enjoy this exposition with climbing playing cards. 

JEWSTONE s.r.o., Skálova 85, Turnov navigate

• www.jewstone.cz
• vo@jewstone.cz
• +420 606 641 450
• SATURDAY ONLY 23. 11., 10am - 5pm
• Come and see handmade jewellery in the run-up to Christmas! You will surely choose a beautiful Christmas gift from the interesting collection. We will guide you through the creation of jewellery from the graphic design to the final product.

GALERIE GRANÁT - Customer Centre, náměstí Českého Ráje 4, Turnov navigate

• www.granat.cz
• galerie@granat.cz
• +420 481 325 989, +420 737 206 691
• SATURDAY ONLY 23. 11., 9-17
• In a guided tour, visitors will learn where and how Czech garnets are mined and extracted and what technology is used to process them into jewellery stones. They will also get acquainted with the individual steps of garnet jewellery production and its history. And finally, the patient searchers, both young and old, will be rewarded with a raw Czech garnet, which they will find and take away as a souvenir.
• Entrance to the gallery is free.
• Creative workshops for children 50 CZK/child.
• Tour with workshops for children at 9 am, 10 am, 11 am, 1 pm, 2 pm, 3 pm, 4 pm.

SECONDARY SCHOOL OF ARTS AND CRAFTS AND HIGHER VOCATIONAL SCHOOL, Skálova 373, Turnov navigovat

• www.supsturnov.cz
• +420 481 321 232
• SATURDAY ONLY 23. 11., 9-16
• The school was founded in 1884, focusing on precious metal jewellery, precious stones, artistic metalwork, artistic metal casting and metal engraving. At the Higher Vocational School, students focus on the restoration of metal monuments. Visitors will be treated to a guided tour, an exhibition of the best student work and a chance to look inside the craft workshops.
• Guided tour of the school:
  •  The school consists of an Art Nouveau, listed building (which is beautiful in itself) and a so-called new building. All these large spaces are one big gallery of works by current students and famous alumni.
  • Last guided tour at 3 pm
• Visit a school with a long tradition of jewellery making, stone cutting, as well as blacksmithing, engraving and metal casting. Simply Jewellery, Spera, that's how this school is known everywhere.
• Selling products at Christmas prices. The opportunity to try your hand at making. Refreshments for sale.

MIMOOSA Mosaic & glass studio, Přepeře 79, 29404 Dolní Bousov navigate

• www.mimoosa.cz
• glassmimoosa@gmail.com
• +420 608 417 770 - please call in advance, the studio is in the author's place of residence and has a limited capacity (4-6 people at a time) 
• 9-17 both days  
• In the glass studio on the outskirts of Bohemian Paradise, where you will not meet crowds of people, you will enjoy the comfort of being surrounded by a creative atmosphere with a cup of tea or coffee and a pleasant chat about glass. The artist will personally welcome you and guide you through the studio, you will see the finished pieces and at the same time you will get to know the process of creation directly in the place where they are made. You will learn what fusing is and how it works, how to make a stained glass mosaic and what can be created using these techniques. At the same time, you will have the opportunity to purchase the glass on display at bargain pre-Christmas prices and commission a last-minute Christmas commission.

ULIČKA ŘEMESEL TURNOV, Antonína Dvořáka 334, Turnov navigate

• www.ulickaremesel.cz​
• Ulička Řemesel Turnov | Turnov | Facebook
• +420 739 312 828
• SATURDAY ONLY 23. 11., 10-17
• On Saturday, you can visit our studios with a showcase of arts and crafts, you can try everything with your own hands. We offer workshops for children and adults, selling original jewellery and decorative items. 
• The price of workshops is from 50 CZK to 250 CZK.
• Creative workshops for children:
  • Engraving on recycled bottles, mugs and glasses for children and adults, making glass jewellery, beaded bracelets, knitted bracelets and necklaces. 
• Exhibition of Denisa Smetana's paintings  

JIŘINA TAUCHMANOVÁ, Dr. K. Tučka 69, Nová Paka navigate

• Jiřina Tauchmanová - Couture & Tailors - Jiřina Tauchmanová (tauchmanova.cz)
• +420 603 465 555
• SATURDAY ONLY 23. 11., 9am - 5pm
• Visitors can view or even purchase the original work of Jiřina Tauchmanová. They will see various trays, bowls, plates, candlesticks and decorative objects or paintings. Visitors can also book a paid workshop in advance and create a nice Christmas present. 

Bohemian Paradise I Giant Mountains I Lusatian Mountains

Jizera Mountains

DECOR BY GLASSOR, Sokolovské náměstí 304/9, Liberec navigate

• www.decor-by-glassor.cz
• jandorova@decor-by-glassor.cz
• +420 602 694 503
• SUNDAY ONLY 24.11., 9-17  
• Creative workshops for children
• We continue the traditions of glassmaking dating back to the 13th century. We introduced ourselves as a brand to the world in 2002. We want to keep the traditional craft alive, push it forward and inspire. We are best known for our glass ornaments in the shape of spheres, but we also offer other shapes of ornaments such as spires, bells, olives, rockets and figurines of various shapes and sizes. All ornaments are hand-painted and made from glass using traditional blowing techniques.

GRANÁT, d.u.v., Turnov v PALÁCI LIEBIEG, U Tiskárny 81, Liberec navigate

• www.granat.cz
• +420 737 206 610
• open both days, 10am - 6pm, Liebieg Palace, Heinrich Hall
• Granat, the Turnov art production cooperative, has prepared playful workshops for young visitors to the Liebieg Palace, where children can test their patience and dexterity. They will try out what it is like to be a master goldsmith. Voluntary entrance fee.
• You will also be able to buy jewellery with Czech garnets at Christmas prices in the hall /10% discount on the purchase of jewellery/.
• Come to the Liebieg Palace and fall in love with Czech garnets, which are our national stone.

   

NORTH BOHEMIAN MUSEUM IN LIBEREC / CRYSTAL TOWER, Masarykova 437/11, Liberec navigate

• www.muzeumlb.cz
• open both days, 10am - 19pm
• The North Bohemian Museum in Liberec invites you to the Crystal Tower.
• The world's longest glass ladder is on display there, complete with glass objects that resemble clouds. 
• On Saturday, November 23 at 14:00 you are cordially invited to a guided tour of historical and contemporary chandeliers in MUZA
  • Let there be light - guided by Oldřich Palata

EVANS ATELIER, Dlouhomostecká 684, Liberec - Vratislavice nad Nisou navigate

• www.evansatelier.com
• sales@evansatelier.com
• +420 734 231 188
• SATURDAY ONLY 23. 11., 9-16
• Come and see how ordinary glass panes are turned into unique colourful bowls and interior accessories! You will see the fascinating technique of historical underpainting, where paint and metallic foils are layered by hand. Watch as design visions are transformed into reality!
• Admission is voluntary.
• Products for sale at special prices.

G&B BEADS / MUSEUM OF BEAD MAKING, Janovská 132/39, Jablonec nad Nisou navigate

• www.nisafactory.cz
• slamova@gbbeads.cz
• +420 483 317 930
• SATURDAY ONLY 23. 11., 9-14
• Admission fee voluntary
• Program for the whole family:
  • Creative bead work&shop workshops and the new Orbit workshop - create your own universe. 
  • At 11:00 a.m. guided tour of the museum and displays of glass flower brooches and lapel pins. 
• Sale of products at special Christmas prices.

PERLEX Bijoux Jablonec s.r.o., Chelčického 72/5, Jablonec nad Nisou navigate

• www.perlex-jablonec.cz
• info@perlex-jablonec.cz
• +420 483 312 671
• open both days, 9-16h (last tour will be possible at 15h)
• voluntary admission
• Christmas workshops and bargain shopping in the company shop at a discount
• demonstration of our customers' Christmas decorations and the opportunity to make your own snowflake

SECONDARY SCHOOL OF TRADES AND SERVICES, Podhorská 348/54, Jablonec nad Nisou navigate

• Střední škola řemesel a služeb, Jablonec nad Nisou (sosjbc.cz)
• Střední škola řemesel a služeb | Jablonec | Facebook
• skola@sosjbc.cz
• +420 483 443 111, +420 724 121 937
• SATURDAY ONLY 23. 11., 9am - 5pm
• Christmas workshops will be prepared for all those who like to create.
• You will have the opportunity to try everything with your own hands and also shop at special prices. 

GLASS PESNIČÁK, Josefův Důl 144 navigate

• Glass Pesnicak | Facebook
• +420 723 436 900
• BOTH DAYS 9am-5pm
• Guided tour of the glass grinding plant, glass moulds, possibility to buy glass products at discounted prices.
• Visitors can see traditional glass cutting and especially cut perfume bottles, which were produced in the late 19th and early 20th century. All using the original methods of years ago. 

Church of the Nativity of St. John the Baptist, Polubný, 468 50 Kořenov-Polubný navigate

• Domů | polubny (polubenskyjan.cz)
• hlubuckovamarketa77@gmail.com
• +420 605 001 867
• SATURDAY ONLY 23. 11., 9-17 /last tour 4.30 pm/
• The church in Horní Polubný is situated in the picturesque Jizera Mountains. It contains one of the most beautiful chandeliers in the whole diocese, donated by the famous glassmaker Franz Riedl.
• During the tour of the church you will get information about the uniqueness of the church and its chandeliers
• free entry

STATIONS OF THE CROSS AT THE CHURCH OF ST. ANNA, Church garden, Dětřichov (near Frýdlant v Čechách) navigate

• Obec Dětřichov - Oficiální stránky obce Dětřichov (detrichov-obec.cz)
• www.dos.estranky.cz - Křížová cesta smíření při kostele sv. Anny
• BOTH DAYS 10am-4pm
• Fourteen stops in the form of glass sculptures were designed and created by glassmaker Josef Novotný from the Spider Glass glassworks in Heřmanice near Frýdlant.
• The glass sculptures are placed on the original sandstone pedestals where the Stations of the Cross were painted in the last century. 
• The glass paintings were created in the Spider Glass factory using the so-called fusing method, i.e. glass blowing.
• On Sunday, November 24, 2024, at 5 pm, a concert for St. Anne will be held in the church. The Dětřichov fringe association in cooperation with the Municipality of Dětřichov is organizing a concert in support of St. Anne's Church in Dětřichov near Frýdlant. The proceeds from the concert will go to the Hope for St. Anne's collection account.

SPIDER GLASS, Heřmanice 7 (u Frýdlantu v Č.) navigate

• www.spiderglass.cz
• spiderglass@atlas.cz
• +420 603 145 927
• BOTH DAYS 9am-5pm
• Guided tour of the operation, large fusing furnace, possibility to buy products.

GLASS ART - MARTINA JOSÍFEK ZELINKOVÁ, Popelnická 618, Tanvald (please park in Vítězná or Popelnická street) navigate

• Martina Josífek - Glass Art | Tanvald | Facebook
• martinajosifek@gmail.com
• +420 724 170 120, +420 602 111 375 
• SATURDAY ONLY 23. 11., 9-17
• I welcome you to my glass cottage where mosaics, stained glass and jewellery are created. In addition to small items for sale, you will be welcomed with a kind word, a snack and something good to eat.

Bomemian Paradise I Jizera Mountains I Lusatian Mountains

Giant Mountains

RAUTIS, Poniklá 153, Poniklá navigate

• www.rautis.cz
• info@rautis.cz
• +420 733 737 430
• BOTH DAYS 9am-5pm + SATURDAY night excursions at 7, 8, 9 and 10pm  
• on Saturday 23.11.2024 there will be four excursions with a unique atmosphere of the old times - Pearl craft UNPLUGGED
  • Excursion times: 7, 8, 9 and 10 p.m. at our company shop in Poniklá 153. Attention, the dates must be booked in advance - www.rautis.cz!
  • Admission is 180,- CZK and includes a night coffee, tea or a brew in the Nad věci shop in Ponikle village square.
• Creative workshop:
  • Assembling historical ornaments:
    • Maybe you know them from the attic, maybe they still hang on your tree every year. And especially your grandmother remembers them. A unique opportunity to assemble such an ornament yourself.
  • Painting glass beads:
    • whale, drummer, marigold, car = painting unique shapes of blown pearls that you won't find in the shop or online.
• Excursion: 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15 and 16 hours (must be booked in advance at rautis.cz, admission 130 CZK/80 CZK, family 340 CZK)
• Company shop
• The company with its production of Christmas decorations made of glass blown beads has succeeded in being inscribed on the UNESCO list of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity.

EVA EDLER GLASS ART, Rudnik 521 navigate

• www.evaedler.com
• edler.e@seznam.cz
• +420 736 776 863
• BOTH DAYS 9am-5pm
• I create glass paintings and small glass decorations using the fusing method. I use a unique technique of frit painting to create my paintings. Using powdered glass of different coarseness and many colours, a unique work is created after several firings in the kiln.  
• Come and see the production and discover the magic of glass. You can buy at Christmas prices. I look forward to seeing you. 

Bohemian Paradise  I  Jizera Mountainns  I Giant Nountains

Lusatian Mountains

NOVOTNÝ GLASS,  tř. T. G. Masaryka 805, Nový Bor navigate

• www.novotnyglass.cz
• info@novotnyglass.cz
• +420 601 540 053
• BOTH DAYS 9am-5pm
• visit a family glassworks with traditional handmade glass, visit a glass shop or a restaurant with a view of the glassworks
• see a unique collection of modern glass art 
• experience a factory sale or the opportunity to buy art pieces in our gallery

GLASS MUSEUM NOVÝ BOR, nám. Míru 105, Nový Bor, 473 01 navigate

• www.glassmuseum.eu
• muzeum@novy-bor.cz
• +420 478 726 196
• BOTH DAYS 9am-5pm
• Free museum tour.
• There is a permanent exhibition of decorated glass from the 18th century to the present day and a short-term exhibition of the results of the 15th IGS 2024.
• A creative workshop will be prepared for young visitors.

LASVIT Glass House, Palackého nám. 170, Nový Bor navigate

• www.lasvit.com
• katerina.gurecka@lasvit.com
• +420 778 975 083
• Saturday only, 10am-4pm 
• During guided tours, visitors will be able to see the unique architectural complex, which has won the prestigious Dezeen Award; they will also see examples of our work in the field of collections and the production of custom trophies.
• There will be creative workshops for children.

HIGHER VOCATIONAL SCHOOL OF GLASS AND SECONDARY SCHOOL, Revoluční 500, Nový Bor navigate

• www.glassschool.cz
• tille@glassschool.cz
• +420 733 712 269
• Saturday only, 9am-11pm 
• voluntary admission
• The Glass School is a unique organization that offers education in all areas of the glass craft. On Saturday, November 23, the school will hold its traditional open day and, among other things, a Glass Open Night.
• The school will be open at night for visitors, there will be a rich programme and a glass raffle /creative workshops, the opportunity to try your hand at making, buy Christmas presents, refreshments and music/.

KORÁLKY NOVÝ BOR, B. Egermanna 11, Nový Bor (on the ground floor of the former ZPA company) navigate

• www.koralkynovybor.cz
• koralkynovybor@gmail.com
• +420 724 032 905
• Saturday only, 9am-4pm 
• you can buy mainly beads and components for your own creation, but also various bead sets and kits for children and adults and small gifts
• creative workshops for children - the opportunity to make angels and poinsettias from beads 

GLASSWORKS AND TAVERN AJETO, Lindava 167, Lindava u Cvikova a Nového Boru navigate

• www.ajetoglass.com
• katerina.valjentova@lasvit.com
• +420 778 762 667
• Saturday only 23.11., 8am-3:30pm
• On Saturday, November 23, we have prepared for visitors a glass blowing at the glassworks with the opportunity to try handmade glass for a fee. We will be having a Christmas glass sale at our warehouse at discounted prices. 
• Free admission. Blowing fee based on current price list.
• On Sunday, November 24, only the pub and gift shop will be open, with no making demonstrations and no opportunity to try your hand at glassmaking.

GLASSWORKS PAČINEK GLASS, Kunratice u Cvikova 147, Kunratice u Cvikova navigate

• www.pacinekglass.com
• andrea@pacinekglass.com
• +420 608 404 986, +420 774 711 707
• BOTH DAYS 9am-5pm
• On Saturday, 23 November, a new joint exhibition of the glassworks Pačinek and the manufacturer of Christmas decorations Decor by Glassor will be presented CHRISTMAS FOREST. The crystal temple will be decorated with twelve Christmas trees with blown and hand-shaped decorations, which will lead the visitor to the presbytery with a crystal tree by Jiří Pačinek. At 3 p.m. the musical group Malukoš will perform. Visitors can walk through the Glass Garden in the evening, which is newly illuminated.
• GLASS GARDEN; CRYSTAL TEMPLE; GLASS CANTEEN.
• Pachinek Glass will be open for regular admission both days.

GLASSWORKS SVOJKOV HAIDL AND SON, Svojkov 47 navigate

• www.sklarnasvojkov.cz
• sklarnasvojkov@gmail.com
• +420 603 892 554
• Saturday only, 9am-2pm  
• We produce replicas of historical cups based on archaeological finds from the Gothic to Renaissance period from forest glass.
• Sale of products at a discount. Come and buy your Christmas gifts in our glassworks.

HOINEFF GLASS ART, Slunečná 122, Slunečná 473 01 navigate

• www.hoineff.com
• Ricardo@hoineff.com
• +420 603 871 511 - the studio is part of a family house, it is ideal to arrange in advance by phone (max. 8 people per hour).
• Saturday only, 9am-5pm  
• to visit Ricardo's studio is like entering the world of glass art itself, where you not only admire the finished works, but also watch their creation in a direct process. In the picturesque village of Slunečná, in a modern log house built in the spirit of local tradition, you will have a personal encounter with the artist and his work. Over a cup of hand-roasted coffee, Ricardo will enthusiastically tell you about the glass, the techniques and the charm of the place that inspires him.

SECONDARY SCHOOL OF ARTS AND CRAFTS, KAMENICKÝ ŠENOV, Havlíčkova 57, Kamenický Šenov navigate

• www.czech-glass-school.cz
• supss@supss-ks.cz
• +420 739 633 712, +420 739 633 703
• Saturday only 23. 11., 9am-4pm 
• The oldest glass school in the world will open its workshops and studios to visitors and glass lovers.
• As part of the open house, the glass school has prepared:
  • guided tours,
  • mock talent tests,
  • consultations for applicants. 
• Try your hand at engraving, cutting, sandblasting, mosaic and other techniques in the Christmas atmosphere at Kamenický Šenov.

GLASS MUSEUM KAMENICKÝ ŠENOV, Osvobození 69, Kamenický Šenov navigate

• www.muzeumskla.cz
• muzeumskla@kamenicky-senov.cz
• +420 487 712 040
• BOTH DAYS 10am-5pm
• The Glass Museum is undergoing the first stage of reconstruction.
• An exhibition on the history of the museum, a recreation corner for playing and education, and normally inaccessible cellar spaces with the installation of chandelier trimmings will be accessible.
• The museum's glass and jewellery shop will be open, including tourist souvenirs.

VAGNERGLASS, Chotyně č. ev. 31 navigate

• Vagnerglass | Facebook
• vagner.daniel@seznam.cz
• +420 728 803 922
• BOTH DAYS 9am-5pm
• Vagnerglass family studio. Production of art objects from glass, both days you will see and try: 
  • small glass cutting or sandblasting workshops,
  • tours of the factory with a demonstration of production
  • sale of products with a Christmas discount. 

TRISHARDS, glass workshop under the astronomical clock, centre of Žibřidice navigate

• TriShards TriShards | Facebook
• trishards@seznam.cz
• +420 734 682 222
• 10-16, both days 
• We are a glass workshop where you can try some glass techniques. Cutting , engraving, sandblasting, winding beads.
• We will take care of you and look forward to your visit:
  • we have prepared workshops for children
  • you can shop with us at Christmas prices
• Voluntary entrance fee.

FLORIÁNOVA HUŤ, Častolovice 16, 470 01, Česká Lípa navigate

• www.florianovahut.com
• info@florianovahut.com
• +420 603 894 297
• 9-17, both days  
• Do you want to experience the atmosphere of a small family glassworks and see the handmade production of traditional Czech glass? Come to us.
• Demonstration of glass production, tin and other glass processing.
• Workshop for children painting on glass.
• Refreshments for adults and children, roasting of buns, products from the slaughterhouse and Christmas brew. 
• Purchase at discounted prices.