Precious stones from the Bohemian Paradise

The brothers Jan and Václav Fišers from Turnov. Their alleged voyage to Venice, five years of efforts to seize the local secret of secrecy, return to Turnov, dozens of wasted attempts and then - finally success! In 1711 they made the first glass for the production of artificial stones.

THE GLASSHOUSE IN NOVÝ SVĚT

It was in 1712, when Elias Müller built his glassworks on the estate of the Harrach Counts in Jilemnice. It continued in the traditional production of glass, which was produced on the border of the Giant Mountains and the Jizera Mountains in the middle of the 14th century. Even today, you can see not only metallurgical production and blowing glass, but also a hundred-year-old grinding shop. It is driven by a water turbine and transmissions used to distribute the driving force.

ELIAS PALME

Elias Palme, one of the most famous luminaire manufacturers, continued the tradition of chandeliers in Kamenický Šenov. Industrial production of chandeliers was started in 1724 by Josef Palme in Prácheň.

ELDORADO OF BEADS AND SEED BEADS

Surely you would not find in the whole Principle and in the broad surroundings of a person who would say a crooked word about Jan Šourek. After all, it was as if he had come to the Principle of Prosperity and Welfare. As soon as he took possession of the reeve, life in the village began to turn for the better. He was one of the first to venture into the world for business.

JOSEF RIEDEL

Josef Riedel, king of the Jizera Mountains glassmakers, was born in Hejnice in 1816. He was the representative of the sixth generation of the glass family and imprinted his footprint indelibly on the slopes of the Jizera Mountains.

FRIEDRICH EGERMANN

JOSEF PFEIFFER

Josef Pfeiffer - Jablonec entrepreneur and mayor, who was involved in the development of jewelery exports. Everything is confirmed at the imperial court and in 1866 Jablonec became a town during his reign.

BLOWN BEAD and its way to the tree

People can make sense of time and numbers, but not us, beads. However, I have heard that they have been blowing me in the mountains for more than a hundred years. As a bead would put it, that is a long time. You, who have never seen how a bead is born, you don´t know how beautiful life can be....

MELTED GLASS SCULPTURE

In 1920 the first Czech glass school was founded in Železný Brod, thanks to which the town became a center of glass art.

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Inspired by Crystal Valley

Christmas begins in Crystal Valley

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. 

TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF THE CHRISTMAS COMPETITION

  • Take a photo of yourself at the place you visited as part of the Christmas Begins in the Crystal Valley event. It must be clear where you are and the photo must be taken between 23 and 24 November 2024.

  • See below for a list of all contest locations.

  • Share one photo from each location you visit. More locations, more chances to win the contest!

  • Share images on your PUBLIC instagram or Facebook profile, tag @Visit Crystal Valley. Post where you took the photo and add the hashtag #vanocezacinajivcristalovemudoli

  • If you don't have Facebook and Instagram you can also compete! Send your photo according to the contest terms to j.jakubickova@arr-nisa.cz. By submitting your photo, you agree to allow that photo to be posted on visitcrystalvalley's public Facebook or Instagram profile.

  • Only images shared by November 30 will be entered into the drawing. 

  • We will publish the winners of the competition consecutively in a special advent calendar, every day from 1 to 24 December on visitcrystalvalley's Facebook and Instagram profiles.

  • Winners must collect their prizes in person by 28 Feb 2025, we do not ship them. The winner will be contacted by Crystal Valley via Messenger to set up a time to pick up the prize at a specific establishment. The winner will pick up the gift in person upon presentation of ID or other proof of identity.

  • Follow us on Facebook and Instagram.

  • The competition is organised by Crystal Valley in partnership with all participating venues.

  • The contest is in no way sponsored, endorsed or administered by, or associated with, Facebook and Instagram.

  • We look forward to seeing your fun images from glass shops, jewelry workshops, museums, schools and more!

           We wish you the best of luck! Enjoy your Christmas in the Crystal Valley!

 

 


 Jizera Mountains I  Giant Mountains I Lusatian Mountains


Bohemian Paradise


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

 

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.

 

CENTRAL SCHOOL OF ART AND INDUSTRY ŽELEZNÝ BROD, Smetanovo zátiší 470, Železný Brod navigate

  • Střední uměleckoprůmyslová škola sklářská
  • +420 725 397 153, Radka Šefrová
  • SATURDAY ONLY 23. 11., 8am - 4pm
  • Exhibition GLASS AND DESIGN 2024 in SUPŠS 
    • Opening of the holiday exhibition of student works of the glass school's art disciplines with the sale of student products.
    • You will see the results of the work of the Glass Design and Product Design disciplines.
    • In this year's installation, you will see the latest glass from the school's 6 focus areas and lots of new industrial design in a historical context with a new display in the City Museum.
  • You are cordially invited to visit the exhibition and the school shop. 

 

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.

 

CITY MUSEUM IN ZELEZNY BROD, náměstí 3. května 37, Železný Brod navigate

  • www.muzeumzb.cz
  • muzeum@muzeumzb.cz
  • +420 483 389 081
  • 10-16 both days   
  • we invite you to a unique new glass exhibition, to an inspiring environment full of beautiful art glass and the history of glassmaking
  • free admission
  • worksheets for all generations of visitors

 

URBANGLASS, Hubálov 21, Loukovec navigate

  • Eva a Karel Urbanovi skláři z Českého ráje
  • Urbanglass figurky | Facebook
  • Eva a Karel Urbanovi (@urbanglass_cz) • Fotky a videa na Instagramu
  • urbanglass@seznam.cz
  • +420 603 213 339, +420 731 500 907
  • 10-18 both days  
  • Throughout the two days you can watch how glassworks and pieces are created by the hands of experienced glassmakers.
  • Not only for children we have again prepared a lot of creations and if circumstances permit, you can have a small piece of glass made on request or try your hand at glassmaking yourself.
  • During a guided tour you will learn about the history of the production of glass figurines, which we map out with an exhibition of original historical samples, narration and film screenings.
  • You will see a cross-section of Vojtěch Kubasta's work on the 110th anniversary of his birth.
  • The Urban couple's workshop is located in their family home, so visitors must expect to wait a while for the space to become available if there is a lot of interest.
  • In the small family glassworks you will see a variety of figures and figurines, windings and jewellery as well as other original art objects created from glass rods by winding, drawing, melting and separating.
  • The company specializes in the production of cribs and glass flowers.

 

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  

 

GLASSWORKS & CAFÉ, JAROŠ - Glass Works s.r.o., Husa - Paceřice 124 navigate

  • www.glassworks.cz
  • +420 606 419 171
  • open both days, 9-17 h
  • We have opened a unique place for you, where the smell of fresh coffee and the beauty of handmade glass combine. You will see the glassmakers at work with your own eyes. You can buy our products immediately.
  • Come for a delicious coffee, come for a sparkling experience, come to shop at Christmas prices.

 

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


Bohemian Paradise I Giant Mountains 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
  • BOTH DAYS
  • SATURDAY 23 November, OPEN 9am-5pm, CHILDREN'S WORKSHOPS 1pm-4:30pm
  • SUNDAY 24 Nov, OPEN 9am-5pm, CHILDREN'S WORKSHOPS 1pm-4:30pm
  • 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.

 

KULTIVAR SKLA, Nová 332/20, Liberec 10-Františkov navigate

 

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. Admission free.
  • 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, 23 November at 14:00 you are cordially invited to the lecture "Fateful Moments of Josef Kaplický's Hold glass mosaic" in the AV Hall.- 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., 9am - 4pm
  • 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.

 

MUSEUM OF GLASS AND JEWELLERY in Jablonec nad Nisou, U Muzea 398/4, Jablonec nad Nisou navigate

  • www.msb-jablonec.cz
  • info@msb-jablonec.cz
  • +420 483 369 013; +420 778 527 123    
  • Open both days, 9am - 6pm
  • Family creative workshop:
    • Saturday 23 November - creative workshop with making a photo frame with winter motifs.
    • On Sunday, 24 November - Daniela Divišová will offer the opportunity to make your own original Christmas gift using the sandblasting technique. Glasses for decorating can be purchased on the spot.
  • The Sunday programme will be enriched by a performance of the Skřivánek Children's Choir.
  • Discounted admission

 

KŘIŠŤÁLOVÝ RÁJ, Jungmannova 497, 466 01 Jablonec nad Nisou navigate

  • Ráj korálků, perlí, skla a bižuterie
  • kopacek@svsb.cz
  • +420 603 218 939
  • open both days, 9am - 4pm 
  • Crystal Paradise is a true paradise for lovers of Czech jewellery, glass and Christmas decorations. On an area of 450m2 you will find almost 10,000 items from the production of Czech jewellery and glass companies.  
  • Creative workshops for children - making your own ornaments and Christmas gifts from glass.

 

ARTCRYSTAL TOMEŠ, Palackého 3145/41 (Palác JBX), Jablonec nad Nisou navigate

  • ArtCrystal.cz - Specialista na česká křišťálová svítidla
  • +420 602 300 315
  • Open both days, 10am - 3pm
  • ArtCrystal Tomeš cordially invites you to an inspiring weekend that will immerse you in the beauty of Czech crystal.
  • Come and create your own Christmas decoration from crystal trimmings - a unique decoration that will bring the magic of Christmas into your home.
  • Let yourself be enchanted by our wide range of crystal chandeliers, glasses, vases and other handmade accessories.

 

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.

 

ARCON BIJOUX/ COLLEGIUM TRADE, Průmyslová 2305/42, Jablonec nad Nisou navigate

  • www.arconbijoux.cz
  • info@arconbijoux.cz
  • +420 602 970 654
  • open both days (Sat 23 Nov 8:30-17 h and Sun 24 Nov 9-16 h) 
  • We cordially invite you to our company shop and look forward to welcoming you with our new collection of jewellery and costume jewellery.
  • There is a workshop for making a bracelet with mineral stones - you can put on your own mineral bracelet for 250 CZK.
  • The extended range of materials for your own creation will surely amaze you. 

 

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

 

BIJOUX COMPONENTS s.r.o., Rýnovická 3273/61, Jablonec nad Nisou navigate

  • www.bijoux-components.cz
  • info@bijoux-components.cz
  • +420607089817
  • SATURDAY ONLY 23. 11., 9am - 4pm
  • This place is a paradise for makers, both professionals and amateurs. Our staff will advise and patiently explain everything that is needed.
  • Visit us:
    • there will be a creative workshop for children - make an angel or a poinsettia /payment for each product/,
    • the shop will be open with a wide range of products.

 

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

 

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

 

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


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, Rudník 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


BETLÉMY KRYŠTOFOVO ÚDOLÍ, Kryštofovo Údolí 26, 460 01 Kryštofovo Údolí navigate

  • www.betlemyku.cz
  • bergman@betlemyku.cz
  • +420 775 227 551
  • BOTH DAYS 1pm-5pm
  • The first floor of the exhibition houses more than 140 cribs.
  • On the second floor, visitors can see the exhibition "Beads have conquered the world". We have established cooperation with JM KORAL and have their original products for sale.
  • Workshops for children /40,- child/.
  • Workshops /80,- adults/:
    • basics of Indian embroidery,
    • Advent wreath making.

 

ALEŠ ZVĚŘINA & STUDIO AZ-DESIGN, B. Egermanna 322, Nový Bor navigate

  • Aleš Zvěřina — glasscutter and designer
  • +420 775 599 556
  • open both days: Saturday 8am-6pm, Sunday 8am-4pm
  • Come and enjoy Christmas with us. Experience a demonstration of traditional glass cutting and painting. Let yourself be enchanted by the beauty of our cut and painted products.
  • In the AZ-Design studio you will see the best of traditional and modern cut glass.
  • There will be hand painted glassware for sale including Christmas themed items.

 

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

 

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
  • OPEN DAY, 9 am-1pm, Wolkerova 316, Nemocniční 635 - Gymnasium, Pre-school Pedagogy 
  • OPEN DAY, 9 am- 3pm, Revoluční 500 - Glass, Interior Design 
  • GLASS NIGHT, 6-11 p.m., Revoluční 500
  • Voluntary admission.
  • The Glass School is a unique organization that offers education in all branches 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 23 November you will have the opportunity to see glassmakers and cutters at work in the glassworks and you will be able to try your hand at blowing in the adjacent pub.
  • Admission is free. Blowing for a fee according to the current price list.
  • Only the pub will be open on Sunday 24 November.

 

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-3pm  
  • 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.

 

GLASSWORKS JILEK, Nová Huť 687, Kamenický Šenov navigate

  • JÍLEK GLASSWORKS
  • +420 725 839 919
  • open only on Saturday 23 November, 9:30am-1.30pm
  • Traditional glassworks with a beautiful architectural building will demonstrate production and open a shop and offer products at a symbolic price.
  • There will be tours of the shop, production demonstrations, products for sale at Christmas prices and the chance to try your hand at making.
  • The company's glass shop will offer merchandise at discounted prices 15% off your entire purchase and the shop will also offer sales at great prices.

 

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.
  • We have prepared production demonstrations and an art workshop for children and adults:
    • a demonstration of the production of glass decorations using the Tiffany technique
    • art workshop for children and adults with painting of flat glass ornaments
    • Christmas-themed Game of Lights and Shadows in the museum cellar

 

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. 

 

CHURCH OF ST. PANKRACE IN JITRAVA navigate

  • www.farajitrava.cz
  • +420 732 716 992
  • Sunday only 24. 11., 2pm-4pm 
  • Come to St. Pankrác's Church in Jítrava for a packed afternoon program:
    • 2 p.m. Concert of the Canzonetta Choir from Osečná,
    • 2:50 p.m. Guided tour of the glass altar of the Holy Sepulchre,  
    • 3:10 p.m. concert of the choir Arrhythmia Prague.
  • Voluntary entrance fee.

 

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.

 

EVPAS - OBLÉKÁME ČESKÉ SKLO, Jezvé 127, Stružnice 47 108 navigate

  • Evpas | výroba a prodej luxusního českého skla
  • shop@evpas.cz
  • +420 602 456 787
  • Saturday from 10 am to 5 pm (last tour starts at 5 pm)
  • Sunday from 10 am to 2 pm (last tour starts at 2 pm)
  • Come and experience the Christmas atmosphere with us, in the heart of our family-run EVPAS glassworks. Together we will take a look into the story of glassmaking history and present, peek under the hands of master glassmakers and give you the opportunity to become one, at least for a short while. Come and join us, enjoy a magical day surrounded by Czech glassmaking tradition. 
  • Guided tours, production demonstrations, sale of products in a special mode, the opportunity to try your hand at production.

23.9.2024