The Crystal Valley opens its doors on the weekend of 14-15 October 2023. Two days of open doors in glassworks, studios, production facilities, museums and schools. 

Unless otherwise stated, the facilities are open 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.

• Saturday 14 October 2023 EAST (Giant Mountains, Bohemian Paradise, Jizera Mountains) Bookmark
• Sunday 15 October 2023 WEST (Lusatian Mountains),

Bohemian Paradise I Jizera Mountains I Giant Mountains I Lusatian Mountains

 

 

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Bohemian Paradise - Saturday 14 October 2023

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GRANÁT, D.U.V. TURNOV, Výšinka 1409, Turnov

• www.granat.cz
• +420 604 937 998
• Come and celebrate the 70th anniversary of Granát, d.u.v. Turnov.
• 14 October 2023, 10-17h
• On 14.10.2023 the production premises will be open with a demonstration of jewellery production with Czech garnets.
• Children can become a master jeweller in the prepared workshops. A set of gold jewellery created jointly by designers, cutters and goldsmiths will be presented.
• The anniversary set is a collection of 70 Czech garnets of unique size, complemented by almost 1,500 small Czech garnets.
• Granát, cooperative of artistic production, Turnov invites the general public, current and former employees of the cooperative with their families, business partners and fans of Czech garnet to visit.
• https://www.granat.cz/den-otevrenych-dveri/ 

 

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

• http://www.muzeum-turnov.cz
• +420 481 322 106
• open both days 9-16
• The beauty and variety of precious stones, but also a museum full of fun, action and education. The Museum of Bohemian Paradise in Turnov is a lively, action-packed institution that will entertain and educate visitors.
• The museum specializes in precious stones and their processing. Visitors can visit the geological and mineralogical exhibition, which will take them into the colourful world of minerals, the examples of cut and engraved gemstones will introduce them to the technology of their processing and historical jewellery, followed by those created since 1984 at international jewellery symposiums 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 exhibited. The entire space is connected by a playful worksheet that shows the path of the stone to the jewel. An attractive destination was the exhibition Mountaineering - From Bohemian Paradise to the Peaks of the World. 
• Tour the permanent exhibitions and thematic exhibitions.

 

SECONDARY SCHOOL OF ARTS AND CRAFTS, Skálova 1603, Turnov

• www.supsturnov.cz
• +420 481 321 232
• 14 October 2023, 9-16 h
• 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. 
• 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.

ULIČKA ŘEMESEL (STREET OF GRAFTMANSHIP) TURNOV, Antonína Dvořáka 334, Turnov

• http://www.ulickaremesel.cz, https://facebook.com/ulickaremesel 
• +420 739 312 828
• open both days 10-17 h
• Craft Alley in the town centre. Gallery and four studios with a craft show and sale of art objects.
• Representation of crafts. 

JEWSTONE s.r.o., Skálova 85, Turnov

• http://www.jewstone.cz
• +420 606 641 450
• open both days - Saturday 9-17h, Sunday 9-14h
• You can look forward to a presentation of jewellery production, where the skill of goldsmiths is combined with modern technologies. This creates gold and silver jewellery with natural stones of unique shapes.

SECONDARY SCHOOL OF ART and Craft ŽELEZNÝ BROD, Smetanovo zátiší 470, Železný Brod

• http://www.supss.cz
• +420 483 346 162, +420 602 185 806
• 14. 10. 2023, 8-16 h
• Six Glass Design workshops in action, a school furnace, Product Design facilities, laboratories, an exhibition of students' work in the corridors and a shop.
• A chance to not only see, but more importantly try your hand at some of the skills of the students and teachers.
• Classical glass blowing on the whistle will be made possible by the Hedwig kiln.
• A new addition to the chemists' labs, the Nanospider teaching aid, will demonstrate the production of nano-textiles from polymer.
• The school shop will then offer original student work, including the book GLASS | STO | BROD about the school.

MINIMUSEUM OF GLASS NATIVITY SCENES, Železná 103, Železný Brod

• http://minimuzeum.wix.com/betlemy
• +420 777 168 470
• Saturday 14 October 2023, 9-17h
• You will see 80 glass nativity scenes, both historical and contemporary. Most of them are figurative, but there are also beaded, cut, engraved, hollow tube and large glass mosaic cribs.
• For children there will be a bead workshop where they can make a bracelet or necklace for 30 CZK.

 

MISAMO s.r.o. & Jiřina Tauchmanová, Jirchářská 50, Železný Brod

• www.misamo.cz, facebook MISAMO
• +420 720 936 606
• 14. 10. 2023, 10-16h
• How is BEAUTIFUL BEAUTY created? Designer Michaela Möllerová and fashion designer Jiřina Tauchmanová will present their joint creation "Dress & Jewellery".
• The production of hand-wound beads will be on display.
• For sale exclusive ART Jiřina Tauchmanová cast glass, original MISAMO glass jewellery, hand wound beads, glass and metal components.

 

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

• http://oliva-glass.com
• +420 604 441 960, 606 406 844
• Open both days 9-17h
• The family glass company deals with glass jewellery, glass objects and interior mosaic paintings.
• Also come for a tour of the exhibition and studios.

 

ŠTĚPÁNKA KURFIŘTOVÁ - STEFANY ŠPERKY, Bzí 45, Železný Brod 

• http://stefany-sperky.cz
• +420 604 824 884
• Open both days 9-17
• Take a peek under the hood of a small family business, which deals with the handmade production of jewellery with natural stones. During the tour, you will visit a stone-cutting shop with the opportunity to try one of the processes of the cutter's craft.
• On Saturdays and Sundays you can take advantage of a small service - you can have your gold or silver jewellery re-polished on the spot.
• Bring the jewellery that deserves to be repaired with you, the jeweller will assess the possibilities and scope on the spot and, in consultation with you, will bring the jewellery back to life.

 

MIMOOSA - Ing. Martina Šrýtrová, Přepeře 79, Dolní Bousov

• https://mimoosa.cz / https://www.facebook.com/glassmimoosa
• glassmimoosa@gmail.com
• +420 608 417 770
• Map - Přepeře is located in the Central Bohemian Region near Mnichovo Hradiště
• Open 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. both days (also on Sunday 15 October) 
• The studio is located near the family house, visit is possible by prior telephone agreement (max. 8 people at a time).
• Come and see the studio, where handmade author's pieces are created from burnt glass by Mrs. Ing. Martina Šrýtrová. You will learn interesting facts about the process of creation, materials and fusing technique.
• You will have the opportunity to buy original home accessories and jewellery directly in the studio or order a custom creation.

 

URBANGLASS s.r.o., Hubálov 21, Loukovec

• https://www.urbanglass-figurky.cz
• https://www.facebook.com/urbanglass.cz
• +420 603 213 339, +420 731 500 907
• open on Sunday 15 October from 9-17 h
• (on Saturday 14 October the company will be open for glass enthusiasts from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. in a limited mode as part of the Open Day of the local SOU Hubálov)
• In the small family-run 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.
• For children, there will be creative activities or a screening of films with glass themes.

 

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Jizera Mountains - Saturday 14 October 2023

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DECOR BY GLASSOR, Sokolovské náměstí 304/9, Liberec

• http://www.decor-by-glassor.cz
• +420 602 694 503
• 14. 10. 2023, 9 - 17 h
• The company follows the traditions of glassmaking dating back to the 13th century. It was introduced to the world as a brand in 2002. The aim is to preserve, push and inspire traditional craftsmanship.
• Decor by Glassor is best known for its glass ornaments in the shape of spheres, but also offers 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 the traditional blowing technique. Each piece produced passes through the skilled hands of several painters and blowers who devote all their care to them.
• In the assortment you will find a wide range of glass decorations for Christmas tree, New Year's and wedding table, Valentine's Day or Easter. The company produces traditional and modern designs of decorations.
• Creative workshops for children - painting glass ornaments

Secondary School of Craftmanship and Services - Vocational Training Centre, Podhorská 54, Jablonec nad Nisou

• https://www.sosjbc.cz
• +420 483 443 248
• 14. 10. 2023, 9-16h
• Open day for those interested in studying and the general public.
• The school is unique within the system of vocational glass and jewellery education in the Czech Republic, it teaches unique courses focused on glass and jewellery.

Secondary School of Arts and Crafts and Higher Vocational School, Horní náměstí 1, Jablonec nad Nisou

• http://www.supsavos.cz
• +420 602 317 259
• Visit the workshops and studios of the school, which has bred many important personalities of the Czech art scene.
• Guided tours of the school at 10am and 2pm with the opportunity to purchase pupils' works.

ARTCRYSTAL TOMEŠ, Palackého 3145/41 (Jablonex building), Jablonec nad Nisou

• https://www.artcrystal.cz/
• +420 602 300 315
• Open 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. both days (also on Sunday 15 October) 
• The family-run company Art Crystal Tomeš in the heart of the Crystal Valley continues the tradition of the art of Czech glassmakers and the production of Czech crystal chandeliers in the region. The goal of this company is to bring the beauty of Czech crystal and joy with every light to homes around the world.

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

• www.msb-jablonec.cz
• info@msb-jablonec.cz
• +420 483 369 013; +420 778 527 123
• Open 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. both days (also on Sunday 15 October) 
• The Museum exhibits one of the largest glass collections in Bohemia from its rich collection of 12 million exhibits in three permanent exhibitions, a unique example of jewellery in Europe and a selection from the largest public collection of glass Christmas decorations. The Museum of Glass and Costume Jewellery in Jablonec nad Nisou - The only one in the world!
• On 14 October at 14:10, the museum will host the launch of the adventure-fairy tale book From Fire and Sand by Lucie Magašvári. As the title suggests, the art of glassmakers plays an important role in the story this time.

 

G&B BEADS / Museum of bead making, Janovská 132/39, Jablonec nad Nisou

• http://www.gbbeads.cz
• + 420 483 317 930
• open only on Saturdays 9 am - 3 pm
• creative workshop programme
• guided tours of the museum at 11 a.m. and 1 p.m., free admission
• open gallery of designer and customer products

KŘIŠŤÁLOVÝ RÁJ, Jungmannova 497, Jablonec nad Nisou

• https://www.facebook.com/kristalovyraj
• info@kristalovyraj.cz
• +420 483 311 915
• Open both days: 14 October from 9-16 h, 15 October from 9-15 h  
• The National Jewellery Centre, where the offer of 40 jewellery and glass companies from the Czech Republic is concentrated.
• On the weekend of 14-15 October there will be an event for families with children called "Magical Animals".

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

• www.perlex-jablonec.cz
• info@perlex-jablonec.cz
• +420 483 312 671
• Open both days (14th and 15th October, 9am - 5pm) 
• Demonstration of making and dyeing your own seed beads.
• Creative workshops for children and adults.
• Possibility to polish your own agate from the Bohemian Paradise.
• Presentation of the bead crown.

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

• https://www.arconbijoux.cz
• +420 602 970 654
• Open both days (14.10.: 9-17h and 15.10.: 9 -16h) 
• In the company shop in Jablonec nad Nisou you will find a workshop with your own mineral bracelet production for 250 CZK.
• There will also be a new collection of jewellery and jewellery Autumn/Winter 2023, new designs of beads, jewellery metalwork and everything for home production. 

SPIDER GLASS, Heřmanice 7 (near Frýdlant v Č.)

• www.spiderglass.cz
• spiderglass@atlas.cz
• +420 603 145 927
• Open both days (14 and 15 October, 9am - 5pm) 
• Guided tours of the glass workshop - an operation with a large fusing furnace, glass grinding and sample room in the reconstructed attic space, which has become an extensive gallery of studio production of glass and jewellery.

BEADGAME, Alšovice 156, Pěnčín

• http://www.beadgame.cz
• +420 601 129 664
• 14. 10. 2023, 9-17 h
• Learn about the production of glass beads, you can make something creative on the spot or buy something to take home.
• Play the board game "Kubík's Treasure" with your children - you will see that you and your children will be thrilled, and you can also buy the game at a special price on this day! 

KITTEL MUSEUM, Krásná 10, Pěnčín

• www.kittelovomuzeum.cz
• +420 602 620 969
• open both days, 9-17h
• The third edition of the traditional glass event at the Kittel House.
• Under one roof you can see up to 15 glassmakers at work on the stoves and creating various glass products with the opportunity to try it yourself.
• Fee-based admission to the Kittel Museum event

DRAHOMÍRA KRUPKOVÁ - YANI, Zásada 298

• www.yani.cz
• yani@yani.cz
• +420 606 745 432
• 14. 10. 2023, 9-17h
• The YANI company, which has been operating in Zásada for 30 years, is one of the few companies producing jewellery made of rocaille. Visit the Preciosa Ornela in Desná to see the production of rocaille beads and their traditional and modern processing in the Yani company,
• You can look forward to demonstrations of bead stringing and other bead processing techniques.

ATLAS BIJOUX - KVĚTOSLAVA KONOPKOVÁ, Zásada 305

• http://www.atlaszasada.cz
• +420 603 874 089, 603 874 093
• ATLAS Bijoux is a family-owned company producing quality beaded jewellery, beautiful evening crochet handbags and other accessories.
• Traditional techniques are used in the production and care is taken to ensure perfect craftsmanship. ATLAS Bijoux has been here for you for 32 years!

PRECIOSA ORNELA, Krkonošská 732, Desná

• www.preciosa-ornela.com
• +420 739 520 350
• 8 - 13 h, 14.10. 2023
• Guided tours, production demonstrations, sale of products, jewellery and Czech beads in the Glass Shop.
• Take advantage of the unique opportunity to see how the world-famous glass beads are made, as well as the handmade and hand-cutting of decorative glass objects.

 

 

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Giant Mountains - Saturday 14 October 2023

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RAUTIS, Poniklá 153, Poniklá

• www.rautis.cz
• marek@rautis.cz
• +420 733 737 430
• open both days 9-17h
• Pearl craft UNPLUGGED! On Saturday 14 October 2023 there will be three special overnight expeditions to the pearling workshops.
• Limited capacity, online booking at www.rautis.cz required!
• The journey of a glass bead for embellishment is quite long - first it must be blown from a glass tube, then silvered, painted, and cut. All these steps are done by hand and only then is the bead ready to be strung on the wire.
• The company's production of Christmas decorations made from glass blown beads has been successful in being inscribed on UNESCO's list of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity.
• Creative workshops for children; refreshments for sale in the "Above Things" shop.

 

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Lusatian Mountains - Sunday 15 October 2023

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PRECIOSA LIGHTING, Nový svět 915, Kamenický Šenov

• https://www.preciosalighting.com/cs/news-detail/day-of-open-doors-2023
• 15. 10. 2023, 9-17h
• Shine a light on the mysterious corners of Preciosa Lighting in Kamenický Šenov. During the Open Day, a day full of stunning experiences, an interactive programme and endless fun with light for young and old awaits you.
• Discover the behind-the-scenes creation, inspiration and innovation behind the vibrant light installations. Light is not only a source of beauty, but also a carrier of emotions, moods and atmosphere. And that is what you can look forward to at Preciosa Lighting!

 

GLASS MUSEUM KAMENICKÝ ŠENOV, Osvobození 69, Kamenický Šenov

• www.muzeumskla.cz
• muzeumskla@kamenicky-senov.cz
• +420 487 712 040
• Open 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. both days (also on Saturday 14 October) 
• The museum celebrates 100 years this year; it specialises in engraved and cut glass and chandeliers. The anniversary exhibition presents a selection of the best of the collection.
• Another jubilant is the Viennese firm J. & L. Lobmeyr (200 years), which from the second half of the 19th century commissioned local craftsmen to produce engravings, which can be seen in the museum's exhibition Luxury by Lobmeyr. 

HIGH SCHOOL OF ART AND CRAFT, KAMENICKÝ ŠENOV, Havlíčkova 57, Kamenický Šenov

• https://czech-glass-school.cz
• supss@supss-ks.cz
• 15. 10. 2023, 9-17 h
• The oldest glass school in the world. Visit the school gallery where you will see the work of students from 1870 to the present day and the school shop selling student work.
• Tour the school's workshop areas and studios and learn about glass decorating techniques.

JÍLEK GLASS WORKSHOP, Nová Hut' 687, Kamenický Šenov

• https://www.jilek-glassworks.com
• +420 725 839 919
• open only on Saturday 14 October 2023, 7-13.30 h
• Are you interested in the process of glass production? How is glass blown and shaped? If so, the Jílek Glassworks offers you the opportunity to take a look behind the scenes of one of the oldest glassworks in Central Europe!

ANTARES ART, Dlouhá 168, Kamenický Šenov

• https://antaresart.cz
• +420 777 606 929
• open both days, 8-15h
• Glassmaking and cutting workshop with the opportunity to try your hand at the craft. 

ATELIER VINU, Prácheňská 791, Kamenický Šenov

• http://www.vinu.cz
• +420 604 622 663
• Open both days: Saturday 13-17h, Sunday 10-16h
• Demonstration of the creation of winding beads, presentation of the new collection - AUTUMN.
• Presentation of jewellery made from original winding beads from the workshop of Karolina Kopřivová

PROUSEK EXKLUSIVE LIGHTING, Prácheň 187, Kamenický Šenov

• http://www.prousek.cz
• +420 737 248 849
• 15. 10. 2023, 9-17h
• Visit the beautiful Prousek Gallery, located in Prachní in Kamenický Šenov. This beautifully renovated building bears the historical roots of the Palme family. Theodor Palme used to run his chandelier business here. 
• During the Crystal Valley Weekend you can look forward to an opening and other surprises - come and see for yourself.

GLASS MUSEUM NOVÝ BOR, nám. Míru 105, Nový Bor

• https://www.glassmuseum.eu
• +420 487 726 196
• open both days, 9-17h, free admission
• The Nový Bor Glass Museum is one of the oldest glass museums in the world. The permanent exhibition is not traditionally arranged chronologically, but according to the refining techniques - the exhibition of engraved, cut, painted and thickly shaped and decorated glass. Especially unique is the collection of painted Art Nouveau glass, which is the largest of its kind in the world!
• THE BEST OF 2013-2023 - a selection of additions to the museum's collection

CRYSTALEX CZ s.r.o., B. Egermanna 634, Nový Bor

• http://www.crystalex.cz
• +420 487 742 413
• 15. 10. 2023, 10-15
• The Novobor brand Crystalex has been an integral part of the glassmaking tradition for many years and during the open day you can take a look into the secrets of the entire production.
• You can enjoy a tour of the factory - from the automatic lines to the decoration department, where all the techniques are on display.
• An interesting programme is designed not only for adults, but also for children, after which creative workshops will be prepared. 

 

HOUDEK ART, B. Egermanna 11, Nový Bor 

• http://www.houdek.art
• +420 774 730 563
• open both days 9-17
• Together, the Houdek brothers create and present their unique works of art inspired by various themes, especially in the field of sports.
• Among the most famous and now iconic works of these artists is AMSTRONG, inspired by world cycling.
• In recent years, Filip and Lukáš Houdek have been presenting their Passion project dedicated to motorsport, unique works not only made of glass, but also metal sculptures and art canvases can be found in their gallery HOUDEK.ART in Nový Bor.

KORÁLKY NOVÝ BOR, B. Egermanna 11, Nový Bor

• http://www.koralkynovybor.cz
• +420 724 032 905
• open both days 9-16h (also on Saturday 14 October 2023)
• Visitors can buy everything for creating. The main assortment is Czech glass beads, but you can also find components, minerals, stringing material and much more.
• During the weekend there will be a possibility to make your own bracelet. 

 

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

• https://www.az-design.cz
• +420 775 588 474
• 14.10., 8-16 - tour of the whole operation including production demonstrations, presentation of the new collection. 
• 15.10., 8-15 - production demonstration, tour of the sample room.
• In the AZ-Design studio you will see the best of traditional and modern cut glass.
• Come and see a demonstration of painting techniques with gold and enamel. When you come, you will be dazzled by the beauty of the local sample room.

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

• http://www.novotnyglass.cz
• info@novotnyglass.cz
• +420 739 206 880
• open both days 9-17 h (also on 14 October 2023) 
• Family glassworks, museum of contemporary glass, sale and sale of unique pieces, renowned restaurant, large car park available.

 

LASVIT s.r.o., Palackého nám. 170, Nový Bor

• https://crystalvalley.cz/cs/videt/lasvit-skleneny-dum
• Only on 15.10. from 10 am - 4 pm (break 12:00 - 12:30)
• Tour capacity 15 - 20 persons
• Tour duration approx. 30 min
• Two hundred years ago, masters of the glassmaking craft used to live in the timbered houses on Palackého Square in Nový Bor. The Czech glass and design company LASVIT renovated the historic houses and moved its headquarters here in 2019.
• The complex also includes two modern new buildings - the Black House and the Glass House - two houses that are a metaphor for darkness and light. Visible from a distance from the street, the Glass House is covered in tiles inspired by traditional slate cladding.

HOINEFF GLASS ART, Slunečná 122, Slunečná 473 01

• https://hoineff.com
• +420 603 871 511 - the studio is part of a family house, ideally arranged in advance by phone (max 8 people per hour).
• 15. 10. 2023, 9-17 h
• Guided tours, production demonstrations, sale of art objects.
• Visiting this studio is a slightly different experience than strolling through a gallery. You will not only see the finished works of art, but also how and where they are created, and get a glimpse into the life of a glass artist.

FLORIANOVA HUŤ, Častolovice 16 (near Česká Lípa)

• www.florianovahut.cz
• info@florianovahut.com
• +420 603 894 297, +420 724 057 914
• open both days 9 a.m. - 2 p.m. (also 14 October 2023) 
• Floriánova hut' is a family-run glassworks founded in 1996, which deals with handmade glass production, glass shaping, glass blowing, glass moulding and freehand glass shaping according to the glassmaker's imagination.
• During the weekend you can also visit the glass products shop. 

VAGNERGLASS, Chotyně No. 31

• https://www.facebook.com/glassvagner
• +420 728 803 922
• open both days 9-17h (also on 14 October 2023)
• Small-scale family studio. Glass cutting and fused sculpture technology on display. Possibility of a small workshop.
• The showroom with finished works of Beata and Daniel Vágner is also worth a visit.
• When visiting the Vagnerglass studio, please park in the parking space in the village (map), from where you can walk about 10 minutes along the marked path.

Glassworks AJETO, Lindava 167 (near Cvikov)

• https://www.ajetoglass.com/
• +420 487 751 613
• 10 - 17 h, 15. 10. 2023
• This glass tavern will truly transport you to another world. To the world of glassmakers, where traditional craftsmanship meets art. This is also the local gastronomy, which offers traditional Czech dishes prepared from quality local ingredients.
• You can try your hand at glassblowing "on your own". You will see how demanding the work of glassmakers is and you will take home your own glass souvenir. 
• You can look forward to the popular workshop in the Glass Tavern "PÍSKOVAČKA" with Daniela Divišová - children and adults can create a motif and sandblast their own glass (http://www.piskovacka.eu/)

PAČINEK GLASS, Kunratice u Cvikova 147, Kunratice u Cvikova

• http://www.pacinekglass.com
• +420 608 404 986
• 9 a.m. - 5 p.m., both days (also 14 October 2023)
• admission fee (to the glassworks)
• One of the most important contemporary art glassmakers on the European and international scene gives an insight into his glassworks in Kunratice u Cvikova.
• The glassmaking complex includes not only the traditional glassworks, where visitors can observe the work of the handmade masters from a truly minimal distance, but also the cutting room, where products are processed using traditional methods, as well as a sales gallery of modern glass and, last but not least, the unique Crystal Garden. 
• Visit also the unique Crystal Temple near the glassworks - you can enjoy guided tours of the exhibition "Stories, Contos, Stories", you will see directly the author of the exhibition Ricardo Hoineff only on Saturdays from 13-17h.

SVOJKOV GLASS WORKS - HAIDL A SYN, Svojkov 47, Svojkov

• https://www.haidl-syn.cz
• +420 603 188 232
• open both days 9-14 h (also 14 Oct 2023)
• If you are looking for replicas of historical glass, forest glass, glass from films and fairy tales, glass of rulers, medieval goblets, Renaissance goblets, Viking glass, Gothic goblets, Roman glass, then visit the family glassworks in Svojkov.

 

GLASS OLTAR in the Church of St. Pankrác in Jítrava

• www.farnost.dlouhymost.cz
• + 420 602 945 915
• The church will be exceptionally open on Sunday, October 15, 2023 from 2 - 4 p.m.
• In 2022, the parish administrator was Bc. Michal Olekšák found a long lost ancient glass decorated altar of the Holy Sepulchre. The altar was gradually found whole and during the Night of Churches in 2022 it was presented to the public for the first time in the state in which it was found. The glass altar of Jitrava is a heritage of the varied art of glassmaking, which was also used for spiritual purposes in a sacred setting.
• The altar consists of five separate parts, which together form a complete glass altar. The individual parts are decorated with hand cut coloured glass in the shape of stones, which are also hand fixed in black waxed opaque paper, so that light passes through the coloured stones and this can remind us of church stained glass windows.