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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PETRA LORENC

Address

Kostelní 4/2, Liberec II - Nové město, 46001
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Phone

+420 732 279 078

E-mail

petraa.lorenc@gmail.com

Opening hours

Closed on Mondays (unless a workshop is booked)

Tuesday–Friday, 1–5 p.m.

Saturday–Sunday, open by appointment or according to the schedule of workshops for the public

Petra Lorenc's newly opened studio and shop combines a sales gallery with a creative space where designer jewelry and stylish accessories come to life right under the designer's hands. Petra Lorenc, an established creative designer, focuses her work on playful glass jewelry that reflects the need to pause in time and return to authentic expression. Her work is a celebration of the "here and now," with each piece of jewelry designed to bring its wearer joy through its unique design and precise craftsmanship.

The studio's philosophy is based on boundless imagination and bold experimentation with materials, which are typical of the artist. The characteristic aesthetics of her works use various types of glass beads from local manufacturers, through which the artist strengthens her bond with the traditional glassmaking region, while at the same time giving it a modern, geometric, and interactive form. In addition to her permanent jewelry collections, Petra Lorenc also creates limited editions of decorative accessories that stand out for their originality and ability to aesthetically complement modern interiors.

Visitors to the open studio are welcome not only to view and purchase the artist's works, but also to try their hand at creating something themselves. As part of the "Try It Yourself" workshops, designed for the public and private groups, guests have the opportunity to enter the creative process, try out new techniques, and take home a piece they have made themselves, along with a gift voucher for further experiences. The studio regularly comes alive with themed pop-up events, making it an inspiring meeting place for anyone seeking depth and meaning in design.