ARCHITEKTURA RYTÁ VE SKLE
The exhibition will feature engraved glass works by students and faculty from the engraving departments of the Secondary School of Applied Arts in Kamenický Šenov and the Secondary School of Applied Arts in Železný Brod
Young Glass Symposium
The YGS 2026 Children’s Glass Symposium brings together young artistic talents, the traditional craft of glassmaking, and the unique setting of the Crystal Valley.
Looking back at CRYSTAL VALLEY WEEK 2025
Exhibition of photographs from the 4th Liberec Festival of Glass, Jewellery and Costume Jewellery
Exhibition by Šárka Bartko, a glass artist and educator from Nový Bor
16h Looking back at CRYSTAL VALLEY WEEK 2025 - opening
Opening of the photo exhibition Looking back at CRYSTAL VALLEY WEEK 2025
Soukenné Square - Crystal Box | Course | Beata and Daniel Vágner / Vagnerglass
Beata and Daniel Vágner / Vagnerglass will showcase the art of glassmaking in the streets of Liberec. Right on Soukenné Square
Šaldovo náměstí | Plissé Plisování | Studio Umyo, Baptista Vandaele, Preciosa Ornela
Where tradition meets the future... you'll find out in the glass box on Šalda Square
Náplavka - Crystal Box | Glass Locker Room
A Glass Boutique on the Streets of Liberec: Unique Fashion and Jewelry Under the Open Sky
6:00 p.m. Nature in Glass, Glass in Nature – Exhibition Opening
A harmonious dialogue between nature and art, where glass becomes both a reflection of nature and an integral part of it
10 a.m. Christmas House – Glass Workshop: Painting Glass Candleholders and Ornaments
Painting glass candleholders and ornaments with Decor by Glassor
10 a.m., Dr. Edvard Beneš Square – all-day program
Experience the work of glassmakers and jewellers with your own hands during the Crystal Valley Week. In addition to live demonstrations, original jewellery and glassware will be available for purchase. Come and blow your whistle, watch the work over the stove, or try your hand at glass cutting.
10 a.m. PREMIERE - Artist in Residence
Filip Lukavec’s first official exhibition. The combination with the unusual exhibition space at Liberec City Hall promises an intense experience: the artist himself will be present at the exhibition!
2:00 p.m. What a gorgeous bonnet! The pearls of the Krkonoše Mountains on festive folk costumes – Exhibition Opening
Blown glass beads are still used today in the world of clothing and headwear, a fact that can also be admired at the exceptional and unique exhibition at the Liebieg Palace
3:00 p.m. A Piece of the Czech Heart… Even Far from Home – Exhibition Opening
The exhibition opens up a world of emotions, memories, and traditions. It bears witness to the fact that home is not just a place. Home is a feeling we carry within us. And sometimes it can take the form of a single dark red stone
4:00 p.m. Maxim Velčovský AND THAT'S IT! - Opening
COZY STUDIO will showcase the work of Maxim Velčovský
5:00 p.m. A Gem for the Whole World – Exhibition Opening
A gem, a little miracle that embodies the story of Czech glass, tradition, and human craftsmanship
6:00 p.m. UNFRAMED - Exhibition Opening
Exhibition of works by students and faculty members of the Glass and Jewelry Design program at the Department of Design, Technical University of Liberec
9 a.m. Nature in Glass, Glass in Nature – Sandblasting – Workshop
Sandblasting – Demonstrations of Glass Sandblasting Techniques, Glass Sandblasting Workshop
10h Animation workshop
Anything is possible in animation!
Flying dogs, sea waves, talking cats and exploding dinosaurs. During the workshop we will create short animations on animation machines or on a lightbox
10 a.m. Christmas House – Creative Workshop with Beaded Ornaments
Creative workshop featuring bead decorations and a demonstration of glass bead blowing with Rautis
10 a.m., Dr. Edvard Beneš Square – all-day program
Experience the work of glassmakers and jewellers with your own hands during the Crystal Valley Week. In addition to live demonstrations, original jewellery and glassware will be available for purchase. Come and blow your whistle, watch the work over the stove, or try your hand at glass cutting.
3:00 p.m. Flowers and Glass – a flower show with Juan Carlos Semidey
An exhibition of art, glass, and floral design by Karolína Žáčková, Klára Franc Vavříková, and Juan Carlos Semidey, who arrange floral arrangements within glass objects created by master glassmakers from the Crystal Valley
5:30 p.m. Glass as a Gift – Exhibition Opening
Philanthropy in the Glass Region
19h PechaKucha Night Liberec vol. 21 SPOJENI SKLEM
PechaKucha Night will once again be part of the Crystal Valley Week glass festival program in Liberec in 2026! Come experience a traditional evening of stories from a variety of inspiring guests at the VRATISLAVICE 101010 cultural center starting at 7 p.m. Details coming soon
9 a.m. Nature in Glass, Glass in Nature – Urbanglass – Eva a Karel Urbanovi – Workshop
Urbanglass, Eva and Karel Urban – glassblowing, hands-on workshops, and sales of wire-wrapped glassUrbanglass, Eva and Karel Urban – glassblowing, hands-on workshops, and sales of wire-wrapped glass
10h Animation workshop
Anything is possible in animation!
Flying dogs, sea waves, talking cats and exploding dinosaurs. During the workshop we will create short animations on animation machines or on a lightbox
10h Open House - Evans Atelier
Come take a look at the open house at the Evans Atelier design studio in Vratislavice nad Nisou
10 a.m. Christmas House – Glass Workshop: Painting Glass Candleholders and Ornaments
Painting glass candleholders and ornaments with Decor by Glassor
10 a.m., Dr. Edvard Beneš Square – all-day program
Experience the work of glassmakers and jewellers with your own hands during the Crystal Valley Week. In addition to live demonstrations, original jewellery and glassware will be available for purchase. Come and blow your whistle, watch the work over the stove, or try your hand at glass cutting.
3:00 p.m. Flowers and Glass – a floral workshop with Juan Carlos Semidey
Come experience a unique floral design workshop with internationally renowned designer Juan Carlos Semidey!
5:00 p.m. Glass as a Gift – Guided Tour
Philanthropy in the Glass Region
6:00 p.m. Glass as a Gift – Panel Discussion
The Preciosa Foundation will open an exhibition and discussion in Vratislavice on the role glass plays in philanthropy in our region
10 a.m., Dr. Edvard Beneš Square – all-day program
Experience the work of glassmakers and jewellers with your own hands during the Crystal Valley Week. In addition to live demonstrations, original jewellery and glassware will be available for purchase. Come and blow your whistle, watch the work over the stove, or try your hand at glass cutting.
10 a.m. Christmas House – Glass Workshop: Painting Glass Candleholders and Ornaments
Painting glass candleholders and ornaments; a demonstration of painting Christmas ornaments with Decor by Glassor
14h Workshops in Tiffany technique with Bystro Design
Come and make your own original Tiffany ornament under the guidance of Bystro Design studio from Kamenický Šenov! In the newly opened Pala-Waff pancake and waffle shop you will also find jewellery by Dagmar Pánková and Leoš Smejkal for sale.
14h The Element That Connects - Guided Tour
The Element That Connects exhibition presents Lasvit's Splash art project as a visual metaphor for water—an element that has connected places, people, and cultures since ancient times.
3:00 p.m. Flowers and Glass – a floral workshop with Klára Franc Vavříková
Join Klára Franc Vavříková, the Czech Republic’s champion florist, to create an original floral arrangement in a glass vase crafted by Czech glassmakers and draw inspiration from the art of professional floristry
3:00 p.m. Christmas House – Pačinek Glass – guided tour
Glass inspired by nature! The exhibition of the original Decor by Glassor collection, in collaboration with Pačinek Glass, showcases the delicate beauty of flowers from the Apiaceae family, which blends with the purity of clear glass
3:00 p.m. YGS / Children’s Glass Symposium with Jakub Jelinek
The YGS 2026 Children’s Glass Symposium brings together young artistic talents, the traditional craft of glassmaking, and the unique setting of the Crystal Valley. Jakub Jelínek will personally guide you through the entire exhibition.
4:00 p.m. UNFRAMED - a guided tour of the exhibition combined with a pop-up presentation of studio jewelry
A guided tour of the UNFRAMED exhibition, combined with a pop-up presentation of studio jewelry by students in the Glass and Jewelry Design program at the Department of Design, Technical University of Liberec
5:00 p.m. Jizerské Diamonds – Guided Tour
Glass is the diamond of the Jizera Mountains, and Klára and Eva’s installation brings all this beauty to life; together, they pay tribute to the melancholy of the Jizera Mountains, to glass, to craftsmanship, and to the local people with their deep inner worlds
6:00 p.m. Porušené signály. Antivideoart. – Guided Tour
The exhibition is part of the 10th edition of the Art Week Liberec festival
7.30 a.m. Glassmaking Literary Walk: Bohemian Paradise / Loukovec / Turnov
A Literary Journey Through the Glassmaking Region from Rovensko pod Troskami to the Borecké Rocks, Loukovec, and Turnov
10h POP-UP v Kostelní | Open Ateliér Petra Lorenc
Petra Lorenc’s jewelry, which will sweep you off your feet just like BARTELLI’s drinks, accompanied by live music from Pospy—that’s… a POP-UP at Kostelní
10 a.m. Christmas House – Creative Workshop with Beaded Ornaments
Creative workshop featuring bead decorations and a demonstration of glass bead blowing with Rautis
10h Crystal market in the library
The popular Crystal Market will take place at the Regional Scientific Library on Friday, August 28, from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. and on Saturday, August 29, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Admission to the market is FREE!
10h SALANSKY.STUDIO OPEN DAY
Visit the brotherly author duo directly in their studio
10 a.m., Dr. Edvard Beneš Square – all-day program
Experience the work of glassmakers and jewellers with your own hands during the Crystal Valley Week. In addition to live demonstrations, original jewellery and glassware will be available for purchase. Come and blow your whistle, watch the work over the stove, or try your hand at glass cutting.
3:00 p.m. Architecture Etched in Glass – Guided Tour
Guided tour of the exhibition with Jan Schindler, glass engraver and educator
3:00 p.m. Flowers and Glass – a floral workshop with Karolína Žáčková
Discover the magic of modern floristry under the guidance of one of the most prominent figures on the Czech floristry scene. Come create your own original floral arrangement in a vase crafted by Czech glassmakers
3:00 p.m. PREMIERE - Guided Tour
Filip Lukavec’s first official exhibition. The combination with the unusual exhibition space at Liberec City Hall promises an intense experience: the artist himself will be present at the exhibition!
4:00 PM A Gem for the Whole World – Guided Tours with Petr Nový
A gem, a little miracle that embodies the story of Czech glass, tradition, and human craftsmanship
9 a.m. Nature in Glass, Glass in Nature – Marcela Růžičková – Workshop
Marcela Růžičková – glassblowing, flower-wiring workshop, sale of filigree glass
9h Crystal market in the library
The popular Crystal Market will take place at the Regional Scientific Library on Friday, August 28, from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. and on Saturday, August 29, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Admission to the market is FREE!
10 a.m. Craft Heritage – Public Meeting with Master Glassmaker Ondřej Novotný
An exhibition in the foyer of the F. X. Šalda Theater showcases the work of two generations: legendary glass artist Petr Novotný and his son Ondřej Novotný
10 a.m. Christmas House – Glass Workshop: Painting Glass Candleholders and Ornaments
Painting glass candleholders and ornaments; a demonstration of painting Christmas ornaments with Decor by Glassor
19h Lidové sady | Connecting Cultures – The Show | Multimedia Fashion Show
Join us on a fascinating journey through the world’s cultures
Liberec Botanical Garden | Nature in Glass, Glass in Nature
A harmonious dialogue between nature and art, where glass becomes both a reflection of nature and an integral part of it
Crystal Dragon
The festival week is now accompanied by a beautiful glass dragon. The mythical beast spits out fire to melt its glittering tail, saying: 'Glass is eternal. It is our history, present and future."
Espresso Cafe | Spectrum / Young Glass | Vyšší odborná škola sklářská Nový Bor
Exhibition of Works by Young Students of the Nový Bor College of Glassmaking
Liebieg Palace | Voskovka | Preciosa Lighting
VOSKOVKA is inspired by natural shapes, colors, and their beautiful irregularity. The delicate network of leaves is adorned with wax pearls in pearlescent shades, which together create unique patterns, ornaments, and motifs.
Palác Liebieg - Garáž | 170 let skla a světla | SUPŠS Kamenický Šenov
The exhibition will present glass as a living material capable of reflecting the contemporary world—sensitively interweaving history, light, innovation, and a spirit of experimentation
The Element That Connects | Lasvit
The Element That Connects exhibition presents Lasvit's Splash art project as a visual metaphor for water—an element that has connected places, people, and cultures since ancient times.
BG Klub | UNFRAMED | Katedra designu FT TUL
Exhibition of works by students and faculty members of the Glass and Jewelry Design program at the Department of Design, Technical University of Liberec
Penetrace | SALANSKY
Crystal energy from clear glass rods rushes to the surface and tears the granite bedrock, so typical for Liberec
Cozy Studio | Maxim Velčovský A JE TO!
COZY STUDIO will showcase the work of Maxim Velčovský
Pošta Café | A Gem for the Whole World | Preciosa
A gem, a little miracle that embodies the story of Czech glass, tradition, and human craftsmanship
Lidové sady | BohemiAfrica 4.0 | Emil Kováč, Ondřej Novotný, Marek Effmert, Marek Bartko
A journey from the classroom to the heat of the glassworks in Leerdam, all the way to distant Nairobi, Kenya. A story of friendship, passion, love, travel… and glass, which has the power to bring worlds and people’s destinies together
Pałac Liebieg – Galeria Johann | Wspaniała czapka! Karkonoskie perły w świątecznych strojach ludowych
Blown glass beads are still used today in the world of clothing and headwear, a fact that can also be admired at the exceptional and unique exhibition at the Liebieg Palace
Galerie Desítky | Sklo jako dar | Preciosa | Nadace Preciosa
Philanthropy in the Glass Region
Linserka | Porušené signály. Antivideoart. | Pavel Kopřiva
The exhibition is part of the 10th edition of the Art Week Liberec festival