Beads & Glass: A Journey to the Heart of Czech Craft

Name: Beads & Glass: A Journey to the Heart of Czech Craft
Start: 2025-08-12T17:30:00-05:00
End: 2025-08-12T19:00:00-05:00
Location: 210 Washington St, Northfield, MN, United States, Minnesota 55057

Schedule

Tue Aug 12 2025 at 05:30 pm to 07:00 pm

UTC-05:00

Location

210 Washington St, Northfield, MN, United States, Minnesota 55057 | Northfield, MN

Join local jeweler Andrea Turini to learn all things beads and glass!
This presentation offers a behind-the-scenes look at the bead and glassmaking traditions of Jablonec nad Nisou, a historic center of Czech artisan production. Through original photos and video captured during a recent visit to local workshops and factories, attendees will learn about traditional techniques including lampworking, hand pressing, and early machine production.
The talk also includes a hands-on component: guests can explore sample beads in various stages of production, examine a button mold, and view examples of finished jewelry made with Czech glass. Ideal for crafters, artists, and anyone curious about the history and process behind handmade beads.