On Saturday, 17 October 2026, we invite you to an Open Day at Preciosa Ornela in Desná, which will take place as part of the Glassmakers’ Days, i.e. a celebration of the glassmaking industry in the Czech Republic, and the Crystal Valley Weekend.
Set out along the Czech Seed Bead Path with us. View the production of these internationally renowned seed beads and discover a secret; how is the hole made in such a small seed bead?
You can look forward to seed beads, traditional glassmaking, creative workshops and interesting meetings.
• Guided tours and demonstrations of production
Become acquainted with the production of Czech glass seed beads.
• The secret of the rocaille’s hole
Visit the creative and educational Secret of the Rocaille’s Hole project.
• Glass mosaics
View the reinstated production of Czech glass mosaics.
• Glass fertiliser
Discover one of the innovative products, glass fertiliser.
• Seed beads and costume jewelry
You can take home more than just the experience: you can also purchase seed beads or costume jewelry from the sales stand.
• The company shop in Zásada
Even more seed beads await you at the company shop in Zásada.
The Czech Seed Bead Path continues to the Riedel Tomb and the Riedel Villa, where you will find refreshments, a seed bead workshop and also a small gift for completing a task.

OPEN DAY
PRECIOSA ORNELA | Production facility in Desná
Krkonošská 732
468 61 Desná
Czech Republic
Saturday 17 October 2026
8 am - 1 pm
Entry: free of charge
Reservation isn't required
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