Heirloom Fire: Czech Glasswork Presentation & Workshop

A Cultural Heritage Presentation and Czech Glass Jewelry Design Workshop by Andrea TuriniJoin Minnesota jewelry artist Andrea Turini on June 27th from 10:30am-12pm as she brings audiences inside the living traditions of Czech glass and beadmaking. Her presentation, Heirloom Fire: Czech Glasswork, draws on firsthand experiences in Jablonec nad Nisou, a region long recognized as a world center of bead and button production. Then, audience members have the option to attend the Czech Glass Jewelry Design Workshop from 1-2pm. The presentation is free and open to all, but please register below. If you plan to add on the workshop, please make this selection when you register. During the presentation, audiences will learn about: Cultural StorytellingThe evolution of the Czech glass industry, from family workshops to state-run factories under communism, and how artists adapted their craft during these changing erasGenerational traditions — families who have passed down lampworking, pressing, and cutting techniques for centuriesThe cultural significance of beads and buttons, both as local artistry and as exports that shaped global fashionThe resilience of a cottage industry that once fed an entire region, where survival depended on glass and beadmaking — and the fact that many workshops remain in business today is nothing short of astoundingInteractive DemonstrationStep-by-step look at how a bead and a button are madeSample beads at different production stages for audiences to handleA Czech button mold and examples of finished jewelry featuring Czech glassAdd-On Workshop: Czech Glass Jewelry Design ClassFollowing the presentation, participants can enjoy a one-hour hands-on jewelry design session. Each person will design a coordinating set — either:Earrings + Necklace, orEarrings + BraceletParticipants select from Andrea’s curated collection of authentic Czech glass beads to create their designs. Andrea demonstrates design concepts and assists with selection, then completes the technical finishing (wrapping, crimping and assembly) during class. We are committed to creating an inclusive and accessible environment for all. If you have a disability or specific access needs, please contact Molly Rivera at molly.rivera@redwingarts.org or 651-309-4980 so we can support your participation. We encourage advance notice when possible and will make every effort to accommodate. Register Here #block-yui_3_17_2_1_1770306898319_132499 { --sqs-block-content-flex: 0; } #block-yui_3_17_2_1_1770306898319_132499 { --opacity: 100%; --translate-x: 0px; --translate-y: 0px; --rotation: 0deg; --scale-x: 100%; --scale-y: 100%; --skew-x: 0deg; --skew-y: 0deg; --origin-x: 50%; --origin-y: 50%; opacity: var(--opacity, 1) ; transform: translateX(var(--translate-x) ) translateY(var(--translate-y) ) rotate(var(--rotation) ) scale(var(--scale-x) , var(--scale-y) ) skewX(var(--skew-x) ) skewY(var(--skew-y) ) ; transform-origin: var(--origin-x) var(--origin-y) ; } About the Artist I have been a creator of beautiful, handmade jewelry for over 30 years. A master jeweler, I recently spent ten years in NYC studying under experts from all over the world, developing my skills and honing my craft. While I have experience with many mediums, my passion lies in bead embroidery, the creation of intricate and unique designs that bring a sense of depth and dimension to each piece of jewelry. I take pride in creating high-quality, one-of-a-kind pieces that are both comfortable and stylish. I use only the finest materials, including gemstones, Swarovski crystals and pearls, and Japanese seed beads, and stitch them onto thick wool felt and then build up. This creates a range of textures and colors that bring each three-dimensional piece to life. This activity is made possible by the voters of Minnesota through a grant from the Southeastern Minnesota Arts Council thanks to a legislative appropriation from the arts & cultural heritage fund.