# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Heirloom Fire: Czech Glasswork
- **Event Start and End Date**: Thu, 28 May, 2026 at 06:00 pm – Thu, 28 May, 2026 at 07:30 pm
- **Event Description**: FREE and Open to the Public

As part of the Dorothy Godtland Lecture Series, the Board of Directors is pleased to present Andrea Turini, along with her presentation Heirloom Fire: Czech Glasswork.

Her presentation draws on firsthand experiences in Jablonec nad Nisou, a region in Czechia, long recognized as a world center of bead and button production.

Attendees will learn about the evolution of the Czech glass industry, generational traditions passed down, the cultural significance of beads and buttons, and the resilience of a cottage industry that once fed the entire region; as well as, an interactive demonstration about buttons and beads.

Those attending this FREE lecture will have the opportunity to sign up for a one hour hands-on jewelry class where you can create your own set of earrings/bracelet ($40 per person)  OR earrings/necklace ($45 person) set on Saturday, May 30 at either 10am or 1pm.




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.
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/albert-lea/heirloom-fire-czech-glasswork/200029955734832
- **Event Categories**: workshops
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 41

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Albert Lea
- **state**: MN
- **country**: United States
- **location**: 101 S Broadway Ave, Albert Lea, MN, United States, Minnesota 56007
- **lat**: 43.6496
- **long**: -93.36834
- **full address**: 101 S Broadway Ave, Albert Lea, MN, United States, Minnesota 56007

## Event gallery

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Heirloom Fire: Czech Glasswork being held?
  - **A:** Heirloom Fire: Czech Glasswork takes place on Thu, 28 May, 2026 at 06:00 pm to Thu, 28 May, 2026 at 07:30 pm at 101 S Broadway Ave, Albert Lea, MN, United States, Minnesota 56007.
- **Q**: Who is organizing Heirloom Fire: Czech Glasswork?
  - **A:** Heirloom Fire: Czech Glasswork is organized by Albert Lea Art Center.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** Heirloom Fire: Czech Glasswork is ideal for art lovers, trade professionals, collectors, and exhibition enthusiasts exploring the latest in their field. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Albert Lea, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If Heirloom Fire: Czech Glasswork sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast.

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