One of the few existing crystal glass producers in Poland.
Historic factory is located in the heart of the Karkonosze Mountains, in Piechowice near Szklarska Poręba and is available to visitors. Tourists can admire the manual process of producing glass masterpieces up close and take part in workshops where they learn the secrets of glass art.
The Julia Glassworks is a place where history, the beauty of glass masterpieces and the manual production process intertwine. This place can be visited with a guide, experiencing this unique show of crystal making. The tourist path leads through many sections, incl. places where experienced craftsmen blow and form a hot glass mass, conjuring up crystal products in front of the visitors. Throughout the visit, the guide tells you about the history, technology and interesting facts related to the crystal and its production.
The glassworks also offers glass workshops adapted to the age of the participants: mini-glassworks, glass painting and glass engraving, where, under the professional supervision of animators, you can safely try the profession of a steelworker or decorator.
Crystal glass is a unique type of glass enriched with lead oxides. It is lead that gives this type of glass unique properties - a specific glow and the possibility of decorating it by cutting with a diamond. Crystal products are an attractive accessory and an exclusive gift for everyone!
The glassworks offer includes crystal glasses, as well as glasses, decanters and candlesticks. Many collections have won prestigious awards, as Huta Julia is able to combine traditional craftsmanship and materials such as crystal with modern design like no other.