International Creative Glass Lab in Denmark: Knowledge Exchange and the Future of Glassmaking Heritage
The international Creative Glass Lab was successfully hosted at the Holmegaard Værk glassworks center in Denmark, bringing together 12 artists, designers, researchers, and glass experts from Serbia, Slovenia, the Czech Republic, the Netherlands, Denmark, and Poland. This multi-day lab program was dedicated to exploring contemporary approaches to glassworking, sustainability in glass production, and the preservation […]
From Lalique to Paraćin: Glass Designer Pauline Kuntz Visits Creative Glass Serbia
23.07.2026. Glass designer Pauline Kuntz from the renowned French glassworks Lalique visited Paraćin to explore the work of the Creative Glass Serbia initiative and learn about local glassmaking traditions. During her visit, Pauline researched traditional glass processing techniques and wax craftsmanship, such as the pre-WWII guilloché method used at the Serbian Glass Factory, and met […]
Business and Finance: Glass stories
In the new issue of Biznis & Finansije magazine, check out our special feature on glass, inspired by the presentations and topics discussed at our 3rd Creative Glass Forum. Forum was organized within the project “Glassmaking tradition meets innovation” funded by the European Union. Contributors to this feature include: Hristina Mikić, Igor Antić, Michael Ruh, […]
The Magic of Bohemian Glass
Zdeněk Lhotský, Melted Sculpture – Glass Collection, 1957. Museum of Glass and Jewellery in Jablonec nad Nisou. Photograph: Kristina Harbetova. The magic of bohemian glass: a behind the scenes journey into a world renowned tradition When analyzing the phenomenon of Czech glassmaking, it becomes clear that the key to its success lies in a perfect […]
RTS Naučni portal: how does a craft that requires decades of learning to perfect the feel at one’s fingertips translate into the language of algorithms understood by new generations?
It has been 180 years since the first drop of molten glass was formed in Serbia. But how does a craft that requires decades of learning to perfect the feel at one’s fingertips translate into the language of algorithms understood by new generations? We reveal what lies behind it. Media appirance: RTS Naučni portal, epizoda […]
Paraćin Glassmaking in Brussels at the New European Bauhaus Festival
11.06.2026. The “Creative Glass of Serbia” initiative has garnered significant attention from the European public in Brussels. Through a video game, the initiative demonstrated the digital learning of heritage crafts, showing how glass waste can be transformed into entirely new value using traditional glassmaking techniques from Paraćin. The century-old tradition of glassmaking in Paraćin was […]
Open call: Participation in Creative Glass LABs in Denmark, Serbia and Slovenia
05.05.2026. We invite 12 glass designers and creatives to participate in the international Creative Glass Labs workshop series. If you work with glass as a creative medium, you are invited to apply for the Creative Glass Labs programme, taking place between August and November 2026* in three countries. Participants will collaboratively explore innovative and sustainable approaches to […]
GTMI Project Presented to Stakeholders
21.04.2026. As part of the implementation of the GTMI project, a presentation was held for stakeholders with the aim of introducing the project’s activities, expected results, and opportunities for cooperation. During the meeting, 12 participants were introduced to the project’s key objectives, planned activities, and the importance of involving relevant stakeholders in its successful implementation. […]
In anticipation of the jubilee – 180 years of glassmaking in Serbia
In anticipation of the jubilee – 180 years of glassmaking in Serbia, the 3rd Creative Glass Forum is currently taking place in Belgrade, organised by the Creative Glass Serbia Initiative, led by Prof. Dr. Hristina Mikić. On this occasion, Prof. Dr. Hristina Mikić, one of the leading experts in cultural economics in Serbia and the […]
EU Azbučnik: Creative Glass Serbia and Glass Recycling
12.04.2026. On the Euronews program “EU Azbučnik,” the initiative “Creative Glass Serbia” was presented, highlighting key issues of sustainability and green innovation in the glass sector. The episode focused on glass recycling, emphasizing its potential for developing a circular economy and its role in creative recycling practices. Media: Euronews – EU Azbučnik, 12.04.2026. 10.45h. Results […]