Check into the hotel after arriving from Prague Airport!

2 PM Meet & Greet in Lobby Bar of hotel.  Old Town Ibis.  

4:00 PM Walking tour through Old Town to Astronomical Clock & the Jewish Quarter

6:00 Boat Dinner Cruise (Included)

10:00 Prague Castle

12:00 Lunch at the Golden Star

1:00 Tour to Charles Bridge and Old Town

6:00 Free Evening with Optional concert

9:00 Luggage downstairs for the bus

10:00 Castle Tour Syrchov

12:00 Lunch

3:00 PM check into Hotel

4:00 PM Roman Trunk show at the hotel

9:00 Super Duo Factory

11:00 AM Bead Factory + Czech Picnic Lunch

3:00 Lamp Work Glass Bead production

6:00 Class with Rebecca

9:00 AM Glass Pearl Production

11:00 AM Glassunicum

12:00 Lunch

1:30 G&B Production Tour

6:00 Class with Rebecca

9:00 AM leave the hotel

10:00 Garnet Museum & Production

11:00 Museum

12:00 Lunch on Own and freetime

2:00 Antique Store

4:00 PM arrive at hotel

6:00 PM Goodbye dinner at Pizzeria Franko

Bags down for the bus ride back to one last night in Prague!

9:00 Leave hotel (Bags loaded on the bus)

9:15 Kristalovy Raj & Antique Store

10:00 Bead Museum 

Lunch in Milada Boleslav

Prairie Park and Skoda Museum

Return To Courtyard Prague Airport

Suggested Dinner in Hotel at 7 PM.  

You can stay longer if you wish.  Flights on the 18th are as early as 6:05 AM.   

If you want to reserve a room in Prague for a few more days email Jon

Days are subject to change based on Factory availability.  

This gorgeous and wearable collar gets its name from the Bohemian countryside it reminded us of. While intermediate, it is the perfect project for someone with a basic knowledge of bead weaving. Expect to get a good portion accomplished during class!

The Spiral Staircase Bracelet features lentil beads spiraling around your wrist in a counted kumihimo pattern with two sizes of seed beads.

Exploring the intersection of color, math, and engineering, Rebecca Ann Combs has been pushing the bounds of what is possible in beaded kumihimo for more than sixteen years. She came upon the art of kumihimo after opening a bead store in Arizona, finding its structure and intricacies both calming and rich with possibilities. The rules, rhythm, and patterning of kumihimo satisfy her need for control in an out-of-control world, and now manifests in increasingly complex designs.

Combs’ work has been featured at Museum of Beadwork in Portland, Maine and she is the author of three best-selling kumihimo books, Kumihimo Basics & Beyond, Kumihimo Braiding with Beads, and Kumihimo Jewelry Simplified. Although she warns all of her readers and students that kumihimo is addictive, she delights in getting them hooked. Lauded for detailed, clear instructions, Combs teaches beading retreats and workshops internationally.

When she isn’t braiding you’ll find her enjoying afternoon tea or hiking in the Arizona wilderness. Find her kits and teaching schedule at www.DesignAndAdorn.com.

www.DesignAndAdorn.com

Millions of Miles, One Passion

From a 12-Year-Old’s Dream to a Global Bead Authority

The story of Da Beads began in the late 1980s on a family vacation to New Mexico. With $200 worth of beads and a 12-year-old’s curiosity, a lifelong passion was born. By junior high, I was importing from India and Bulgaria; by high school, I was sourcing sterling silver and glass directly from the islands of Indonesia.

Since then, I have flown over 3,500,000 miles across the globe—equivalent to circling the Earth 140 times. From the mountains of Nepal to the vibrant markets of Africa, I’ve spent the last 35+ years hunting for the perfect bead. I've also been a staple at the Tucson wholesale shows for 30 consecutive years, building a reputation for quality that is recognized worldwide.

Global Relationships, Premier Partnerships

In 1998, I made my first trip to the Czech Republic, and it quickly became the heart of my business. Over the decades, I’ve built deep, lasting friendships with factory owners and master manufacturers there and across the world.

Today, I leverage these long-term relationships to supply the industry at every level. Da Beads is proud to partner with:

• Local Bead Stores & Craft Retailers: Providing curated inventory for brick-and-mortar shops.

• Online Resellers: Supplying the digital marketplace with high-demand treasures.

• JTV (Jewelry Television): Bringing world-class quality to a national television audience.

By working directly with the source, I ensure the highest quality beads are accessible to the entire creative community at the best possible prices.

Where Art Meets Business

I’ve always believed that the best bead business requires a balance of "right brain" creativity and "left brain" strategy. Every strand I source is selected not just for its market value, but for its artistic potential. My goal is to bridge the gap between global commerce and fine art, ensuring every piece in the collection meets the highest standards of color, texture, and craftsmanship.

Experience the Journey — Live!

You can join me and Rebecca Combs on my next tour to the Czech Republic, here we experience the entire bead manufacturing process learning how these custom beads come to life. It’s here that we will see how colors and coatings mix, share design ideas with factory owners, and give you a first look at some of the new production coming to market in the USA in 2027.