Tracks4Crafts Policy Labs by the Latvian Academy of Culture *The Tracks4Crafts project aims to identify solution pathways that address the challenges faced by craftspeople within current national legal frameworks, as well as in the context of ongoing policy an... #Craftsmanship #CulturalHeritage EUPolicy European Crafts Mar 25, 2026 N12
Ceramic Futures 2.0 *Is it possible to create synergies between the technical and manual skills of master ceramicists and the precision of advanced metal 3D printing robotics? This is the question at the heart of Ceramic... #Craftsmanship 3D printing Ceramics Ceramics Future Experimentation Metal additive manufacturing Metal manufacturing Mar 24, 2026 N12
“Găteala Tivurilor” on Romania’s Intangible Cultural Heritage List *This recognition highlights a living craft practice, sustained through the skilled hands of those who stitch, join delicate loops, and carefully finish textile edges with precision and care. It is a ... Cultural heritage Romanian embroidery Mar 23, 2026 N12
Where the River and the Ocean Meets The third *Materials Dialogues* workshop by Madetrans from Polimi and the Icelandic Textile Center took place in Blönduós. It was a three-day, hands-on journey into *bioregional materials and situate... Icelandic Textile Center Materials approach in Iceland PoliMI Workshop bioregional materials local ecosystems new material practices Mar 17, 2026 N12
With Heart and Soul *The European Craft Days initiated and organised by L’Institut pour les Savoir-Faire Français return this spring! From 7 to 12 April 2026, studios across Europe will open their doors, inviting the pub... #Craftsmanship Cultural heritage European Crafts Feb 27, 2026 N11
Legal and policy frameworks of crafts in Europe *We are pleased to present the report “Legal and Policy Frameworks of Crafts in Europe: Approaches at the State Level” [1] , prepared by the Latvian Academy of Culture for the Tracks4Crafts project. T... Artisanal Heritage Crafts Policy Sustainability craft heritage Feb 26, 2026 N11
Weaving Ceramics *At the end of November 2025, three ceramicists travelled from Italy to Belgium to take part in Weaving Ceramics, the first cross-case experiment within the Tracks4Crafts project. The experiment was c... Augmented reality CraftsInnovation Experimentation TraditionalCraftsKnowledge digital innovation Feb 10, 2026 N11
Accelerator4Crafts Accelerator4Crafts ** *The Accelerator4Crafts, a new digital platform dedicated to European crafts, officially launched! Developed within the Tracks4Crafts project, the platform is designed to stre... Connection with craftspeople Innovation Knowledge exchange TraditionalCraftsKnowledge craftsmanship Feb 6, 2026 N11
“Le Chalet” exhibition at the Industrial Heritage Museum of Geneva *An exhibition is co-designed by the Fab Lab Onl’fait and the ecomuseum of the Association for Industrial Heritage as a part of the Tracks4Crafts.* It explores both the symbolic imagery of the "Swiss... Cultural heritage Exhibition Switzerland Woodcraft Jan 21, 2026 N11
CRAFTOUR Scientific Conference Tracks4Crafts partners in CRAFTOUR - an European initiative to safeguard, support, and modernise traditional craftsmanship through innovation, research, and community engagement. *On 29 January 2026... Conference Craft Sector Cultural heritage networking research Jan 8, 2026 N10
Focus on European Crafts Sector ***10 December will be an important day for policy dialogue in the European crafts sector, with two events happening in parallel*** *** *** Contractual Policy Round Table organised by CRAFTOUR – Bruss... #EuropeanUnion CulturalHeritage EUPolicy EuropeanCraftsmanship Dec 2, 2025 N10
It was a big stuff! *With 'Skills and Machines – A Living Partnership' as its central topic, the Big Stuff Conference 2025 fitted right up the alley of Tracks4Crafts’ project coordinator Julie De Groot. Julie was chair a... Nov 6, 2025 N10