ECA Annual Conference at MIDA – 30 April 2026

Thursday, 30 April 2026 09.30 (in person) & 10.00 CET (online) – 13.30 CET Florence, Italy & Online REGISTER HERE The European Crafts Alliance (ECA) will […]

Rings in Water 2026 | International competition for craft – oriented design

The “𝐑𝐢𝐧𝐠𝐬 𝐢𝐧 𝐖𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐫” competition initiates and supports the 𝐜𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐨𝐟 𝐧𝐞𝐰 𝐝𝐞𝐬𝐢𝐠𝐧𝐞𝐫 𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐝𝐮𝐜𝐭𝐬 𝐢𝐧𝐬𝐩𝐢𝐫𝐞𝐝 𝐛𝐲 𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐝𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐜𝐫𝐚𝐟𝐭. It develops a dialogue about traditional values, how […]

Presentation Webinar of the Reskilling Crafts Alliance – March 11, 12:00 PM (CET)

As part of the Erasmus+ Reskilling Crafts project, a free webinar will be held on March 11 at 12:00 p.m. to officially launch the Reskilling Crafts […]

Ceramic Futures 2. 0 – Free Webinars and Workshops for Ceramists

Ceramic Futures 2.0 is a new experimental course designed for ceramists, designers, and students, developed by Artex in collaboration with MX3D, a company specializing in robotic […]

Weaving Ceramics: the first cross-case experiment within the Tracks4Crafts project

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 […]

Accelerator4Crafts – a new digital platform dedicated to European crafts

The Accelerator4Crafts platform is now live! Launched as part of the EU-funded Tracks4Crafts (T4C) project, Accelerator4Crafts is a new digital platform designed to strengthen the transmission […]

European Artistic Crafts Days – 7/12 April 2026

From 7 to 12 April 2026, the European Artistic Crafts Days (EACD) return — the free international event dedicated to promoting artistic craftsmanship and excellence in […]

CRAFTOUR – Upcoming Events | 29–30 January 2026

29 January 2026 | Scientific Conference, University of Antwerp – Belgium Featuring interactive roundtables, keynote speeches, and research paper presentations exploring the five CRAFTOUR pillars, the […]

Culture for objects, objects for culture: bookshops and merchandising in Italian museums – December 16, 2025, 3.00 P.M.

The Galileo Museum, together with its partners Artex – Centre for the artistic and traditional Tuscan crafts, the Academy of Fine Arts of Florence, the SAGAS […]

Homo Faber Economy training programs – January 2026

1️⃣ Business fundamentals: conscious choices for starting and growing with solidity  24 hours – In person: January 13, 20, 22, 2026 A journey together with the […]

March 18, 2024

WCC Europe presents a new business training programme for crafts professionals

Are you a craft enthusiast with dreams of taking your enterprise to new heights? Look no further! The World Craft Council Europe (WCCE) is thrilled to […]
March 13, 2024

New report by ETF – Crafting the Future: Five Squared [5²]

In February 2024, the European Training Foundation (ETF) released Crafting the Future: Five Squared [5²], a study authored by ETF experts Floriana Folisi, Francesca Rosso and […]
March 6, 2024

REGISTRATION OPENING for the 30th anniversary of ARTIGIANATO E PALAZZO – September 13th-15th, 2024

The registrations for the much-anticipated 30th anniversary of Artigianato e Palazzo are now open. The 30th edition of the Exhibition represents a significant milestone in its […]
February 14, 2024

OPEN CALL for Contemporary Ceramic Artists

𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐦𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐚𝐫𝐲 𝐂𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐦𝐢𝐜 𝐂𝐨𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐚𝐭 𝐌𝐈𝐃𝐀 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟒 Are you a company that produces contemporary and innovative ceramics? Do you want to showcase your work in one of […]
February 7, 2024

OPEN CALL: Rings in Water 2024

The “Rings in Water” competition promotes the creation of innovative designer products inspired by traditional craft, fostering a dialogue on preserving traditional values in contemporary craft, […]
February 3, 2024

OPEN CALL FOR TEXTILE ARTISANS/ARTISTS

OPEN CALL FOR TEXTILE ARTISANS/ARTISTS Are you a passionate textile artisan or artist eager to be part of an exciting research project? Here’s your chance to […]
February 1, 2024

Homo Faber Open Call: FELLOWSHIP & YOUNG AMBASSADOR’S PROGRAMME

Photo: Simone Padovani, ©Michelangelo Foundation
January 20, 2024

OPPORTUNITY ALERT: Creative Exchange Residency for Craft Practitioners is BACK and BETTER!

Exciting news for craft practitioners! The Creative Exchange Residency of WCC Europe is making a comeback, now with an extended and more flexible format based on […]
January 15, 2024

MIDA 2024 – Open call for Craft SMEs to join the Florence International Craft Fair

New edition of MIDA in Florence from 25 April to 1 May 2024. Now in its 88th edition, the Florence International Craft Fair hosts in the exhibition spaces of […]