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 […]

Open Call for the 6th International Ceramics Triennial UNICUM 2026 – Ceramic Form and Function: Beyond Use

The 6th International Ceramics Triennial UNICUM 2026 is organised by the National Museum of Slovenia in co-production with Center Rog, Ljubljana. UNICUM is a key international […]

New Erasmus+ Opportunity for Apprentices in Design

The Erasmus+ VET Consortium, coordinated by I.I.S. Salvemini Duca d’Aosta in Florence in collaboration with Mestieri Toscana, is opening applications for a new mobility program dedicated […]

The project ALE | Webinar on Zoom, 4 december at 4.30 PM

New trends in sustainable packaging: the project ALE Bio-based paper and polymers for eco-responsible innovation Artex is thrilled to present a new free virtual meeting in […]

| Homo Faber Economy Project | Upcoming Training and Coaching Schedule | October 17 – December 31, 2025

From now until December, several training sessions, coaching meetings, and study visits to centres of excellence in Venice will take place, led by qualified experts. These […]

Application open for the 2026 LOEWE FOUNDATION Craft Prize

The LOEWE FOUNDATION launches the ninth edition of the LOEWE FOUNDATION Craft Prize 2026, an annual international award celebrating excellence in craftsmanship. The LOEWE FOUNDATION seeks […]

A survey to explore how technology can support craft enterprises and the Cultural and Creative Industries

The ELLIE project – Enhancing Living cultural heritage through innovative digital tools and Experiences (2025–2027), funded by the Horizon Europe program, involves 13 partners from 6 […]

June 14, 2024

State of Crafts – WCCE Annual Conference 2024

The World Crafts Council Europe (WCCE) organized its annual conference for Thursday 20th June of 2024 at 9.00 AM. It will take place in Barcelona, Spain […]
May 17, 2024

FUSION 2024: Biennial of Contemporary Glass Jewellery

The Biennial of Contemporary Glass Jewellery – FUSION 2024 is set to dazzle visitors at the MAVA – Museum of Contemporary Glass Art in Alcorcón, Spain. […]
April 18, 2024

A new EU Regulation on the protection of geographical indications for craft and industrial products

In January 2024, a group of stakeholders representing European crafts and industrial sectors joined the Craft & Industrial Geographical Indications Expert Working Group in order to […]
April 9, 2024

New report by WCCE about the challenges in Europe’s Craft Sector

The World Craft Council Europe (WCCE) revealed a research titled “A Study into the Resilience of the Craft Sector in Europe” in March 2024. In this […]
March 27, 2024

SAVE THE DATE: 5th New European Bauhaus (NEB) Webinar – April 17, 2024

Mark your calendars for the 5th New European Bauhaus (NEB) webinar, Responsible Futures: Innovation & Experimentation in Craft, on April 17, 2024, at 17:00 (CET). This free […]
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 […]
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 […]
November 2, 2023

WCCE presents a Webinar on Geographical Indications for Crafts

Crafting Identity: Geographical Indications (GIs) for protecting the European Craft Sector Wed, 8 November 2023 at 17.00 CET > REGISTER HERE < Save the date for […]