EACD 2025 X ECA: Italy
Artex
European Artistic Crafts Days 2025 in Italy
Array of Events
31 March – 6 April 2025, all over Italy
Artex, the national coordinator for the European Artistic Crafts Days, brings together craftspeople, organizations, and associations to promote crafts and cultural heritage throughout Italy. This year’s EACD theme focuses on exploring the connection between craftspeople and their territories. The EACD 2025 program in Italy will include open studios of Tuscan Master Artisans across the region, online craft dialogues on Facebook and YouTube, and practical workshops for both children and adults, aimed at fostering creativity and learning. Additionally, there will be a presentation of a book by art critic Jean Blanchaert on Murano glass masters.
photo: Artex
One of the highlights:
FONDO PLASTICO
Roots | Craftsmanship Narrates the Territory
2-7 April 2025 | Venice
FONDO PLASTICO invites artisans, Masters of Art, and designers this year to share their connection with the territory (place, city, country) that hosts them. The material provided by craftspeople will be published on FP’s communication channels and can be used to create multimedia or digital media. The aim is to trace an itinerary and tell the story of Italy through the eyes (and hands) of Italian artisans and Masters of Art. The initiative is part of Radici | L’Artigianato Racconta il Territorio (Roots | Craftsmanship Narrates the Territory), a digital project dedicated to High Craftsmanship, a journey through stories, traditions, and craftsmanship. Through the stories and experiences of artisans and Masters of Art, we draw a living, authentic map of the Italian peninsula, where each creation is a reflection of the territory from which it originates.
VS Ceramics
From Earth to Art: Exploring Venetian Lagoon Clay
seminar & workshop
6 April 2025; 15.00 CET │ Fondamenta dei Preti 5844, Castello, Venice
The seminar offers theoretical knowledge on foraging wild clay from the Venetian lagoon, while also fostering reflection on our connection to the land. Participants will explore the properties of locally sourced clay through hands-on experience, deepening their understanding of traditional and sustainable material sourcing.
photo: Nicoletta Fornaro
Esperimenti Architettonici Aps Ets
European Artistic Crafts Days @MEAM
open day
31 March 2025; 10.00-13.00, 16.00-17.30 CET │ Via Vittorio Veneto 53, Altamura
On March 31, the Ethnographic Museum of Alta Murgia will host a special event celebrating heritage, craftsmanship, and sustainability. From morning to evening, visitors of all ages will enjoy a variety of activities. The event will showcase a new collection from Living Lab StaffettArtigiana, where young talents and local craftspeople collaborate to rethink traditional craftsmanship. Visitors can participate in a live embroidery workshop with artisans from MAD – Murgiarti Design. The exhibition and workshop results will be on display during the EACD 2025.
Additionally, Abitare Circolare School will launch its first seminar on circular design, featuring hands-on activities with biomaterials and upcycled paper and textiles. This event celebrates the connection between historical techniques, modern creativity, and sustainable innovation.
photo: Saverio Massaro
Browse ECA supported events at the EACD 2025 here>>
Initiated and coordinated since 2002 by l’Institut pour les Savoir-Faire Français, the European Artistic Crafts Days (EACD) have evolved from a French event into a week-long celebration of crafts and craftspeople across Europe. Over the course of two years, the European Crafts Alliance, via the Crafting project co-funded by the European Union, has provided financial and organisational support to over 100 events across Europe. The events listed above are supported by ECA grants in 2025.
***Please refer to the organiser’s official channels for definitive event scheduling, as times may vary. While we provide general information, the organisers retain responsibility for the most current schedule updates.