EACD 2025 X ECA: Spain
EOI-Fundesarte
European Crafts Days 2025
Array of Events
31 March-6 April 2025, all over Spain
Fundesarte has along with Oficio y Arte, been the national coordinator of the European Artistic Crafts Days (EACD) since 2021. This year’s events in Spain, celebrating European crafts, will showcase the work of artisans such as luthiers, jewellers, ceramists, lace makers, blacksmiths, weavers, and others. It aims to bring the richness and uniqueness of crafts to a wider audience and increase awareness about the craft sector.
Spain will again host over 700 events, including open days, craft demonstrations, exhibitions, workshops, children’s workshops, and online content! Find out more about EACD 2025 in Spain on the official website.
photo: Dias Europeos de la Artesania 2018 Galicia, Taller Idoia Cuesta, Fundesarte
Asociación para la Creación Textil ACT
Textile Crafts Ateliers Open Days
open day
5-6 April 2025; Find detailed opening hours on organiser’s website!│ Ciempozuelos 3, Titulcia, Madrid and Puerma 9, Las Regueras, Asturias
Two ACT members will open the doors and secrets to the textile crafts!
Paz Mesa, from the Asturian countryside, will host an open, where visitors can see her Xalda sheep, learn about the breed’s history and current situation, watch a workshop on wool processing and weaving, and enjoy a cider tasting. The Xalda breed is in danger because its wool is considered “low quality.”
Lala de Dios, from Titulcia near Madrid, will offer two-hour guided workshops. She will show how to spin wool, weave on a frame and loom, and use natural dyes. Participants will get the chance to try spinning and weaving.
photo: Julian Rus
Asociación Artesanos Valencianos, Arteval
Arteval celebrates the European Artistic Crafts Days 2025
Workshops, live demostration and exhibition
31 March – 2 April 2025; Find detailed opening hours on organiser’s website! │ Palacio de las Comunicaciones, Valencia. Pl. de l’Ajuntament, 24, Ciutat Vella, 46002
Just like last year, during that week, Arteval offered free sessions for schools, institutions, and visitors of all ages, aiming to promote and highlight Valencian craftsmanship. The events will be organized at the Palace of Communications, which provides greater visibility and is easier for a wider audience to participate. Almost 50 activities will take place, along with an exhibition of Arteval’s artwork, similar to the previous edition.
FEDERACIÓN DE ARTESANOS DE CYL (FOACAL)
Open Day at the Castilla y León Craft Center (CEARCAL)
open day
4 April 2025, 10.00-14.00 CET │ c/VALLE DE ARÁN, 7. 47010 VALLADOLID
The Castilla y León Craft Center (CEARCAL), managed by the Federation of Craft Organizations of CYL-FOACAL, will host an open day, where invited local residents can explore the craft training activities offered at the center and raise awareness about the value of handcrafted goods. Visitors will have the chance to tour the 11 workshops at the center, where crafts instructors will demonstrate their techniques, materials, tools, and processes. In addition, the CEARCAL exhibition hall will feature a display of works by the Valladolid illustrator, Alberto Sobrino.
Objetos con Vidrio
Glass Artist Open Studio – Comunidad Valenciana
open day
1-6 April 2025; Find detailed opening hours on organiser’s website! │ Comunidad Valenciana
Glass in Action: Talks and Demonstrations by Valencian Glass Artists, a series of talks and live demonstrations will showcase the talent and innovation of glass artists from the Valencian Community. Featuring renowned artisans and experts, this program will explore traditional and contemporary glass techniques, offering a unique insight into the craftsmanship and creativity that define this vibrant artistic field.
Asociación profesional de artesanos de Aragón
Centro de artesanía de Aragón Open House
open day
5 – 6 April 2025, Find detailed opening hours on organiser’s website!│Calle Monasterio de Samos s/n, 50013 Zaragoza (Antiguo Matadero)
The Aragón Crafts Center is located in the historic industrial building designed by architect Ricardo Magdalena, the Old Matadero in Zaragoza. During the Open Weekend, visitors will have the unique opportunity to explore two permanent exhibitions: the CERCO Ceramics Awards and the Crafts Awards 1995-2012 (usually closed to the public), as well as two temporary exhibitions: the Aragonese Crafts Awards 2024 and Photographs from the CERCO Residency in Muel 2024. Guided tours will be available, as well as hands-on workshops for all ages, led by craftspeople. Don’t miss the special Meet the Artisan of the Month event!
photo: Asociación profesional de artesanos de Aragón
Más que lana
Fieltro Más Qué Lana – Flor
workshop
5 April 2025; 10.00 CET │ Plazuela de Jovellanos, s/n, Centro, 33201 Gijón, Asturias
Participants will take part in the wet felting technique, using carded sheep wool, to transform the wool into a three-dimensional flower. They will receive a practical demonstration of the wet felting technique, using carded sheep wool, and will be guided on how to transform the wool into a three-dimensional flower using this traditional crafting process.
Once the demonstration is complete, each participant will have the opportunity to create their own bouquet, consisting of two or three flowers, which they can customize in different shapes, sizes, and colors.
photo: Sol Soberado
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.