We have launched Craft Matters, a new podcast series exploring the ecosystem of craft across Europe.
The first episode, The Ecosystem — Between Policy and the Workbench, is presented as a short-form micro-documentary. It traces the connection between European decision-making and the everyday work of craftspeople, from workshops to rooftops.
Featuring contributions from Cynthia Ní Mhurchú (Member of the European Parliament), Cristina Mendes (President of ECA), Hugh Roche Kelly (woodturner), and Evy Lenoir (traditional roofer), the episode explores the crafts ecosystem and reflects on the importance of sustaining craft skills for future generations.
The series, hosted and produced by Adriana Campo, will continue with further episodes examining craft as entrepreneurship, sustainability, and cultural infrastructure.
New episodes of Craft Matters will be released on the last Wednesday of each month.
The podcast is available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, iVoox, and YouTube.
Original music featured in the series is The Walking Song by Adam Ben Ezra, from the album Hide & Seek.
Credits
Craft Matters is a podcast by the European Crafts Alliance exploring the people, policies, and practices shaping craft across Europe — from independent makers to cultural institutions and decision-makers. Through interviews, stories, and field recordings, the series reveals how craft lives, evolves, and contributes to Europe’s economic and cultural future.
Host & Producer: Adriana Campo
Continuity Announcer: Rachel Kelly
Story Editor & Dramaturg: Ana Kuntarič Brodersen
Executive Producer: Laura Miguel Baumann
Produced by: European Crafts Alliance
Original Music: The Walking Song — Adam Ben Ezra (from the album Hide & Seek)
Co-Funded by the European Union. Views and opinions expressed are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect those of the European Union or the granting authority. Neither the European Union nor the granting authority can be held responsible for them.
Furthermore, any views or opinions expressed by guests do not necessarily represent those of the European Crafts Alliance.
