This podcast episode explores the realities of craft education and the journey to mastery across different disciplines. It features insights from a master swordsmith, a heritage architect, and a contemporary designer navigating the process of learning a craft.
The CREDEX resources portal provides access to reports, guidelines, and tools that support the development and recognition of micro-credentials within the Cultural and Creative Industries. This EU-funded initiative aims to make creative skills stackable, portable, and...
This deliverable presents a comprehensive blueprint for developing inclusive Reskilling Labs to support the digital and sustainable transformation of the European craft sector. It details a modular competence framework, governance models, and implementation strategies...
The Creative Freelancers Climate Almanac offers guidance tailored to independent creative practitioners seeking to reduce environmental impact. It combines practical sustainability actions, climate knowledge, and professional advice relevant to freelancers working...
This Cedefop analysis examines skills needs, labour market developments, and future opportunities affecting handicraft and printing professions, highlighting training requirements and workforce challenges within evolving creative and production sectors.
This report examines the value of exchange programmes hosted at craft and design production sites in Nordic countries. It highlights knowledge transfer, professional development, and collaborative innovation generated through international mobility and peer learning.
This guidebook supports educators, youth workers, and parents in introducing young people to craft practices. Developed through the Crafts Youth Future Engagement (CYFE) project, it connects craft learning with sustainability, material awareness, and creative...
This publication from Craft Scotland provides research findings, strategic guidance, or sector insights supporting professional development, sustainability, and growth within the contemporary craft community.
The MindCrafts guidebook explores intersections between neuroscience, craft practice, and creative processes. It presents research findings, learning tools, and interdisciplinary approaches linking craftsmanship with cognitive and creative development.
This Craft Council resource introduces career pathways within the craft sector, outlining education routes, professional opportunities, and skills development options for emerging makers and creative practitioners.