The Craeft Community Portal was launched to connect everyone who cares about the past, present and future of crafts, whether you are a practitioner, researcher, student, teacher, or simply an enthusiast. It is envisioned as a space to stimulate and disseminate cross-disciplinary perspectives on crafts, fostering dialogue between different fields of knowledge and highlighting the many ways in which crafts intersect with society.
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By doing so, the Community emphasises both the ongoing relevance of crafts and their vital contribution to cultural, social and economic life.
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To reflect this richness and complexity, the Craeft Community Portal is structured around themes such as understanding and valorisation, authenticity and safeguarding, transmission and training, innovative and sustainable business models, and documentation and archiving. These strands provide a framework for conversation, collaboration and knowledge exchange, while leaving room for new voices and ideas to emerge.
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New discussions are already unfolding, with members sharing insights on safeguarding traditions, exploring innovative business approaches, and rethinking the future of craft in today’s world. We warmly invite you to join the dialogue, share your perspective, and help shape this vibrant community.
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DISCOVER RECENTLY ADDED DISCUSSIONS !
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Analyzing Craft Movements – What For? How?
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In every gesture of a skilled craftsperson lies a story — of adaptation, of purpose, of years of embodied knowledge. Whether shaping glass, carving wood, or embroidering textiles, these movements are not only technical actions; they are traces of heritage, memory, and function. But why should we analyze them?
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Article by Gavriela Senteri
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Harnessing Interoperability and Standardised Data in the Craft Domain: A Semantic Web Perspective
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In his Community Post, Nicolò Pratelli highlights why interoperability is essential for the craft sector. Craft knowledge is scattered across museums, archives, books, and lives on through craft professionals in their workshops, schools, and other transmission centres. Without standardised frameworks, this data is at risk of being lost, overlooked, or simply not usable for statistics, comparisons, or strategic development. Embracing open, connected systems enables better integration, research, funding applications, and the identification of gaps, ultimately supporting the preservation and promotion of craft.
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Article by Nicolò Pratelli
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‘Crafts’: An Analogue and Virtual Board Game
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The ‘Crafts’ Board Game, developed at the University of Crete, is an educational role-playing game that immerses players in the world of traditional crafts.
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Article by Danae Kaplanidi
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Lesvos' Identity in the Hands of a Potter
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Traditional techniques, unique local stories, and cultural identities are slowly fading under the contemporary aesthetics. That is why it is more important than ever to reconnect with our roots and draw inspiration from them. That is precisely reflected in the Stelios Stamatis pottery works.
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Article by Nikos Stivaktakis
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Upcoming Dialogues on Crafts
Crafts Agenda around Europe
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European Crafts Alliance Annual Conference 2025:
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"Positioning Crafts in the Contemporary Economy"
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Date and time: 4 September 2025, 9.30-13.00
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Place: Litteraturhuset , Oslo, Norway & Online (Hybrid Event)
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More about the event here
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"Bridging Towards Resilient Cultural Heritage"
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Place: Tour & Taxis, Brussels & Online (Hybrid Event)
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More about the event here
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Creative Skills Week 2025
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Place: Prague & Online (Hybrid Event)
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More about the event here
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European Cultural Heritage Summit 2025
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More about the event here
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Biennial International Conference for the Craft Sciences
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Place: Mariestad, Sweden & Online (Hybrid Event)
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More about the event here
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INTBAU 25: Progress in Tradition
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More about the event here
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The CRAEFT Consortium
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