Category: Research
Let´s fete traditional art in a modern world
“I became aware of the fact there were a huge number of extremely talented people trying to make a living in craft, producing beautiful things, and they just had no route to market,”
The rise of mending
A new challenge
One of the latest projects I´m working on, is the organisation of a global exchange of makers and crafters.
In the framework of my contribution to Dialogue Cafe Association and in cooperation with other team members based around the globe, we will launch a global cycle of exchanges focused on different issues affecting crafters and artisanship.
Culture and development have been at the heart of my professional path, so this cycle is just another step.
The first session will take place next 28 April. If you want to join in, let us know, maybe there is a Dialogue Cafe in your city!
Using creativity to empower women
Next thursday 25 March, I´ll be at Dialogue Café to moderate a nice session on women´s empowerment through creative industries.
In line with some ideas and projects I´m currently developing, I hope this debate will allow us to identify future initiatives aimed at promoting women´s leadership in creative sectors. Creative sectors as crafts, design, arts, fashion design.
Of interest?
You can join us in Évora, Lisbon, Novi Pazar and Rio de Janeiro (from 15h to 16h30 London time)
Welcome!
Craft army brings change

Source: The Guardian
I shared some weeks ago at the Craftivism Lab – ECF Lab, this article wrote by Dan Glaister for the Guardian about market development for crafts and the economic change they are bringing to the UK economy. We all know the British political will and administrative support provided to the craft sector and its army is giving fruitful results and international recognition. In this article we will discover some testimonials and interesting actions brought by the UK Crafts Council. Indeed, it´s an inspiring experience to follow and to adapt to the local needs of other countries.
Do you know something about Portuguese or Spanish political strategy concerning crafts? What about France or other countries?
The real cost of quilts
15 FEBRUARY 2016 | sewingreport.com by Jennifer Moore
Quiltonomics: The Real Cost of Quilts

Source: Sewing Report, by Jennifer Moore
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