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📢 Seminar: Craft as Slow mode of organizing The ABC Centre Seminar will feature our project coordinator Associate Professor Marta Gasparin from Copenhagen Business School. The seminar will explore the concept of "slow organizations" and the role of craft-making in fostering sustainability, creativity, and community care. It will take place on January 16, 2025 at The Centre for Aesthetics and Business Creativity (ABC). This event highlights innovative perspectives on alternative organizational practices and their potential for societal and environmental impact.

Imagining a #BraveNewWorld 🌟 Recently, we gathered with 25-30 participants to explore the future of craftsmanship and daily life at the "A Brave New World" event. ✨ Highlights included: • A guided tour of the exhibition by D20ArtLab artists • Discussions on the Hephaestuscraft.eu project and art-based research • Hands-on AI creativity to envision a new world • Reflecting on work and leisure in a post-industrial future • A relaxed brunch for connection and dialogue The event sparked fresh perspectives on what a world centered on craftsmanship could look like. Learn more: https://bit.ly/404MW1K

Bornholm Symposium 2025 is calling! Join us June 9–11, 2025, for “The Craft of Sustainability” in Nexø, Bornholm, where researchers, practitioners, and policymakers will shape the future of craft and sustainability. Abstract submissions and bookings are now open! Learn more: https://bit.ly/3Papl9i Copenhagen Business School | University of Gothenburg | Università Degli Studi di Roma “Tor Vergata” | Fablab Venezia - Digital Fabrication & Social Innovation | Università Ca' Foscari Venezia | WIT Berry | Associazione Artigiani Venezia | Confartigianato Imprese Vicenza| CNA Veneto Ovest | COMUNE DI BASSANO DEL GRAPPA | #BOFA

💫 Season’s Greetings! May your holiday season be filled with joy, and may 2025 be a year of new achievements and opportunities. Copenhagen Business School | University of Gothenburg | Università Degli Studi di Roma “Tor Vergata” | Fablab Venezia - Digital Fabrication & Social Innovation | Università Ca' Foscari Venezia | WIT Berry | Associazione Artigiani Venezia | Confartigianato Imprese Vicenza| CNA Veneto Ovest | COMUNE DI BASSANO DEL GRAPPA | #BOFA

🔥 The latest Hephaestuscraft.eu newsletter is out! Discover: Exciting updates on the Bornholm Symposium 2025 News from international events in Venice, Paris, and Kolkata Newly released publications and open-access resources Stay in the loop on all things craft and sustainability! Read the newsletter now: https://lnkd.in/dn8ksugX Let’s build a sustainable future together! Copenhagen Business School | University of Gothenburg | Università Degli Studi di Roma “Tor Vergata” | Fablab Venezia - Digital Fabrication & Social Innovation | Università Ca' Foscari Venezia | WIT Berry | Associazione Artigiani Venezia | Confartigianato Imprese Vicenza| CNA Veneto Ovest | COMUNE DI BASSANO DEL GRAPPA | #BOFA #HEPHAESTUSProject #Innovation #Community #Progress #Newsletter

raditional craft meets digital design 💡 During the workshop, Deepti shared a fascinating journey into the evolution of computational design in architecture with her presentation, "Practice Insights on Traditional Craft and Digital Design." Drawing from her personal experience on a groundbreaking project in Chennai, India, Deepti illustrated how digital tools revolutionized architectural design and highlighted the enduring importance of craftsmanship in contemporary construction. A unique perspective on the bridges between tradition and technology in architecture! Crushed waste and experimental glazes Margot's presentation at the workshop showcased a case study on Christina Schou craft business, exploring the integration of dynamic capabilities and cutting-edge technology for sustained value creation. Her talk, titled "Crushed Waste and Experimental Glazes," examined how innovative approaches in craft-oriented business models can drive both creativity and sustainability. A compelling look at the synergy between artistic innovation and practical impact! 👏

Exploring sustainable innovation in crafts 👏 At the recent workshop on Creativity and Culture with the IMAGINE Center and Hephaestus project, Vishv Priya Kohli delivered an insightful presentation titled, "Ethical and Sustainable Innovation in the Craft Sector in the EU." Her talk delved into the intersection of cutting-edge technologies and traditional crafts, focusing on how the European Green Deal and new IP regulations are shaping ethical innovation and sustainability in craft industries. Vishv Priya Kohli work with the Hephaestuscraft.eu project highlighted the co-creation of sustainable solutions to transform the craft ecosystem. 💡 A thought-provoking session on the future of crafts in a circular economy! Learn more: https://bit.ly/49yc9Vl

Only 3 days left until the end of the exhibition "A Brave New World" by D20ArtLab! If you happen to be in Venice, this is a must-see event. Join us on 14.12. for the special closing event—you’re invited! 📌 Don't miss out on this incredible artistic journey. More info: https://bit.ly/4fbpXXa

Final event of “A Brave New World” exhibition on December 14, 2024 👏 D20 Art Lab is excited to announce the closing event for our acclaimed exhibition, A Brave New World: Tales from Craft Utopia. As the exhibition nears its conclusion, we invite you to an inspiring and thought-provoking event that promises to leave a lasting impression. 📅 Date: Saturday, December 14, 2024 📍 Location: Polo Rispoli, Campus San Giobbe, Venice 🕙 Time: 10:00 – 13:00 Registration for the event: https://bit.ly/4fbpXXa D20ArtLab

The Hephaestuscraft.eu project was honored to participate in the International Conference on Supply Chain Social Sustainability in MSMEs in Kolkata, India! Dr. David Christensen of #BOFA shared Bornholm’s inspiring journey toward sustainability, including initiatives supporting craft maker #MSMEs under the #HEPHAESTUS project. Discover how innovation and collaboration are shaping resilient and sustainable supply chains worldwide. Read more and see the pictures here: https://bit.ly/3ZByfCT