This is being celebrated on 366 days with workshops, exhibitions and all kinds of other activities all over Sweden. Read more about all the activities and exhibitions going on here.
Welcome to European Folk Art and Craft Federation (EFACF)
The video presents the sustainable crafts of Linida Design and Ed’s Craft. Both these entrepreneurs produce products made to order, taking their customers’ wishes into account. The interaction between the maker and customer generates a product that is touching and meaningful and stands the test of time – even for the next generation. Video http://youtu.be/-V1wjs5iecM
Welcome to the second International Weaving Symposium, summer 2012 in Joensuu. Our purpose is to gather textile professionals, students and hobbyists alike from around the world for an active weaving-centred symposium in which international, finnish and North Karelian varying styles are considered from all viewpoints of those participating.
The symposium offers to all those interested in weaving and design the possibilities to exchange experiences and stories and influence novel alongside traditional weaving techniques. In addition we have arranged seminars featuring some of the foremost weaving specialists.
At the year 2012 our main theme is interior design. This means that we have a lot of different workshops and lessons about interior design and weaving. This year we offer an unique recycling workshop by south African Heath Nash. Please register no later than 31st of May 2012.
Constructions
2012-01-30ÚĽUV (The Centre for Folk Art Production)Slovakia and the Royal Norwegian Embassy invite you to a unique exhibition of contemporary Norwegian arts and crafts Constructions. The opening of the exhibition is planned for 9th November 2011, 17:00 pm in the ÚĽUV Gallery Bratislava. Constructions will be opened for the public until 14th January 2012.
Complementing event is a seminar Constructions, which will lead by the curator Edith Lundebrekke and one of the exhibiting authors Franz Schmidt on 10th November 2011 at 17:00 in Pisztoryho Palace, Štefánikova Street. 25, Bratislava.
The Nordic Craft Camp 2012
2012-01-30The Nordic Craft Camp 2012 will be organized at Kenkävero Arts and Crafts Centre in Mikkeli, Finland. Mikkeli is located in the Finnish lake district 230 km from Helsinki. Kenkävero Arts and Crafts Centre is one of the best-known handicrafts attractions in Finland. Kenkävero is located only a kilometre from the centre of Mikkeli. Some of the courses organized during the camp will be held at the Arts and Crafts Centre in the centre of Mikkeli.
The camp is organized by Taito Itä-Suomi ry, a Finnish crafts association.
The camp commences on Sunday at a welcome party that will be held at Kenkävero. The courses run from Monday to Wednesday. Course schedules will be finalized once the registration for the courses has ended. Kenkävero will serve as an assembly point and a setting for evening socials during the camp. Order the course brochure here (pdf) and registration