Reflections from the Siena Conference
The Siena Conference, held as part of the Erasmus+ project “Craft, Citizenship, and Community” (CCC), brought together educators, researchers, and artisans from across Europe to explore the intersection of traditional crafts, social inclusion, and vocational training. Hosted by the Scuola Edile di Siena, the event served as a platform to discuss how craftsmanship can be […]
Interview with Fabrizio Funghi: Craft as a Social and Educational Tool
Building Bridges Through Craft: Erasmus+ and the Siena Conference Introduction The Erasmus+ project “Craft, Citizenship, and Community” (CCC) is dedicated to fostering social inclusion and professional training through traditional crafts. In collaboration with institutions such as Scuola Edile di Siena, Artemisia Formation, Smiltenes Tehnikums, and Bursa Museums, the project seeks to empower individuals—especially migrants and […]
Interview with Domenico Perrota
The Siena conference served as a key platform for discussions on the role of traditional crafts in education and social inclusion. Organized within the framework of the Erasmus+ project “Craft, Citizenship, and Community” (CCC), the event gathered educators, researchers, and artisans to exchange methodologies and experiences. One of the notable speakers was Domenico Perrota, whose […]
Getting to know: Bursa Museums
As part of our Culture Craft & Citizenship project, each partner is setting up educational activities. The Turkish partner, represented by the Bursa Museums, has set up courses for migrants and people in vulnerable situations. The aim is to give them easier access to the labour market through a range of cultural activities. To find out more, […]
Photography Workshop
The Artemisia group held a photography workshop, with the objective of incorporating visual tools for their work, curriculums and portfolios. They also discussed the different ways to compose a photograph and to appreciate the visual arts. Visits to museums were used to put theory into practice.They also worked on essay writing and how to express […]