Latvian Symbol Trail in Smiltene
Smiltene is creating a unique Latvian Symbol Trail – a cultural attraction designed to immerse visitors in the world of Latvian folk symbols and their meanings. This project is a collaborative effort by Smiltene Tehnikums, Smiltene Municipality, Smiltene TIC, Smiltene Youth Council, and the folklore group Rudzupuķe. The trail encourages Smiltene Tehnikums students to connect, learn about one another, and gain insight […]
Intercultural Exchange in Turkey: French Students Welcomed in Bursa
As part of the Erasmus+ program, a group of French students had the opportunity to explore the city of Bursa, Turkey, thanks to the warm hospitality of their Turkish counterparts. This visit was marked by a rich cultural exchange and artistic discoveries centered around local heritage. Guided by the Turkish students, the visitors explored the […]
La tradizione dell’ospitalità a Siena
La tradizione dell’ospitalità a Siena The fourth meeting of the project was held in Siena from 17 to 19 September, during which, in addition to deepening and implementing the document on the training of trainers, some CCC itineraries that can be developed in the city of Siena were illustrated and experimented. The teachers of Scuola […]
Working session in Sienna
In mid-September, the CCC project team gathered in Siena, Italy for a key seminar aimed at finalizing the Professional Qualifications Framework and refining the upcoming Training of Trainers modules. The event provided an opportunity to deepen the work already started in previous meetings and to make substantial progress on essential project goals. One of the […]
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 […]
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 […]
The discussion highlighted
Last June, all the partners met in Smiltene, Latvia, for a seminar as part of our CCC project. One of the highlights of the meeting was the discussion/debate we had. We gathered in a meeting room for an exchange event that brought together various stakeholders from the Smiltene municipality. The event was aimed at fostering dialogue […]
A week of pure Art in Paris
Artemisia have spent a week creating their itinerary with the group involved in the project. That week, days were split in half: In the morning they would be in a classroom and studying whereas in the afternoon, they would take what they had learned to a practical level, by going to museums or walking in the […]
Innovative Approaches In Cultural And Professional Adaptation
The Culture, Craft, and Citizenship (CCC) project succeeds in merging cultural heritage with vocational training by embedding cultural elements directly into the learning process. The CCC project effectively uses culture as a foundation for vocational training, allowing participants to build technical skills and meaningful connections within their new communities. The result is not just professional […]