Learning through making: The third “Materie di Studio” workshop cycle Murano Glass with Penzo+Fiore
The Venice School of Management has concluded the third and final cycle of its experiential workshop programme...
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Learning through making: The second “Materie di Studio” workshop cycle with Elena Rausse
Within the framework of the Horizon Europe project HEPHAESTUS, the Materie di Studio initiative introduces a different approach to learning for students...
Where craft meets code: Inside the HEPHAESTUS residencies at Fablab Venezia
The second round of the Hephaestus Tech&Craft residencies took place at Fablab Venezia in April 2026.
Recap on HEPHAESTUS Symposium 2026
The HEPHAESTUS Symposium 2026, held in Bassano del Grappa from April 8 to 11, brought together researchers, craft practitioners....
Learning through making: The first “Materie di Studio” workshop cycle with Lara Perbellini
Within the framework of the Horizon Europe project HEPHAESTUS, the Materie di Studio initiative introduces...
Visit to Nove during the HEPHAESTUS Symposium 2026
The visit to Nove, organised in the context of the HEPHAESTUS Symposium 2026 took place on April 10, 2026.
HEPHAESTUS team member spotlight: Andrea Beye’s PhD thesis on circular economy
We are pleased to highlight the doctoral work of Andrea Beye, a team member of the HEPHAESTUS project at Copenhagen Business School (CBS).
Symposium on Craft as Practice in Bassano Del Grappa | 8 – 11 April, 2026
Organised within the HEPHAESTUS project consortium partners, will take place from 8 to 11 April 2026 at Villa Angaran in Bassano del Grappa, Italy…
Rethinking ceramics through the Ødeland project – where waste becomes the material of the future Ødeland
Ødeland is a research and artistic project exploring how ceramic waste like toilets, sinks and glass can be transformed into new clay bodies and glazes.
Living Lab #6 Transformation Workshop – “Forvandling af tekstiler”
“Forvandling af tekstiler” was designed as a Living Lab workshop exploring how discarded textiles can be reintroduce...
Living Lab #2 Adaptive Waste-Fired Kiln
Living Lab #2 Adaptive Waste-Fired Kiln has been selected as a case study for the course Innovative Energy Solutions...
CRAFTOUR | Scientific Conference & General Conference | 29–30 January, 2026 | Antwerp & Brussels, Belgium
Over two days, CRAFTOUR convened a rich exchange on the structural future of European craftsmanship, bringing together researchers, policymakers...
Jul På Hjorts – HEPHAESTUS at the Christmas Market, Bornholm (Denmark)
On December 12–13, 2025, HEPHAESTUS participated in the ACAB members-only Christmas market Jul På Hjorts, held at Hjorths Fabrik in Rønne, Bornholm, Denmark.
CRAFTOUR calls for a European Crafts Renaissance with major events in January 2026 following a December policy round Table at the European Commission
As Europe accelerates efforts toward a greener, more resilient and culturally grounded future, crafts stand at a decisive crossroads.
HEPHAESTUS launches two digital exhibitions by D20 Art Lab
The EU-funded HEPHAESTUS project is pleased to announce the online release of two digital exhibitions by D20 Art Lab
Bringing a Troll to Bornholm, inviting everybody to discussion
This is an open invitation to a public panel debate in Hasle, Bornholm, on 11 September 2025. The discussion focuses on the idea of installing...
HEPHAESTUS Living Lab Brings Craft and Transformation to Bornholm
This September, HEPHAESTUS Living Lab in Bornholm, activities lead by consortium partner BOFA, continues its mission of connecting sustainability...
Recap: HEPHAESTUS symposium 2025
The HEPHAESTUS Symposium 2025, held in Bornholm, Denmark, brought together researchers, practitioners, and artists to explore the transformative potential of craft in contemporary society.
HEPHAESTUS Symposium – Session 3: Crafting Social and Economic Futures
Symposium Day 2 @Møbelfabrikken, Nexø. Presentation Session 3: Crafting Social and Economic Futures.
HEPHAESTUS Symposium – Session 2: Craft, Heritage, and Aesthetic Inquiry
Symposium Day 1 @ Møbelfabrikken, Nexø. Presentation Session 2: Craft, Heritage, and Aesthetic Inquiry.
HEPHAESTUS Symposium – Session 1: Philosophies of Craft and Organizing
Symposium Day 1 @ Møbelfabrikken, Nexø. Presentation Session 1: Philosophies of Craft and Organizing.
HEPHAESTUS – Datafying Craft/Crafting Data: capturing the invisible movements over borders
In the framework of the Datafying Craft/Crafting Data exhibition in Gothenburg, the HEPHAESTUS project team embarked on a unique and thought-provoking experiment...
The aesthetics of sustainability: Craft, innovation, and the future of materials
How does the concern for sustainability affect our taste and idea of quality? This question lay at the heart of the second panel...
Project Ødeland: Reimagining waste, redefining aesthetics
What role does sustainability play in aesthetic practice? This powerful question framed a panel discussion held during the exhibition Ødeland at Officinet, Copenhagen in March 2025.
The 2025 HEPHAESTUS Symposium – Research, Directions & Creative Practices
On behalf of HEPHAESTUS, Copenhagen Business School (CBS) and Bornholm’s municipal waste management pioneer BOFA...
HEPHAESTUS develops art & research collaboration with the Röhsska Museum of Design and Craft
Over the coming weeks, we will explore craft futures through encounters between artistic craft and data, experiments with co-craft methods...
D20 Art Lab at Röhsska Museum of Design in Gothenburg
At the Röhsska Museum of Design in Gothenburg, Sweden, visitors can explore multiple stations highlighting the intersection of craft..
Co-creation workshop “Craftsmanship and Territory” in Bassano del Grappa
On Saturday, 17 May 2025, the Municipality of Bassano del Grappa hosted a co-creation workshop titled “Craftsmanship and Territory..
Exploring ethics, sustainability and innovation: Insights from a Multidisciplinary Conference
SCANCOR at the Weatherhead Center for International Affairs at Harvard University hosted its Alumni Conference on April 10th and April 11, 2025. Over the course of two dynamic days, 25
Hands-on Collaboration: Exploring Co-Crafting in Sustainable Design Education
In February and March 2025, Dr. Helena Hansson, researcher and senior lecturer in Design, and Karl Hallberg, artist, researcher...
Crafting technologies? Tech meets craft at the FabLab Venezia
Hephaestus tries to explore these questions in different ways and, this February, joining forces across partners, countries and funders...
Exploring the civic elements of craft at BICCS 2025
Exploring the Civic Elements of Craft at the Biennial International Conference for the Craft Sciences (BICCS), taking place from October 22-24, 2025...
Unique Art Created from Bornholm’s Recycled Materials Takes Over Copenhagen
How can we continue ceramic production without depleting the Earth’s resources? The exhibition Ødeland highlights this challenge and explores the potential of recycling ceramic waste and surplus materials from quarries
Craft as Slow Mode of Organising
Our project coordinator, Marta Gasparin (CBS), recently shared her research on Craft as a Slow Mode of Organising during the ABC Research.
A Brave New World: A day of creativity and reflection
The closing event of the exhibition brought together 25-30 attendees for an inspiring exploration of the future of craftsmanship..
Living Lab Methodology
A living lab is a collaborative research methodology (Veeckman et al., 2013) and a systemic innovation ecosystem approach...
Crushing Waste into Experimental Glazes
During my three-week summer stay in Bornholm, I gained a better understanding of the island's craft ecosystem
Bornholm Symposium 2025
Join the Bornholm Symposium 2025 – Call for Abstracts and Accommodation Booking Now Open..
Exploring Creativity and Culture: Highlights from the Workshop with IMAGINE Center and Hephaestus
On 10.12.2024, an inspiring workshop brought together the Culture & Creativity Research Group, the IMAGINE Center
Event | A Brave New World: context and vision
Since its opening (17.10.2024) at the prestigious Ca’ Foscari University of Venice, A Brave New World has captivated audiences with its unique blend of art...
HEPHAESTUS at the international conference on supply chain social sustainability in India
The HEPHAESTUS project was proud to participate in the International Conference on Supply Chain Social Sustainability in MSMEs held in Kolkata..
HEPHAESTUS on Craft Business Models and Innovation at the Salon du Patrimoine in Paris
At the prestigious Salon du Patrimoine in Paris — a key annual event gathering experts and professionals of cultural heritage worldwide...
D20 Art Lab exhibition opening: A creative collaboration celebrating craftsmanship and innovation
D20 Art Lab is proud to announce the successful opening of our latest exhibition “A Brave New World..
First Conference of the CRAFTOUR Initiative
The HEPHAESTUS project team will take a part in the first CRAFTOUR initiative, that will be held in Paris, France.
Know your rights – workshop on intellectual property rights for craft makers, designers, and artists
The workshop, led by a researcher and expert lecturer in Intellectual Property Rights, aims to provide artisans, designers..
Workshop on Intelectual property rights and journey of FabLab Venezia in Sweden
From September 18 to 20, 2024, the HEPHAESTUS project’s consortium partners participated in a dynamic workshop held at Stonezone..
Exhibition “Brave New World” by D20 Art Lab travels to Venice, Italy
The thought-provoking exhibition Brave New World will be showcased in Venice from October 17 to December 20, 2024, inviting visitors to explore an alternative vision of our present and future.
Recap on co-creation workshop in Bornholm, Denmark
HEPHAESTUS consortium partners in Bornholm, Denmark recently hosted an engaging co-creation workshop, bringing together 30 participants..
Workshop | Invitation to co-creation workshop
The purpose of the meeting is to gain an in-depth understanding of the needs and challenges faced by craft makers in running their businesses.
Event | Making Civic Crafts: a workshop on crafting togetherness
In the late 19th century, the pedagogical woodworking movement known as “sloyd” emerged, emphasizing craft education as both a civic and educational endeavour. Otto Salomon, a key figure in this