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The HEPHAESTUS project team will take a part in the first CRAFTOUR initiative, that will be held in Paris, France.

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.
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Workshop on intellectual property

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..
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Workshop in Sweden

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..
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Exhibition “Brave New World”

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.
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HEPHAESTUS consortium partners in Bornholm, Denmark recently hosted an engaging co-creation workshop, bringing together 30 participants..

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..
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Invitation to co-creation workshop CRAFT

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.
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From August 17th to 18th, 2024, the "Making Civic Crafts" workshop took place in Sloydbiotope, Fröskog, Sweden…

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
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the Craft Sector in the EU at ATRIP Congress

HEPHAESTUS presentation on Ethical and Sustainable Innovation in the Craft Sector in the EU at ATRIP Congress

The HEPHAESTUS team is pleased to announce that Vishv Priya Kohli, Associate Professor at Copenhagen Business School..
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Vishv Priya Kohli, Associate Professor at Copenhagen Business School

HEPHAESTUS consortium member to present at 42nd ATRIP congress in Rome, Italy

HEPHAESTUS team is delighted to announce that Vishv Priya Kohli, Associate Professor at Copenhagen Business School..
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HEPHAESTUS at Folkemødet

Event | HEPHAESTUS at Folkemødet – one of the largest democratic events in Denmark

Folkemødet is as one of the largest democratic events in Denmark. The aim of the Folkemødet is to create an atmosphere...
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IPDMC 2024

HEPHAESTUS project at IPDMC 2024 discussing Innovation in the Anthropocene

Horizon Europe project HEPHAESTUS coordinator Marta Gasparin Copenhagen Business School, together with Dr Martin Quinn..
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HEPHAESTUS project team at the 18th Organization Studies Workshop

HEPHAESTUS project team at the 18th Organization Studies Workshop

The Horizon Europe project HEPHAESTUS proudly participated in the 18th Organization Studies Workshop in Mykonos, held from May 23rd to 25th, 2024.
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Business and culture

Event | Business and culture: Opportunities and resources for innovative partnerships

Event on the evolution of cultural philanthropy June 3, 2024. Business and culture: Opportunities and resources for innovative partnerships.
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A meeting in Bassano explores future of craftsmanship and international collaboration

Meeting: future of craftmanship and international collaboration HEPHAESTUS

The recent meeting in Bassano del Grappa brought together around 20 participants, continuing the fruitful discussions initiated in Gothenburg and Dals Långed.
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A recap of the HEPHAESTUS symposium

A recap of the HEPHAESTUS symposium

From May 2nd to May 4th, 2024, the HEPHAESTUS project brought together an eclectic mix of researchers, craft makers, policy makers.
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Reflecting: Exhibition SEMBLANCESEMBLANCE

Reflecting: Exhibition SEMBLANCE

In a convergence of craftsmanship and artistry, the SEMBLANCE exhibition cast a spotlight on the intricate world of craft, transcending borders and cultures
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Event in Bassano del Grappa, Italy (19.05.2025)

Event: Artistic craftsmanship between past and future: a European look, Bassano del Grappa, Italy (19.05.2024)

“Artistic craftsmanship between past and future: a European look” is an event organized as part of the Horizon Europe project HEPHAESTUS, in collaboration with the City of Bassano, Copenhagen Business
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Exhibition Semblance

Exhibition: Semblance (02.05 – 13.05.2024), at Röhsska Museum of Design, Gothenburg, Sweden

The exhibition is curated by Rob Curran, Alice Kettle and Jokum Lind Jensen – craft makers and artists within the craft ecosystem in Dals Långed and Fengersfors, Sweden and HEPHAESTUS
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Event_Professor Elke Krasny Keynote speaker at HEPHAESTUS Symposium

Professor Elke Krasny: Keynote speaker at HEPHAESTUS Symposium

Project HEPHAESTUS has the pleasure the welcome Elke Krasny, Professor for Art and Education and Head of the Art and Education Program
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An itinerant symposium - 2-4 May, 2024 event

The economy and organization of craft: An itinerant symposium – 2-4 May, 2024

In collaboration with the Biennale Craft Days of West Sweden, the Horizon project Hephaestus is hosting a symposium on the economy and organization of craft.
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Survey craft

Participate in the HEPHAESTUS survey: shaping the future of European craftsmanship

Attention craft makers across Europe! It will take 10 min. We encourage you to share the questionnaire with fellow craft makers.
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Craft ecosystem Dals Langed

Event | An itinerant symposium: The economy and organization of craft

In collaboration with the Biennal Craft Days of West Sweden, project Hephaestus is hosting a symposium on the economy and organization of craft.
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Craft_Exploring Venice Craftsmanship

Workshop | A lecture and workshop in Sweden at Steneby

In a captivating session at Steneby, Samlingssalen, Nybygget, Sweden, Marta Gasparin (the project HEPHAESTUS coordinator) and Rasmus Johnsen from Copenhagen Business School
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Exploring Venice

Event | Exploring Venice’s Craftsmanship: A Two-Day Event Recap

The event was a collaborative effort organized by AIKU - Arte Impresa Cultura, Ca' Foscari University of Venice and Copenhagen Business School (CBS) - Department of Business Humanities and Law.
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HEPHAESTUS construction of impact - Marta Gasparin presentation

Event | HEPHAESTUS construction of impact

Marta Gasparin on the 20 November in front of the Dean of Copenhagen Business School, Lead Partner of the Horizon Europe project HEPHAESTUS.
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Event: Exploring & Constructing Craft Histories

Event | Crafting craft histories

2-day event in Venice aims to explore and construct "Craft Histories" as part of the Horizon Europe project HEPHAESTUS.
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N.Rosenkrantz Christiansen

Ode to Clay

With a painterly approach, several masters are at play…Landscapes in Vangogh, along body parts à la Bacon, with Dalinistic scapes and planes…
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HEPHAESTUS represented at conference in Italy

Conference | Preserving and Enhancing the Shipyards of Venice: A Heritage of History, Traditions, and Knowledge

Professor Fabrizio Panozzo took part in the conference "Preserving and Enhancing the Shipyards of Venice: A Heritage of History.
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HEPHAESTUS researchers present paper in Palermo

Workshop | The paper: The artists’ glaze: art-based research for stirring organization research

Prof. Elena Raviola presented our methodological journey intertwining artistic and social science research by discussing the paper.
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A Hands-On Learning Experience at Copenhagen Business School

Workshop | A Hands-On Learning Experience at Copenhagen Business School

Exploring the Dynamics of Danish Craft Ecosystems at Copenhagen Business School together with students and project HEPHAESTUS.
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The workshop to showcase D20 ArtLab videos

Workshop | The workshop aimed to showcase the captivating D20 ArtLab work

The workshop was hosted by Fablab Venezia in their space Tradizioni Future among the events of the Salone dell'Alto Artigianato Italiano.
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HEPHAESTUS consortium partner, kicked off a four-year collaboration

Event | Kick-off: 4-year collaboration with craft makers in Dals Långed and Fengersfors, Sweden

HEPHAESTUS consortium partner, kicked off a four-year collaboration with lcraft makers in Dals Långed and Fengersfors, Sweden…
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HEPHAESTUS workshop in Bornholm, Denmark

Workshop | HEPHAESTUS workshop in Bornholm, Denmark

HEPHAESTUS consortium partner, kicked off a four-year collaboration with lcraft makers in Dals Långed and Fengersfors, Sweden.
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HEPHAESTUS team at the 39th EGOS Colloquium

Event | HEPHAESTUS team at the 39th EGOS Colloquium

The event took place in Cagliari, Sardinia, Italy in July, 2023. The Horizon Europe project HEPHAESTUS team was present at this event.
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Prof. Vishv Priya Kohli

Protection of Textiles and Crafts in the EU through Geographical Indications—An Evaluation of the New Legislative Proposal

We are pleased to share that Associate Professor Vishv Priya Kohli, from Copenhagen Business School (CBS), has recently published her insightful article titled "Protection of Textiles and Crafts in the
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A Workshop in Bassano del Grappa, Italy

Workshop | Exploring Handicraft’s Cultural Role: A Workshop in Bassano del Grappa, Italy

On June 28, a noteworthy workshop on handicrafts took place at the Palazzo Sturm Museum in Bassano del Grappa, organised by the Department of Management of the Ca' Foscari University
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RECAP of HEPHAESTUS event

Event | Recap of the Horizon Europe project HEPHAESTUS 2-day kick off

Two challenging and wonderful days of the Horizon Europe project Hephaestus kick off marks the dawn of a new chapter for both the consortium partners and the talented craft makers
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©Illustration by Funny Livdotter & Mötesplats Steneby.

Event | An international consortium organises a series of events in Venice, Italy, to innovate and shape the future of European craft sectors

Venice, Italy - [May 19, 2023] - HEPHÆSTUS, a four-year project funded by the European Commission, is scheduled to launch in Venice and Bassano del Grappa on May 26th and
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©Illustration by Funny Livdotter & Mötesplats Steneby.

Event | Launching of a new Horizon Europe project: HEPHAESTUS (2023 – 2027)

On the 26th and the 27th of May 2023, “Heritage in EuroPe: new tecHnologies in crAft for prEServing and innovaTing fUtureS - HEPHAESTUS”, a four-year project funded by the European
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©Illustration by Funny Livdotter & Mötesplats Steneby.

Workshop | Workshop on 26.05.2023 in Italy CRAFTS Business, Society, Sustainability

The workshop will focus on developing sustainable business models for the craft industry through the use of digital technologies for social innovation, crafting visions for the future of crafts in
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