European Craft Days 2026 : Belgium in the spotlight
The European Days of Arts and Crafts (JEMA) are a major European event dedicated to promoting crafts, artistic crafts and traditional know-how. Each year, thousands of artisans across Europe open the doors of their workshops and organise demonstrations, exhibitions and meetings with the public to share their skills and passion.
Held in numerous European countries, the European Days of Arts and Crafts play an important role in raising awareness of craft professions, skills transmission and innovation in the craft sector.
Belgium in the spotlight in 2026
In 2026, Belgium will be highlighted within the framework of the European Days of Arts and Crafts. This special focus offers a valuable opportunity to showcase the richness and diversity of Belgian crafts and artistic craftsmanship to a wider European audience.
On this occasion, Mad’in Europe, a Brussels-based organisation dedicated to promoting European crafts and know-how, collaborates with the Institut pour les Savoir-Faire Français, the European coordinator of the JEMA initiative.
Mad’in Europe will contribute to promoting and highlighting Belgian artisans participating in the JEMA, helping to increase their visibility through its communication channels and professional networks.
A European celebration of craftsmanship
For artisans, participating in the European Craft Days is an opportunity to:
- present their craft and techniques to the public
- open their workshops and share their creative processes
- raise awareness about craftsmanship and skills transmission
- connect with a wider European network of artisans and cultural actors
The event celebrates both traditional know-how and contemporary craft innovation, reinforcing the importance of crafts in Europe’s cultural and creative landscape.
Cologne, Germany
