Crafting Contemporary Education: For Mad’in Europe, the Safeguard of Heritage begins with the education of youth.
Since November 2023, madineurope welcomes schools and educational centres of heritage-related professions among its selection of heritage professionals.
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When we compare the practices in creative craftsmanship, heritage conservation and restoration across various European countries, the common denominators are often the lack of orientation programs and the scarce awareness on the potential of these career paths. However, this reality unfolds in the context of a growing demand for heritage professions in the employment market and in the face of a growing offer of heritage-related training, courses and workshops by schools and educational centres in the European territory.
In this respect, it is crucial to acknowledge the equal relevance of non-formal education provided by craftspeople who possess the necessary know-how to preserve skills and traditions. Their invaluable contributions play a significant role in ensuring the continuity and authenticity of cultural practices and craft techniques, further enriching the landscape of heritage-related professions.
Mad’in Europe’s commitment to heritage confronts the previously mentioned challenges with an ideal in mind: the creation of a supportive network and of a community that gathers not only crafts professionals, but also the very institutions that can bring about the active involvement of the next generation of heritage-professionals.
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WHERE TO LEARN?
FORMAL EDUCATION
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NON-FORMAL EDUCATION
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crafts-professionals on Madineurope:
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Chiseling, embossing, stone cutting, torch-beading with murano glass, decorative painting, boatbuilding and much more. You name it, we cater it! The dates for trainings are often flexible, don’t hesitate to contact crafts professionals for more info on their educational offer.
CYFE, a European project for youth
"Crafts, a future for young people! Young people, a future for crafts!"
Since 2021, Mad’in Europe has been involved alongside six European organisations (Aproximar, Esquare, Laja Foundation, Khora, Petrkíč Help z.s., San Giuseppe Onlus) in the Erasmus+ project Crafts Youth Future Engagement (CYFE), supported by the European Commission. CYFE was designed to raise young people’s awareness about the craft sector and of its essential role in the economy, heritage conservation and sustainable development, as well as about its employment potential.
CYFE GUIDEBOOK
A free resource (available in 7 languages) for youth workers and educators, as well as parents, who wish to introduce youngsters to the world of crafts. A focused exploration of the vast crafts sector through materials, techniques and skills, with particular attention to education and sustainable development.
Explore more CYFE results and learning tools:
CYFE CLOSING EVENT
We are delighted to share with you the success of the CYFE’s closing event, which took place on the 8th of February at the Hôtel de ville de Saint-Gilles (Saint-Gilles’ Town Hall, Brussels). A warm thank you to Mayor Jean Spinette, and to Thierry Van Campenhout, Alderman for Education, Heritage and Tourism, for their exceptional support. Want to know more? Watch our testimonials below!
ONLINE WORKSHOP ON DECORATIVE PAINTING
Organised by Mad’in Europe with the support of the UNESCO Transcultura programme, funded by the European Union and implemented by the UNESCO’s regional office in Havana.
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SUMMER SCHOOL
The Bruges Summer School of Architecture & Crafts 2024 By La Table Ronde de l’Architecture. Period: 20th July to 25th August 2024. Application deadline: March 31, 2024.
SUMMER SCHOOL
The Alsace Summer School of Architecture & Crafts 2024 By La Table Ronde de l’Architecture. Period: 1st to 15th July 2024. Application deadline: April 7, 2024.
JOB OPPORTUNITY FOR TEACHERS
The AWaP is recruiting trainers for a 4-year period (2024-2027) in heritage crafts.
The Belgian AWaP’s Heritage Training Department launched a public tender to appoint trainers in various heritage restoration techniques for the next 4 years (2024 to 2027).
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Because we believe in the importance of both formal and non-formal learning methodologies, our portal now welcomes schools, smaller educational organisations and training with crafts-professionals.
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