Co-Creating the Future of the Observatory: Reflections from the Albena Workshop
In September 2025, the MOSAIC partners gathered in Albena, Bulgaria, for one of the project’s regular transnational meetings.
In September 2025, the MOSAIC partners gathered in Albena, Bulgaria, for one of the project’s regular transnational meetings.
The tekke in Obrochishte remains a living testimony that architecture can be not only art and science, but also a space of peace, tolerance and mutual understanding between different cultures and faiths.
‘Crafting the Future’ is an interactive observatory designed to provide resources and tools for stakeholders across the Arts and Craft sector; VET Schools (Teachers and Students), Researchers, Arts and Crafts’ businesses and practitioners, social partners, plus, national and European policy makers.
2 students from École National du meuble et de l’ébénisterie arrived on the 24th of May 2025 to start their internship as cabinetmakers at Wooden Oy in Espoo, Finland.
Under the guidance of Shushan Ayvazyan—TUMO Studios alumna, founder of ShuShu Contemp, and one of Armenia’s most exciting young jewelry designers—students learn timeless metalwork techniques while exploring modern interpretations.
On May 15, 2025, the Chamber of Commerce and Industry – Dobrich, as an official partner of the international MOSAIC project, organized a dissemination event to present the project’s achievements to date, the Observatory www.craftingthefuture.eu and to highlight the opportunities it offers for the development of the arts and crafts sector.
Cégep de Victoriaville welcomed an international delegation of approximately twenty dignitaries, policy makers, business leaders, and education specialists from Finland, France, Italy, and Canada on May 11 and 12.
The latest piloted workshop, "The Future of Making", has been an inspiring way to introduce new ideas and technologies into the teaching of Omnia's wood department.
The International Conference of Crafts and Design returns in May 2025 for a vibrant second edition in France.
In collaboration with the Académie des Métiers d’Art, de la Création et du Design (AMEADE) and its co-founder Christel Valenza, the Institut pour les Savoir-Faire Français has developed tailor-made training programs to support arts and crafts businesses in their digital transition.
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