Lyudmil Yordanov
Lyudmil Yordanov was born and raised in a family of artisans who have been producing carnival masks for more than 50 years.
EUROPEAN EMERGING CRAFT PLATFORM
We are an international platform connecting 12 organisations from 12 European countries supporting new and emerging craft artists and practitioners, helping them collaborate, develop their skills, and promote their work nationally and internationally.
We encourage co-creation and the use of new technologies to innovate the craft industry, preserve its history, and shape its future. We also aim to engage marginalised communities and institutions to raise awareness of the needs of emerging craft artists and improve their representation in the sector.
Live
residencies
Apply as a couple for the 1 & 2 weeks residencies happening from August 2026 to August 2027!
Call
for Mobilities
The Craft Mobilities are aimed at a 10-days co-creation of a craft piece and happen across 3 ROUNDS.
Join Craftwork4All
Empower you craft!
Are you an emerging craft artist exploring your unique artistic identity? We are here to support you!
Open call
for new members
We are looking for European organizations supporting craft emerging professionals through educational programs, mobility programs, funding opportunities, showcasing events and festivals.
Artisans
Valerie Haslam
My work blends several practices together through art, ecoart, craft and digital media.
Andreja Benedejčič
My current focus is on wool tapestries and hand-tufted carpets, where I translate intuitive illustrations into vibrant, textured worlds.
Maria Dawson
I developed a keen interest in printmaking over the past two years whilst attending part-time CEAD courses at NCAD and Gorey School of Art.
Đina Radulj
I enjoy experimenting and combining different materials to find new ways of expressing.
Simona Vráblová
My inspiration comes from nature—the textures of stone, the rhythm of waves, the quiet patterns of growth.
Kristina Antolić
My approach to art practice is based on two parts – the fact that I am printmaker and Art historian.
Isabel Lucas
My art captures parts of myself and the world that I’m trying to understand.
My Hasselgren
I mix digital media with traditional techniques and am especially drawn to themes that explore social psychology.
Cas Round
As a designer, I often explore the boundaries between human and non-human, nurture and nature, organic and geometric.
Anita Lilic
My work involves sculpture, hybrid objects, and installation, with a focus on textiles.
Anastasia Savvidou
I enjoy knitting, crocheting, and embroidery, constantly exploring new techniques to expand my creative boundaries.
co-created artifacts
Latest news from the platform
Carlow County Council Partners with Louth Creative Spark to Future Proof Carlow Craft Sector
From playful intervention to distinctive visual universe
Craft in Slovakia: rich past, rich future?
Craft Academy in Sweden: Louise Machon discovering the endless possibilities of paper.
NéoPaléo: Ancient Gestures, Future Materials
ARThub Madeira at Caravel Art Center
Behind the Scenes at Helliden: Organizing the Swedish Craft Academy (5–7 September 2025)
Rethinking Craft in the Age of 3D Printing
Events
From Idea to Funding – CUBE Open Lab for Artists & Creators
The event is designed as an interactive space where artists and cultural professionals can explore practical approaches to developing and financing their creative ideas.
WEHUB,
46 Georgiou Andrea Street
Thessaloniki, 546 27 Greece
+ Google MapThessaloniki, 546 27 Greece
Eco-Creative Lamp Workshop with Célia Calon
The workshop combines creativity and technical learning, exploring shapes and colours while discovering the basics of electricity.
Villette Makerz,
Folie L5, Parc de la Villette
Paris, Paris 75019 France
+ Google MapParis, Paris 75019 France
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