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1. The Ecosystem: Between Policy and the Workbench
When we talk about craft, we usually imagine hands, clay, wood, and textiles. We rarely imagine glass, steel, and signatures. But somewhere between the laws written in Brussels and the workbenches in the workshops, there is an invisible connection we do not often stop to look at.
In the first episode of Craft Matters, presented as a micro-documentary, host Adriana takes us on a journey through the European craft ecosystem. We explore the distance between policymakers and practitioners, revealing how laws, institutions, and skilled hands are deeply interconnected.
What happens to the European identity if we lose the skills to make things with our hands? And does the system truly understand the hands it governs?
In this episode
Cynthia Ní Mhurchú — Member of the European Parliament
Cristina Mendes — President, European Crafts Alliance; Deputy Director, CEARTE
Hugh Roche Kelly — Independent woodturner, head of workshop at the Sonian Wood Coop
Evy Lenoir — Traditional roofer; President, Union of Heritage Craftspeople (UAP)
Learn more
Discover more about the European Crafts Alliance at europeancraftsalliance.orgFollow us on Linkedin│Instagram│Facebook│Youtube
Credits
Host & Producer: Adriana Campo
Continuity Announcer: Rachel Kelly
Story Editor & Dramaturg: Ana Kuntarič Brodersen
Executive Producer: Laura Miguel Baumann
Produced by: European Crafts Alliance
Original Music: The Walking Song — Adam Ben Ezra (from the album Hide & Seek)
Disclaimer
Co-Funded by the European Union. Views and opinions expressed are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect those of the European Union or the granting authority. Neither the European Union nor the granting authority can be held responsible for them.
Furthermore, any views or opinions expressed by guests do not necessarily represent those of the European Crafts Alliance.
About the European Crafts Alliance
The European Crafts Alliance is an independent non-profit network organisation representing over 40 member organisations across 25 European countries, dedicated to strengthening and supporting the European crafts sector.
The podcast
Craft Matters is a podcast by the European Crafts Alliance exploring the people, policies, and practices shaping craft across Europe — from independent makers to cultural institutions and decision-makers. Through interviews, stories, and field recordings, the series reveals how craft lives, evolves, and contributes to Europe’s economic and cultural future.
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By European Crafts AllianceWhen we talk about craft, we usually imagine hands, clay, wood, and textiles. We rarely imagine glass, steel, and signatures. But somewhere between the laws written in Brussels and the workbenches in the workshops, there is an invisible connection we do not often stop to look at.
In the first episode of Craft Matters, presented as a micro-documentary, host Adriana takes us on a journey through the European craft ecosystem. We explore the distance between policymakers and practitioners, revealing how laws, institutions, and skilled hands are deeply interconnected.
What happens to the European identity if we lose the skills to make things with our hands? And does the system truly understand the hands it governs?
In this episode
Cynthia Ní Mhurchú — Member of the European Parliament
Cristina Mendes — President, European Crafts Alliance; Deputy Director, CEARTE
Hugh Roche Kelly — Independent woodturner, head of workshop at the Sonian Wood Coop
Evy Lenoir — Traditional roofer; President, Union of Heritage Craftspeople (UAP)
Learn more
Discover more about the European Crafts Alliance at europeancraftsalliance.orgFollow us on Linkedin│Instagram│Facebook│Youtube
Credits
Host & Producer: Adriana Campo
Continuity Announcer: Rachel Kelly
Story Editor & Dramaturg: Ana Kuntarič Brodersen
Executive Producer: Laura Miguel Baumann
Produced by: European Crafts Alliance
Original Music: The Walking Song — Adam Ben Ezra (from the album Hide & Seek)
Disclaimer
Co-Funded by the European Union. Views and opinions expressed are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect those of the European Union or the granting authority. Neither the European Union nor the granting authority can be held responsible for them.
Furthermore, any views or opinions expressed by guests do not necessarily represent those of the European Crafts Alliance.
About the European Crafts Alliance
The European Crafts Alliance is an independent non-profit network organisation representing over 40 member organisations across 25 European countries, dedicated to strengthening and supporting the European crafts sector.
The podcast
Craft Matters is a podcast by the European Crafts Alliance exploring the people, policies, and practices shaping craft across Europe — from independent makers to cultural institutions and decision-makers. Through interviews, stories, and field recordings, the series reveals how craft lives, evolves, and contributes to Europe’s economic and cultural future.