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Come and meet us on Tuesday 3rd ❤️

Kiinnostaako Modus ry:n jäsenyys tai yhdistyksemme toiminta yleisellä tasolla? Tervetuloa tutustumaan Modukseen tiistaina 3. helmikuuta klo 10-16 vietettävään Modus-päivään Finlaysonin Vooninkiin. Tapahtumaa vietetään European Quilt Triennale -näyttelyn yhteydessä eli samalla on oiva mahdollisuus tutustua tähän upeaan nykytekstiilitaiteen näyttelyyn. Sekä tapahtumaan että näyttelyyn on vapaa sisään pääsy.

Modus ry:n 25-vuotisjuhlavuoden kunniaksi rakennamme tapahtumaan Moduksen oman "tilkkuteoksen", joka esittelee jäsentemme monipuolista osaamista ja heidän käyttämien materiaalien laajaa kirjoa.

Are you interested in membership of Modus or our association's activities in general? Welcome to Modus Day on Tuesday, February 3rd from 10 am to 4 pm at Vooninki in Finlayson area. The event is held in conjunction with the European Quilt Triennale exhibition, which means it is a great opportunity to get to know this wonderful exhibition of contemporary textile art. Admission to both the event and the exhibition is free.

In honor of Modus ry's 25th anniversary, we are creating Modus' own "quilt work" for the event, which will showcase the diverse skills of our members and the wide range of materials they use.

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✳️ 50 billion € ...
.. is the estimated value of the European craft sector. It has a massive economic reality, representing millions of jobs, heritage, and constant innovation.

Despite this significant economic footprint, the sector is held back by a fundamental gap in infrastructure. Without a shared EU-wide definition or dedicated NACE codes, this €50 billion industry is often cut off from the reliable data and funding mechanisms it requires to thrive.

It is time to bridge this gap.

On 10 December, we will discuss, how we can turn the economic weight into political recognition.

Beyond the Findings: What’s Next for European Craftsmanship?
📆 Thu, 10 December 2025
⏰ 11.00 CET
📍 Online

With lead researchers Audrey AUBARD and Félix Sanz Sastre we will explore the data from two major new reports (ECA and Foacal.artesaniacyl) and map out a path forward.

This is a conversation about the future of our sector - come join us and share your perspective!

Register here: https://europeancraftsalliance.org/eca-policy-forum-beyond-the-findings-whats-next-for-european-craftsmanship/

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Coming Soon: ECA Online Summer School ´25 - European Crafts Alliance Coming Soon: ECA Online Summer School ´25 Jun 3, 2025 | Announcement, News photo: Objetos Con Vidrio We are excited to share the first-ever ECA Summer School. The scool will run from 21 July to 16 August 2025. It is designed as a relaxed and flexible online experience – it invites you to explore ...

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ECA Symposium at Révélations 2025: Towards a European Strategy for Crafts On 22 May 2025, craft professionals, policymakers, and cultural leaders came together at the Grand Palais in Paris for a vital conversation about the future ...

🎉 Unveiling the Crafting Europe Manifesto 2025:
Towards a European Strategy for Crafts
📅 Thursday, 22 May 2025
🕥 10:30–12:30 CET
📍 Biennale Révélations, Grand Palais, Paris

Join us for the official unveiling of the Crafting Europe Manifesto 2025 during the symposium Towards a European Strategy for Crafts, co-organised by Ateliers d'Art de France and the European Crafts Alliance (ECA).

Featuring leading voices from culture, policy, and education across Europe, this pivotal event sets the stage for a renewed commitment to Europe’s vibrant craft sector.

Speakers:
Vasiliki Kassianidou, Deputy Minister of Culture, Cyprus;
Claudia Martinez, Deputy Head of Unit, DG GROW (European Commission),
Rolf Hughes, Director of Education, EIT Culture & Creativity Cristina Mendes, President of the European Crafts Alliance and Deputy Director of 𝗖𝗘𝗔𝗥𝗧𝗘,
David Places, Board Member of the European Crafts Alliance and Head of Internationalisation at Consorci de Comerç, Artesania i Moda de Catalunya
Laura Miguel Baumann, Secretary General of the European Crafts Alliance.

Opening remarks: Stéphane Galerneau, President of Ateliers d'Art de France

Symposium will also include a video message from Glenn Micallef, European Commissioner for Intergenerational Fairness, Youth, Culture and Sport.

The Crafting Europe Manifesto is more than a statement—it's a strategic action plan to champion crafts as a force for sustainability, identity, innovation, and economic resilience across Europe.

🔔 𝐑𝐞𝐚𝐝 𝐢𝐭, 𝐬𝐡𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐢𝐭 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐣𝐨𝐢𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐚𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐩𝐥𝐚𝐧!
Be part of this historic moment! The manifesto goes live for reading, sharing, and joining the action plan at 12:00 CET on

https://europeancraftsalliance.org/

Let’s shape the future of European craft—together.

"As a retired NASA astronaut, Nyberg had the unique experience of quilting in space, when she brought a sewing project on the International Space Station (ISS) during her six-month trip in 2013. She is an avid quilter and artist as well as an engineer. While on the ISS, she put out the call for star-themed quilt blocks and received enough for 30 quilts from more than 30 countries, a reminder of just how much enthusiasm there is for space among quilters and vice versa. Nyberg’s work bridges the gap between art and science, two fields that can sometimes be thought of as at odds." - Erin Cooney

Erin's review of Craft in America: SCIENCE and COLLECTORS is featured in the winter edition of the Surface Design Journal, Friends With Fiber. To get your copy follow the link below!

https://www.surfacedesign.org/journal/digital-journal-new/

📸: Dr. Karen Nyberg sewing on the International Space Station, 2024. Photo courtesy of NASA.

studio iyra’s digitally crafted parametric chair forms an infinite loop la linea by studio iyra fuses design and technology Bridging the spheres of design and technology, studio iyra presents La Linea, a digitally crafted parametric chair, which, as its name suggests, forms an infinite loop that culminates in a functional seating system. In its design, the chair’s fo...