PostScriptum, M.E.S.O. Events, and Idea O.K. invite the public to an informative and awareness-raising seminar titled "Crafting Tomorrow: Exploring the Future of Crafts" on Wednesday, March 27, from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM at Theatre 104 (41 Evmolidon, Athens).
This seminar marks the completion of the collaborative European project CRAFTS+, involving PostScriptum (Greece), M.E.S.O. Events (Greece), and Idea O.K. (North Macedonia). This Erasmus+ program aims to empower individuals and small to medium enterprises in the ceramics sector and broader craft professions through educational training programs, workshops, and networking initiatives. CRAFTS+ seeks to enhance the education and employment landscape in crafts by equipping professionals and enthusiasts with modern tools and practices for developing sustainable business models.
The seminar "Crafting Tomorrow: Exploring the Future of Crafts" will address the challenges facing craft professions today and the prospect of establishing a Crafts Council in Greece.
The event will commence with a presentation of the CRAFTS+ project by Georges Perot, General Director of M.E.S.O. Events, followed by a roundtable discussion moderated by Kostas Konstantinidis, CEO of PostScriptum. Following the presentations, an open discussion with the audience will include a Q&A session.
Speakers:
- Dr. Eleni Doudoulaki, Secretary General of Contemporary Culture, Ministry of Culture
- Dr. Aikaterini Polymerou-Kamilaki, Honorary Researcher and former Director of the Research Center of Greek Folklore of the Academy of Athens, Vice President of the Anetopoulos Ceramics Family Foundation
- Dr. Vasilis Avdikos, Associate Professor of Economic and Regional Development, Panteion University
- Loukia Thomopoulou, Director of Sealed Earth Ceramic Studio and Gallery, Founder & Artistic Director of the non-profit cultural organization Big Blue Dot, organizer of the Biennale of Contemporary Ceramics
The event will conclude with a wine reception courtesy of Kokotou Estate.