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Craft Happening in Funchal: A Handmade Tribute to Armani.
Every year, the average European buys around 19 kilos of clothes — basically a suitcase full of “new collections” that often get worn...

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Sep 73 min read


Made with Soul: Karla Vieira on Fashioning a Life Through Craft
We first met Karla at the 2025 edition of Mercado Quinhentista , and it was impossible not to stop and admire her work. Her pieces...

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Jul 144 min read


3 months of volunteering – discovering, learning, and living a vibrant, creative life in Madeira – our ESC volunteer Kristiāna from Latvia
Hi! I’m Kristiāna from Latvia – I’m 20 years old, a budding graphic designer, and a huge fan of nature, food, and psychology. I’m...

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Jul 143 min read


How to Host a Craft Swap Party: Lessons from Madeira’s First Ever Edition
On June 21 , Madeira hosted its first-ever Craft Swap Party — a vibrant gathering that brought together 13 talented crafters and an...

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Jul 94 min read


Echoes of Matter: Leal Pereira on Waste, Memory, and Meaning
Leal Pereira’s work captivates with its independence, uniqueness, and above all — its impermanence. Some of his sculptural installations...

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Jul 99 min read


Highlights from our Multiplier Event – EmpowerCanvas in Action
Our recent Multiplier Event in Madeira marked a powerful moment in the EmpowerCanvas journey — a project co-funded by the Erasmus+...

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Jul 72 min read


Miguel Ramos – the hands behind the clay and the heart rooted in Madeira.
He was always linked to arts even as a child. From childhood sketches to earthy textures, Miguel’s journey into ceramics wasn’t a sudden...

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Jun 274 min read


Craftwork4.0All Residencies Onboarding: Get Ready to Co-Create Across Europe!
The time has come to take your craft to new places — literally. Craftwork4.0All Live Residencies are coming, and we want you to be part...

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Jun 112 min read


Call for Crafters: Islands of Memory – Making a Home and Heritage
For the first time since 2015, the Islands exhibition is expanding to include a new section fully dedicated to craft — and we are now...

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May 221 min read


The Brave Journey of Iryna Tarasova in Portugal: From midlife crisis to craft to the Canvas
Iryna, tell us a bit about yourself. When did you move to Portugal and how did it happen? I've been living in Portugal since the year...

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May 204 min read


Dupla Dicotomia: Tomás & Appollo — Two Artists, One Vision of Resilience.
Today we’re sitting down with the emerging artists behind Dupla Dicotomia — the duo who brought bold emotion and striking contrast to...

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May 164 min read


A Great Opening for a Greater Journey – Madeira Meets Guadeloupe
On April 17, 2025 , the Art Center Caravel in Funchal opened its doors to the public with the vibrant exhibition “The Great Adventure –...

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May 132 min read


Lithography Then and Now: Join the 3-Day Craft Academy Workshop in Sweden!
What connects the 18th-century Bavarian invention of lithography with a vibrant group of 50+ crafters, artists, and creatives gathering...

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May 122 min read


ISLANDS 2025: MEMORY — Open Call for Emerging Artists
In collaboration with Caravel Art Center & ARTEM – Artistic and Cultural Association Each year, Caravel Art Center and ARTEM join forces...

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May 82 min read


"Macramé, Fish Sculptures, and Thinking Outside the Box" — A Conversation with Dalila Peixe, Art and Craft Teacher from Porto Santo island, Portugal
Dalila Peixe is an art teacher and craftswoman from the small island of Porto Santo. A chance meeting with her sparked the beginning of a...

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May 63 min read


Between the Grotesque and the Handmade: The Craft Universe of Carina Mendonça
Сarina Mendonça is an artist and crafter from Madeira Island, known for her unique approach that blends philosophy, humor, work ethic,...

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Apr 253 min read


How to Grow a Craft Brand in 5 Months — The Honest Journey of Flor de Lis
We recently discovered a rising star in Madeira’s creative scene — Flor de Lis , a craft brand that has captured hearts and attention in...

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Apr 186 min read


Marcos Filipe: The Sushi Chef Who Turns Old Books into Delicate Tree Gardens
He drives a motorcycle with the same quiet accuracy he once used as a sushi chef. As an emergent crafter , Marcos Filipe now turns...

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Apr 155 min read


Chiara’s Constellation: From the World’s Oldest University to Madeira’s Art Scene
Chiara, you came to Madeira as a student from the world’s oldest university. What led you to this decision? Actually, it was a series of...

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Mar 314 min read


Enjoying Creativity and Adventure: Our ESC Volunteer Stefan from N.Macedonia in Madeira
Hi Stefan, tell us something about yourself. Hey, I’m Stefan, originally from Macedonia. I’m 26 years old, with a background in IT and a...

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Mar 312 min read
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