On the shores of Porto Santo island (Portugal), where the ocean meets the sand, Vera Menezes sees more than just washed-up debris—she sees a new artistic possibility. Through her work at Loja do Profeta , she transforms marine waste into beautiful, handcrafted pieces, mentoring and inspiring others to embrace sustainability through craft. Vera’s journey began with a deep desire to preserve Porto Santo’s traditional crafts, which were disappearing in favor of mass production.

никальность. Чем уникальнее ваш продукт, тем больше шансов, что на него обратят Svetlana Azernikova is an art manager at Caravel Art Center , a gallery and craft store operating in Funchal, Madeira, since 2015. As a passionate craft enthusiast herself, Svetlana previously founded the Flower Power from Madeira  brand and worked as a crafter for many years, with her handmade pieces being cherished by numerous gallery visitors. Today, Svetlana focuses on the managerial side of t