Pilot Educational Programme of the K.E.DI.VI.M. of the University of West Attica for the Development of Craft-Related Skills

Weaving

Ceramics

Pilot Educational Programme of the K.E.DI.VI.M. of the University of West Attica for the Development of Craft-Related Skills

The “Pilot Educational Programme of the K.E.DI.VI.M. of the University of West Attica for the Development of Craft-Related Skills”, specifically in the fields of Weaving and Ceramics, forms part of the Project “Sub.2.3 Educational Programme for the Development of Craft-Related Skills”, with OPS TA code 5200774. The project is included in the Recovery and Resilience Facility and is funded by the European Union – NextGenerationEU.

Project Duration

01/05/2023 - 28/02/2026

Educational Programme Implementing Body

The Programme is implemented by the University of West Attica through its Centre for Lifelong Learning, K.E.DI.VI.M., pursuant to a Programme Agreement between the Special Account for Research Funds, ELKE, of the University of West Attica and the Ministry of Culture.

Funding Framework

The project is included in the Recovery and Resilience Facility and is funded by the European Union – NextGenerationEU.
Scientific and Academic Coordinator of the Project: Professor Georgios Panagiaris
Deputy Scientific Coordinator & Coordinator of the Weaving Programme: Assistant Professor Anna Karatzani
Coordinator of the Ceramics Programme: Professor Vasiliki Argyropoulou

Project Description

The Crafts Programme of the University of West Attica provides a specialised training programme comprising four cycles of theoretical and laboratory-based courses in the fields of weaving and ceramics.

The aim is to equip trainees with high-level productive skills and knowledge in weaving and ceramics, enabling them to make use of direct employment opportunities in the ceramic and textile industries and/or to launch their own professional activity, either as self-employed professionals or as a business, as well as to teach future generations of craft practitioners.

Implementation Framework

The programme forms part of the broader Action of the Ministry of Culture entitled “Revitalisation of Local Craft Units as a Driving Force for Development”, under the National Recovery and Resilience Plan Greece 2.0.

More specifically, it is implemented within the framework of the project “Sub.2.3 Educational Programme for the Development of Craft-Related Skills”, MIS 5200774. Sub.2.3 constitutes Phase B of the broader initiative undertaken by the Ministry of Culture for the implementation of a “Model Strategy for the Reconstruction, Development and Repositioning of Greek Craftsmanship”. This initiative aims to foster the emergence of a new generation of craft practitioners through vocational training and certification, business support and international networking in the fields of weaving, woodworking and ceramics.

The project is included in the Recovery and Resilience Facility, Recovery Pillar 4, Axis 4.6, Action Code 1629, and is funded by the European Union – NextGenerationEU.

  • Duration and Structure of the Weaving & Ceramics Programmes

Duration

4 cycles of intensive courses

Hours per Semester

260 hours (80 hours of theory + 180 hours of laboratory practice)

Teaching Staff

University academics and experienced craft practitioners

Implementation

Through the K.E.DI.VI.M. of the University of West Attica

  • The University of West Attica is responsible for

6 Weaving Facilities

Athens, Anogeia in Rethymno, Ardanio in Alexandroupoli, Geraki in Laconia, Soufli in Evros and Sofiko in Didymoteicho

1 Ceramics Facility

Athens

  • Project Objectives

The development of a new generation of craft practitioners through vocational training and certification.

The creation of conditions enabling trainees to engage with local craft practitioners and traditional practices.

Business support and international networking for craft practitioners.

The strengthening of the local economy and the promotion of Greece’s cultural heritage.

The upgrading and preservation of Greek traditional craftsmanship.

Φορέας Υλοποίησης

Διεύθυνση Εικαστικών, Αρχιτεκτονικής, Φωτογραφίας & Μουσείων Σύγχρονου Πολιτισμού

Συνεργαζόμενα Πανεπιστήμια

Πανεπιστήμιο Θεσσαλίας, Πανεπιστήμιο Δυτικής Αττικής, Πανεπιστήμιο Δυτικής Μακεδονίας