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This course focuses on the future of making in Wood and Furniture. What do you need to focus on in designing sustainably and what are the new innovative technologies that can be used in order to achieve eco-design. The course culminates in giving the tools for organizing a Hackathon, where the future way of designing can be experienced.

In this course, we will dive into the fascinating world of 3D modelling applied to jewellery, exploring every step of the process from designing to preparing the piece for casting. We aim to introduce you to this new way of creating, providing you with additional skills to tackle the challenges of the modern jewellery design world. We’ll cover a wide range of topics, from the basics of 3D modelling to advanced techniques, including an introduction to parametric design. All of this will be done using renowned software such as Rhino 7 and Grasshopper. Register now to explore 3D modelling!

Upgrade your jewellery-making process with this in-depth course on digital manufacturing. Master resin printing and advanced techniques to bring your unique designs to life, while exploring the seamless integration of 3D printing with the jewellery making knowledge you have. Don’t wait, sign up!

In this course, you’ll be provided with the essential knowledge, skills, and strategies necessary to enhance your employability and thrive in the dynamic landscape of the future job market through the creation of your unique portfolio. This course aims to blend artistic creativity with industry-relevant skills, offering a comprehensive understanding of contemporary employment trends, cutting-edge skills demanded by the art and design industries, and effective career development strategies. Empower yourself !

The digital revolution is here, but are you ready? This course is specifically tailored for secondary vocational education and training teachers and aims at offering specialisedtraining in the sphere of digital transformation. Being in alignment with the Digital Competences of Educators framework from the European Union, this course will invest you with the essential tools and methodologies to re-imagine and revolutionise your teaching and student learning. Register now and boost your digital teaching journey !  

This course provides you with practical tools to optimise the use of available resources and reduce the environmental impact of your activities. Based on reference works, it explores the key concepts of eco-design, demonstrating that this approach relies both on creativity, which you will be encouraged to develop through short exercises, and on a rigorous and methodical analysis of the objects to be designed and the production processes to be implemented. Numerous references to publications and stories enliven this course, which we hope will captivate you. Designers, you have the power to change things: take action, eco-design!

This module will help you develop the skills to succeed in the arts and crafts sectors, from mastering innovative business models to cultivating an entrepreneurial mindset. You’ll learn to build resilience, create sustainable business strategies, build your network, learn to be a leader and effectively communicate your creative vision. By the end, you’ll have the tools to navigate the market, showcase your work, and make responsible decisions to start your own business. Embark on your entrepreneurial journey now!

This is a course for teachers to introduce the Hackathon Methodology as a valuable tool for vocational teachers, to promote the use of new technologies and recycled materials. This is done through practical examples of Hackathons organised in the fields of Arts&Crafts in different countries in Europe and Canada. The hackathon format has become very popular for several characteristics. First of all, being an event gathering people from different backgrounds and places, a hackathon is a great example of inclusion as it creates space for different people to collaborate together towards the same goal. It is also an innovative approach to problem solving as it presents an intense format, during which the participants from different backgrounds are put together and need to find a solution to a task under a tight time constraint, usually between a day and a week. In this course we will give you examples of How to organize a Hackathon.

The Social Inclusion course for teachers will help participants to identify and overcome barriers to the development of inclusive and equitable quality education for all learners. The global perspective is the one given by the Universal Design for Learning, an approach that promotes innovative and inclusive didactics for all students. Theoretical aspects and practical exercises and tasks will help the course participants understand their own biases through self-reflection and learn how to conquer them. Concrete examples and assessments will engage the participant in learning how to reflect on diversity and understand differences from the grassroot level, including the concepts of ability and disability, ethnicity, race,cultural background, and gender. The course offers also a perspective to a teachership with a positive mindset as a skill and mindful self-compassion as a practice to help participants innovate their teaching methodologies and at the same time prevent burn-out. Don’t wait, join the course now!

We are committed to helping you discover or simply update your knowledge of this sector, which has recently undergone significant changes, notably due to its remarkable economic development, new requirements and challenges in terms of corporate social responsibility, as well as technological and organisational advancements. Don’t delay, sign up !