The research project is led by Copenhagen Business School and involves a European consortium of academic and non-academic actors, namely HDK-Valand at the University of Gothenburg, IT University in Copenhagen, Ca’ Foscari University in Venice, BOFA (Bornholms Affaldsbehandling), Confartigianato Bassono del Grappa (Craftmakers’ association in Bassano del Grappa), the FabLab in Venice.
HEPHAESTUS wants to establish a European community of craft markers interested in exploring the future of craft together through a formative journey of four years. This community will include 25-30 craftmakers from five craft ecosystems: Dals Långed/Fengerfors in Sweden, Bornholm in Denmark, Venice and Bassano del Grappa in Italy and Faroe Islands. Five to six craftmakers will be chosen for each ecosystem, representing different materials and approaches.