The project was implemented from November 2024 to December 2025 as the initial pilot phase of a broader national plan to upgrade Greek craftsmanship through the vocational training and certification of new artisans, the strengthening of entrepreneurship, networking, and the systematic documentation and promotion of local techniques.
The project focused on training in three key disciplines: weaving, ceramics, and woodworking. It was implemented using Recovery Fund resources across 19 training facilities in eight regions of the country—in collaboration with universities, municipalities, and cultural organizations—with a particular emphasis on areas possessing a relevant craft tradition. Concurrently, the project examined the modern value chains of three traditional raw materials—wool, wood, and clay—whose use dates back millennia. The training program, spanning a total of 260 hours, was conducted under the supervision of the Lifelong Learning Centers of the partner universities.
More than 200 artisans—both women and men—graduated from the project’s pilot phase in December 2025, demonstrating that the project’s impact is significant in terms of both quantity and quality, and that it is worthy of continuation and further development.
