Projects
We generate knowledge on the origins of autochthonous materials, craft technologies and vernacular artefacts. We do so through cultural research, product development, creative residencies, product development and sales.
Artisans’ Voices
The perspective of artisans on contemporary material culture, education, production and consumption.
Projects

Architecture and Craft in Lisbon - Workshop
Exploring the use of vegetable fibres with architecture students.
Architecture and Craft in Lisbon - Workshop
Exploring the use of vegetable fibres with architecture students.

Rooted Craft
A research residency in Loulé
Rooted Craft
A research residency in Loulé

Forum Hands On Azores: Thinking the Making
Generating discussion about the contemporary recognition and appreciation of vernacular arts and crafts
Forum Hands On Azores: Thinking the Making
Generating discussion about the contemporary recognition and appreciation of vernacular arts and crafts

Experimental traditions
An education project with students from Lisbon
Experimental traditions
An education project with students from Lisbon

Intensive Culture
Ethnographic design research in the Algarve
Intensive Culture
Ethnographic design research in the Algarve

Projecto TASA
Integrated development of artisanal culture in the Algarve
Projecto TASA
Integrated development of artisanal culture in the Algarve

Objects of the Wild Sea
Research and development of crafts in fishing communities
Objects of the Wild Sea
Research and development of crafts in fishing communities

Situated Practices
Utilities and craft perspectives – an exhibition
Situated Practices
Utilities and craft perspectives – an exhibition

Pote: water + earth
Creative residency in Cape Verde
Pote: water + earth
Creative residency in Cape Verde

Ceramics + Fibres, Azores
A creative residency with insular artisans
Ceramics + Fibres, Azores
A creative residency with insular artisans