Hands Across Generations

Preserving Intangible Heritage Through Intergenerational Craft Exchange

Participate in the Survey – Your Voice Matters

Are you part of the craft world?
We invite you to take part in the Hands Across Generations survey, a European initiative designed to understand the needs, challenges, and opportunities faced by artisans today.

Your contribution will help shape new European training programmes, support mechanisms, and policy recommendations aimed at preserving traditional craftsmanship while promoting innovation, sustainability, and digital empowerment.

Why participate?

• Influence future European craft training and policy. 
• Join a network of artisans and creative organizations across Europe. 
• Contribute to the future development of the Digital Heritage Toolkit, a resource that will be designed to support artisans with new digital and sustainable tools, aimed at craft makers of all ages, craft students, traditional makers, creative entrepreneurs, and craft centres. 
• Receive a digital certificate of participation in the European project Hands Across Generations. 

 Take the Survey HERE

Focus Group in Barcelona

ESPRONCEDA – Institute of Art & Culture will soon host a Focus Group in Barcelona, inviting artisans and craft professionals from different generations to share their experiences, stories, and visions for the future.
Together, we’ll discuss how to preserve traditional knowledge while embracing new technologies and sustainable practices.
(Date to be confirmed – online participation)

Activities Ahead

Over the next two years, Hands Across Generations will develop:

• A comprehensive Digital Heritage Toolkit with e-learning materials and training resources.  
• Intergenerational mentorship workshops across Europe. 
• Sustainability and circular economy trainings for craft professionals. 
• European exhibitions, focus groups, and policy actions to promote the future of crafts. 

About the Project

Hands Across Generations (H.A.G.) is a European cooperation project co-funded by the Erasmus+ Programme. Its goal is to preserve Europe’s intangible cultural heritage by connecting generations of artisans through mentorship, sustainability, and digital innovation.

By fostering collaboration between young and experienced makers, the project supports the transmission of traditional craft knowledge, empowers artisans with new skills, and promotes environmentally responsible and inclusive practices across Europe.

The project is implemented by seven partners:

• Carlow County Council (Ireland)
• For.ME Social Enterprise (Greece)
• Submeet – incontrarsi per crescere (Italy)
• Modus ry (Finland)
• Nicosia Tourism Board (Cyprus)
• Lemon Grass Communication / ESPRONCEDA Institute of Art & Culture (Spain)
• Darnaus Vystymo Projektai (Lithuania) 

The consortium works together to ensure that Europe’s craft heritage continues to inspire and evolve — from traditional workshops to the digital world.