The Michelangelo Foundation for Creativity and Craftsmanship is an international non-profit organisation that celebrates and preserves master craftsmanship and strengthens its connection to the world of design. We want to help people rediscover the ability of the human hand to create, and support those doing it best: the exceptional contemporary European master artisans using long-held traditions, skills and knowledge to make beautiful objects of lasting value. We are named after a beacon in this field, Michelangelo, a visionary artist and master artisan who embodied both creativity and craftsmanship at the very highest level of excellence.
The official Swiss information portal for professional, academic and career guidance. For all questions about apprenticeships, professions and training.
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By ratifying the UNESCO Convention for the Safeguarding of the Intangible Cultural Heritage on October 16, 2008, Switzerland undertook to draw up and periodically update an inventory of Switzerland’s intangible cultural heritage. The “List of Living Traditions in Switzerland” was created as part of the implementation of this UNESCO Convention. It is managed in collaboration and with the support of the cantonal cultural services.
formforum Switzerland is aimed at all creators, regardless of their training and their field of creation. Whether they work full-time or part-time is irrelevant. The association brings together around 500 members from the German, French, Italian and Rhaeto-Romance regions. They work in all areas of craftsmanship. They find at formforum support in the development of their creative skills, in their potential for innovation, in their entrepreneurial capacities as well as in legal protection.
swissceramics - Association Céramique Suisse - represents and promotes contemporary Swiss ceramics; ensures the quality of vocational training; organizes events to exhibit the work of its members; is the network and communication platform for the Swiss ceramic scene.
The Citizens of Crafts movement is aimed at those who are looking for their own style and aesthetics, who do not allow themselves to be influenced by advertising which plays with our aspirations, which a value to the concepts of exclusivity and uniqueness.
Directory in four languages (French, English, Italian and Spanish) of craftsmen’s workshops throughout Europe. Also training offers and the agenda of the main events in the field.