Education

Basketry education today needs to go beyond teaching manual skills. Future basket makers also require knowledge of entrepreneurship, communication, marketing and workshop facilitation in order to build sustainable livelihoods.

The GPS project highlights

• Craft and business skills
  Combining traditional craftsmanship with business, communication and facilitation skills.
• Knowledge exchange
   Sharing good practices across countries.
• European networks
  Strengthening education and collaboration across borders.
• Structural support
  Advocating for better conditions for professional basket makers.

At the same time, it remains essential to support outstanding master basket makers whose expertise ensures the quality and continuity of the craft.