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1. Art of the Earth

2. Handicraft center o f Melgaço

3. White stones Association

4. José Moscoso Office

5. ArteBarca Association

Art of the Earth: the specific content of the initiative

Location – Paradela do Rio (Montalegre), on the North of Portugal

Sectors – Ceramics Characteristics – Family enterprise The history – started in the 80’s,

José – wire street jewelry; Maria - mentally deficient Tradition - none The entrepreneurs - José Teixeira and Maria

Carvalho

The environmental issues

This couple had special concerns about the environment impacts and sustainable development

They use recycled clay and use some natural elements with the clay to get different colors and textures, such as earth and spontaneous plants (gorse, broom, heather, etc.)

They try to reuse all waste in future works

They produce unique pieces, in a small-scale production

The social issues

Their work is very intuitive and very personal, but they pass their knowledge and techniques by training and workshops.

All of their work have an aesthetic value, Maria’s work is based in feelings, such love, care and kindness. José’s work is an ironic work, based on the problems of the actual society, their distresses and anxieties.

This couple participates in several craft fairs, in our country and in other countries. That´s a way they can show and promote their work.

They have a particular way of live and change the way that people see the ceramics work.

The knowledge and techniques used were learned by themselves, by trial and experimentation

They work with others partners and try to use new materials and techniques

They are indicated by Craft National Association as an example of creativity and good work.

Most of their work is sold to outside people but they “bring” to this small village many people to visit their gallery and to buy their pieces, so indirectly they had a contribution for the local economy.

Contribution to the development of a sustainable economy: areas of greatest

relevance

Handicraft center o f Melgaço: the specific content of the initiative

Location – Prado, Melgaço, almost on the Spanish border. It is an atelier of handicrafts in a rural area in a rustic house, with not only the marketing but also the development of local craft

Sectors – Textiles. Weaving of linen, weaving in wool (blankets and carpets). The embroidery on clothes, towels, etc.

Characteristics – Family enterprise

The history – started in the 80’s, to recover the traditional craft of the region

Tradition – Recover the techniques and traditional craft

The entrepreneurs – Rosa Maria Gonçalves

The environmental issues

Located in Peneda Gerês National Park, environmental concerns are always patent in the way she works

She produces small quantities, so the environmental impact is low

Collection of all the technical phases of the lifecycle of linen (seed, harvesting, weaving)

The social issues

She works with disabled people, she gives training to these people

Some products are for daily use but the majority are aesthetic products

Adere-pg promote some training in this center

The successive training increase the interest in this type of craft

Contribution to the development of a sustainable economy: areas of greatest relevance

They maintaining the traditional crafts of the region, but giving some innovation that suit the present days.

The embroidery on clothes, towels, blankets are beautiful and diverse, some sober, others more smug. These pieces are made on old linen and the drawings figure are popular or traditional, with the same tone or more colorful.

The future is unstable

Some economic problem

White stones Association:The specific content of the initiative

Location – Covide, Terras de Bouro (in the heart of the Peneda Gerês National Park)

Sectors – Textiles and traditional tea and jams

Characteristics – Private association

The history – was created as a result of the development work and handicraft conservation started by the Covide Social and Parochial Centre, 1984, with four artisans.

Tradition – The artisans had the know-how of traditional handicraft

The entrepreneurs – 4 local artisans

Located in Peneda Gerês National Park, environmental concerns are always patent in the way they work

The quantities that they produce don’t have a significant impact in the environmental

Collection of all the technical phases of the lifecycle of linen (seed, harvesting, weaving)

The environmental issues

They created several jobs, in work fields, textiles, jams and tea manufactory, etc. (not discriminating against men or women)

It was a very ambitious undertaking but of enormous benefit to the local and neighboring communities

Adere-pg promote several training in this association and they have their own training for member-artisans of the Association.

They have a big support from the municipality

Aesthetic and useful pieces

The social issues

With the increase in production other requirements arose, namely the need for a shop for direct sales of handicraft products. They created a mini-shop for direct sale of craft products

Acquisition of traditional equipment; looms and all their accessories, a linen mill and equipment for wool spinning.

Many projects and training courses carried out by the white stones Association.

Planting and processing of flax, cultivating of herbs, aromatic, medicinal and condimentary plants

Participation of exchange visits with artisans from other areas

Contribution to the development of a sustainable economy: areas of greatest relevance

José Moscoso Office: The specific content of the initiative

Location – Arcos de Valdevez

Sectors – Wood

Characteristics – Family enterprise

The history – started professionally since 1987. He give life to miniatures that reflect the life of an ancestral community, such as traditional granaries

Tradition - Innovate and create artifacts that reflect the everyday lives in the Alto Minho region.

The entrepreneurs – José Moscoso

The environmental issues

Located in Peneda Gerês National Park, environmental concerns are always patent in the way she works

The quantities that they produce don’t have a significant impact in the environmental

The social issues

He gives some training

Employed one girl that continuous his art

His products are Aesthetic

Contribution to the development of a sustainable economy: areas of greatest relevance

Most of the products are sold in fairs and for outside people

The future is unstable

Some economic problem

ArteBarca Association: the specific content of the initiative

Location – Ponte da Barca Sectors – Textiles (embroidery) Characteristics – Not profit association The history – started in 1997 with the

support of the “Olhar Social” (social service) to help unemployed people and trained them in traditional craft to get their own salary

Tradition – keep the traditional of the region (valentines scarves)

The entrepreneurs – 14 women’s

The environmental issues

Located in Peneda Gerês National Park, environmental concerns are always patent in the way she works

The quantities that they produce don’t have a significant impact in the environmental

The social issues

This Association born with a social purpose, to help unemployed people

Adere-pg promote several training in this association

Training of member-artisans of the Association.

They have a big support from the municipality

Exchange of experiences - training for young people from several countries (specially Italian girls)

Most of the products are aesthetic

Contribution to the development of a sustainable economy: areas of greatest relevance

They have a space to work with a shop and the exhibition of all the work

They have a cooperative network – they make shifts to open the shop

The future is not famous but is stable

Economic and financial situation – not bad

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