The International Craft Studio
A multi-disciplinary research network for those interested in the organization of craft, crafts, and craftwork
A multi-disciplinary research network for those interested in the organization of craft, crafts, and craftwork
Wednesday 7 October, 15:00–17:30 UK [CEST 16:00 / ET 10:00 / JST 0:00+1]
Hosted by Jochem Kroezen and Mixue Li
The session will feature a talk by and discussion with Glenn Adamson. Glenn is known for his seminal work on craft, including The Invention of Craft; Thinking through Craft; Fewer, Better Things: The Hidden Wisdom of Objects; and Craft: An American History, as well as for being a founder of the Journal of Modern Craft.
More information to follow.
Craft Studio 1
November 4th, 2021 (online)
Hosted by Judith Nyfeler & Jochem Kroezen
Guest speaker: Vincent Koops – How does AI transform the craft of music composition and what can we learn from it?
Craft Studio 2
January 20th, 2022 (online)
Hosted by Richael Connolly & Judith Nyfeler
Guest speaker: Frank Hederman
Craft Studio 3
March 31st, 2022 (online)
Hosted by Anna Mignosa & Richael Connolly
Guest speaker: Judy Frater – Cultural Diversity, Connection, Value, and Sustainability: The role of hand craft
Craft Studio 4
June 16th, 2022 (online)
Hosted by Marleen Hofland-Mol & Anna Mignosa
Guest speaker: Jan van Nouhuys (Studio 925)
Craft Studio 5
September 6th, 2022 (online)
Hosted by Rene Wiedner & Marleen Hofland-Mol
Guest speaker: Jesus I. Agnew (Agnew Analog Reference Instruments)
Craft Studio 6
December 9th, 2022 (online)
Hosted by Moumita Roy & Rene Wiedner
Guest speaker: Mohit Verma (Threadcraft India)
Craft Studio 7
February 3rd, 2023 (online)
Hosted by Jose Antonio Cerecedo Lopez & Moumita Roy
Guest speaker: Guillermo Galarza (Mezcal Laguna Seca)
Craft Studio 8
June 28th, 2023 (online)
Hosted by Emanuela Naclerio & Jose Antonio Cerecedo Lopez
Guest speaker: Clarien Van de Coevering (Beeopak)
Craft Studio 9
March 27th, 2024 (online)
Hosted by Judith Nyfeler & Jochem Kroezen
Guest speaker: Imogen Hart (Journal of Modern Craft)
Craft Studio 10
November 11th, 2025 (online)
Hosted by Enrico Macciò and Jochem Kroezen
Guest speaker: Otto von Busch (The New School, Parsons School of Design)
Craft Studio 11
February 5th, 2026 (online)
Hosted by Haley Hutto Gandy and Enrico Macciò
Guest speaker: Amy Brier, Limestone Artisan
Craft Studio 12
April 28th, 2026 (online)
Hosted by Belinda Zakrzewska and Haley Hutto Gandy
Guest speakers: François Bastien, member of the Huron-Wendat First Nation and Associate Professor and Associate Dean Indigenous at The Gustavson School of Business, University of Victoria + Shyra (O'Demin Kwe) Barberstock (President & Chief Executive Officer) and Ryan "Rye" (Karonhiowanen) Barberstock (Vice President & Chief Operations Officer), co-founders of Kebaonish
Craft Studio 13
June 23rd, 2026 (online)
Hosted by Mixue Li and Belinda Zakrzewska
Guest speaker: Steve Booton, Potter
The Teaching Craft Studio is a spin-off from the Craft Studio series. Whereas the Craft Studios focus on researching craft, these sessions explore how we can bring craft into the classroom.
Teaching Craft Studio 1
September 30th, 2025 (online)
Hosted by Jochem Kroezen
Guest speaker: Steve Taylor (Worcester Polytechnic Institute) – Teaching how craft can be useful for thinking about management and leadership, followed by a discussion of 'The Craft of Management', facilitated by Almar Bok and Jochem Kroezen
Teaching Craft Studio 2
May 4th, 2026 (online)
Hosted by Stephan Schaefer
Guest speakers: Andreas Fejes (Linköping University) – Experiences from a brewing professor: Crafting higher education for a vocation; and Chiara Succi (ESCP Business School) – Teaching Craft: Exploring the Contribution of Craft to Management
Teaching Craft Studio 3
September 9th, 2026 (online)
Hosted by Jochem Kroezen
Guest speaker: Anna Brown (University of St Andrews Business School) – A pedagogy of risk: craft, creativity and the management classroom
The craft research network is open and inclusive. Initiated by Judith Nyfeler and Jochem Kroezen to provide a space for organization scholars to present and receive feedback on their academic papers related to craft – as well as provide the opportunity for a (typically non-academic) craftsperson to present and discuss their work with academics – we rotate the organization and management of events among the research community instead of having a fixed leadership team. This has the benefit of creating something akin to an 'apprenticeship scheme': The current, temporary leader or 'master' supports the newcomer, thereby sharing knowledge and contributing to regeneration.
Anyone can get involved in organizing a session. Please reach out to the organizers of the most recent event to coordinate.
The website is currently maintained by Rene Wiedner, with financial support for web hosting provided by Warwick Business School.
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