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Application for Homo Faber Fellowship 2026/27 is now open
Application for Homo Faber Fellowship 2026/27 is now open

Homo Faber Fellowship

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Application for the Homo Faber Fellowship 2026/27 is now open!

Application deadline: 1st February 2025

Homo Faber Fellowship is an eight-month international sponsored craft training programme designed for duos of master artisans and emerging talents. Participants will develop business and marketing knowledge, as well as design and hands-on practical skills through transmission from one generation to the next.

  • Information webinar taking place on 13 January 2026 at 4PM – JOIN HERE

 

 

The fourth edition will take place from September 2026 to April 2027 and benefit 25 to 30 duos. While the workshops of the master artisans must be based in Europe, we welcome artisans and fellows of all nationalities to apply.

Participants will develop business and marketing knowledge, as well as design and hands-on practical skills through transmission from one generation to the next.

I’m an emerging talent:

  • I’m a recent graduate (2024/25/26) of applied arts and crafts, in search of deepening my craft knowledge
  • I can be from anywhere if I’m available to travel to the master artisan’s country
  • I’m seeking to develop my knowledge about my craft through theoretical and hands-on experience
  • I’m willing to look for a master artisan and apply for my visa if necessary

I’m a master artisan:

  • I’m a recognised expert in my craft
  • I’m based in one of the selected countries in Europe (see FAQ)
  • I wish to participate in a 8-month programme to pass on my skills
  • I have the facilities to safely train a fellow in my workshop
  • My craft has a strong connection to the local area and heritage

If you are interested in applying but do not yet have a counterpart, you may register your interest HERE.

Two Irish duos have been selected to participate in the second edition of the Homo Faber Fellowship, representing three disciplines: glass sculpting, glassblowing and glassfusing.

Meet new Irish duos
Useful links:
General Information and Conditions FAQ - 2026/27 edition Apply Now
Hear about the positive impacts of the Young Craft Booster from 2023 Irish duo, ceramist's Mike Byrne and Noel Donnellan.

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