Women, Craft and Territory
Celebrating 8M in Mieres, Asturias
On 8 March, to mark International Women’s Day, the University of Oviedo will be hosting a gathering for women artisans at the Asociación Serondaya in Cenera (Mieres, Asturias). The event aims to create a space for exchange, learning and mutual support, while highlighting the value of artisanal work and reflecting on the relationship between craft, territory and the role of women.
This initiative is part of the activities developed within the framework of the CULTURALITY project, as well as the Es|Art Research Group. As the institution’s #RuralEvent under CULTURALITY, it connects the broader European conversation on cultural and creative sectors with the everyday realities of women artisans in rural contexts.
The morning session will be reserved for women artisans (prior registration required). It will offer an opportunity to present projects, exchange ideas and take part in short training sessions led by invited speakers from national and European craft organisations. The aim is to provide practical insights, whilst also creating a supportive environment for dialogue and collaboration. The morning will close in a more informal way, encouraging conversation and shared time together.
From 16:00h onwards, the programme will open to the public. The afternoon session will begin with a roundtable discussion on the current challenges and opportunities facing the craft sector in the region. Participants will then collaborate in the live creation of a collective piece titled “El Ramu a la Artesanía”, inspired by local festive traditions and conceived as a symbolic gesture celebrating craft and community. The day will also include live music and a showcase of local artisanal work, bringing together different expressions of cultural life in the territory.
You can access the full programme and practical information in the link bellow.
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