Mobility C3 Lithuania- European Congress: “The Value of European Craftsmanship as Transmitter of our Culture”
1) Context
This Mobility C3 Lithuania Mobility has been configurated as the 5th European Congress: “The Value of European Craftsmanship as Transmitter of our Culture” of the Project : Using ICTs to preserve European Craftsmanship. with code 2019-1-ES01-KA219-065673
This movility was originally planned for 04-2020 but due to COVID Restrictions it has been delayed to March of 2022. that’s beacause although it’s the 5th mobility it has the C3 name because it developes the contents and workshops that were planned for this C3 mobility.
In this congress Teachers and students from the differents schools of the erasmus project participated in the following activities : cultural activities, formation sessions , exhibitions and Working Sessions.
- Type of activity: Short-term joint training events for staff
- Leading organization: Vilniaus Karoliniskiu Gymnasium
- Participating organizations
- I.E.S. Playamar
- Fulston Manor school
- Saku Gümnaasium
- Mendelova stredni skola, Novy Jicin
- Fjolbrautaskoli Nordurlands vestra
Period : 28/03/2022 – 01/04/2022 – Duration (in days): 5 – Host country: Lithuania
Participants per country : 9 Teachers: 2 – Students: 7
It’s Possible to download the program of the activities from here
2) Objectives.
This was not one of the specific objetives of the project, but due to the recents events, we will set as a priority objetive in this mobility to improve the concience of the peace in Europe , Citzenship and responsability with our participation in European Union.
Also we will work in the specific objetives of the project, The act. of this Block contribute to the achievement of OBJ 1, 2 and 5. The project will benefit from the Cultural & Crafts Background of the Vilniaus Karoliniskiu Gymnasium School and the Vilnus Region
It is essential that our students recognize the value of artisanal trades as a guarantee of survival in European rural areas. That they understand its importance, not only as identity, but also as a way of life that allows the population to be fixed to the territories. Teach them to detect entrepreneurial opportunities in this sector, not only to prevent that ancestral knowledge from being lost, but also to stop their emigration to large cities. In which many times they end up occupying low-skilled jobs.
3) Contents
In this mobility, we will develop the planned 3D contents , but also we will benefy of the crafts especialization of the Vilniaus Karoliniskiu Gymnasium
- Historical milestones in European crafts.
- Design as a transmission of culture.
- Market Ethics and Ecosocial Responsibility of Applied Arts
- Creativity in Applied Arts: between the Project and the Process.
- Crafts as a cultural industry.
- Psychology of color and visual codes.
4) Covid Affection & other Force Majoure Questions.
This movility was originally planned for 04-2020 but due to COVID Restrictions it has been delayed to March of 2022. that’s beacause although it’s the 5th mobility it has the C3 name because it developes the contents and workshops that were planned for this C3 mobility.
Other Modification with this movility due to covid, it was that Students had to be hosted in a hotel instead of a students houses due to the fear of covid of families. This cost had to be included in the budget.
Finally, it’s was budget only one teacher but due to all the concerns about covid and russian conflict, Two profesors were sent with the budget of one.
5) Planning Methodology.
We will apply Benchmarking because the purpose of this international meeting is to transfer knowledge of best practices, around the central theme of the meeting, and its application to the rest of the schools. Vilniaus Karoliniskiu Gymnasium center has been working with students for years
6) Activitities developed
- A12: Visual Thinking.
- A13: Crafts as a cultural industry.
- A14: Design as a transmission of culture.
- A15: Psychology of color and visual codes.
- A16: Historical milestones in European crafts.
- A17: Crafts in traditional gastronomy.
- Final Products Activities : Podcast Creation
(*) The training will be given by the host team and local Experts
Planning
Monday March 28 2022
9:00 Welcoming at the school. Tour around the school.
10:00 Coffee break
10:30 A15: Psychology of color and visual codes. Colorful Handmade woven stripes. Workshop.
The tricolor friendship bracelet is meaningful and easy to make. You only need three-color threads and little help from your friends. Threads need to be tied in a knot and twisted many times. After finishing twisting it, you should tie another knot and let the bracelet go. Afterwards, the bracelet wraps itself into a beautiful braid.
Video of the activity in our Video Channel
https://youtube.com/shorts/ygg8UxUu2_8?feature=share
12:00 Lunch, coffee.
13:00 Trip to the TV tower. Pics workshop creation from the Bird’s Flight.
15:00 Podcast creation workshop
One of the final products of the project is the creation of a podcast online radio about crafts and where can be more significative than in the Vilnius TV Tower, an european symbol of commucation and freedom. Vilnius TV Tower is the tallest building in Lithuania, accommodating an honorable place among the tallest TV towers in the world. By climbig to the rotating observation deck on the 19th floor of the tower, you will have a unique opportunity to admire the capital from a height of 165 meters!
podcast recorded here were uploaded to our online radio channel https://soundcloud.com/eucrafts-erasmus
In this nice & incredible place student worked in international teams to create scripts and make interviews about Crafts of their countries. These mp3 and videos can be found in our Podcast and youtube online channels
Tuesday March 29 2022
9:00 Workshops in groups: A14: Design as a transmission of culture.
This activity A14 was composed of three workshops which were made by teams :
- Straw garden creation workshop
- Woodwork workshop – nesting boxes and
- Easter palms of the Vilnius region workshop
1) Straw garden creation workshop
Straw gardens were created by studens and teachers all together. The straw construction was made in two steps: first of all a smaller part was made, later on it was attached to a bigger, also handmade, part. Instead of wooden or plastic straws, handmade straws made from recycled paper were used. Straw gardens symbolise life, fertility and wellbeing as well as represent an important part of the Lithuanian and Baltic cultural heritage. This year Lithuania has submitted an application for the straw gardens to be included in the UNESCO heritage
2) Woodwork workshop – nesting boxes
Bouquets of dried flowers were created in 2 hours in the workshop of Easter palms. Sticks are taken and then flowers are put on them, to make them stay, the stick is wrapped around with a string. This process continue until you get the desired size of the palm.
3) Easter palms of the Vilnius region workshop
Nesting – box making is one of the heritage crafts that is very popular as well as important in Lithuania. Due to various species of birds coming to Lithuania for summer, nesting – boxes are highly important. Not only is it popular to make nesting – boxes in Lithuania but also to mark the birds thus making it easier to understand their migration paths as well as having more information for ornithologists.
10:00 Coffee break
10:15 Continuing workshops in groups.
11:30 Lunch, coffee
12:20 Une minute for the peace
As we live in these difficult times we make a minute of silence for the peace in ukraine
12:30 A12: Visual Thinking.
In groups, Students made Presentations of the crafts of the different groups using Visual Thinking.
14:00 A16: Historical milestones in European crafts. Crafts tour Vilnius and The Old Town.
Students and teachers with the guidance of Vilniaus Karoliniskiu Gymnasium made a tour by the town of Vilna stopping in some of the crafts workshops of the town.
Wednesday March 30 2022
8:00 Leaving for Druskininkai. Educational excursion.
11:00 Sightseeing tour round the town of Druskininkai with coffee and snack stop.
11:45 A13: Crafts as a cultural industry. Salt souvenir workshop. ‘ Salty handcrafts’ at ‘The Salt Studio’
Salt bowls were handcrafted while being on a trip to the salt city – Druskininkai. Creativity was fully expressed by shaping salt dough, and then the bowls were baked in the traditional furnace. Little salt rocks were filed and polished in the salt studio as well. Not only were adorable salt crafts created, but also time was well spent with other students.
13:00 Lunch at ‘Sky Vault’ in Druskininkai.
14:00 Sightseeing tour on the way to Vilnius. Liskiava, Merkyne.
18:00 (approx) Arrival to Vilnius.
Thursday March 31 2022
8:30 Leaving for Trakai. Educational historic sightseeing tour.
10:00 Tour round the historic town and the castle.
12:00 Lunch at the Old Kybyn house.
13:00 A17: Crafts in traditional gastronomy. Heritage of the national minority. Crafted cuisine. Culinary heritage lesson of Karaim kybyns. ( 8-9 eur a person).
Trip to Trakai allows to get a closer look of crafts in traditional gastronomy by making kybyns.
Kybyn is more so known as a Karaim national dish made in Lithuania and Poland. Having in mind that so few countries have this, being able to have the opportunity to make kybyns is another great way of being closer to the heritage of national minority.
16:00 Arrival to Vilnius.
18:00 Closing dinner.
Friday April 01 2022
9:00 Closing Certificate Ceremony in assembly hall.
10:00 Closing Concert
11:00 Evaluation and analysis time of achieving goals for teachers
Contents:
- – Historical milestones in European crafts.
- – Design as a transmission of culture.
- – Market Ethics and Ecosocial Responsibility of Applied Arts
- – Creativity in Applied Arts: between the Project and the Process.
- – Crafts as a cultural industry.
- – Psychology of color and visual codes.
Expected results.
- Develop the crafts skills of participants
- Development of the online museum of European crafts.
- Recording of podcast for online radio
- Strengthen social ties to consolidate the work team.
Dissemination
This congress was diseminated in several ways.
– Publication of results obtained in the workshops through Prezis, Glogster and infographics.
– Publication on the project website and (where appropriate) on online radio.
– Invitation to the local press and / or television.
https://vilnius.lt/lt/kultura-ir-sportas-svietimas/erasmus-projektas-vilniaus-karoliniskiu-gimnazijoje/
– Invitation to political and educational authorities of regional and local rank.
At the Educative level of the School with its inclusion in the school website and in the Social networks of the school
Evaluation:
Through questionnaires on Google Drive.
Participation of other agents:
Families and local artisan associations are involved in some activities, strengthening the existing relationship and integrating them into the project.
From this lines we want to thank organizators them for their attentions.
This congress was diseminated in several ways.
– Publication of results obtained in the workshops through Prezis, Glogster and infographics.
– Publication on the project website and (where appropriate) on online radio.
http://www.vkg.vilnius.lm.lt/vkg/?page_id=23851
– Invitation to the local press and / or television.
– Invitation to political and educational authorities of regional and local rank.
Using ICTs to preserve European Craftsmanships |
At the Educative level of the School with its inclusion in the school website and in the Social networks of the school
https://www.facebook.com/Karoliniskiu.seniunija/posts/343248251173281
https://www.instagram.com/p/CdXrR3Ks0a7/?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=
https://www.instagram.com/p/CdXpqm1sS4u/?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=
Evaluation:
Through questionnaires on Google Drive.
Participation of other agents:
Families and local artisan associations are involved in some activities, strengthening the existing relationship and integrating them into the project.
From this lines we want to thank organizators them for their attentions.
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