- From November 11 to 20, Madrid Craft Week Christmas 2022 turns Madrid into the capital of crafts, and celebrates the value of handmade and sustainable luxury
- More than 250 fashion, decoration, art and gastronomy shops from the most emblematic neighborhoods of Madrid will host workshops, activities and exhibitions
- The II edition of the Craft Awards, a new circuit of luxury hotels, and Madrid Craft Week La Exposición -with the most cutting-edge craftsmen in contemporary design- are some of the essential events
The seventh edition of Madrid Craft Week is here with its Christmas edition. From November 11 to 20, Madrid celebrates the quality, authenticity and value of what is handmade in what is already the benchmark event for luxury crafts . More than 250 fashion, decoration, art and gastronomy shops in the capital participate in an intense program of activities, workshops and exhibitions around crafts.
The Madrid City Council, and its initiatives Madrid Capital de Moda and Todo Está en Madrid, once again join the project. The main merchant associations in Madrid, such as Las Letras Street , Chueca Diversa and Nuevo Rastro Madrid , are also part of Madrid Craft Week, whose objective is to support local commerce and responsible consumption linked to classic and contemporary crafts.
Names proper to the crafts such as Toni Porto , the wood sculptor; Javier Sánchez Medina , the artist of natural fibers; José Luis Bazán , leather genius and National Craft Award 2021; Mercedes Vicente and her textile sculptures, or Álvaro Catalán de Ocón , one of the Spanish designers with the greatest international projection, are some of the artisans participating in this edition.
THESE ARE THE NEWS IN THE SEVENTH EDITION;
II EDITION OF THE CRAFT AWARDS
This year the 2nd edition of the Madrid Craft Week Awards is celebrated. Some awards that seek to recognize effort, work and talent, as well as value crafts from different areas . Best Craftsman, Craftsman with International Projection, Trajectory, Craft Trade, Crafts Support Company, Craftsman Neighborhood or Gastronomic Crafts are the award-winning categories, in addition to the SACo Contemporary Crafts Award and the ACTM Textile Crafts Award. The awards ceremony -with the participation of Cervezas Alhambra and its commitment to creation and raw materials- will take place during the opening ceremony of Madrid Craft Week, on November 11 at 11 a.m. at the Ateneo de Madrid (Prado, 21), chaired by Begoña Villacís, deputy mayor of Madrid.
CRAFTSMANSHIP CONQUERS LUXURY HOTELS
The Four Seasons Madrid, Rosewood Villamagna, The Westin Palace and The Madrid Edition hotels open their doors to luxury crafts and to all those who want to enjoy it firsthand. In addition to workshops that will allow them to learn about the creative process, the detail and the passion behind each piece, there are two essential appointments: in a tribute to crafts, Ana Carrasco, founder of Malababa, will be the guest of Ladies Who Punch , the Exclusive meeting that brings together inspiring women around a punch in The Madrid Edition (November xx). For its part, The Westin Palace becomes an art gallery for a few days (November 11-14) with the exhibition of Felipe Conde, the fourth generation of a saga of luthiers whose guitars have been played by Paco de Lucía, Leonard Cohen, Lenny Kravitz or Bob Dylan.
THE EXHIBITION: WHICH CREATORS SHOULD BE KEPT ON TRACK
Madrid Craft Week. The exhibition brings together a select sample of key names in contemporary crafts and design, such as Álvaro Catalán de Ocón, Sagarmínaga Atelier, José Luis Bazán, Idoia Cuesta, Fernando Alcalde, Mercedes Vicente and Toni Porto. They are members of the Spanish Association of Contemporary Crafts (SACo), a platform whose purpose is to maintain and promote traditional crafts by incorporating innovative design. This exhibition is a unique opportunity to see and touch (and buy) exceptional pieces that connect tradition and design. And to know which creators you have to keep track of. (From November 11 to 16 at the Silk Gallery. Calle Pelayo, 52. Free admission).
SHALL WE TALK ABOUT CRAFTSMANSHIP? CONFERENCES THAT INSPIRE
To delve into the work rituals of artisans, encourage the exchange of ideas and make their vision and new projects known, Madrid Craft Week celebrates a Craft Day (November 16 at Súa by Triciclo. Calle Moratín, 22) with three round tables led by the protagonists of the sector:
- Homofaber, the most prestigious international craft platform, belonging to the Michelangelo Foundation.
- Spanish Association of Contemporary Crafts (SACo) , which will revolve around the relationship between crafts and design.
- Association of Textile Creators of Madrid (ACTM) : In a joint action with the Barrio de las Letras, ACTM will give visibility to 10 of its artisans by exposing their creations in the windows of different businesses in the neighborhood.
CRAFT SPACE
The Craft Space is already a classic appointment in Madrid Craft Week: a meeting point for artisans and designers where the public will have the opportunity to purchase their creations. At the COAM (C/ Hortaleza, 63) on November 19 and 20.
And as in previous editions, in the participating neighborhoods all kinds of experiences related to the crafts of their area are proposed, offering a complete program of activities in the selected shops, where the public can train or simply enjoy and learn more about the exciting world of "craft" that combines the handmade, sustainable and exclusive. All the information in Madrid Craft Week .
About Madrid Craft Week
MADRID CRAFT WEEK arises as an initiative of LAF DECOM, a Marketing agency and promoter of activities in economic sectors, which, thanks to the support of the Madrid City Council, wants to promote the craft value and creative talent of our country for one more edition.
From the first moment, they are invaded by the craft phenomenon, a movement that combines the exclusive, sustainable and artisanal: dexterity, design, art, manufacturing and clothing. From there arises Madrid Craft Week, a week in which we celebrate creativity, authenticity and luxury like never before through unique experiences for the client.
An event by and for people passionate about creating and discovering.
About the organizers:
- City of Madrid.
The Madrid City Council, through its Madrid Capital de Moda and Everything is in Madrid programs, has been collaborating since 2019 in the organization of Madrid Craft Week.
Madrid Capital of Fashion :
Madrid Capital de Moda arises as an initiative of the General Directorate of Commerce and Hospitality of the Area of Economy, innovation and employment of the City Council of Madrid to bring together those events and activities related to the world of fashion, crafts, decoration, gastronomy and style of life in general, which are held in the capital and which make it one of the most active and dynamic cities.
Everything is in Madrid
The new digital guide to commerce, hospitality, hotel establishments and services in Madrid that gives visibility to all establishments in the city , allowing their classification by activity, commercial area and neighbourhood, as well as their georeferenced search and facilitating online purchases in stores of proximity. The Everything is in Madrid platform has been promoted by the General Directorate of Commerce and Hospitality of the Area of Economy, Innovation and Employment of the Madrid City Council.
About the sponsors:
Xoriguer Gin
Xoriguer Distilleries produces what is probably the oldest gin in the Mediterranean. It is made by hand based on a recipe from the early 1700s and in copper stills that are over 250 years old, a singularity for which it has been awarded recognition as a 'Gin from Mahón' Geographical Indication.
Alhambra Beers
Cervezas Alhambra shares with artisans a unique way of being and doing things. For this reason, within the framework of Madrid Craft Week, he has created "El Barrio Sin Prisa de Cervezas Alhambra", located in the Barrio de Las Letras and surroundings, to honor the experts in the most difficult art to master: that of time . This philosophy can be breathed in its establishments and shops, and workshops will be given to discover Cervezas Alhambra's commitment to craftsmanship, creation, processes and raw materials . Because to do something really worthwhile, you have to do it slowly.
