Les Ateliers de Paris: business incubator supported by the Mairie de Paris

Advice center for the economic development of creative firms, Ateliers de Paris manage 3 incubators in the sectors of crafts, design and fashion, and they host an exhibition gallery.

Located in Paris at 30 rue du Faubourg Saint-Antoine since 2005, this structure is a real crossroad for young creative firms.




The visit will be the opportunity for the staff of Vivaio per l'Intraprendenza to exchange with trainers and experts of Les Ateliers on methodology, programmes, services.
At the same time, the entrepreneurs from Florence will have the opportunity to visit the creative firms and meet the designers and makers.

Paris sera toujours Paris... la plus belle ville du Monde

Next step in the Business Services Network Craft & Design will be a business mission to Paris from January 25th to 31st.



The group of entrepreneurs and the staff of Vivaio per l'Intraprendenza will be visiting and exchanging with "Les Ateliers de Paris", a training school and incubator for the "métiers d'art", craft & design.
The visit will also be the opportunity to visit the trade fairs:

• Maison&Objets
• Bijorcha
• Who's Next

Ready to take on this new enterprise.

Recycle, Upcycle: Manusa in Clerkenwell

A contemporary and sustainable vision of fashion.

Manusa was born from the desire to give a new life to clothes, creatively reinventing them or turning them into home decoraritions.

The fabrics originating from the excess production of the fashion industry is restyled into unique products, original in style and with the aim of enhancing the concept behind upcycling.

Our collections offer sets of products created with new fabrics coming from overproduction, unique pieces, vintage articles modified with style, accessories and reinvented objects.

It represents a choice towards sustainability, quality and fashion.

We believe in the value of honest and completely hand-made products.

That is why invest in rediscovering traditional manufacturing techniques used by italian producers and in exploring new creative techniques.

Our products are not only beautiful and unique, but also ethically sustainable. Manusa products are made by people with special needs, stimulating their personal growth and a rediscovery of theri creative skills.

Manusa

Business Services Network: the LOGO

The Business Services Network LOGO, a set of coloured threads interweaving.
Networking is linking together differences, building a strong connection of skills, competencies, informations. This is the mission of BSN3: CRAFT & DESIGN. Continuing building on previous experiences, the staff and enterprises of Vivaio per l'Intraprendenza add a new knot to the net.

Business Services Network - Craft & Design

Craft Central: a New Ring in the Chain of BSN Partners

Craft Central, the new name for Clerkenwell Green Association, is a pioneering not-for-profit organisation established over 25 years that is dedicated to building a strong future for craft and design.
Craft Central is a place where things happen. People get inspired. Creative businesses flourish and a community of designers and makers talk, meet and swap ideas.
Put simply, Craft Central is a destination for those involved in craft who want to get somewhere, make something happen and see things differently.

Crafts people and designer-makers can join Craft Central’s Designers’ Network, show work in exhibitions or in the online gallery, rent work spaces and get practical business help.
Individuals interested in craft and design, can visit ground-breaking events and exhibitions, use resources to source and buy original products, commission unique one-off pieces and support Craft Central’s non-profit work.
Craft Central gives everyone the chance to discover a world of craft and design that is more extensive, more inspiring and more accessible than most could ever imagine.
Craft Central divides its work into four major areas of activity:

• Craft Central On Show: Exhibiting and showcasing craft and design
• Craft Central Places & Spaces: Workshops, studios and exhibition facilities
• Craft Central Network: A forum for opportunities and networking
• Craft Central In Business: Business training and support

BSN3 Craft & Design: Why?

Business Service Network Craft & Design is the third stage of a long journey started in 2011 by the staff of Vivaio per l'Intraprendenza.
Thanks to this project we created a network of private and public organisations supporting the dissemination of entrepreneurial mindset and business development across Europe.
The focus of the third stage is to support networking among craft entrepreneurs and visit CRAFT CENTRAL, a charity in Clerkenwell, the London district of design and craft.

Craft Central

To be continued.