Partner introductions

Igor Vaslav Vitale

Work & Organizational Psychologist with experience in video production and Craftsmen in Foggia regio

Psychologist, International Trainer with experience in 25 European and Extra European Countries in more than 40 Erasmus projects. Dr. Vitale is external lecturer in topics connected to the Psychology of Working Groups in Emergency at the LUMSA University, and EU project’s design at Rome “La Sapienza” University and Non Verbal Communication in Doctor-patient interaction in the University of Padova. Dr. Vitale owns a Bachelor’s Degree in Psychological Science of Work at the University of Urbino, and Social, Work and Communication Psychology at the University of Padova in both cases with 110 cum laude. He’ve been Trainer for Multinationals, Ministries, Public entities, Schools, Schools of psychotherapy, Law Enforcement bodies the Regional Order of Psychology (Friuli Venezia Giulia and Veneto), UNESCO Chair of Bioethics (Haifa, Israel) and self-organized courses with a total of more than 10.000 learners.

Have published one research about Facial Action Coding System Mother language: Italian. Proficient speaker in English with 8 years of experience of training held in English. Basic understanding and word production of Romanian language. Proficient user of softwares for web development (WordPress, Wix), e-learning platforms (LearnDash, Moodle, LearnPress), creation of educational interactive content (programming through H5F), services for sharing and promotion activities through digital means (GetResponse, Facebook Ads) and having created 28 online educational materials with more than 100.000 downloads.

Nadya Valeva

President and founder of The National Fashion Chamber of Bulgaria (NFCB)

President of the European Fashion Council

Vasilka Banichanska

professor of psychology, Sofia University, St Kliment Ohridski

The National Fashion Chamber of Bulgaria (NFCB) was founded in 2004 in Plovdiv, Bulgaria. It stands as Bulgaria’s primary institution for fashion and fashion design, uniting industry stakeholders and protecting the interests of emerging and established figures and organizations. The NFCB represents the professional fashion community, advocating for designers, brand owners, artisans, and artists who contribute to Bulgaria’s economic success through aesthetics. In 2007, the NFCB became the President of the European Fashion Council, representing 28 EU member countries. Comprising over 200 professionals, the NFCB encompasses a range of fashion-related roles, from designers to journalists, artisans, and more. The NFCB promotes creativity across all domains, leveraging fashion’s influence. The NFCB implements environmental projects to improve the lives of people with disabilities through the FASHION FOR HEALTH – HEALTH FOR FASHION -program.

The organization’s activities encompass various fields within the fashion and arts domain, making it relevant to individuals of varying interests and skill levels:

Aspiring Fashion Professionals: this includes young adults and adults who are interested in pursuing a career in the fashion industry. They may be seeking education in fashion design, styling, marketing, and management.
Artisans and Craftsmen: NFCB supports artisans and craftsmen, both seniors and young people, providing them with courses to enhance their skills. This could encompass crafts such as jewelry-making and leather accessories.
Fashion Professionals: established fashion industry professionals who are looking to expand their skills, update their knowledge, or explore new areas within the field.
Creative Enthusiasts: individuals who have a passion for creativity.
Entrepreneurs aiming to start their own fashion-related business.

Marianne Tiitinen-Ritvanen

Project coordinator

President of the Materia Association

Tarja Antinkaapo

Project assistant

Materia Association

Expert organisation for Craftsmen Artists in Central Finland Region

Materia association, founded in 2011 in Central Finland, is an association for craft, design and material art professionals. We currently represent over 30 individuals of different disciplines. They specialize, among others, in textile design, metal- and woodworking, glass and ceramics, furniture design and jewellery. We try to seek novel and innovative ways to use new materials, including recycled materials.

Materia is also a strong proponent of both local and national, craft and art industry growth. We aim to offer robust networking opportunities for anyone who is either interested in or already a strong professional of crafts and material art. Through our collaborative efforts, we have organized a wide variety of exhibitions, training and trade show opportunities.

Marianne Tiitinen-Ritvanen is a Art and Craft Designer and a vocational teacher in fields of Design and Service design. Marianne has been a president of Materia association since 2017 and she started the European collaboration in Erasmus+-projects in 2022. Marianne’s own design work is possible to found under Pikkuverstas label.

Craftwell project assistant Tarja Antinkaapo holds a Master degree in Social sciences, with a major in political science. Her previous working experience includes NGO;s and immigrants. She speak English, Italian, Swedish and some German language. She is interested in languages and beyond her professional work she is interested in art an craft too.

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