Saber Fazer and Barbot Bernardo featured at the ECHN’s first book ever.
At the heart of Barbot Bernardo sits Saber Fazer, its research and education unit and signature initiative. Saber Fazer is a pioneer in research and education in artisanal work and arts and crafts, dedicated to ensuring the transfer of technical knowledge and raising awareness of artisanal production’s environmental, social, and economic sustainability.
What began as a project for registering technical knowledge gradually evolved into a company focused on education, research, and consulting in artisanal and semi-industrial production, with particular attention to textile fibres.
Saber Fazer elevates artisanal work, distancing it from ethnography and bringing it closer to the idea of production of excellence. It positions craft as a viable alternative to offshore production and a pivotal piece of the urban climate transition puzzle.
Meanwhile, Barbot Bernardo’s strategy services focus on innovation and business to build resilience and readiness within the cultural and creative industries. It has become a key player in craft education and research in Portugal, with dozens of VET programmes being implemented across the region.”
The hub provides education services for creative entrepreneurs, small-scale manufacturing, and craft practitioners. Its ambition is to build a strong and resilient creative sector in Porto, establishing a viable ecosystem in the fields of craft, textiles, design, and other cultural and creative industries.
