CRAFTING
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Cultural Association focusing on rural development, artistic creativity and sustainability based in San Pier Niceto, Sicily, Italy.
Since 2024
Crafting Roots (Radici Creative) is an international association of young professionals dedicated to the intersection of art, rural living, environmental sustainability, and community development.
Our mission is to inspire and support individuals in transitioning towards an ecological way of life by fostering creativity, cultural exchange, and hands-on engagement with nature.
Our mission is to inspire and support individuals in transitioning towards an ecological way of life by fostering creativity, cultural exchange, and hands-on engagement with nature.
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Our story
Through artistic projects, educational initiatives, and collaborative experiences, we explore the deep connection between traditional knowledge, contemporary ecological practices, and rural regeneration. Our work spans various disciplines, including visual arts, crafts, agroecology, and sustainable design, creating immersive experiences that encourage reflection, dialogue, and action towards a more sustainable future.
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By integrating artistic expression with sustainable practices, we seek to nurture a future where creativity and ecology come together to shape resilient, thriving communities.
CIBO GENUINO
Learn the basics of fermentation such as kefir, kombucha, olives and more.
30.09
YOGA & COCOA
Stop, breathe and reconnect. A time to relax and enjoy in nature
21.09
PLANTS & HERBALISM
Learn how to collect wild plants and transform them into extracts, tinctures and more.
05.10
L'INFIORATA
Guided visit of the longest flower display in Sicily in San Pier Niceto.
21.06
CESTERÍA
Corso base di intreccio con Michele Mondello.
04.05
2025
ANUAL MEMBER
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€25
Join our association with the basic annual quota.
PRO MEMBER
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€55
This pro member annual quota gives you additional benefits and access to events, courses, guided tours and more.
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We are an non-profit association of young people based in Sicily, Italy
Our annual membership quota gives you direct access to our association, in addition, we are open to collaborating with other association at an international level to develop youth work such as Erasmus + Youth Exchanges and Training Courses.
Our association headquarters are open to receive visitors, school trips and other cultural events. If you are interested in visiting us, please send us an email to schedule your visit.
HELENA
President
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GIANCARLO
Treasurer
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GABRIELE
Secretary
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GIULIA
Social Media Manager
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And I can say it is the same situation with the facilitators, they gave me sort of wind to my sales as they were so open and supportive all the time and encouraging to continue with what I love to do, and art and Helena was sort of person I look up to since I adored her art and life aproaches, so I am really grateful!
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I enjoyed fully meeting and connecting with people from so many different backgrounds, as well as being next to nature and following a completely for me different routine. I also enjoyed all the creative activities and the self reflection time, as I feel I cultivated a no so developed part of myself.
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I enjoyed fully meeting and connecting with people from so many different backgrounds, as well as being next to nature and following a completely for me different routine. I also enjoyed all the creative activities and the self reflection time, as I feel I cultivated a no so developed part of myself.
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Being part of such wonderful community and learning something new from everyone in it. The overall atmosphere was amazing and i specifically enjoyed the peace i got from living for the simple things.
I really enjoyed the environment, which was very friendly and welcoming. The people in the program in their own way helped me discover new things about my self and see a different way of life that I didn't think of having before. I will definitely adopt some things into my everyday life.
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It helped with being more focused on making art without thinking much of its final outcome. Freely creating for the sake of the process and not the result. Being able to confidently step into the making process without a specific plan and trusting our intuition.
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Testimonials
Social-Oriented Approach
Our art based approach makes our work socially-oriented and inclusive
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Rural Development
We focus on revitalising the lesser developed regions of Sicily and encouraging youth cultures to thrive to combate youth exodus
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Youth Work
Our network of youth and youth works all around Sicily and beyond helps us to have an impact on who really needs it
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HOW
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Process
01 /PLANNING
Our first step is getting to know our objectives, aims, goals, intentions and timeframes.
Once our event is planned, this is the fun part where we get in touch with each other, play, discover, celebrate and learn.
02 /DOING
03 /DOCUMENTING
All of our events are well registered with photography, articles in relevant magazines, maybe even a video so that other can get to know what happened during our collaboration.
Collaborate with us to create your event.
