Explore the final research outputs of the BRICKS project, including the Consolidated European Report and the four national reports from Belgium, Italy, Poland and Georgia.
These reports examine the role of non-formal education in the transmission of traditional and heritage craft skills.

The BRICKS Consolidated European Report serves as the comprehensive research foundation for the BRICKS project, but also as an important starting point for any research or actions on non-formal education in the crafts sector. It offers a transnational analysis of how non-formal education functions as a strategic lever for skills development, cultural transmission, and sustainable innovation across Belgium, Italy, Poland, and Georgia.

Drawing on state-of-the-art national analyses, international study visits, and a survey of 117 stakeholders (including artisans, training providers, and learners), this report provides a detailed snapshot of the heritage craft sector. It moves beyond mere observation to offer a "practice-based and experience-driven perspective" on the transmission of knowledge that often takes place outside formal school systems.

The report demonstrates that the strongest learning outcomes occur when "bridges" are built between formal theoretical foundations and non-formal hands-on practice. It serves as a call for greater European cooperation to ensure the long-term sustainability of Europe’s rich cultural diversity and living heritage.

While the Consolidated European Report provides a transnational perspective, the country-specific reports offer a detailed exploration of each partner country’s unique landscape. Each of these national reports - from Belgium, Italy, Poland, and Georgia, looks into the specific legal frameworks, governance models, and successful "good practices" that define how heritage craft skills are transmitted at a local level through non-formal pathways.