KA1 Vocational Education Training Project in ARTÉRIA

PORTUGAL

the projectArtéria is an independent architectural studio founded in 2011, which aims to conceive, develop and promote urban rehabilitation projects. Artéria created and developed the project Lisbon Carpentry Network aiming to rehabilitate the culture of local carpentries as an

entrepreneurial drive, rescuing a technical knowledge, giving visibility to a dynamic network that crosses different publics and practices. Valuing carpentry as part of the city’s programming by ensuring the quality and sustainability of rehabilitation and regeneration, through arts

and crafts. The carpentries managed by master-carpenters, are rooted in the territory and respond to local needs such as repairs, replacements and maintenance of constructive elements, fundamental for the rehabilitation and preservation of the city’s identity.

accommodation and mealsThe interns will be placed in the city center in an hostel, near the supermarket, restaurants and bars.The average cost of a meal is 8-10€ but you can find nice places with 4-5€ menus.

For the project, volunteer • Enjoy doing handwork;• Be interested in arts & crafts;• Have minimum skills of carpentry;• Ability to do team work;• Be flexible to try different techniques;• Sociable.

contact: Coordinator

Unit 28, 30-38 Dock StreetLeeds, LS10 1JF, United KingdomTelephone: +44 (0) 113 242 0888Fax: +44 (0) 113 242 0999

www.everythingispossible.eu

The country Climate: Lisbon enjoys a Mediterranean climate. Among all the metropolises in Europe, it has the warmest winters, with average temperatures 15 °C (59 °F) during the day and 8 °C (46 °F) at night from December to February. The typical summer season lasts about six months, from May to October, although also in November, March and April temperatures sometimes reach around 25 °C (77.0 °F).

System of Government: Republic

Capital: Lisbon

Currency: Euro

Official language: Portuguese

Time zone: UTC +00.00

the project placeLisbon is the capital of Portugal and offers a wide variety of options, including beaches, countryside, mountains and areas of historical interest. Lisbon is famous for its unique light and climate. The city is transformed at night, and zones such as the Bairro Alto and Santos spring to life with a wide array of restaurants, bars and discos. São Jorge Castle and Miradouro de Santa Catarina offer

great views. A short tram ride will also bring you to Belém, where you can explore attractions like the Belém Tower and the Belém Cultural Centre, which features a fantastic art collection. You can also visit the Gulbenkian Foundation full of fascinating cultural artifacts and with some superb gardens in the grounds.

the hosting organisationName: Pau Marceneiros / Akto / Atelier de São VicenteSupport Worker name: Sérgio Cunha / João Erse / Chloé PaisWebsite: Pau Marceneiros Facebook /www.aktostudio.com /ateliersaovicente.com

KA1 Vocational Education Training project in ARTÉRIA

PORTUGAL

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