Ttrase Project

08/10/2026

You don't need to be a tech expert to go digital.
 
Most small creative businesses don't avoid digital tools because they tried them and failed. They avoid them because they assume the tools are:
→ Expensive
→ Complicated
→ Built for big companies, not for a workshop with two people
 
None of that is true anymore. The tools that actually help a small arts & crafts business are simple, free or cheap, and designed to save time, not to add another job to your day.
 
Here's what to start with and why each one is worth one afternoon of learning:
1. Canva — for all your visuals.
Templates, product posts, price lists, even invoices. Free version is enough. Learn three features: templates, brand colours, and export. That's it.
2. Meta Business Suite — for scheduling posts.
Instead of posting daily, spend one hour a week scheduling everything at once. It's free, works for Instagram and Facebook, and it removes the "I forgot to post again" problem.
3. Google Sheets — for tracking.
Products, orders, material costs, inventory. One simple sheet replaces five notebooks and gives you a clear overview at a glance.
4. Your phone camera — for product photos.
Natural light, clean background, three angles. You don't need equipment. You need daylight and consistency.
5. Saved replies — for messages.
Write one answer for each of your top five questions (size, shipping, custom orders, materials, delivery time). Copy, paste, done. Saves hours every week.
 
The real obstacle isn't technology, it's the first step.
 
So make the first step small: pick one tool from this list, learn one feature, and use it for one week. That's how digital transformation actually starts, not with a strategy, but with a single task made easier.
 
TtraSE is developing trainings, Co-Creation Labs and micro-credentials built exactly for this, practical digital skills for people who already work full days and don't have time for complicated systems.
 
👉 Follow TtraSE for practical tools, not theory.
 

07/10/2026

Find out in captions how you can easily go digital without to be a digital expert!

You don't need to be a tech expert to go digital.

Most small creative businesses don't avoid digital tools because they tried them and failed. They avoid them because they assume the tools are:

→ Expensive

→ Complicated

→ Built for big companies, not for a workshop with two people

None of that is true anymore. The tools that actually help a small arts & crafts business are simple, free or cheap, and designed to save time — not to add another job to your day.

Here's what to start with — and why each one is worth one afternoon of learning:

1. Canva — for all your visuals.

Templates, product posts, price lists, even invoices. Free version is enough. Learn three features: templates, brand colours, and export. That's it.

2. Meta Business Suite — for scheduling posts.

Instead of posting daily, spend one hour a week scheduling everything at once. It's free, works for Instagram and Facebook, and it removes the "I forgot to post again" problem.

3. Google Sheets — for tracking.

Products, orders, material costs, inventory. One simple sheet replaces five notebooks and gives you a clear overview at a glance.

4. Your phone camera — for product photos.

Natural light, clean background, three angles. You don't need equipment. You need daylight and consistency.

5. Saved replies — for messages.

Write one answer for each of your top five questions (size, shipping, custom orders, materials, delivery time). Copy, paste, done. Saves hours every week.

The real obstacle isn't technology — it's the first step.

So make the first step small: pick one tool from this list, learn one feature, and use it for one week. That's how digital transformation actually starts — not with a strategy, but with a single task made easier.

TtraSE is developing trainings, Co-Creation Labs and micro-credentials built exactly for this — practical digital skills for people who already work full days and don't have time for complicated systems.

👉 Follow TtraSE Project for practical tools, not theory.

06/10/2026

Beautiful, high-quality handmade products! Powerful stories behind each product! Significant time and effort invested!
But are people finding these products online?
 
Many art & craft social enterprises create exceptional handmade products while preserving skills, traditions, and creating social impact. Yet, limited digital visibility means their work often remains unseen.
 
💡Going digital can change that.
 
Here are some tips to help you as a SE in Art & Craft:
🎨 Show your work: Share your products, creative process, and the people behind them.
📖 Tell your story: Explain your mission, your community impact, and what makes your craft authentic.
📸 Invest in good visuals: Clear, authentic photos and videos can make your work stand out.
💬 Engage with your audience: Ask questions, respond to comments, and create conversations around your work.
🛍️ Make it easy to find you: Clearly show how people can buy, collaborate, or support you.
 
📅 Be consistent: You don’t need to post every day. Find a rhythm you can maintain.
🔗 Keep your information updated: Make sure your bio, contact details, links, and product information are accessible and accurate.
 
Your digital presence is more than visibility! It’s a way to connect people with your craft and your impact.
 
👉 If you know an art or craft social enterprise, help them take one step further into the digital world. Share their story, follow their pages, recommend their products, or connect them with someone who can help.
 
Learn more how project is supporting the Art & Craft Social Enterprise in ttrase.eu and get involved!
 

08/05/2026

🚀 Co-creation in action on 27th of April in Podgorica 🇲🇪

📍 From real challenges to practical solutions, this is what the TtraSE Co-Creation Lab looked like.

💡 Through a design thinking approach, participants explored needs, developed ideas and worked together to shape solutions for the arts & crafts sector.

🌱💻 Because the twin transition is something we build together, in practice.

05/05/2026

🚀 The national Co-Creation Lab within the TtraSE project was successfully held on 27th of April in Podgorica.

🛠️ Bringing co-creation to the local level, this lab gathered key actors to collaboratively develop solutions for the arts & crafts sector.

🎨 Together with VET/C-VET providers, social enterprises and experts, participants worked on identifying challenges, developing ideas and validating practical approaches for the twin transition.

From discussion to real solutions, this lab focused on one thing:
👉 making digital and green transition work in practice.

🌍 Each step brings us closer to building tools that truly respond to the needs of the sector.

30/04/2026

📍 Podgorica, Montenegro 🇲🇪

The TtraSE Co-Creation Lab held on 27th April brought together VET/C-VET providers, social enterprises and key stakeholders to collaboratively shape solutions for the future of the arts & crafts sector.

💬 Through group work, discussions and idea development, participants focused on:
• identifying real challenges;
• co-creating practical solutions;
• validating ideas for capacity building;
• exploring micro-credentials for green & digital skills.

🤝 This lab was not just about discussion, it was about building something that can actually work.

🌱💻 Step by step, TtraSE is supporting the twin transition where it matters most, in real organisations and communities.

28/04/2026

🚀 The national Co-Creation Lab within the TtraSE project was successfully held in Prizren.

🛠️ After connecting at international level, co-creation continues at local level, bringing real solutions closer to the community.

🎨 Together with VET/C-VET providers, social enterprises and experts, participants worked on developing practical solutions for a stronger arts & crafts sector through the twin transition.

From identifying real challenges to co-creating ideas and validating solutions, this lab focused on one thing:
👉 making digital and green transition work in practice.

🌍 More Co-Creation Labs across the Western Balkans are shaping what comes next.

27/04/2026

📍 Tirana, Albania 🇦🇱

TtraSE partners gathered for the 3rd Transnational Project Meeting (TPM3).

🤝 Over two days, partners aligned on the next steps of the project, focusing on:
• refining the capacity-building guidelines;
• shaping training pathways for VET/C-VET providers;
• advancing the micro-credential approach;
• strengthening dissemination and stakeholder engagement.

💡 Building on insights from Co-Creation Labs across the Western Balkans, the meeting marked an important step in turning research and collaboration into concrete project results.

🌍 Together, we are developing tools and knowledge that support social enterprises in the arts & crafts sector to successfully navigate the twin transition.

27/04/2026

🚀 The national Co-Creation Lab within the TtraSE project was successfully held in Tirana.

🛠️ Bringing co-creation to the local level, this lab gathered key actors to collaboratively shape solutions for the future of the arts & crafts sector.

🎨 Together with VET/C-VET providers, social enterprises and experts, participants worked on developing and validating practical ideas for the twin transition.

From challenges to solutions — this lab was about one thing:
👉 making digital and green transition work in practice.

🌍 With each lab, we move closer to building tools that truly respond to the needs of the sector.

27/04/2026

🚀 Co-creation in action in Tirana 🇦🇱

📍 During the TtraSE Co-Creation Lab, VET/C-VET providers, social enterprises and stakeholders came together to turn insights into practical solutions.

💡 From identifying real challenges to developing and refining ideas, participants worked collaboratively to shape guidelines that support the twin transition in the arts & crafts sector.

🤝 This is what TtraSE is about:
connecting people, sharing knowledge and building solutions that work in real life.

🌱💻 Step by step, we’re making the green and digital transition more accessible for creative businesses.