Following the success of the international webinar series, the WONDERFUL project continued its journey with a series of local events held across Greece, Sweden, Turkey, Austria, and Belgium. These interactive gatherings brought together over 70 enthusiastic participants, offering them a chance to experience the world of handmade cosmetics up close and to explore new opportunities for entrepreneurship and personal growth.

Each event combined practical workshops, expert Q&A sessions, and information moments on Erasmus+ and other European programmes supporting young women in business and creativity. Participants had the opportunity to learn directly from handmade cosmetics specialists  experimenting with natural ingredients, creating their own skincare or wellness products, and understanding the process behind safe, sustainable, and market-ready formulations.

In addition to the hands-on sessions, local entrepreneurs and trainers shared insights on how to start and grow a small handmade cosmetics business, manage branding and packaging, and navigate funding opportunities at local and EU levels. The exchange of experiences fostered confidence, curiosity, and collaboration among participants, many of whom expressed a desire to turn their passion into sustainable enterprises.

These local events once again highlighted the WONDERFUL project’s core mission to empower young women through creativity, entrepreneurship, and European collaboration. They served as inspiring meeting points where participants could network, learn, and envision new paths for their professional and personal development.

Stay tuned for vibrant snapshots from the local events capturing moments of creativity, learning, and empowerment across Europe!