Cape Breton Centre for Craft & Design

15% Member Discount

Your membership not only keeps you informed about what is happening in the field of craft and design in Cape Breton, but it also provides you with preferential rates for classes and workshops as well as advanced registration. Go

Courses

Cape Breton Centre for Craft & Design has five state-of-the-art studios in clay, metal and glass, weaving, printmaking and multi-purpose where courses are offered to the public in spring, fall and winter semesters. Go

Artisan Trail Map

What better way to learn about Cape Breton than through the lives and work of its artisans. Our Artisan Trail Map will set you on a trail of discovery and beauty with good measures of culture, history, adventure and charm. Go

Forms

Find all the information you need to know about our product assessment process, becoming a member or hosting an exhibition at Cape Breton Centre for Craft & Design. Go

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Creative Entrepreneurship Online Learning

This suite of online courses assists Makers in the development of their craft businesses. These courses are all self-paced, meaning you can learn on your own schedule!

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This Saturday is Worldwide Spin in Public Day ✨🧶

Mark your calendars, fiber friends! Ever wondered how yarn is made by hand? Curious about how the wheels work? Come and ask your questions and give spinning a try yourself!

📅 September 19, 2026
🕐 1:00 – 3:00 PM

Already a spinner? Bring your wheel (or spindle!) and join us in celebrating our craft out loud and in public. Let`s show the world how yarn is made 🐑🧵

Join us out front of the Centre (or in the multipurpose room on the first floor if it’s raining). Whether you`re spin-curious or spin-obsessed, there`s a seat for you. See you there! 💫

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This Saturday is Worldwide Spin in Public Day ✨🧶 Mark your calendars, fiber friends! Ever wondered how yarn is made by hand? Curious about how the wheels work? Come and ask your questions and give spinning a try yourself! 📅 September 19, 2026 🕐 1:00 – 3:00 PM Already a spinner? Bring your wheel (or spindle!) and join us in celebrating our craft out loud and in public. Let's show the world how yarn is made 🐑🧵 Join us out front of the Centre (or in the multipurpose room on the first floor if it’s raining). Whether you're spin-curious or spin-obsessed, there's a seat for you. See you there! 💫

Fall courses and workshops at the Cape Breton Centre for Craft and Design are scheduled to begin the week of September 21🍂

General registration for non-members is now open! Space is limited and students are urged to sign up early. Sign up for painting, weaving, knitting, stained glass, quilting, and more! 🪡🎨✂🧶🧵

See the full schedule in the link in our bio🔗

For more information or how to register, contact tammy@capebretoncraft.com💌

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Fall courses and workshops at the Cape Breton Centre for Craft and Design are scheduled to begin the week of September 21🍂 General registration for non-members is now open! Space is limited and students are urged to sign up early. Sign up for painting, weaving, knitting, stained glass, quilting, and more! 🪡🎨✂🧶🧵 See the full schedule in the link in our bio🔗 For more information or how to register, contact tammy@capebretoncraft.com💌

We`re hiring – Part-Time Mi`kmaw Craft Education Coordinator! 📢

This role will help deliver meaningful craft education programs rooted in Mi’kmaq culture, history, and traditions while supporting the growth and celebration of Mi’kmaw craft across Unama’ki.

Deadline to apply is September 25, 2026

For all the details, visit the link in our bio!

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We're hiring – Part-Time Mi'kmaw Craft Education Coordinator! 📢 This role will help deliver meaningful craft education programs rooted in Mi’kmaq culture, history, and traditions while supporting the growth and celebration of Mi’kmaw craft across Unama’ki. Deadline to apply is September 25, 2026 For all the details, visit the link in our bio!

Celebrating the return of the sun with this gorgeous hooked hanging by Betty Paruch⛵🌞

Find it, and many more in the Gallery Shop. We`re here today until 4PM✨

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Celebrating the return of the sun with this gorgeous hooked hanging by Betty Paruch⛵🌞 Find it, and many more in the Gallery Shop. We're here today until 4PM✨

The next Home of Our Hearts 50/50 draw closes on Thursday September 10th at 12PM!💰

Get your tickets at the link in our bio for a chance to win while supporting 13 arts and cultural organizations across Cape Breton💕

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The next Home of Our Hearts 50/50 draw closes on Thursday September 10th at 12PM!💰 Get your tickets at the link in our bio for a chance to win while supporting 13 arts and cultural organizations across Cape Breton💕

🎙️ CASTING CALL: Cape Breton Voice Needed! 🎙️

We`re looking for a voice actor with a real Cape Breton accent for a voiceover. You’ll be introducing the first images of the new Cape Breton Sweater to the world.

We`re looking for a warm, down-to-earth read; like you`re talkin` to yer neighbour, not readin` an ad!

📱How to apply: Send us a voice memo on Instagram or Facebook with:

- A quick hello + where in Cape Breton you`re from
- Any previous experience you’ve had (or not had) as a voice actor
- A read of this line in your natural accent: “The white whale swims nearer”

If you prefer to leave a voicemail, our number is 902-539-7491.

⏰ Apply by: September 18th
💰 Pay: $350

Give`r a go, we`d love to hear ya!

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🎙️ CASTING CALL: Cape Breton Voice Needed! 🎙️ We're looking for a voice actor with a real Cape Breton accent for a voiceover. You’ll be introducing the first images of the new Cape Breton Sweater to the world. We're looking for a warm, down-to-earth read; like you're talkin' to yer neighbour, not readin' an ad! 📱How to apply: Send us a voice memo on Instagram or Facebook with: - A quick hello + where in Cape Breton you're from - Any previous experience you’ve had (or not had) as a voice actor - A read of this line in your natural accent: “The white whale swims nearer” If you prefer to leave a voicemail, our number is 902-539-7491. ⏰ Apply by: September 18th 💰 Pay: $350 Give'r a go, we'd love to hear ya!

Happy Labour Day 💥 The Gallery Shop is open today until 4PM today – stop by, we`d sure love to see ya! 🥰

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Happy Labour Day 💥 The Gallery Shop is open today until 4PM today – stop by, we'd sure love to see ya! 🥰

Calling all artists! Fall courses and workshops at Cape Breton Centre for Craft & Design are scheduled to begin the week of September 21🍂

Advance registration for members is now open! General registration for non-members begins September 14. Space is limited and students are urged to sign up early🎨🧵🪡

To learn more or become a member, contact Tammy at 902 539 7491 ext 111 or tammy@capebretoncraft.com 💌

Visit the link in our bio for the full list of courses and workshops!🔗

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Calling all artists! Fall courses and workshops at Cape Breton Centre for Craft & Design are scheduled to begin the week of September 21🍂 Advance registration for members is now open! General registration for non-members begins September 14. Space is limited and students are urged to sign up early🎨🧵🪡 To learn more or become a member, contact Tammy at 902 539 7491 ext 111 or tammy@capebretoncraft.com 💌 Visit the link in our bio for the full list of courses and workshops!🔗

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