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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Save the dates, 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!🧶🧵

We have 2 free drop ins! Whether you`re a newbie, or wanting to brush up on your skills, theres a seat for you✨❤

Where: Cape Breton Centre for Craft and Design-Multipurpose Room
Time: 1-3pm
When: October 24 & November 7

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Save the dates, 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!🧶🧵 We have 2 free drop ins! Whether you're a newbie, or wanting to brush up on your skills, theres a seat for you✨❤ Where: Cape Breton Centre for Craft and Design-Multipurpose Room Time: 1-3pm When: October 24 & November 7

Join artist in residence @cydsparrow for a plein air guided walk through Cape Breton Highlands National Park next week 🍂

Starting at Ingonish Beach, this free event invites participants to get outdoors, take in the fall scenery, and explore their creativity. Supplies will be provided, or feel free to bring your own!

📅 Thursday, October 29th, 1-3PM

Pre-registration is required. Please email tammy@capebretoncraft.com by October 27th to reserve your spot 💌

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Join artist in residence @cydsparrow for a plein air guided walk through Cape Breton Highlands National Park next week 🍂 Starting at Ingonish Beach, this free event invites participants to get outdoors, take in the fall scenery, and explore their creativity. Supplies will be provided, or feel free to bring your own! 📅 Thursday, October 29th, 1-3PM Pre-registration is required. Please email tammy@capebretoncraft.com by October 27th to reserve your spot 💌

It`s Sunday Funday and the Gallery Shop is open until 4PM ✨

Drop by for all things handmade here on Cape Breton Island ❤️

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It's Sunday Funday and the Gallery Shop is open until 4PM ✨ Drop by for all things handmade here on Cape Breton Island ❤️

@groovygoatsoap fall products are here and they`re SO good! ☕️🍰🍎

Find them in the Gallery Shop while the last 🍂

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@groovygoatsoap fall products are here and they're SO good! ☕️🍰🍎 Find them in the Gallery Shop while the last 🍂

Happy Friday from this rare Martime icon to you💙
▫Lucky, original acrylic by Dan Gee

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Happy Friday from this rare Martime icon to you💙 ▫Lucky, original acrylic by Dan Gee

Two-Day Figure Drawing Workshop with William Rogers ✏️

Join acclaimed artist William Rogers on December 12 & 13 for a two-day figure drawing workshop, open to introductory through advanced artists! Explore charcoal drawing on day one and your medium of choice on day two, with opportunities to work from live models and develop your skills.

For all the details, visit the link in our bio! Email tammy@capebretoncraft.com to register today 💌

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Two-Day Figure Drawing Workshop with William Rogers ✏️ Join acclaimed artist William Rogers on December 12 & 13 for a two-day figure drawing workshop, open to introductory through advanced artists! Explore charcoal drawing on day one and your medium of choice on day two, with opportunities to work from live models and develop your skills. For all the details, visit the link in our bio! Email tammy@capebretoncraft.com to register today 💌

We`re partway through peak fall colours but rest assured, the Gallery Shop is still bursting with pigment 😍🍂

▫Fused Glass Scene by Brent Harding

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We're partway through peak fall colours but rest assured, the Gallery Shop is still bursting with pigment 😍🍂 ▫Fused Glass Scene by Brent Harding

Register now for our upcoming Portfolio Day with @nscaduniversity 📖

Join us on Friday, November 27 & Saturday, November 28 to meet with a NSCAD recruitment officer, receive feedback on your portfolio and join an art workshop!

To register, visit the link in our bio!

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Register now for our upcoming Portfolio Day with @nscaduniversity 📖 Join us on Friday, November 27 & Saturday, November 28 to meet with a NSCAD recruitment officer, receive feedback on your portfolio and join an art workshop! To register, visit the link in our bio!

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