Welcome

Welcome to Cape Breton Centre for Craft and Design where creativity, craftsmanship, beauty, and function find expression in the work of Cape Breton artisans.  Here you'll find craft incorporating centuries-old techniques and designs alongside conceptual contemporary pieces. All are exceptional for their quality and timelessness. 

In June of 2007 the Centre moved to its new home at 322 Charlotte Street, Sydney, Nova Scotia.  The new facility houses a pottery studio, glass and jewellery studio, weaving studio, an art studio and a multipurpuse room - all on the lower level.  The second floor boasts a well appointed gallery space that is spacious, well lit and features some of the finest craft and art produced on Cape Breton Island.  For gallery hours, staff and contact information click here:  Gallery information and hours. 

Learn about the Cape Breton Centre for Craft and Design and our initiatives to promote excellence in craft and design. Browse through Our Services for information on its classes, workshops, exhibits, funding programs and much more.  And we are pleased to report that the Centre will again be hosting its popular children's summer programming during summer 2010. 

If you are planning to visit the studios of some of the many artisans who call Cape Breton home, be sure to visit the Cape Breton Artisan Trail Map planning your trip.  This map will set you on a trail of discovery and beauty with good measures of adventure, charm, history and old fashioned fun.  It features 60 of the finest artisans in Cape Breton.   What better way to learn about Cape Breton than through the lives and work of its artisans.  This map is your passport to an experience like no other!

Discover the people that make them and the Island that inspires them by clicking on Artisan Gallery. 

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The Centre is located at 322 Charlotte Street, Sydney.  The Centre's gallery is open Monday to Friday, 10:00 am to 4:00 pm.  For more information contact the gallery at 902.270.7491 or email info@capebretoncraft.com.