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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Step outside, slow down, and create surrounded by the natural beauty of the Skye River Trail in We`koqma`q 🎨🌿

Join us for a plein air painting experience where artists and beginners alike are invited to explore creativity in the open air with artists, @baileehigginsart and @avantstorm Capture the landscape, connect with community, and enjoy a relaxing day inspired by nature.

Spaces are limited, email chichi@capebretoncraft.com to sign up 💌

Part of the inaugural Unama’ki Cape Breton Craft Week, happening June 1–7, 2026 ✨

For all the details, visit the Craft Week link in our bio 🔗

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Step outside, slow down, and create surrounded by the natural beauty of the Skye River Trail in We'koqma'q 🎨🌿 Join us for a plein air painting experience where artists and beginners alike are invited to explore creativity in the open air with artists, @baileehigginsart and @avantstorm Capture the landscape, connect with community, and enjoy a relaxing day inspired by nature. Spaces are limited, email chichi@capebretoncraft.com to sign up 💌 Part of the inaugural Unama’ki Cape Breton Craft Week, happening June 1–7, 2026 ✨ For all the details, visit the Craft Week link in our bio 🔗

Join us for the opening of the Earring Show on Monday, June 1st at 5PM here at the Centre! 👂✨

Come celebrate the incredible creativity in this retail show featuring work by 27 Atlantic Canadian artists.

Browse bold, playful and elegant handcrafted designs while connecting with local artists and fellow craft lovers during the kickoff to Unama’ki Cape Breton Craft Week.

Free to attend, refreshments will be served and everyone is welcome! 💙💗

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Join us for the opening of the Earring Show on Monday, June 1st at 5PM here at the Centre! 👂✨ Come celebrate the incredible creativity in this retail show featuring work by 27 Atlantic Canadian artists. Browse bold, playful and elegant handcrafted designs while connecting with local artists and fellow craft lovers during the kickoff to Unama’ki Cape Breton Craft Week. Free to attend, refreshments will be served and everyone is welcome! 💙💗

Some new favourites have arrived! Check out these block printed napkins by @eiblinkoch 🦞🛥

The Gallery Shop is open:
▫️Thursdays & Fridays 10AM-6PM
▫️Saturdays 10AM-4PM
▫️Monday through Wednesday 10AM-4PM

See you soon! 🥰

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Some new favourites have arrived! Check out these block printed napkins by @eiblinkoch 🦞🛥 The Gallery Shop is open: ▫️Thursdays & Fridays 10AM-6PM ▫️Saturdays 10AM-4PM ▫️Monday through Wednesday 10AM-4PM See you soon! 🥰

Join us for a colourful and cozy 2D Felting Workshop for Kids (ages 8+) where young makers will learn the basics of needle felting and create their very own wool masterpiece to take home! 🎨🧶

This hands-on workshop is a great introduction to fibre art and encourages creativity, imagination, and fun with texture and colour. No experience needed and all materials are provided in this free workshop, part of Craft Week 2026!

🔹 Tuesday, June 2, 3-5PM

Email chichi@capebretoncraft.com to register your child today 💌

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Join us for a colourful and cozy 2D Felting Workshop for Kids (ages 8+) where young makers will learn the basics of needle felting and create their very own wool masterpiece to take home! 🎨🧶 This hands-on workshop is a great introduction to fibre art and encourages creativity, imagination, and fun with texture and colour. No experience needed and all materials are provided in this free workshop, part of Craft Week 2026! 🔹 Tuesday, June 2, 3-5PM Email chichi@capebretoncraft.com to register your child today 💌

Forever in awe of this gorgeous needle felted scene, `Woman by Lighthouse` by Lois Gallant 🐑🌊

See it in person, along with many more of Lois` wonderful creations, here in the Gallery Shop until 6PM✨

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Forever in awe of this gorgeous needle felted scene, 'Woman by Lighthouse' by Lois Gallant 🐑🌊 See it in person, along with many more of Lois' wonderful creations, here in the Gallery Shop until 6PM✨

Hook into Pride Month with colour and creativity! 🌈 🧶✨

Join us for a Pride Rug Hooking Workshop with Al Cusack @al_in_the_making and create your own vibrant Pride pin using the heritage craft of rug hooking. Learn beginner-friendly techniques, explore the history behind the original Pride flag, and craft something uniquely you ❤️🧡💛💚💙💜

🗓 Monday, June 1, 6–8 PM
📍 Cape Breton Centre for Craft & Design

All materials are provided in this free workshop! Email chichi@capebretoncraft.com to register 💌

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Hook into Pride Month with colour and creativity! 🌈 🧶✨ Join us for a Pride Rug Hooking Workshop with Al Cusack @al_in_the_making and create your own vibrant Pride pin using the heritage craft of rug hooking. Learn beginner-friendly techniques, explore the history behind the original Pride flag, and craft something uniquely you ❤️🧡💛💚💙💜 🗓 Monday, June 1, 6–8 PM 📍 Cape Breton Centre for Craft & Design All materials are provided in this free workshop! Email chichi@capebretoncraft.com to register 💌

Ready to design knitwear?🧶

Join Barbara Kelly-Landry in this one day design workshop. Participants will learn how to make intentional design decisions, understand the relationship between materials and structure, and apply general design principles to a wide range of knitted garments.

You`ll learn how to make modifications and receive an introduction to pattern-making and design software. The workshop uses a toque-style hat in natural fibres as the foundation for exploring knitwear design.

🗓Saturday June 13, 9AM-5PM
📍The Gaelic College, 51779 Cabot Trail, St. Ann`s
💰 $60.20+ HST for members | $70 + HST for non-members

Lunch is included. To register, email jocelyn@capebreton.com

For more information visit the link in our bio or email rhonda@capebretoncraft.com💌

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Ready to design knitwear?🧶 Join Barbara Kelly-Landry in this one day design workshop. Participants will learn how to make intentional design decisions, understand the relationship between materials and structure, and apply general design principles to a wide range of knitted garments. You'll learn how to make modifications and receive an introduction to pattern-making and design software. The workshop uses a toque-style hat in natural fibres as the foundation for exploring knitwear design. 🗓Saturday June 13, 9AM-5PM 📍The Gaelic College, 51779 Cabot Trail, St. Ann's 💰 $60.20+ HST for members | $70 + HST for non-members Lunch is included. To register, email jocelyn@capebreton.com For more information visit the link in our bio or email rhonda@capebretoncraft.com💌

Happy Victoria Day 👑

The Centre and Gallery Shop are closed today and will re-open tomorrow, Tuesday, May 19, 2026. See you then! 🥰

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Happy Victoria Day 👑 The Centre and Gallery Shop are closed today and will re-open tomorrow, Tuesday, May 19, 2026. See you then! 🥰

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