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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We’re still looking for new knitters and spinners for our Cape Breton Wool Sweater project 🐑

ChiChi, in addition to being our marketing and sales assistant, is also a very talented knitter, among other things! Here she is winding Cape Breton yarn in preparation to knit a sweater.

Want to get involved in our wool sweater project? Email rhonda@capebretoncraft.com or visit: capebretoncraft.com/events/callforknitters

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We’re still looking for new knitters and spinners for our Cape Breton Wool Sweater project 🐑 ChiChi, in addition to being our marketing and sales assistant, is also a very talented knitter, among other things! Here she is winding Cape Breton yarn in preparation to knit a sweater. Want to get involved in our wool sweater project? Email rhonda@capebretoncraft.com or visit: capebretoncraft.com/events/callforknitters

May flowers, hand delivered by @thewellmadewalrus crochet toads 🐸🌸

Hop on over to the Gallery Shop and see these cuties for yourself, we`re here today from 10-4✨

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May flowers, hand delivered by @thewellmadewalrus crochet toads 🐸🌸 Hop on over to the Gallery Shop and see these cuties for yourself, we're here today from 10-4✨

Register now for our De-Stash Sale happening this June!🪡🧶🎨✂️🧵

If your studio shelves are getting a little too full, this is your sign ✨

We’re inviting makers and craft producers to take part in our upcoming De-Stash Sale on Sunday, June 7 from 10 AM–2 PM in the Centre`s multi-purpose room. It`s a perfect opportunity to clear out extra materials, tools, overstock, and equipment (no finished products) while connecting with fellow makers.

Tables are just a $20 refundable cash deposit, and you’re welcome to share a space with a friend to make the most of it. Spaces are limited – first come, first served, so if you’ve been meaning to lighten your stash and pass along supplies to a new home, now’s the time.

Email Joan MacKenzie at needleitstudio@gmail.com to sign up or for more information!

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Register now for our De-Stash Sale happening this June!🪡🧶🎨✂️🧵 If your studio shelves are getting a little too full, this is your sign ✨ We’re inviting makers and craft producers to take part in our upcoming De-Stash Sale on Sunday, June 7 from 10 AM–2 PM in the Centre's multi-purpose room. It's a perfect opportunity to clear out extra materials, tools, overstock, and equipment (no finished products) while connecting with fellow makers. Tables are just a $20 refundable cash deposit, and you’re welcome to share a space with a friend to make the most of it. Spaces are limited – first come, first served, so if you’ve been meaning to lighten your stash and pass along supplies to a new home, now’s the time. Email Joan MacKenzie at needleitstudio@gmail.com to sign up or for more information!

Today’s clouds won`t stop us from daydreaming about beach sunsets 😍🌅

Let us brighten your day with `Moonrise` original acrylic by Susan Marjetti

Find it in the Gallery Shop today, we`re here until 4PM✨

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Today’s clouds won't stop us from daydreaming about beach sunsets 😍🌅 Let us brighten your day with 'Moonrise' original acrylic by Susan Marjetti Find it in the Gallery Shop today, we're here until 4PM✨

For the moms who make life beautiful 💖

Celebrate them with something handmade that`s just as special. The Gallery Shop is open until 4PM today 💐

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For the moms who make life beautiful 💖 Celebrate them with something handmade that's just as special. The Gallery Shop is open until 4PM today 💐

Congratulations to this week`s Home of Our Hearts Lottery - Triage: Chez nous, au coeur de nos arts winner, Jane MacNeil! 🥳

Jane, and her adorable sidekick Irish, are celebrating a win of $1,400, taking home half of this week’s jackpot! 🎉

The other half goes right back into supporting arts and cultural organizations across the community, helping make creative programs, workshops, and events possible ❤️🎨

Jane is being presented her cheque by ChiChi Egereonu, our Marketing and Sales Assistant here at the Centre 🥰

Tickets for the next draw are now available, visit the link in our bio to grab yours!

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Congratulations to this week's Home of Our Hearts Lottery - Triage: Chez nous, au coeur de nos arts winner, Jane MacNeil! 🥳 Jane, and her adorable sidekick Irish, are celebrating a win of $1,400, taking home half of this week’s jackpot! 🎉 The other half goes right back into supporting arts and cultural organizations across the community, helping make creative programs, workshops, and events possible ❤️🎨 Jane is being presented her cheque by ChiChi Egereonu, our Marketing and Sales Assistant here at the Centre 🥰 Tickets for the next draw are now available, visit the link in our bio to grab yours!

Mom’s the ewe-niverse this Mother’s Day 🐑✨

Pair a cozy felted friend by Caroline Baxendale with a candle by @cedarandclovecandleco made for slowing down 💛

Gallery Shop hours until Mother`s Day:
▫Thursday, May 7th 10AM-4PM
▫Friday, May 8th 10AM-4PM
▫Saturday, May 9th 10AM-4PM

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Mom’s the ewe-niverse this Mother’s Day 🐑✨ Pair a cozy felted friend by Caroline Baxendale with a candle by @cedarandclovecandleco made for slowing down 💛 Gallery Shop hours until Mother's Day: ▫Thursday, May 7th 10AM-4PM ▫Friday, May 8th 10AM-4PM ▫Saturday, May 9th 10AM-4PM

Register now for our De-Stash Sale happening this June!🪡🧶🎨✂️🧵

If your studio shelves are getting a little too full, this is your sign ✨

We’re inviting makers and craft producers to take part in our upcoming De-Stash Sale on Sunday, June 7 from 10 AM–2 PM in the Centre`s multi-purpose room. It`s a perfect opportunity to clear out extra materials, tools, overstock, and equipment (no finished products) while connecting with fellow makers.

Tables are just a $20 refundable cash deposit, and you’re welcome to share a space with a friend to make the most of it. Spaces are limited – first come, first served, so if you’ve been meaning to lighten your stash and pass along supplies to a new home, now’s the time.

Email Joan MacKenzie at needleitstudio@gmail.com to sign up or for more information!

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Register now for our De-Stash Sale happening this June!🪡🧶🎨✂️🧵 If your studio shelves are getting a little too full, this is your sign ✨ We’re inviting makers and craft producers to take part in our upcoming De-Stash Sale on Sunday, June 7 from 10 AM–2 PM in the Centre's multi-purpose room. It's a perfect opportunity to clear out extra materials, tools, overstock, and equipment (no finished products) while connecting with fellow makers. Tables are just a $20 refundable cash deposit, and you’re welcome to share a space with a friend to make the most of it. Spaces are limited – first come, first served, so if you’ve been meaning to lighten your stash and pass along supplies to a new home, now’s the time. Email Joan MacKenzie at needleitstudio@gmail.com to sign up or for more information!

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