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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Skip the generic – choose a local, handmade card that feels just as thoughtful as the person you’re giving it to this Valentine`s Day 💘

▫cards by Nancy McLean and Merrideth MacDonald

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Skip the generic – choose a local, handmade card that feels just as thoughtful as the person you’re giving it to this Valentine's Day 💘 ▫cards by Nancy McLean and Merrideth MacDonald

We want to hear from you, Unama’ki Cape Breton! ✨

Craft is at the heart of our communities, and we’re taking time to listen. We’re currently running a needs assessment survey to better understand how craft activities are impacting people across Unama’ki Cape Breton, and where there’s room to grow.

As the voice of craft culture in Unama`ki Cape Breton, we’re committed to celebrating makers, sharing skills, and ensuring craft stays vibrant, accessible, and supported – and your input helps guide what comes next.

🕰️ Takes just 8–10 minutes
💬 Helps identify what’s working, what’s missing, and how we can better serve communities across the island
🎁 Bonus: Share your contact info to be entered to win a $200 gift certificate redeemable in our Gallery Shop, toward a membership, or for courses and workshops!

Your voice matters. Thank you for helping shape the future of craft in Unama’ki Cape Breton 💫

Visit the link in our bio to take the survey 🔗

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We want to hear from you, Unama’ki Cape Breton! ✨ Craft is at the heart of our communities, and we’re taking time to listen. We’re currently running a needs assessment survey to better understand how craft activities are impacting people across Unama’ki Cape Breton, and where there’s room to grow. As the voice of craft culture in Unama'ki Cape Breton, we’re committed to celebrating makers, sharing skills, and ensuring craft stays vibrant, accessible, and supported – and your input helps guide what comes next. 🕰️ Takes just 8–10 minutes 💬 Helps identify what’s working, what’s missing, and how we can better serve communities across the island 🎁 Bonus: Share your contact info to be entered to win a $200 gift certificate redeemable in our Gallery Shop, toward a membership, or for courses and workshops! Your voice matters. Thank you for helping shape the future of craft in Unama’ki Cape Breton 💫 Visit the link in our bio to take the survey 🔗

Looking for a Valentine’s Day date that’s a little different? 💘 Get your hands dirty (together!) at our Valentine’s Day handbuilding mug workshop for two.

Spend the afternoon with your sweetheart shaping clay, sharing laughs, and creating a pair of handmade mugs you’ll cherish long after the chocolates are gone. No experience needed!

🗓 Saturday, February 14, 2026, 11AM – 2PM
🩷$90 +hst per couple

As a special Valentine`s treat, participants will be entered to win a $50 Centre gift certificate.

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

Finished pieces will be ready in 2-4 weeks. Sign up by emailing tammy@capebretoncraft.com today 💌

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Looking for a Valentine’s Day date that’s a little different? 💘 Get your hands dirty (together!) at our Valentine’s Day handbuilding mug workshop for two. Spend the afternoon with your sweetheart shaping clay, sharing laughs, and creating a pair of handmade mugs you’ll cherish long after the chocolates are gone. No experience needed! 🗓 Saturday, February 14, 2026, 11AM – 2PM 🩷$90 +hst per couple As a special Valentine's treat, participants will be entered to win a $50 Centre gift certificate. For all the details, visit the link in our bio 🔗 Finished pieces will be ready in 2-4 weeks. Sign up by emailing tammy@capebretoncraft.com today 💌

The perfect Valentine`s Day earrings by @jacoutoftheboxjewelry ❣️

Delicate and full of charm, these earrings make a thoughtful Valentine’s gift (self-love encouraged)! 🥰

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The perfect Valentine's Day earrings by @jacoutoftheboxjewelry ❣️ Delicate and full of charm, these earrings make a thoughtful Valentine’s gift (self-love encouraged)! 🥰

Valentine`s Day is this Saturday! Looking for something sweet, unique, and handmade for your special someone (or just for yourself 😉)?

Our Gallery Shop is filled with handmade treasures that say I ❤️ you in the most creative ways. Stop by and find the perfect gift before the big day!

We`re open Monday through Saturday, 10AM-4PM 🌸✨

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Valentine's Day is this Saturday! Looking for something sweet, unique, and handmade for your special someone (or just for yourself 😉)? Our Gallery Shop is filled with handmade treasures that say I ❤️ you in the most creative ways. Stop by and find the perfect gift before the big day! We're open Monday through Saturday, 10AM-4PM 🌸✨

Hooked on love 🪡🩵

Celebrate love with a cozy, handcrafted touch this Valentine’s Day!

▫️Love rug hooked mat by Paula Davis, The Loop Maker

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Hooked on love 🪡🩵 Celebrate love with a cozy, handcrafted touch this Valentine’s Day! ▫️Love rug hooked mat by Paula Davis, The Loop Maker

Little hearts, big love 💖

Handmade with care by Alison Hood and ready for Valentine’s Day – find these cuties in the Gallery Shop today until 4PM 🥰

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Little hearts, big love 💖 Handmade with care by Alison Hood and ready for Valentine’s Day – find these cuties in the Gallery Shop today until 4PM 🥰

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