Cape Breton Centre for Craft & Design

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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

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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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Calling all Unama`ki Cape Breton makers- get your product assessment application in by November 6th! 🎨🏺🪡

This process is designed to help craftspeople improve the quality of their craft and marketability should they wish to sell their work in different settings. The assessment is performed by a carefully selected committee of qualifies craft makers and craft sector professionals❤

If you`d like to sell in our Gallery Shop one day, you must apply to product assessment! For more information, visit the link in our bio!🔗

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Calling all Unama'ki Cape Breton makers- get your product assessment application in by November 6th! 🎨🏺🪡 This process is designed to help craftspeople improve the quality of their craft and marketability should they wish to sell their work in different settings. The assessment is performed by a carefully selected committee of qualifies craft makers and craft sector professionals❤ If you'd like to sell in our Gallery Shop one day, you must apply to product assessment! For more information, visit the link in our bio!🔗

Our Craft Gathering is just one week away and we`re getting excited! ✨

Topics being discussed will include trends and opportunities in the craft sector, pricing and wholesale, being retail ready, photography and marketing your work online, collaborative sourcing, critiquing your work and more.

There`s still time to sign up if you`re interested – email chichi@capebretoncraft.com to get on the list! 💖

📆 Tuesday, November 3rd, 10AM-3PM
📍 @gaeliccollege

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Our Craft Gathering is just one week away and we're getting excited! ✨ Topics being discussed will include trends and opportunities in the craft sector, pricing and wholesale, being retail ready, photography and marketing your work online, collaborative sourcing, critiquing your work and more. There's still time to sign up if you're interested – email chichi@capebretoncraft.com to get on the list! 💖 📆 Tuesday, November 3rd, 10AM-3PM 📍 @gaeliccollege

Update: this is now full!

Join us for a free scrap quilting workshop on November 14th with Maggie MacCormick! 🪡🧵

Participants will be guided through an intuitive approach to composition, working with fabric scraps to create a quilt top without relying on patterns or precise measurements.

Space is limited - email tammy@capebretoncraft.com to sign up today 💌

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

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Update: this is now full! Join us for a free scrap quilting workshop on November 14th with Maggie MacCormick! 🪡🧵 Participants will be guided through an intuitive approach to composition, working with fabric scraps to create a quilt top without relying on patterns or precise measurements. Space is limited - email tammy@capebretoncraft.com to sign up today 💌 For all the details, visit the link in our bio 🔗

Put a little extra pep in your step this Monday with Night Owl coffee ☕

Their blends are SO good – if you`re a coffee lover, definitely check them out! Our faves are the Brazilian & Costa Rican blends 🔥

The best part? The beans are roasted right in Ingonish! 😍

@bitsy_bean_cafe

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Put a little extra pep in your step this Monday with Night Owl coffee ☕ Their blends are SO good – if you're a coffee lover, definitely check them out! Our faves are the Brazilian & Costa Rican blends 🔥 The best part? The beans are roasted right in Ingonish! 😍 @bitsy_bean_cafe

Last call! The deadline is in a week👇

📣 Submit your work for our upcoming Wool Fibre Exhibition 🐑

We`re seeking submissions from Cape Breton artists for Enrooted: Wool & the Land That Grows It, an exhibition celebrating wool, craft, and local making.

We`re looking for work that speaks to craft, land, and lineage, sweaters, garments, textiles, furniture, or mixed-media pieces exploring technique, material, or story connected to wool and local making. Work in progress or process-based pieces are welcome alongside finished objects. Collaborations are invited as well.

📅 Deadline: November 1, 2026
📍 Exhibition runs late January–mid-March 2027
💰 CARFAC fees paid to participating artists

To apply, send an artist statement, 3–5 images, and any display requirements to: rhonda@capebretoncraft.com 💌

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Last call! The deadline is in a week👇 📣 Submit your work for our upcoming Wool Fibre Exhibition 🐑 We're seeking submissions from Cape Breton artists for Enrooted: Wool & the Land That Grows It, an exhibition celebrating wool, craft, and local making. We're looking for work that speaks to craft, land, and lineage, sweaters, garments, textiles, furniture, or mixed-media pieces exploring technique, material, or story connected to wool and local making. Work in progress or process-based pieces are welcome alongside finished objects. Collaborations are invited as well. 📅 Deadline: November 1, 2026 📍 Exhibition runs late January–mid-March 2027 💰 CARFAC fees paid to participating artists To apply, send an artist statement, 3–5 images, and any display requirements to: rhonda@capebretoncraft.com 💌

We`re so excited for @downtownsydney trick-or-treating today! Starting at 11AM – see you here 🎃👻🍭🍬

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We're so excited for @downtownsydney trick-or-treating today! Starting at 11AM – see you here 🎃👻🍭🍬

This year`s pumpkins are sprouting so many different mediums, shapes and sizes🎃

Explore our little farm today in the Gallery Shop, we`re here until 6PM🍂

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This year's pumpkins are sprouting so many different mediums, shapes and sizes🎃 Explore our little farm today in the Gallery Shop, we're here until 6PM🍂

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

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