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!

Learn More

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Sunday mornings are better with Night Owl Coffee ☕️☕️☕️

Grab a bag of your favourite blend at the Gallery Shop this week. Our hours are: 
▪️Monday, June 29, 10AM-4PM
▪️Tuesday, June 30, 10AM-4PM
▪️Wednesday, July 1, 10AM-4PM
▪️Thursday, July 2, 10AM-6PM
▪️Friday, July 3, 10AM-6PM 
▪️Saturday, July 4, 10AM-4PM
Turns out 460 people can do a pretty amazing thing 💥

Thank you to everyone who stepped up to support the 460 Club. You’re officially champions of local arts and culture.

Curious what it’s all about? ❤️ Join the club today (link in bio)!
When the sunlight shines in the Gallery Shop just so, you know it's going to be a good day! ✨ 

Happy Friday – we're open 10AM-6PM today 🪼
Last call! 📣 The deadline is tomorrow 👇

We're pleased to partner with @parks.canada to present the 2026 Artist in Residence program in Cape Breton Highlands National Park 🍂

Taking place from September 28 – November 6, 2026, this residency offers professional artists dedicated time and space to immerse themselves in their creative practice amidst the stunning landscapes of Ingonish 🌊

Whether you're beginning a new body of work or advancing an ongoing project, this residency provides the opportunity to focus, reflect, and create in a peaceful natural setting 🥰

Learn more by visiting the link in our bio!
We always get so many compliments on this colourful wall filled with lovely prints by @baileehigginsart and @em.madinsky! 🥰🌸☕️

Stop by the shop and find your favourite, we're here until 6PM ✨
Our Creativity & Craft Camps kick off this July! 🥳 Each day campers will build art and craft skills with Alison Uhma focused on a particular art or craft form, including: 

🔹Sculpting
🔹Printmaking
🔹Painting
🔹Textiles
🔹Cartooning and Illustration

For all the details, visit the Craft Camp link in our bio! 

🔸Week 1, Ages 7-9: July 6 – July 10 
🔸Week 2, Ages 9-11: July 13 – July 17
🔸Week 3, Ages 11-13: July 20 – July 24
🔸Week 4, Ages 7-9: August 10 – August 14 

Email jocelyn@capebretoncraft.com for a registration form to sign up 💌
There's one week left to view The Earring Show on display in the Gallery Shop – drop by and see many amazing pairs of earrings, like these ones by Tori Poynton @torixojewelry ✨

▫️'Drops of Sunshine' earrings featuring silver and blue topaz 🤍🩵
Mondays are always better with a visit to the Centre 🥰🖼️

Stop by today and browse amazing art and craft handmade by over 120 Unama'ki Cape Breton artisans ❣️

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