A $46,000 funding cut threatens the programs, artists, and creative opportunities that have defined Cape Breton Centre for Craft & Design for over 50 years – help us close the gap by joining the 460 Club.
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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
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
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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Messy hands, big imaginations, and SO much creativity 🎨✨
Our March Break campers got their hands dirty (the fun kind!) learning hand-built pottery with instructor Glynis Thomas. Here they are proudly showcasing their latest creations, just look at those masterpieces! 🤩🧑🎨
At the Centre, we’re all about sparking creativity and building skills through hands-on experiences like this. Programs like our kids camps are where confidence grows, friendships form, and creativity takes off 💥
Want to help keep the magic going? Join the 460 Club today ❤️ Donate using the link in our bio!
Spring has sprung 🌸☀️ Bring on the brighter days with these intricate applique coasters, lovingly stitched by Shari MacLeod. We’re here in the Gallery Shop from 10AM-4PM
We`re loving all the cute Easter vibes in the Gallery Shop 🐣💐
From soft spring colours to handmade treasures that are egg-stra special, like these eggs by Betty Paruch, it’s the perfect time to treat yourself or someone you love 🐰
Hop in and take a look, these goodies won’t last long 💛
Rest ye head, me b’y 😌🧶
If this isn’t your sign to stay in your comfies, have a second (or third) cup of coffee, and do absolutely nothin’ productive… we don’t know what is. Happy Sunday ☕
▫️rug hooking by artist in residence, Lisa Meecham (@woolly_good_hooking)
This cold-blooded cutie is soaking in today’s spring showers☔
Meet Ludwig the Frog here in the Gallery Shop until 4PM 🐸
▫️Handmade by Caroline Baxendale
There are still a few days left to check out the SHIFT Canada exhibition on display in our Loft 🪽 Kids love this show too! 🥰
Drop by to see it today, tomorrow or Saturday from 10AM-4PM ✨
For more information, visit the SHIFT Canada link in our bio 🔗
🎶 WOAH, we’re halfway there! 🎶
$23,000 raised. $23,000 to go. The biggest THANK YOU to all our supporters. We could not do this without you 🫶
We’re living on a prayer, but it’s this community that’s making it happen. Every single donation is helping keep the lights on, the studios active, and creativity thriving at the Centre.
Join the 460 Club and help us get all the way there ❤
460 people × $100 = $46,000
Donate today using the link in our bio! 😎
"Cape Breton Centre for Craft & Design has been a continuous source of opportunity and support throughout my career. From selling my ceramics in the Gallery Shop to receiving guidance in wholesale trade shows, teaching studio classes, and accessing professional development programs, the Centre has played a vital role in my growth.
Now, through the Emerging Curators program, I am able to expand my curatorial practice. In the program, I am working closely with a mentor, developing exhibitions, and sustaining meaningful engagement for artists across Atlantic Canada. The Centre continues to create valuable opportunities for artists like me as we grow and evolve, truly investing in our creative economy." – Kelsey Watson (@potsbykw), Inverness ceramic artist and 460 Club Member
Help us keep stories like this going. Join the 460 Club and be part of the support system that empowers artists to grow, create, and thrive. 💖
Donate today – link in bio 🔗🥰
