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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Spaces are filling up for our Creativity & Craft Summer Day Camps 🌞 

If you're thinking about signing up your child, be sure to email jocelyn@capebretoncraft.com sooner than later ❣️

For all the details on the camp, visit the link in our bio πŸ”—

πŸ”ΉWeek 1, Ages 7-9: Monday, July 6 – Friday, July 10 
πŸ”ΉWeek 2, Ages 9-11: Monday, July 13 – Friday, July 17
πŸ”ΉWeek 3, Ages 11-13: Monday, July 20 – Friday, July 24
πŸ”ΉWeek 4, Ages 7-9: Monday, August 10 – Friday, August 14
The next Home of Our Hearts 50/50 draw is today at 1PM! πŸ’° 

Get your tickets at the link in our bio πŸ”—
Ok, multi-bangle cuff, you have our attention ✨✨✨😍

This beauty is handmade by Karen Graham, find it in the Gallery Shop today until 4PM 🀍
Reminder that our AGM is happening tomorrow at noon! ✨

We hope to see you here ☺️ 

Send chichi@capebretoncraft.com a quick note if you're planning on coming or register for the Zoom link using the link in our bio!
Hands up if you can't wait for strawberry season πŸ“πŸ“πŸ“

We're already getting excited and the Gallery Shop is stocked up with all things strawberry 😍
Set sail with this stunning handmade pendant β›΅

▫️'Come Sailing' silver pendant with abalone, biwa pearl and citrine by Teddy Tedford
We're pleased to partner with @parks.canada to present the 2026 Artist  in Residence program in  Cape Breton Highlands National Park πŸ‚ 

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 πŸ₯°

Visit the link in our bio to learn more! The deadline to apply is June 26, 2026.

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