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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UPDATE: We’ll be open from 1-4PM today 🤗 

This piece is titled “March Snowstorm”… and apparently, it’s also a prediction 🌨️ The Centre will be closed for the morning and we will reassess at 11AM for the afternoon, Tuesday, March 24th ❄

This beautiful rug hooking is handmade by Chéticamp artist, Judy Parnell of Blueberry Hill Textiles 🧶
We’re feeling the love ❤️

A huge THANK YOU to everyone who has already joined the 460 Club and stepped up to support Cape Breton Centre for Craft & Design. You’re helping keep creativity alive and thriving in our community.

We’re proud to recognize our growing list of supporters. Take a moment to see the names of those who’ve already said “I’m in” 👉 link in bio.

460 people × $100 = $46,000
Together, we can do this.

Join the club today! Find the donation link in our bio or visit: canadahelps.org/en/charities/id/2525
Due to the impending weather, this evening's classes are cancelled and will be rescheduled, Monday, March 23rd. 🌨
We've been captivated by @thewellmadewalrus 's crochet Marool ever since its arrival in the Gallery Shop 🐚💙 Whimsical, detailed, and full of personality – you have to see it in person!
Big news for the 460 Club 🔥 We’re excited to share that @hallshvacelec is stepping up in a big way, matching donations dollar-for-dollar up to $1,000! 💥

That means your $100 becomes $200… and your impact goes twice as far in supporting the Centre.

Help us turn $1,000 into $2,000 for local artists, programs, and creativity in our community 🎯 

Donate today 👉 link in bio!
Spring may be here, but we're already daydreaming of the summer nights to come with this magnificent original acrylic by @dangeesart 🔥
The 460 Club is made up of people, like Sandra Kay, who believe in creativity, in local artists, and in keeping our doors open for everyone who walks through them.

Hear why joining mattered to them – and why it might matter to you too.

We’re building something powerful together:
460 people × $100 = $46,000

Be one to help us get there. This is what community looks like 🩷

Link in bio to donate! 🔗
Happy first official day of SPRING 🌸

Who else is ready for brighter days, fresh inspiration, and a little more colour all around? 🌈

The Gallery Shop is starting to feel like spring too, with beautiful new arrivals from talented makers across Unama'ki Cape Breton. Stop in and see what’s new! 🌿✨

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