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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Ready to design knitwear?🧶

Join Barbara Kelly-Landry in this one day design workshop. Participants will learn how to make intentional design decisions, understand the relationship between materials and structure, and apply general design principles to a wide range of knitted garments.

You`ll learn how to make modifications and receive an introduction to pattern-making and design software. The workshop uses a toque-style hat in natural fibres as the foundation for exploring knitwear design.

🗓Saturday June 13, 9AM-5PM
📍The Gaelic College, 51779 Cabot Trail, St. Ann`s
💰 $60.20+ HST for members | $70 + HST for non-members

Lunch is included. To register, email jocelyn@capebreton.com

For more information visit the link in our bio or email rhonda@capebretoncraft.com💌

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Ready to design knitwear?🧶 Join Barbara Kelly-Landry in this one day design workshop. Participants will learn how to make intentional design decisions, understand the relationship between materials and structure, and apply general design principles to a wide range of knitted garments. You'll learn how to make modifications and receive an introduction to pattern-making and design software. The workshop uses a toque-style hat in natural fibres as the foundation for exploring knitwear design. 🗓Saturday June 13, 9AM-5PM 📍The Gaelic College, 51779 Cabot Trail, St. Ann's 💰 $60.20+ HST for members | $70 + HST for non-members Lunch is included. To register, email jocelyn@capebreton.com For more information visit the link in our bio or email rhonda@capebretoncraft.com💌

Happy Victoria Day 👑

The Centre and Gallery Shop are closed today and will re-open tomorrow, Tuesday, May 19, 2026. See you then! 🥰

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Happy Victoria Day 👑 The Centre and Gallery Shop are closed today and will re-open tomorrow, Tuesday, May 19, 2026. See you then! 🥰

The inaugural Unama’ki Cape Breton Craft Week is launching June 1–7, 2026! 🎨✨

Presented by @capebretonbeverages, this brand new week-long celebration will bring together makers, artists, cultural organizations, and communities from across Unama’ki Cape Breton for seven days of creativity, connection, and hands-on experiences.

From workshops and artist talks to exhibitions, studio experiences, demonstrations, and the highly anticipated Pottery Throw Down 🏺🔥 there’s something for everyone to discover and enjoy.

Craft Week celebrates the incredible talent, traditions, and contemporary craft practices that make Cape Breton so unique, including textiles, ceramics, jewellery, Mi’kmaq craft practices, and more.

Best of all? All events and workshop are free or pay-what-you-can because everyone deserves the chance to make, learn, and connect through craft ❤️

🗓 June 1–7, 2026
📍 Across Unama’ki Cape Breton
🔗 Link in bio for the full event schedule

Cape Breton Centre for Craft & Design gratefully acknowledges the support of @canada.council and Cape Breton Beverages for Craft Week 2026.

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The inaugural Unama’ki Cape Breton Craft Week is launching June 1–7, 2026! 🎨✨ Presented by @capebretonbeverages, this brand new week-long celebration will bring together makers, artists, cultural organizations, and communities from across Unama’ki Cape Breton for seven days of creativity, connection, and hands-on experiences. From workshops and artist talks to exhibitions, studio experiences, demonstrations, and the highly anticipated Pottery Throw Down 🏺🔥 there’s something for everyone to discover and enjoy. Craft Week celebrates the incredible talent, traditions, and contemporary craft practices that make Cape Breton so unique, including textiles, ceramics, jewellery, Mi’kmaq craft practices, and more. Best of all? All events and workshop are free or pay-what-you-can because everyone deserves the chance to make, learn, and connect through craft ❤️ 🗓 June 1–7, 2026 📍 Across Unama’ki Cape Breton 🔗 Link in bio for the full event schedule Cape Breton Centre for Craft & Design gratefully acknowledges the support of @canada.council and Cape Breton Beverages for Craft Week 2026.

Wishing all the fishers a safe and prosperous season ahead 🦞

▫️Lobster Scoff by @brycen.boland.art

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Wishing all the fishers a safe and prosperous season ahead 🦞 ▫️Lobster Scoff by @brycen.boland.art

We’re still looking for new knitters and spinners for our Cape Breton Wool Sweater project 🐑

ChiChi, in addition to being our marketing and sales assistant, is also a very talented knitter, among other things! Here she is winding Cape Breton yarn in preparation to knit a sweater.

Want to get involved in our wool sweater project? Email rhonda@capebretoncraft.com or visit: capebretoncraft.com/events/callforknitters

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We’re still looking for new knitters and spinners for our Cape Breton Wool Sweater project 🐑 ChiChi, in addition to being our marketing and sales assistant, is also a very talented knitter, among other things! Here she is winding Cape Breton yarn in preparation to knit a sweater. Want to get involved in our wool sweater project? Email rhonda@capebretoncraft.com or visit: capebretoncraft.com/events/callforknitters

May flowers, hand delivered by @thewellmadewalrus crochet toads 🐸🌸

Hop on over to the Gallery Shop and see these cuties for yourself, we`re here today from 10-4✨

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May flowers, hand delivered by @thewellmadewalrus crochet toads 🐸🌸 Hop on over to the Gallery Shop and see these cuties for yourself, we're here today from 10-4✨

Register now for our De-Stash Sale happening this June!🪡🧶🎨✂️🧵

If your studio shelves are getting a little too full, this is your sign ✨

We’re inviting makers and craft producers to take part in our upcoming De-Stash Sale on Sunday, June 7 from 10 AM–2 PM in the Centre`s multi-purpose room. It`s a perfect opportunity to clear out extra materials, tools, overstock, and equipment (no finished products) while connecting with fellow makers.

Tables are just a $20 refundable cash deposit, and you’re welcome to share a space with a friend to make the most of it. Spaces are limited – first come, first served, so if you’ve been meaning to lighten your stash and pass along supplies to a new home, now’s the time.

Email Joan MacKenzie at needleitstudio@gmail.com to sign up or for more information!

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Register now for our De-Stash Sale happening this June!🪡🧶🎨✂️🧵 If your studio shelves are getting a little too full, this is your sign ✨ We’re inviting makers and craft producers to take part in our upcoming De-Stash Sale on Sunday, June 7 from 10 AM–2 PM in the Centre's multi-purpose room. It's a perfect opportunity to clear out extra materials, tools, overstock, and equipment (no finished products) while connecting with fellow makers. Tables are just a $20 refundable cash deposit, and you’re welcome to share a space with a friend to make the most of it. Spaces are limited – first come, first served, so if you’ve been meaning to lighten your stash and pass along supplies to a new home, now’s the time. Email Joan MacKenzie at needleitstudio@gmail.com to sign up or for more information!

Today’s clouds won`t stop us from daydreaming about beach sunsets 😍🌅

Let us brighten your day with `Moonrise` original acrylic by Susan Marjetti

Find it in the Gallery Shop today, we`re here until 4PM✨

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Today’s clouds won't stop us from daydreaming about beach sunsets 😍🌅 Let us brighten your day with 'Moonrise' original acrylic by Susan Marjetti Find it in the Gallery Shop today, we're here until 4PM✨

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