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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@capebretoncraft

Kicking off November with some stunning artwork! 🎨😍

This original acrylic is 'Fall Scene 3' by Reza Bigonah, and it's even more beautiful in-person 🖼
Happy Halloween everyone 🎃🕸🍭 We hope everyone has a fun and safe evening out tonight! Just a reminder there are no classes this evening and the Gallery Shop will close at 4 pm👻

▫️blown glass pumpkins by @glassartisans
Our latest Craft Lover Letter is out now 💌

If you're subscribed, check your inbox – or visit the link in our bio to read it! 🩷
🪡🧵Youth Sewing Workshop🪡🧵

Join us on Saturday, November 16th from 11AM-2PM for a sewing workshop for ages 13-17 with Jannette Vusich. In this beginner-friendly workshop, students will learn to thread a sewing machine, sew various stitches, follow a simple pattern, and take home a finished project using thrifted material! 

To register, email: tammy@capebretoncraft.com 🩷
Join our team 😎 

Are you energized by entrepreneurial opportunities for makers, marketing local craft and design, and finding ways to boost the profile of Cape Breton artists? If so, this opportunity might be for you! 😍

Up for the challenge? Apply today! Deadline for applications is November 8th.

For all the details, visit the link in our bio! 🙌

#werehiring #craftsector #capebreton
For that someone you think is the cat's meow 😻

This cutie is handmade by the Loop Maker, Paula Davis 🩷
This Saturday 🪡🌳🧵 Join us for a fun morning with artist in residence, @amanda.strutt, as we explore all things textiles with her! 🥰
Happy Sunday from our favourite little highlander cow, handmade by Lois Gallant 🐂 The Gallery Shop is open today from 10AM-4PM 💜

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