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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Curious about what’s been happening at the Centre this past year? ❤️
Join us for our Annual General Meeting on Tuesday, June 16 at 12:00 p.m. at the Centre, 322 Charlotte Street, Sydney.
We invite the public and all members to attend, connect with fellow supporters, and hear about our accomplishments, upcoming initiatives, and plans for the future. Your involvement helps shape the Centre, and we value your voice in the conversations ahead.
Please RSVP to chichi@capebretoncraft.com if you plan on attending in-person. You can also attend online via Zoom, register at the link in our bio!
We look forward to seeing you here! 🎉
Our 2026 Creativity & Craft Summer Day Camps are back 🎨☀️
Join artist and instructor Alison Uhma for a week packed with hands-on projects and creative exploration 🌀
For all the details, visit the link in our bio. Spaces fill quickly! For a registration form or more information, email jocelyn@capebretoncraft.com or call 902-539-7491 ext 111 💛
It`s a beautiful spring day out there (finally)! ☀🌼
Take a stroll around @downtownsydney, soak up the sunshine and discover handmade craft by talented makers from across Unama`ki Cape Breton. We`re here until 4PM today 💛
▫️ fused glass by Mira Artisan Glass Studio
Design your own fish tote bag this weekend! 🎨🐟
Get creative with artist Eiblin Koch’s hand-carved stamps in this fun, family-friendly workshop where you’ll create a one-of-a-kind canvas tote bag! Mix and match different fish heads, fins, scales, textures, and more as you learn textile-specific lino-printing techniques.
Perfect for all ages, this drop-in experience encourages imagination, experimentation, and a whole lot of fun.
📍 Life on a String Studio Shop, 45224 Cabot Trail, North Shore
🗓 June 6 & 7, 10 AM–4 PM
Drop by the Centre today from 1PM-4PM and experience the artistry and tradition of Mi`kmaq basketry with artisan Maglit Pelletier🧺
This live demonstration offers a closer look at the techniques, materials, and cultural knowledge woven into this enduring craft practice, while celebrating the skill and story telling at the heart of Mi`kmaq basket making❤
#CBCraftWeek2026
Love @larchwoodcanada cutting boards? You won`t want to miss this behind the scenes tour to see how they`re made! 🤗
Join us on Friday, June 5 at 10AM for a factory tour in Margaree. Learn about the company’s roots, meet the skilled artisans behind the work, and explore the tools, techniques, and traditions of fine woodworking 🪵
Drop by the Jewellery Studio today at 1PM and see members of the Metal Arts Guild of Nova Scotia - Cape Breton chapter sharing their process and showcasing the work that’s been keeping their hands busy and imaginations sparked! 💥💍✨
We had so much fun yesterday learning willow basket making at @i.c.c.a 🌿🧺
Thank you to our instructor, Julia MacNeil (@willowtwigwitch), for sharing your knowledge, passion, and expertise with us, and thanks to all the participants who spent the day crafting and learning together. It was a blast and we`ll definitely have to do it again! 🥰
#CBCraftWeek2026