Join us for our inaugural Unama'ki Cape Breton Craft Week!
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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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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❤
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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! 🥰
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Get ready for a live pottery throw down happening on Sunday, June 7 on the North Shore! 🎉
Watch as talented Cape Breton potters go head-to-head at the wheel, showcasing incredible skill, speed, and creativity in a fast-paced, entertaining demonstration of wheel-thrown ceramics 🏺
This is a fun, family-friendly chance to experience the excitement of making in real time and cheer on the artists 🥳
We hope to see you there! ❤️
▫️Sunday, June 7, 1-3PM
📍North Shore & District Fire Hall, 46177 Cabot Trail, Indian Brook
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Today at 5PM 🎙✨ We can`t wait for this engaging conversation with professional artists, @mircrabtree & @kristifarrier. If you`re looking to learn more about our experiential residency program, be sure to stop by! #CBCraftWeek2026
Drop by the Centre today until 2PM and experience the art of basket weaving with Shari MacLeod, @rbtwig 🧺
Shari’s work is rooted in traditional construction techniques while also exploring the artistic possibilities of form, texture, and natural materials. Drawing inspiration from gathered elements like plants and stones, she incorporates these finds into her baskets, sparking new creative directions with each piece.
This is a wonderful opportunity to meet the artist, learn about basketweaving, ask questions, and see beautiful work take shape right before your eyes! 😍
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