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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@capebretoncraft

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So many lovely pieces handmade by Nancy Oakley and Hugh Ross right here! ๐Ÿ˜
We're now into a new 50/50 draw, please purchase a ticket to support 13 arts and cultural organizations across Cape Breton ๐ŸŽŸ๏ธ 

Visit the link in our bio to grab your ticket!

The draw will take place on Thursday, July 16th at 1PM. Buy your ticket now to show your support โ€“ we so appreciate everyone that has bought tickets in the past โค๏ธ
Summer vibes? We got 'em. ๐ŸŒผ๐ŸŒค๏ธ๐Ÿฅฐ

โ–ซ๏ธFelted by Larysa Grygoryan
A little Friday reminder: love ya ๐Ÿ’—

โ–ซrug hooked pillow by the Loop Maker, Paula Davis
There are still a couple spaces in next week's Creativity & Craft Day Camp for ages 9-11 ๐Ÿ–Œ๐ŸŽจโœจ

This camp runs Monday, July 13 โ€“ Friday, July 17. For all the details, visit the link in our bio!

To snag a spot, email tammy@capebretoncraft.com or call 902-539-7491 ext 111 ๐Ÿฉท
Hands up if you're enjoying local berries these days ๐Ÿ“๐Ÿ™Œ๐Ÿ“

We are too โ€“ just a different kind ๐Ÿ˜œ๐Ÿชก๐Ÿงต

โ–ซapplique coasters and desk mat by @rbtwig
The 2026 Artisan Trail Map is your guide to artisan studios and galleries across Unama'ki Cape Breton this summer ๐Ÿ—บ๏ธโœจ 

Meet local makers, hear their stories, and explore the creativity, culture, and charm that make Cape Breton so special โค๏ธ

Here we are in Baddeck visiting @flyingkiteshop! Pick up your copy today and start your next adventure ๐Ÿš—๐ŸŒŠ
Which one would you choose? ๐Ÿฆž๐ŸŒŠ๐ŸŽป

Carry a little piece of handcrafted Cape Breton wherever you go!  These rug hooked keychains are handmade by Annette Poirier of Chรฉticamp. ๐Ÿ”‘

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