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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Spring Saturdays in the Gallery Shop just hit different 🦋

Fresh colours, handcrafted pieces, and all the little details that make the season feel new again. Whether you’re browsing or treating yourself, it’s the perfect day to pop in and see what’s blooming. We`re here until 4PM 🌿✨

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Spring Saturdays in the Gallery Shop just hit different 🦋 Fresh colours, handcrafted pieces, and all the little details that make the season feel new again. Whether you’re browsing or treating yourself, it’s the perfect day to pop in and see what’s blooming. We're here until 4PM 🌿✨

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.

🗓️ Friday, June 12, 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@capebretoncraft.com

For more information visit the workshop 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. 🗓️ Friday, June 12, 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@capebretoncraft.com For more information visit the workshop link in our bio or email rhonda@capebretoncraft.com 💌

Members, registration is now open for our spring courses and workshops 🎨🧶✂️🪡🧵

Sign up for painting, weaving, knitting, stained glass, sewing, and more! See the full schedule in the link in our bio 🔗

For more information or how to register, contact jocelyn@capebretoncraft.com

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Members, registration is now open for our spring courses and workshops 🎨🧶✂️🪡🧵 Sign up for painting, weaving, knitting, stained glass, sewing, and more! See the full schedule in the link in our bio 🔗 For more information or how to register, contact jocelyn@capebretoncraft.com

Save the date 🗓️✨ Join us for the opening of Ground Rules: Materia on Thursday, April 16th 🌿

We`re excited for the opening of this powerful new exhibition curated by Fabiyino Germain-Bajowa.

🗓️ Thursday, April 16, 2026, 5:00 p.m.
📌 The Loft at the Centre

Featuring work by 12 artists across ceramics, textiles, painting, sculpture, and sound, Ground Rules: Materia explores how the smallest moments shaped by land, movement, and shared experience come together to influence our collective future.

Developed during a five-day residency in Cape Breton Highlands National Park last June, this exhibition invites you to slow down, look closer, and consider the quiet power held in everyday details. 🥰

For more details, visit the exhibition link in our bio 🔗

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Save the date 🗓️✨ Join us for the opening of Ground Rules: Materia on Thursday, April 16th 🌿 We're excited for the opening of this powerful new exhibition curated by Fabiyino Germain-Bajowa. 🗓️ Thursday, April 16, 2026, 5:00 p.m. 📌 The Loft at the Centre Featuring work by 12 artists across ceramics, textiles, painting, sculpture, and sound, Ground Rules: Materia explores how the smallest moments shaped by land, movement, and shared experience come together to influence our collective future. Developed during a five-day residency in Cape Breton Highlands National Park last June, this exhibition invites you to slow down, look closer, and consider the quiet power held in everyday details. 🥰 For more details, visit the exhibition link in our bio 🔗

Cheers to sunny days☀️🥂

These breathtaking blown glass pieces by @glassartisans can bring excitement and radiance to any cupboard. A gorgeous hue’s awaiting you here in the Gallery Shop until 4PM✨

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Cheers to sunny days☀️🥂 These breathtaking blown glass pieces by @glassartisans can bring excitement and radiance to any cupboard. A gorgeous hue’s awaiting you here in the Gallery Shop until 4PM✨

🧶Calling all spinners🧶

The Centre is seeking the services of skilled wool spinners to create yarn for a Cape Breton inspired wool sweater project.

This hand knit Cape Breton Sweater will be textured style and reflect the history and culture of Cape Breton Island. This project is inspired by the two sweater projects developed in the late 1970s and early 80s; the Cape Breton Development Corporation (DEVCO) commissioned three sweaters based on Mi`kmaq, Gaelic, and Acadien cultures; and the four county sweater designs commissioned by Cape Breton Woolen Mills (Irish Cove).

The deadline for applications is May 1

For all the details, visit the link in our bio 🔗

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🧶Calling all spinners🧶 The Centre is seeking the services of skilled wool spinners to create yarn for a Cape Breton inspired wool sweater project. This hand knit Cape Breton Sweater will be textured style and reflect the history and culture of Cape Breton Island. This project is inspired by the two sweater projects developed in the late 1970s and early 80s; the Cape Breton Development Corporation (DEVCO) commissioned three sweaters based on Mi'kmaq, Gaelic, and Acadien cultures; and the four county sweater designs commissioned by Cape Breton Woolen Mills (Irish Cove). The deadline for applications is May 1 For all the details, visit the link in our bio 🔗

❤️🎟️ BIG NEWS, CAPE BRETON! 🎟️❤️

13 incredible arts & culture organizations have teamed up (yes, 13 🤯) to launch something pretty special…

✨ Home of Our Hearts Lottery ✨
(Tirage : Chez nous, au cœur de nos arts)

In the face of budget cuts, we’re choosing collaboration over competition – because our arts scene isn’t just important… it’s the heartbeat of this island ❤️

🎉 50/50 draws every two weeks
🎟️ Tickets are live now
💥 Proceeds support all 13 organizations

When you buy a ticket, you’re not just taking a chance to win – you’re helping keep craft, art, music, theatre, language, and culture alive right here in Unama’ki Cape Breton.

Ready to support AND maybe win a little something? 😉

Grab your ticket 👉 link in bio 🔗

Don`t forget to follow Home of Our Hearts Lottery - Triage: Chez nous, au coeur de nos arts Facebook page for updates!

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❤️🎟️ BIG NEWS, CAPE BRETON! 🎟️❤️ 13 incredible arts & culture organizations have teamed up (yes, 13 🤯) to launch something pretty special… ✨ Home of Our Hearts Lottery ✨ (Tirage : Chez nous, au cœur de nos arts) In the face of budget cuts, we’re choosing collaboration over competition – because our arts scene isn’t just important… it’s the heartbeat of this island ❤️ 🎉 50/50 draws every two weeks 🎟️ Tickets are live now 💥 Proceeds support all 13 organizations When you buy a ticket, you’re not just taking a chance to win – you’re helping keep craft, art, music, theatre, language, and culture alive right here in Unama’ki Cape Breton. Ready to support AND maybe win a little something? 😉 Grab your ticket 👉 link in bio 🔗 Don't forget to follow Home of Our Hearts Lottery - Triage: Chez nous, au coeur de nos arts Facebook page for updates!

Calling all earring enthusiasts! 👂✨ From bold statement pieces to delicate, everyday favourites, we’re ready to see it all.

The deadline for applications for the Earring Show 2026 is next week! We’re inviting Atlantic Canadian artists to send in 1–5 pairs of handcrafted earrings for this juried exhibition and sales opportunity celebrating wearable art 💖

Selected pieces will shine in a month-long retail showcase from June 1–30, 2026, right here at the Centre in Sydney.

Ready to let your work sparkle a little louder? Apply by April 13, 2026 💌

Find all the details using the link in our bio!

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Calling all earring enthusiasts! 👂✨ From bold statement pieces to delicate, everyday favourites, we’re ready to see it all. The deadline for applications for the Earring Show 2026 is next week! We’re inviting Atlantic Canadian artists to send in 1–5 pairs of handcrafted earrings for this juried exhibition and sales opportunity celebrating wearable art 💖 Selected pieces will shine in a month-long retail showcase from June 1–30, 2026, right here at the Centre in Sydney. Ready to let your work sparkle a little louder? Apply by April 13, 2026 💌 Find all the details using the link in our bio!

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