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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Two-Day Figure Drawing Workshop with William Rogers ✏️

Join acclaimed artist William Rogers on December 12 & 13 for a two-day figure drawing workshop, open to introductory through advanced artists! Explore charcoal drawing on day one and your medium of choice on day two, with opportunities to work from live models and develop your skills.

For all the details, visit the link in our bio! Email tammy@capebretoncraft.com to register today 💌

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Two-Day Figure Drawing Workshop with William Rogers ✏️ Join acclaimed artist William Rogers on December 12 & 13 for a two-day figure drawing workshop, open to introductory through advanced artists! Explore charcoal drawing on day one and your medium of choice on day two, with opportunities to work from live models and develop your skills. For all the details, visit the link in our bio! Email tammy@capebretoncraft.com to register today 💌

We`re partway through peak fall colours but rest assured, the Gallery Shop is still bursting with pigment 😍🍂

▫Fused Glass Scene by Brent Harding

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We're partway through peak fall colours but rest assured, the Gallery Shop is still bursting with pigment 😍🍂 ▫Fused Glass Scene by Brent Harding

Register now for our upcoming Portfolio Day with @nscaduniversity 📖

Join us on Friday, November 27 & Saturday, November 28 to meet with a NSCAD recruitment officer, receive feedback on your portfolio and join an art workshop!

To register, visit the link in our bio!

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Register now for our upcoming Portfolio Day with @nscaduniversity 📖 Join us on Friday, November 27 & Saturday, November 28 to meet with a NSCAD recruitment officer, receive feedback on your portfolio and join an art workshop! To register, visit the link in our bio!

Happy Thanksgiving weekend to our friends near and far! We’re grateful for the artists, community members, and visitors who continue to support and celebrate our work 🍂🧡

Wishing everyone a lovely long weekend. The Gallery Shop is open:

🔸 Saturday, October 10th, 10AM-4PM
🔸 Sunday, October 11th, 10AM-4PM
🔸 Monday, October 12th, 10AM-4PM

▫️felted pumpkins handmade by Shari MacLeod @rbtwig

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Happy Thanksgiving weekend to our friends near and far! We’re grateful for the artists, community members, and visitors who continue to support and celebrate our work 🍂🧡 Wishing everyone a lovely long weekend. The Gallery Shop is open: 🔸 Saturday, October 10th, 10AM-4PM 🔸 Sunday, October 11th, 10AM-4PM 🔸 Monday, October 12th, 10AM-4PM ▫️felted pumpkins handmade by Shari MacLeod @rbtwig

📣 Submit your work for our upcoming Wool Fibre Exhibition 🐑

We`re seeking submissions from Cape Breton artists for Enrooted: Wool & the Land That Grows It, an exhibition celebrating wool, craft, and local making.

We`re looking for work that speaks to craft, land, and lineage, sweaters, garments, textiles, furniture, or mixed-media pieces exploring technique, material, or story connected to wool and local making. Work in progress or process-based pieces are welcome alongside finished objects. Collaborations are invited as well.

📅 Deadline: November 1, 2026
📍 Exhibition runs late January–mid-March 2027
💰 CARFAC fees paid to participating artists

To apply, send an artist statement, 3–5 images, and any display requirements to: rhonda@capebretoncraft.com 💌

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📣 Submit your work for our upcoming Wool Fibre Exhibition 🐑 We're seeking submissions from Cape Breton artists for Enrooted: Wool & the Land That Grows It, an exhibition celebrating wool, craft, and local making. We're looking for work that speaks to craft, land, and lineage, sweaters, garments, textiles, furniture, or mixed-media pieces exploring technique, material, or story connected to wool and local making. Work in progress or process-based pieces are welcome alongside finished objects. Collaborations are invited as well. 📅 Deadline: November 1, 2026 📍 Exhibition runs late January–mid-March 2027 💰 CARFAC fees paid to participating artists To apply, send an artist statement, 3–5 images, and any display requirements to: rhonda@capebretoncraft.com 💌

Join us TONIGHT at 5PM for the opening of Girlhood: as we were taught, curated by Kelsey Watson 💕

Everyone is welcome and refreshments will be served. See you here! 🤗

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Join us TONIGHT at 5PM for the opening of Girlhood: as we were taught, curated by Kelsey Watson 💕 Everyone is welcome and refreshments will be served. See you here! 🤗

Calling Indigenous Artists in Unama’ki 📣 Ready to turn your craft into a thriving business?

Cape Breton Centre for Craft & Design, in partnership with @mawiartcollective and @craftallianceatlantic is launching a new Mi’kmaq business skills development program designed for Indigenous craft artists.

Five participants will be selected for a six-session cohort focused on:
✨ Introductory to wholesaling
✨ Pricing your work
✨ Branding & social media marketing
✨ Product photography
✨ Intellectual property & copyright
✨ Market opportunities & export

Participants will also receive paid participation, business registration support, mentorship from a Mi’kmaq artist, opportunity to attend Craft East Wholesale Show in Halifax (March 2027), and an opportunity for professional brand design.

We`re looking for Indigenous craft artists from Unama’ki’s five First Nations communities who are ready to grow their business, expand their markets, and build a sustainable future through craft.

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

Email Lori Burke at lori@capebretoncraft.com to apply today 💌

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Calling Indigenous Artists in Unama’ki 📣 Ready to turn your craft into a thriving business? Cape Breton Centre for Craft & Design, in partnership with @mawiartcollective and @craftallianceatlantic is launching a new Mi’kmaq business skills development program designed for Indigenous craft artists. Five participants will be selected for a six-session cohort focused on: ✨ Introductory to wholesaling ✨ Pricing your work ✨ Branding & social media marketing ✨ Product photography ✨ Intellectual property & copyright ✨ Market opportunities & export Participants will also receive paid participation, business registration support, mentorship from a Mi’kmaq artist, opportunity to attend Craft East Wholesale Show in Halifax (March 2027), and an opportunity for professional brand design. We're looking for Indigenous craft artists from Unama’ki’s five First Nations communities who are ready to grow their business, expand their markets, and build a sustainable future through craft. For all the details, visit the link in our bio! 🔗 Email Lori Burke at lori@capebretoncraft.com to apply today 💌

Register now for our upcoming Craft Gathering! 🧶🧵🥰

Join us on Tuesday, November 3rd @gaeliccollege from 10AM-3PM for a full (free) day dedicated to Unama`ki Cape Breton`s craft community. 🫶

Topics being discussed will include trends and opportunities in the craft sector, pricing and wholesale, sustaining creativity, being retail ready, photography and marketing your work online, collaborative sourcing, critiquing your work and more.

Whether you`re an emerging maker, established artisan, passionate supporter of craft, or simply just interested in craft, this gathering will be an opportunity to connect, share ideas, and build community.

📆 Tuesday, November 3, 2026
⏰ 10AM-3PM (lunch provided)
📍 Colaisde na Gàidhlig | The Gaelic College, St. Ann`s

This is a free event and all are welcome. To RSVP, please email: chichi@capebretoncraft.com.

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Register now for our upcoming Craft Gathering! 🧶🧵🥰 Join us on Tuesday, November 3rd @gaeliccollege from 10AM-3PM for a full (free) day dedicated to Unama'ki Cape Breton's craft community. 🫶 Topics being discussed will include trends and opportunities in the craft sector, pricing and wholesale, sustaining creativity, being retail ready, photography and marketing your work online, collaborative sourcing, critiquing your work and more. Whether you're an emerging maker, established artisan, passionate supporter of craft, or simply just interested in craft, this gathering will be an opportunity to connect, share ideas, and build community. 📆 Tuesday, November 3, 2026 ⏰ 10AM-3PM (lunch provided) 📍 Colaisde na Gàidhlig | The Gaelic College, St. Ann's This is a free event and all are welcome. To RSVP, please email: chichi@capebretoncraft.com.

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