A $46,000 funding cut threatens the programs, artists, and creative opportunities that have defined Cape Breton Centre for Craft & Design for over 50 years – help us close the gap by joining the 460 Club.
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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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Get ready for your kids to get their hands dirty – in the best way possible! 👐✨
Our Hand-Building for Youth (Ages 7+) class is the perfect intro to clay for young creators! From pinching and coiling to slab-building, kids will turn their ideas into one-of-a-kind pottery pieces they’ll be proud of.
🎨 All materials included (yes, even the mess!)
📅 Wednesdays | April 29 – May 20
⏰ 6–8 PM
Led by the amazing Sam White, this 4-week class is all about creativity, confidence, and fun in the studio. Spots are limited, grab one before they’re gone!
Email jocelyn@capebretoncraft.com to sign your child up today 💌
Bette MacDonald tries hooking with the Down East Rug Hookers… and let’s just say there was more laughing than hooking 😂🧶
Between the jokes and the tangles, one thing’s for sure – this is exactly the kind of joy, connection, and creativity that happens at the Centre every day.
We’re working to keep our studios active, our workshops running, and our community creating. That’s where the 460 Club comes in.
460 people × $100 = $46,000
Together, we can keep the laughs (and the crafts) going ✨
Donate today, link in bio 🔗
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 💌
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 🔗
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✨
