Show your love this Valentine's Day, give handmade ❤️
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Hooked on love 🪡🩵
Celebrate love with a cozy, handcrafted touch this Valentine’s Day!
▫️Love rug hooked mat by Paula Davis, The Loop Maker
Little hearts, big love 💖
Handmade with care by Alison Hood and ready for Valentine’s Day – find these cuties in the Gallery Shop today until 4PM 🥰
@downtownsydney is stacked with culture tonight ✨
If you’re looking for something fun to do, this is your sign ⬇️
🧶 4-5PM The Craft of Whitney Ave zine launch by @al_in_the_making at @doktorlukes
🖼️ 5:30PM SHIFT Canada opening reception here at @capebretoncraft
🎭 7:30PM Cape Breton for Dummies at @highlandartstheatreofficial
Support local art, theatre, and creativity – and make a whole evening of it 🥰
There’s something magical about Fair Isle knitting – join us in our upcoming two-week class and learn the basics! 💫
Over the course of two Thursdays, you’ll learn how to choose colours that work well together, read Fair Isle charts, carry multiple yarns neatly along the back of your work, and finish your piece with confidence. Students must already know how to knit.
🗓 February 12 & 19, 2026
⏰ 6:30–8:30 pm
👩🏫 Instructor: Alison Hood
💲 $28 +hst (members) | $31.92 +hst (non-members)
Email tammy@capebretoncraft.com to sign up today 💌
The Downeast Rug Hookers are looking for new members! 🪡🧶
Interested in rug hooking? Come see what it’s all about! The group meets every Wednesday from 10AM – 2PM here at the Centre in Sydney.
It’s a welcoming, social space to hook, share ideas, and connect with fellow makers – all experience levels are welcome! 💬✨
Drop by and see what they’re working on! For more information, contact Cathy at 902-564-9404 or sydneycat.cat@gmail.com 💌
▫ wall hanging by Downeast Rug Hooker Member, Donna MacRury
We`re closed today, February 2nd, due to snow ❄ In case you’re keeping track, this is the fourth Monday in a row! 🌨
Cape Breton winter: consistent if nothing else 🤣
In the meantime, we`re staying cozy with a cuppa joe in a Big Hill Pottery mug ☕
This February, membership is better with a friend 💖
Buy one learner membership and get a second one free to gift to a friend or family member.
Learner membership at the Centre for connects you to local craft, exclusive member discounts for courses and workshops as well as advanced registration, and a creative community that supports makers and handmade culture year-round.
Because creativity is always better when it’s shared. 🤗
Email tammy@capebretoncraft.com to take advantage of this special offer 💌
Saturday mood: good light and great pottery ✨
These earthy, beautifully textured anything pots by Jody Bender are full of subtle detail and handmade charm.
Swing by the Gallery Shop this Saturday and meet your new favourite ceramic piece – we`re here until 4PM 🫶
