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

Attention wax melt lovers 📣 We have so many amazing scents handmade by @cedarandclovecandleco 🕯 

Cruelty, paraben and phthalate free, these coconut soy wax melts use only the most luxurious fragrance and wax blends to create long lasting products which will fill your spaces with delightful scents time after time 😍

Our current favourites are: 
▫London Fog
▫Fruity Cereal
▫Strawberry Shortcake
Curious about what’s been happening at the Centre this past year? ❤️

Join us for our Annual General Meeting on Tuesday, June 16 at 12:00 p.m. at the Centre, 322 Charlotte Street, Sydney.

We invite the public and all members to attend, connect with fellow supporters, and hear about our accomplishments, upcoming initiatives, and plans for the future. Your involvement helps shape the Centre, and we value your voice in the conversations ahead.

Please RSVP to chichi@capebretoncraft.com if you plan on attending in-person. You can also attend online via Zoom, register at the link in our bio!

We look forward to seeing you here! 🎉
Our 2026 Creativity & Craft Summer Day Camps are back 🎨☀️

Join artist and instructor Alison Uhma for a week packed with hands-on projects and creative exploration 🌀

For all the details, visit the link in our bio. Spaces fill quickly! For a registration form or more information, email jocelyn@capebretoncraft.com or call 902-539-7491 ext 111 💛
It's a beautiful spring day out there (finally)! ☀🌼

Take a stroll around @downtownsydney, soak up the sunshine and discover handmade craft by talented makers from across Unama'ki Cape Breton. We're here until 4PM today 💛

▫️ fused glass by Mira Artisan Glass Studio
Design your own fish tote bag this weekend! 🎨🐟

Get creative with artist Eiblin Koch’s hand-carved stamps in this fun, family-friendly workshop where you’ll create a one-of-a-kind canvas tote bag! Mix and match different fish heads, fins, scales, textures, and more as you learn textile-specific lino-printing techniques.

Perfect for all ages, this drop-in experience encourages imagination, experimentation, and a whole lot of fun.

📍 Life on a String Studio Shop, 45224 Cabot Trail, North Shore
🗓 June 6 & 7, 10 AM–4 PM
Drop by the Centre today from 1PM-4PM and experience the artistry and tradition of Mi'kmaq basketry with artisan Maglit Pelletier🧺

 This live demonstration offers a closer look at the techniques, materials, and cultural knowledge woven into this enduring craft practice, while celebrating the skill and story telling at the heart of Mi'kmaq basket making❤

#CBCraftWeek2026
Love @larchwoodcanada cutting boards? You won't want to miss this behind the scenes tour to see how they're made! 🤗

Join us on Friday, June 5 at 10AM for a factory tour in Margaree. Learn about the company’s roots, meet the skilled artisans behind the work, and explore the tools, techniques, and traditions of fine woodworking 🪵
Drop by the Jewellery Studio today at 1PM and see members of the Metal Arts Guild of Nova Scotia - Cape Breton chapter sharing their process and showcasing the work that’s been keeping their hands busy and imaginations sparked! 💥💍✨

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