Children’s Programming – Cape Breton Centre for Craft & Design
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Children’s Programming

2026 March Break Camps

Cape Breton Centre for Craft & Design is excited to be holding its annual march break programming again this year from Monday, March 16th to Friday, March 20th! Students will learn basic elements of craft and design by experiencing hands-on craft projects and activities.

Pottery, Hand-Building
Instructor: Glynis Thomas
Date: March 16th to 20th
Time: 9:00 am to 12:00 pm
Ages: 7 to 11
Cost: $150                                                                                

Clay is a wonderful, tactile medium, its three-dimensional nature allows young people to explore structure, shapes and forms. Students will learn through hands-on guidance and enjoy lots of fun creating several art projects that are both functional and decorative. Work will be kiln fired and ready for pick up within two weeks. 

Glynis has always had a passion for art and shares that love with her four children. She has been painting, drawing, and sculpting (with clay, paper) for over 40 years. Glynis believes in combining the knowledge of how clay can be worked with self-expression, laughter and the joy of art for the sake of art. (RESPECT & DARE certified instructor for kids. First Aid, CPR Instructor for 30 yrs).

Tuition fee includes clay, glazes, tools, and firing. Please bring your imagination.

All the techniques taught apply to all ages.

  • Slips (how to attach the fun bits)
  • Pattern (and eyes, fangs, horns, tails, fins, petals)
  • Pinch pot critters & monsters (can be made into a cellphone holder)
  • Coil bowl (small)
  • Slabs (with rolling pin) into a mug with lots of crazy decoration (perfect for holding brushes & pens).
  • How to add colour – glazes
 
Create a New Project Every day!
Instructors: Elizabeth MacDonald, Alison Hood, Alison Uhma and ChiChi Egereonu
March 16th to 20th
Time: 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm
Ages: 7 to 11
Cost: $150                                                                             
 
When you can’t choose just one, why not have it all? In this fun-filled week, children will experiment with a variety of projects. Each day there will be a different project to keep kids entertained all week.
Get ready to have fun and let your creativity shine.
 

How to Register

Register by phone, email or in person.

Registration forms received by mail are processed as quickly as possible in the order they are received. Late registration will be accepted only if space permits. For a registration form, or for more information, please contact tammy@capebretoncraft.com

Payment

All payments must be made to Cape Breton Centre for Craft & Design and be paid in full before the camp begins. Payments can be made by cash, Debit,Visa, MasterCard or E-transfer. E-transfers must be made to info@capebretoncraft.com password: capebretoncraft 

Cancellation 

For any cancellation inquiries, please contact tammy at tammy@capebretoncraft.com or 902 539 7491 ext 111

Location

Cape Breton Centre for Craft & Design, 322 Charlotte St., Sydney (“studio entrance” at the rear of the building, on Esplanade). 

Lunch

Campers should  bring a lunch if participating in the full day program. Please be advised that our camp is a peanut free environment.

Safety 

Please ensure that camp organizers are aware of all allergies and/or health accommodations campers may have. Upon registration, all campers must provide a valid health card number and an emergency contact number for their guardian

Pre-registration is required for all of our march break programming.