Pressed Flower Workshop – Cape Breton Centre for Craft & Design
About Craft Week

Craft Week 2026 is a week-long celebration June 1-7, 2026, that exists to celebrate, showcase, and elevate the diverse and vibrant craft traditions of Unama’ki Cape Breton. Through a dynamic week of events, workshops, exhibitions, and community gatherings, Craft Week fosters connections between makers and learners, locally and beyond.

Cape Breton Centre for Craft & Design gratefully acknowledges the support of the Canada Council for the Arts and Cape Breton Beverages for Craft Week 2026.

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Event Info

Date:
June 5, 2026
Time:
1:00 pm – 3:00 pm

Pressed Flower Workshop

Create something beautiful from nature in this hands-on pressed flower workshop with Jay Rawding. Participants will learn the basics of flower pressing, including how to prepare the plants for pressing and how to store them once pressed. After a short introduction and demonstration, participants will create their own layered pressed flower compositions in a handmade, maple flower press, and take home a detailed instructional guide for future projects. No experience necessary. A selection of flowers and plants will be provided, but feel free to bring any special plants from home to preserve for artistic uses.

Friday, June 5, 1-3PM
North Shore and District Fire Hall
46177 Cabot Trail, Indian Brook

Please note: spaces are limited. Email chichi@capebretoncraft.com to register.

Craft Week workshops will be offered free or on a pay-what-you-can basis because we believe everyone deserves the chance to make, learn, and connect through craft. If you’re able to contribute, your support helps us continue offering opportunities like this. If not, we’re still so glad you’re joining us. If you’d like to contribute, you can send an e-transfer to info@capebretoncraft.com.