Nature and Art in D’Escousse: An Outdoor Art Workshop for Kids – 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 for Craft Week 2026.

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Event Info

Date:
June 6, 2026
Time:
10:00 am – 12:00 pm

Nature and Art in D’Escousse: An Outdoor Art Workshop for Kids

Set at the D’Escousse Civic Improvement Society Hall in Richmond County, this workshop takes children into the woods directly behind the hall to gather natural materials — leaves, stones, bark, seed pods, feathers — and bring them back inside to make art. The session combines a short guided nature walk with hands-on art-making: nature printing, collage, and simple assemblage. Everything takes place on the hall property, with no road crossings required. Children learn to look closely at the natural world and translate what they find into a keepsake piece they take home. The workshop is designed to connect kids to the particular landscape of Isle Madame in a memorable way. Best suited for children ages 6-12.

Saturday, June 6, 10AM-12PM
D’Escousse Civic Improvement Society Hall
3276 NS-320, D’Escousse

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.