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.

Event Info

Date:
June 6, 2026
Time:
9:00 am – 12:00 pm

Paper Play: Hand Papermaking and Paper Weaving for Kids

Come see a demonstration of hand papermaking and try your hand at making your very own sheet or two to take home! Then continue the fun by weaving with paper to make a cover for your personalized summer art journal. Workshop will be led by Artist Kristi Farrier of Flying Finch Studio. Workshop is open to ages 7 and up.

Saturday, June 6, 9AM-12PM
Middle River Hall
2656 Cabot Trail, Middle River

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.