Unama’ki Craft Week 2026

Presented by Cape Breton Beverages, this brand new week-long celebration will bring together makers, artists, cultural organizations, and communities from across Unama’ki Cape Breton for seven days of creativity, connection, and hands-on experiences.

From workshops and artist talks to exhibitions, studio experiences, demonstrations, and the highly anticipated Pottery Throw Down there’s something for everyone to discover and enjoy.

Craft Week celebrates the incredible talent, traditions, and contemporary craft practices that make Cape Breton so unique, including textiles, ceramics, jewellery, Mi’kmaq craft practices, and more.

Best of all? All events and workshop are free or pay-what-you-can because everyone deserves the chance to make, learn, and connect through craft

June 1–7, 2026

Across Unama’ki Cape Breton

Full event schedule: https://capebretoncraft.com/craft-week/events/

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