Courses
Cape Breton Centre for Craft & Design has five state of the art studios in pottery, metal and glass, printmaking, weaving and multi-purpose where courses are offered to the public in fall, winter and spring semesters. We have courses available for all skill levels, from beginner to advanced — explore our lineup of courses and workshops and find your creativity today!
Please note there are no refunds for regular classes after January 17. If, for any reason, it is necessary for the Centre to cancel a class, students will be notified prior to the commencement of the class and offered a full refund.
Turkish Marbling (Introductory Level)
Turkish Marbling (Introductory Level) Date: September 22 - October 20, 2025 (Mondays, 4 weeks) Time: 10:00 am to 12:00 pm Instructor: Suheda Sahin Fee: $75 plus HST (Members) | Fee: $85.50 plus HST (Non-Members) Discover the magical dance of colors on water with Ebru art! Participants will explore the techniques of this traditional Turkish art while preparing their own original pieces. This workshop offers an enjoyable and…
Pottery – Open Studio (Intermediate to Advanced Level)
Pottery - Open Studio (Intermediate to Advanced Level) Date: September 22 - November 17, 2025 (Mondays, 8 weeks) Time: 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm Fee: $150.48 plus HST (Members) | Fee: $171.55 plus HST (Non-Members) We are offering a Weekly Open Studio for students who have completed two to three 8-week pottery sessions and wish to continue practicing independently. Please note that this is not a beginner…
Creating a Quilt (Introductory Level)
Creating a Quilt (Introductory Level) Date: September 22 - November 17, 2025 (Mondays, 8 weeks) Time: 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm Instructor: Wynn MacNeil Fee: $150.48 plus HST (Members) | Fee: $171.55 plus HST (Non-Members) Thread: $20 payable to the instructor During this class, you will learn the basics of cutting, piecing, and finishing a hand-tied quilt. You will create a small sampler, crib, or throw-sized quilt,…
Embroidery (Introductory to Intermediate Level)
Embroidery (Introductory to Intermediate Level) Date: September 22 - November 17, 2025 (Mondays, 8 weeks) Time: 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm Instructor: Harpreet Kaur Fee: $150.48 plus HST (Members) | Fee: $171.55 plus HST (Non-Members) Join our 8-week course led by Harpreet and discover the classic craft of embroidery, creating designs, patterns, or images one stitch at a time. Embroidery is the art of decorating fabric with…
Knitting for Beginners
Knitting for Beginners Date: September 23 - October 14, 2025 (Tuesdays, 3 weeks) Time: 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm Instructor: Alison Hood Fee: $45.60 plus HST (Members) | Fee: $51.99 plus HST (Non-Members) Want to learn how to knit, or refresh your knitting skills? Come learn the basics of knitting while creating a dishcloth. We will explore how to read yarn labels and patterns, casting on, knit…
Stained Glass – Morning (Introductory to Intermediate Level)
Stained Glass (Introductory to Intermediate Level) Date: September 23 - November 25 (Tuesdays, 8 weeks) Time: 9:30 am to 12:30 pm Instructor: Millie Harpell & Jane MacNeil Fee: $132.00 plus HST (Members) | Fee: $150.48 plus HST (Non-Members) This program focuses on stained glass creation using the copper foil method which is done in five principal steps: designing on paper and transferring the design to glass, cutting…
Stained Glass – Evening (Introductory to Intermediate Level
Stained Glass (Introductory to Intermediate Level) Date: September 23 - November 25 (Tuesdays, 8 weeks) Time: 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm Instructor: Millie Harpell & Jane MacNeil Fee: $132.00 plus HST (Members) | Fee: $150.48 plus HST (Non-Members)) This program focuses on stained glass creation using the copper foil method which is done in five principal steps: designing on paper and transferring the design to glass, cutting…
Drypoint Etching (Introductory to Advanced Level)
Drypoint Etching (Introductory to Advanced Level) Date: September 23 - November 25, 2025 (Tuesdays, 8 weeks) Time: 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm Instructor: Onni Nordman Fee: $150.48 plus HST (Members) | Fee: $171.55 plus HST (Non-Members) Drypoint etching is a 600-year old method of making prints, exercised by artists like Rembrandt, Dürer and Canada’s David Milne. The Cape Breton Centre for Craft & Design has the specialized…
Clay Pinch Pots for Youth (Ages 7+)
Clay Pinch Pots for Youth (Ages 7+) Date: September 24 - October 15, 2025 (Wednesdays, 4 weeks) Time: 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm Instructor: Sam White Fee: $97.81 (Members) | Fee: $111.50 (Non-Members) If your children love crafts, they will definitely enjoy this workshop. It is a fun, hands-on class for youth ages seven and up. They will explore the basics of clay by using their fingers…
Jewellery, Box Clasp (Advanced Level)
Jewellery, Box Clasp (Advanced Level) Date: September 24 - November 12, 2025 (Wednesdays, 8 weeks) Time: 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm Instructor: Lynda Lou MacIntyre Fee: $195.62 plus HST (Members) | Fee: $223.01 HST (Non-Members) Are you looking for something extra to add a special touch to your neckpieces and bracelets? A box clasp could be the perfect solution! Embellished with a set stone and utilizing skills…
Oil Painting, Evening (Advanced Level)
Oil Painting, Evening (Advanced Level) Date: September 24 - November 12, 2025 (Wednesdays, 8 weeks) Time: 6 pm to 9 pm Instructor: Barbara Palmer Fee: $150.48 plus HST (Members) | Fee: $171.54 plus HST (Non-Members) Barb tries to help students find their own personality as a painter. The main tool she uses to instruct is The Elements of Design of which - Colour, Shape and Values (lights/darks,…
Hand Weaving (Introductory to Intermediate Level)
Hand Weaving (Introductory to Intermediate Level) Date: September 25 - October 18, 2025 (Twice a week - Thursdays & Saturdays, 4 weeks) Thursdays: 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm (September 25, October 2, 9 and 16) Saturdays: 11:00 am to 2:00 pm (September 27, October 4, 11 and 18) Fee: $150.48 plus HST (Members) | Fee: $171.55 plus HST (Non-Members) Instructor: Diane Campbell First-time students will gain a…
Oil Painting, Afternoon (Introductory to Advanced Level)
Oil Painting, Afternoon (Advanced Level) Date: September 25 - November 13, 2025 (Thursdays, 8 weeks) Time: 12:30 pm to 3:30 pm Instructor: Barbara Palmer Fee: $150.48 plus HST (Members) | Fee: $171.55 plus HST (Non-Members) Barb will guide students, from beginners to more advanced painters, in developing their skills through foundational techniques. These include essential elements such as colour mixing, understanding colour value, composition, effective brushwork, paint…
Introduction to Jewellery
Introduction to Jewellery Date: September 25 - November 13, 2025 (Thursdays, 8 weeks) Time: 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm Instructor: Emily Dickinson Fee: $231.60 plus HST (Members) | Fee: $264.02 plus HST (Non-Members) Material Fees Included Join Emily to learn about the basic tools required to make jewellery. This class is designed to help you become comfortable with each tool by name, feel and use. You'll leave…
Learn to Knit Socks (Introductory to Intermediate Level)
Learn to Knit Socks (Introductory to Intermediate Level) Date: September 25 - October 16, 2025 (Thursdays, 4 weeks) Time: 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm Instructor: Alison Hood Fee: $60.80 plus HST (Members) | Fee: $69.31 plus HST (Non-Members) We invite you to learn how to knit socks using 4 double-pointed needles (dpns). This is an excellent project, as socks are small and easily portable, and the process…
Acrylic Painting (Introductory to Advanced Level)
Acrylic Painting (Introductory to Advanced Level) Date: September 25 - November 13, 2025 (Thursdays, 8 weeks) Time: 6 pm to 9 pm Instructor: Onni Nordman Fee: $150.48 plus HST (Members) | Fee: $171.55 plus HST (Non-Members) You are already an artist. You just have to paint earnestly and then learn when to stop, to know when you have a work of art in front of you. That’s…
Pottery – Sculpture (Introductory to Intermediate Level)
Pottery - Sculpture (Introductory to Intermediate Level) Date: September 25 - November 13, 2025 (Thursdays, 8 weeks) Time: 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm Instructor: Gord Rice Fee: $195.62 plus HST (Members) | Fee: $223.00 plus HST (Non-Members) We invite you to join Gord and learn his techniques and shortcuts for creating teapots with a distinctive human element. This hands-on experience will allow you to mold, sculpt, and…
Pottery – Halloween Pumpkin Lantern, Ages 10+
Pottery - Halloween Pumpkin Lantern, Ages 10+ Date: October 4, 18 & 25, 2025 (Saturdays, 3 weeks) Time: 10:15 am to 1:15 pm Instructor: Glynis Thomas Fee: $75.00 plus HST (Members) | Fee: $85.50 plus HST (Non-Members) Get into the spooky season and join Glynis as she will show you how to create your own pumpkin lantern masterpiece. Students are encouraged to bring their creativity and imagination…
Thrummed Mittens (Intermediate Level)
Thrummed Mittens (Intermediate Level) Date: October 21 - November 4, 2025 (tuesdays, 3 weeks) Time: 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm Instructor: Alison Hood Fee: $45.60 plus HST (Members) | Fee: $51.99 plus HST (Non-Members) Learn how to knit pillowy soft loops of fleece into your knitting, dotting the outside of the mitten with dainty hearts, while creating a gloriously warm lining on the inside. Come and make…