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.
Pottery – Sculpture (Introductory to Intermediate Level)
Pottery - Sculpture (Introductory to Intermediate Level) Date: April 17 - June 5, 2025 (Thursdays, 8 weeks) Time: 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm Instructor: Gord Rice Fee: $171.60 plus HST (Members) | Fee: $197.34 plus HST (Non-Members) Mold, sculpt and decorate a unique piece of ceramics with your own hands and our expert instruction. Join Gord to learn his techniques, shortcuts and produce some teapots with a…
Leatherworking: Make a Snazzy Little Leather Pouch (Introductory Level)
Leatherworking: Make a Snazzy Little Leather Pouch (Introductory Level) Date: April 25 - May 16, 2025 (Fridays, 4 weeks) Time: 12:30 pm to 3:30 pm Instructor: Kristina Rawlings Fee: $65 plus HST (Members) | Fee: $74.75 plus HST (Non-Members) Materials Fee: $60 payable to the instructor Create your own leather pouch! Big enough to carry your wallet, e-book, and bits and bobs. Starting with a simple design,…
Knitting for Beginners
Knitting for Beginners Date: April 14 - May 5, 2025 (Mondays, 3 weeks) Time: 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm Instructor: Alison Hood Fee: $40 plus HST (Members) | Fee: $46 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…
Thrummed Mittens (Intermediate Level)
Thrummed Mittens (Intermediate Level) Date: May 12 - June 2, 2025 (Mondays, 3 weeks) Time: 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm Instructor: Alison Hood Fee: $40 plus HST (Members) | Fee: $46 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…
Creating a Quilt (Introductory Level)
Creating a Quilt (Introductory Level) Date: April 15 - June 3, 2025 (Tuesdays, 8 weeks) Time: 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm Instructor: Wynn MacNeil Fee: $132 plus HST (Members) | Fee: $151.80 plus HST (Non-Members) Thread: $20 payable to the instructor During our time together, you will learn the basics of cutting, piecing, and finishing a hand-tied quilt. You will make a small sampler, crib or throw-sized…
Pottery – Open Studio
Pottery - Open Studio Date: April 14 - June 16, 2025 (Mondays, 8 weeks) Time: 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm Fee: $132 plus HST (Members) | Fee: $151.80 plus HST (Non-Members) Weekly Open Studio for students who have completed two to three 8 weeks sessions and want to continue the practice. This is not a beginner class - students must have previous experience and be able to…
Clay Pinch Pots for Youth (Ages 7+)
Clay Pinch Pots for Youth (Ages 7+) Date: April 16 - May 7, 2025 (Wednesdays, 4 weeks) Time: 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm Instructor: Sam White Fee: $85.80 plus HST (Members) | Fee: $98.67 plus HST (Non-Members) If your children love crafts, they'll 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…
Hand Weaving (Introductory to Intermediate Level)
Hand Weaving (Introductory to Intermediate Level) Date: April 17 - June 5, 2025 (Thursdays, 8 weeks) Time: 6 pm to 9 pm Instructor: Diane Campbell Fee: $132 plus HST (Members) | Fee: $151.80 plus HST (Non-Members) This course covers everything you need to know to weave on your own. It is specially designed for beginners, so no experience is necessary! With twenty four hours of instruction we…
Jewellery “Flirting with Nature” (Advanced Level)
Jewellery "Flirting with Nature" (Advanced Level) Date: April 16 - June 4, 2025 (Wednesdays, 8 weeks Time: 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm Instructor: Lynda Lou MacIntyre Fee: $171.60 plus HST (Members) | Fee: $197.34 plus HST (Non-Members) By studying the works of current "rising star" jewellers, we will look at how they draw their inspiration from what is around them. Using flame, hammers & texturing tools, we will…
Oil Painting, Afternoon (Introductory to Advanced Level)
Oil Painting, Afternoon (Advanced Level) Date: April 17 - June 5, 2025 (Thursdays, 8 weeks) Time: 12:30 pm to 3:30 pm Instructor: Barbara Palmer Fee: $132 plus HST (Members) | Fee: $151.80 plus HST (Non-Members) Barb will help students from beginners to more advanced painters to develop their skills through foundation techniques such as colour mixing, colour value, composition, brushwork, paint application, texture and more. Beginners will learn…
Oil Painting, Evening (Advanced Level)
Oil Painting, Evening (Advanced Level) Date: April 16 - June 4, 2025 (Wednesdays, 8 weeks) Time: 6 pm to 9 pm Instructor: Barbara Palmer Fee: $132 plus HST (Members) | Fee: $151.80 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,…
Stained Glass – Morning (Introductory to Intermediate Level)
Stained Glass (Introductory to Intermediate Level) Date: April 15 - June 3, 2025 (Tuesdays, 8 weeks) Time: 9:30 am to 12:30 pm Instructor: Millie Harpell & Jane MacNeil Fee: $132 plus HST (Members) | Fee: $151.80 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,…
Stained Glass – Evening (Introductory to Intermediate Level
Stained Glass (Introductory to Intermediate Level) Date: April 15 - June 3, 2025 (Tuesdays, 8 weeks) Time: 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm Instructor: Millie Harpell & Jane MacNeil Fee: $132 plus HST (Members) | Fee: $151.80 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,…