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!
As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to evolve, so does our safety protocols at the Centre. That is why we require all students and instructors to be fully vaccinated in order to participate in courses and workshops. Proof of vaccination will be required upon registration. If you are unable or choose not to be vaccinated for medical, religious, or cultural reasons, you can still participate in courses and workshops, but you’ll be required to follow Public Heath guidelines (masking, social distancing, etc.) and provide testing results prior to coming to the Centre. The safety and wellbeing of our students, staff and the public remain our top priority.
Please note there are no refunds for missed classes. 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.
Youth Workshop – Textured Jars, Pottery (Customs House Port Hawkesbury)
Youth Workshop - Textured Jars, Pottery (Customs House, Port Hawkesbury) Date: October 19 & 20, 2024 (Saturday and Sunday) Time: 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm Instructor: Jody Bender Fee: $50 Ages: 8-12 years Students will make a functional ceramic jar (approx. 6-7” tall x 4½” wide) using slab-building techniques. They will engage their creativity by exploring different textured surfaces on their jar. Texture tools will be provided…
Introduction to Linocut Printmaking
Introduction to Linocut Printmaking Date: September 25 - October 16, 2024 (Wednesdays, 4 weeks) Time: 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm Instructor: Sharon Heading Fee: $66 plus HST (Members) | Fee: $75.90 plus HST (Non-Members) Lifelong multidisciplinary artist Sharon Heading began print making as part of her arts education. She found the process of carving lino to be equally as rewarding as the finished piece of art. This…
Creating a Quilt
Creating a Quilt (Introductory Level) Date: September 23 - December 2, 2024 (Mondays, 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: September 23 - December 2, 2024 (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 done one or two 8 weeks sessions and want to continue the practice. This is not a beginner class - students must have previous experience and be able to…
Pottery – Open Studio
Pottery - Open Studio Date: September 26 - October 17, 2024 (Thursdays, 4 weeks) Time: 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm Fee: $75 plus HST(Members) | Fee: $86.25 plus HST (Non-Members) Weekly Open Studio for students who have done one or two 8 weeks sessions and want to continue the practice. This is not a beginner class - students must have previous experience and be able to work independently. * There is…
Children’s Pottery, Hand building Ages 7+ (Introductory to Advanced Level)
Children’s Pottery, Hand building Ages 7+ (Introductory to Advanced Level) Date: September 25 - October 16, 2024 (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) This class is intended to introduce students ages 7+ to work with clay and pottery. Classes will center on various hand building techniques. Students will learn how…
Rug Hooking – Customs House, Port Hawkesbury (Introductory Level)
Rug Hooking (Introductory Level) Date: September 25 - November 6, 2024 (Wednesdays, 6 weeks) Time: 6:00pm to 8:00pm Instructor: Paula Davis Tuition Fee: $72 plus HST (Members) | Fee: $82.80 plus HST (Non-Members) Materials Fee | Fee: $68.00 plus HST (All rug hooking materials are provided) Red dot tracing paper, linen, and wool fabric are included in the course fee. Rug hooking frames and hooks will be loaned…
Introduction to Jewellery
Introduction to Jewellery Date: September 23 - December 2, 2024 (Mondays, 8 weeks) Time: 6 pm to 9 pm Instructor: Emily Dickinson Fee: $171.60 plus HST (Members) | Fee: $197.34 plus HST (Non-Members) Material Fee: Approximately $60 to $70 Join in as we learn about the basic tools required to make jewellery. This class is aimed to make you the most comfortable with each tool by name…
Creating Wonderful Earrings! (Intermediate to Advanced Level)
Creating Wonderful Earrings! (Intermediate to Advanced Level) Date: October 2 - November 20, 2024 (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) Ever see someone wearing a beautiful pair of forged earrings & you wonder what it took to make those? Well, come to this session & learn how to create…
Painting with Acrylics (Introductory to Intermediate Level)
Painting with Acrylics (Introductory to Intermediate Level) Date: September 23 - December 2, 2024 (Mondays, 8 weeks) Time: 12:30 pm to 3:30 pm Instructor: Catherine Moir Fee: $132 plus HST (Members) | Fee: $151.80 plus HST (Non-Members) Using acrylic paint and paper or canvas you will learn methods and skills to create still life and landscape paintings. You will explore what makes things look close up and…
Stained Glass – Morning (Introductory to Intermediate Level)
Stained Glass (Introductory to Intermediate Level) Date: September 24 - November 12, 2024 (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: September 24 - November 12, 2024 (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,…
Oil Painting, Afternoon (Introductory to Advanced Level)
Oil Painting, Afternoon (Advanced Level) Date: September 26 - November 14, 2024 (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: September 25 - November 13, 2024 (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,…
Hand Weaving (Introductory to Intermediate Level
Hand Weaving (Introductory to Intermediate Level) Date: September 26- November 21, 2024 (Thursdays, 8 weeks) Time: 6 pm to 9 pm Instructor: Diane Campbell Fee: $132 plus HST (Members) | Fee: $151.80 plus HST (Non-Members) Learn the millennia-old tradition of handweaving cloth on a floor loom! First time students will learn the principles of hand-weaving on a four-harness floor loom, topics will include introduction to the loom,…