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.
Drawing – Ages 10 to 18 years (Introductory to Advanced Level)
Drawing - Ages 10 to 18 years (Introductory to Advanced Level) Date: January 24 - March 21, 2023 (Tuesdays, 8 weeks) Time: 6 pm to 9 pm Instructor: Emma Whaley Fee: $171.60 plus HST (Members) | Fee: $197.34 plus HST (Non-Members) The fundamentals of drawing. This class offers an introduction to drawing, the elements of art, and the principles of design. You are invited to explore a…
Pottery, Wheel Throwing (Introductory to Advanced Level)
Pottery, Wheel Throwing (Introductory to Advanced Level) Date: January 26 - March 23, 2023 (Thursdays, 8 weeks) Instructor: John Niznansky Fee: $171.60 plus HST (Members) | Fee: $197.34 plus HST (Non-Members) Over the course of this class students will learn the basics of throwing on a potter’s wheel. Whether you are a beginner or an intermediate level student, this is the class for you. Students will learn techniques…
Wood Carving – Carve a Black Capped Chickadee (Introductory Level)
Wood Carving - Carve a Black Capped Chickadee (Introductory Level) Date: February 11 - March 4, 2023 (Saturdays, 4 weeks) Time: 12 pm to 4 pm Instructor: Donald Shiner Fee: $66 plus HST(Members) | Fee: $75.90 plus HST (Non-Members) Materials: $35 (payable to the instructor) Age: 16+ Learn the fundamentals of carving while completing a Black-Capped Chickadee. The course will cover the basics of using and sharpening knives,…
Introduction to Jewellery
Introduction to Jewellery Date: January 24 - March 21, 2023 (Tuesdays, 8 weeks) Time: 6 pm to 9 pm Instructor: Emily Dickinson Fee: $171.60 plus HST (Members) | Fee: $197.34 plus HST (Non-Members) 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 and feel and use them to…
Printmaking (Introductory Level)
Printmaking (Introductory Level) Date: January 30 - April 3, 2023 (Mondays, 8 weeks) Time: 6 pm to 9 pm Instructor: Emma Whaley Fee: $132 plus HST (Members) | Fee: $151.80 plus HST (Non-Members) Printmaking is known for its reproduction capabilities. This 8 week workshop offers an introduction to print history, application and techniques. You are invited to explore Block Printing, Screenprinting, and Intaglio Printing in this hands-on…
Jewellery – “Project Completion Session” (Intermediate to Advanced Level)
Jewellery - “Project Completion Session” (Intermediate to Advanced Level) Date: January 25 - March 22, 2023 (Wednesdays, 8 weeks) Time: 6 pm to 9 pm Instructor: Lynda Lou MacIntyre Fee: $171.60 plus HST (Members) | Fee: $197.34 plus HST (Non-Members) In this Fall session you will begin by settling into a review of basic cabochon bezel setting. From this base, you will move on to setting tumbled…
Oil Painting, Afternoon (Introductory to Advanced Level)
Oil Painting, Evening (Advanced Level) Date: January 26 - March 23, 2023 (Thursdays, 8 weeks) Time: 1 pm to 4 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: January 25 - March 22, 2023 (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: January 26 - March 23, 2023 (Thursdays, 8 weeks) Time: 6 pm to 9 pm Instructor: Kari Fell Fee: $132 plus HST (Members) | Fee: $151.80 plus HST (Non-Members) Learn how to weave 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 and…
Acrylic Painting (Introductory to Advanced Level)
Acrylic Painting (Introductory to Advanced Level) Date: January 26 - March 23, 2023 (Thursdays, 8 weeks) Time: 6 pm to 9 pm Instructor: Onni Nordman Fee: $132 plus HST (Members) | Fee: $151.80 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…
Basic Sewing “Sewing is Fun” (Introductory to Intermediate Level)
Basic Sewing “Sewing is Fun” (Introductory to Intermediate Level) Date: January 26 - March 23, 2023 (Thursdays, 8 weeks) Time: 6 pm to 9 pm Instructor: Paula Muise Fee: $132 plus HST (Members) | Fee: $151.80 plus HST (Non-Members) Free your self-expression from the bonds of conformity and cookie cutter fashions. Learn to create your own vision of what you want to wear. Take charge of your self…