Workshops – Cape Breton Centre for Craft & Design

Workshops

We offer a variety of workshops throughout the year. Our workshops provide scope for collective creativity, individual expression, technical mastery, and innovation. From introductory day sessions to more intense advanced multi-day workshops, we endeavour to accommodate all skill and interest levels.

Please note there are no refunds for missed workshops. If, for any reason, it is necessary for the Centre to cancel a workshop, students will be notified prior to the commencement of the class and offered a full refund.

Pottery – Mobile Clay Workshop, Ages 10+

Pottery - Mobile Clay Workshop, Ages 10+ Date: May 17 and May 31, 2025 (Saturday, 2 weeks) Time: 10:00 am to 1:00 pm Instructor: Glynis Thomas Fee: $60 plus HST (Members) | Fee: $68.40 plus HST (Non-Members) In this fun hand building class, you will learn how to make your own mobile clay project. Students will receive step-by-step guidance to help them gain the skills and confidence…

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Make Your Own Custom Leather Knife Sheath

Make Your Own Custom Leather Knife Sheath Date: June 7, 2025 (Saturday) Time: 11:30 am to 3:30 pm Instructor: Kristina Rawlings Fee: $30 plus HST (Members) | Fee: $34.20 plus HST (Non-Members) Materials Fee: $15 payable to the instructor Finally, an opportunity to take care of your prized knife with a proper leather sheath – perfect for you and your knife. Tweak the design to suit your…

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Oh-So-Cool Leather Wrist or Arm Bands 16+

Oh-So-Cool Leather Wrist or Arm Bands 16+ Date: May 31, 2025 (Saturday) Time: 11:30 am to 3:30 pm Instructor: Kristina Rawlings Fee: $30 plus HST (Members) | Fee: $34.20 plus HST (Non-Members) Materials Fee: $15 payable to the instructor Spend a couple of hours designing, then creating your own leather wrist or arm band. Oodles of choices to customize yours - from fancy braiding to subtle, and…

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Forager/Garden Tool Basket with Wrapped Handle

Forager/Garden Tool Basket with Wrapped Handle Date: June 13 & 14, 2025 (Friday & Saturday) Time: 10:00 am to 4:30 pm (Friday) & 10:00am to 3:30 pm (Saturday) Instructor: Sian Gwynne Turner Fee: $250 plus HST (Members) | Fee: $287.50 plus HST (Non-Members) Materials Fee: $50 payable to the instructor cash or etransfer to siangwynne@gmail.com This is a very versatile basket that you will make out of…

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Pom Pom and Tassel Perfection

Pom Pom and Tassel Perfection Date: May 17, 2025 (Saturday) Time: 10:30 am to 12:30 pm Instructor: Alison Hood Fee: $25 plus HST (Members) | Fee: $28.50 plus HST (Non-Members) Come and learn the simple secrets to making fabulous pom poms and tassels. This fun and easy workshop will focus on making and perfectly round, full pom poms without needing to use any gimmicky gadgets and also…

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Adult & Child Spring Pom Pom Bunnies, Ages 7+

Adult & Child Spring Pom Pom Bunnies, Ages 7+ Date: April 26, 2025 (Saturday) Time: 10:30 am to 12:30 pm Instructor: Alison Hood Fee: $25 plus HST (Members) | Fee: $28.50 plus HST (Non-Members) Materials Fee: $8 payable to the instructor Spring is here and what better way to celebrate with a decorative pom pom bunny or two. It will be a simple workshop where you will…

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Sizeable Wrap Ring (Introductory Level)

Sizeable Wrap Ring (Introductory Level) Date: May 10, 2025 (Saturday) Time: 10:00 am to 3:00 pm Instructor: Lynda Lou MacIntyre Fee: $110 plus HST(Members) | Fee: $125.40 plus HST (Non-Members) The lovely thing about making this ring is that it will fit any finger! You will use your creative skills to personalize your ring. You can decorate it by using techniques like roller printing, hammering or using…

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Sizeable Wrap Ring (Introductory Level)

Sizeable Wrap Ring (Introductory Level) Date: April 26, 2025 (Saturday) Time: 10:00 am to 3:00 pm Instructor: Lynda Lou MacIntyre Fee: $110 plus HST(Members) | Fee: $125.40 plus HST (Non-Members) The lovely thing about making this ring is that it will fit any finger! You will use your creative skills to personalize your ring. You can decorate it by using techniques like roller printing, hammering or using…

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Make-a-Mug Workshop 16+

Make-a-Mug Workshop 16+ Date: May 14, 2025 (Wednesday) Time: 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm Instructor: Sam White Fee: $60 per class (tax included) This is a fun and easy two-hour class of guided instructions to help create your very own mug. It is beginner level with no previous experience required. All pieces will be dishwasher and microwave safe. The workshop fee includes all materials, clay, glazes and firing,…

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Dried Flower Wreath Workshop

Dried Flower Wreath Workshop Date: May 17, 2025 (Saturday) Time: 11:00 am to 2:00 pm Instructor: Jill Cloud Fee: $50 plus HST (Members) | Fee: $57.00 plus HST (Non-Members) Come and join us for a creative afternoon where Jill from Jill’s Rooted Creations will be guiding you through the art of Wreath Making! Dried Flower wreath workshops are a fabulous and fun activity for staff, social clubs or…

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Introduction to Watercolour #1

Introduction to Watercolour Date: April 26, 2025 (Saturday) Time: 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm Instructor: Beverly Cathcart Fee: $35 plus HST (Members) | Fee: $39.90 plus HST (Non-Members) Local Artist Beverly A. Cathcart is pleased to offer this 2-hour watercolour workshop. This class is designed/suitable for participants new to the medium of watercolour or those with minimal exposure. Participants will be introduced to the basics of watercolour…

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Introduction to Watercolour #2

Introduction to Watercolour Date: May 24, 2025 (Saturday) Time: 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm Instructor: Beverly Cathcart Fee: $35 plus HST (Members) | Fee: $39.90 plus HST (Non-Members) Local Artist Beverly A. Cathcart is pleased to offer this 2-hour watercolour workshop. This class is designed/suitable for participants new to the medium of watercolour or those with minimal exposure. Participants will be introduced to the basics of watercolour…

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