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.
At the Table: A Conversation on Food Equity and Resistance
At the Table: A Conversation on Food Equity and Resistance Date: November 22, 1pm to 3pm Location: Cape Breton Centre for Craft & Design Local food and beverages provided Grab a seat at the table in Counter Culture to participate in a panel discussion and community talk-back session to explore the vital connections between local food systems, cultural preservation, and food equity. Inspired by sowing the Seeds… Pot, Pattern, Place! Building and Imprinting on Ceramics with Local Materials
Pot, Pattern, Place! Building and Imprinting on Ceramics with Local Materials Instructor: Rhonda Ferguson Location: Cape Breton Centre for Craft & Design Date: November 29, 1pm to 3pm Ages: 7 and up! In this workshop, we will hand build a bowl and use materials from nature to create patterns and textures. We will discuss some of the available techniques and considerations in the design process. Materials for…
Porcupine Quill Prep & Dyeing
Porcupine Quill Prep & Dyeing with Dawn Googoo Dawn Googoo will be leading us on an interesting L'nu skill: Porcupine Quill Preparation and Dyeing! Let's get busy with Ma'tues! Ma'tues supplied. Each participant will take some quills home to start their own project, to share, or to sell. Open to first 15 people who sign up. Note: Quills can travel! Please be advised that this is a… Closing Party: Zine Giveaway
Closing Party: Zine Giveaway Location: Cape Breton Centre for Craft & Design Date: January 9th, 2026, 12pm to 1:30pm Celebrate the Counter Culture's closing with a special community recipe zine powered by you! Throughout the exhibition, we've invited visitors to share the stories and ingredients behind the foods they love. Ranging from ancestral traditions and family favorites to comforting meals and decadent desserts we’ve asked how you…
Introduction to Watercolour
Introduction to Watercolour Date:February 21 , 2026 (Saturday) Time: 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm Instructor: Beverly Cathcart Fee: $40 plus HST (Members) | Fee: $45.60 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…
Christmas Wreath Workshop #1
Christmas Wreath Workshop Date: December 6, 2025 (Saturday) Time: 11:00 am to 2:00 pm Instructor: Jill Cloud Fee: $50 plus HST (Members) | Fee: $57.50 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! Christmas wreath workshops are a fabulous and fun activity for staff, social clubs or any group. Jill…
Felted Snowman Christmas Ornaments (Introductory Level)
Felted Snowman Christmas Ornaments (Introductory Level) Date: December 6, 2025 (Saturday) Time: 12:30 pm to 3:30 pm Instructor: Sharon Heading Fee: $35.00 plus HST (Members) | Fee: $39.99 plus HST (Non-Members) Kit Fee: $20 payable to the instructor This three hour introduction to Felting is a fun way to learn the basics and finish a project. Participants will be provided with the basic felting tools and wool required to…
Christmas Wreath Workshop #2
Christmas Wreath Workshop Date: December 13, 2025 (Saturday) Time: 11:00 am to 2:00 pm Instructor: Jill Cloud Fee: $50 plus HST (Members) | Fee: $57.50 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! Christmas wreath workshops are a fabulous and fun activity for staff, social clubs or any group. Jill…