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.

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 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 workshop and offered a full refund.

WORKSHOP: INTRODUCTION TO CRAFTIVIST ZINES

Join Sydney-based artist Cora Parago (they/she) in creating zines to raise awareness! Through using collage techniques that are then photocopied, participants can make their own accessible publication about a social cause of their choice. Details: Saturday, March 23, 2024 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM ADT Cape Breton Centre for Craft & Design 322 Charlotte St Sydney, NS B1P 1C8 To sign up for this FREE workshop, click…

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Introduction to MMW Beadwork and Introduction to Tatreez

Introducing two workshops presented as a piece of the Craftivism Exhibition, Apskwa’toq, supported by TD Bank Group! WORKSHOP: INTRODUCTION TO MMIW BEADWORK Join Membertou artist Jocelyn Marshall in creating awareness of the MMIW movement through making Red Dress beadwork. Saturday, March 2: 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM AST WORKSHOP: INTRODUCTION TO TATREEZ Join Leen El Ak’hal in creating traditional Palestinian embroidery. Saturday, March 9: 10:00 AM -…

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Rust Dyeing (Introductory to Intermediate Level)

Rust Dyeing (Introductory to Intermediate Level) Date: April 13, 2024 (Saturday) Time: 12:00 pm to 2:30 pm Instructor: Josephine Clarke Fee: $50 plus HST (Members) | Fee: $57.50 plus HST (Non-Members) Did you know you can make unique designs on cloth with rusty objects? Have you ever looked at a rusty grate, or an old tire rim with intrigue? Then this class is for you! Josephine will bring…

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Cellphone Photography: How to expand your artistic side with your mobile device and increase your photographic skills (Introductory Level)

Improving Your Photo Skills: How to Expand Your Artistic side and Photographic Sill Set  Date: April 27 & May 4th, 2024 (Saturday, 2 weeks) Time: 10:30 am to 3:30 pm Instructor: Chad Tobin Fee: $100 plus HST(Members) | Fee: $115 plus HST (Non-Members) In this class, we will explore what is required to make interesting and pleasing images with your camera.  We will discuss composition, how to make sharp…

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Mug Night 19+ Event

Mug Night, 19+ Event Date: March 22, 2024 Time: 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm Instructor: Elizabeth Samson Fee: $60 per class (tax included) Elizabeth Samson for many years has enjoyed the rewards of art through the blending of colour, creative design and varying mediums. Her introduction to working with clay began in the 1970’s where she worked with slip at Steele Ceramics. In the 1980’s, Liz had…

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