Events
Cape Breton Tea Company Pop-UP
Join us and the Cape Breton Tea Company as they share holiday sample teas and presentation ideas for your holiday gatherings! Offering unique blends in black, green, rooibos, honeybush and herbal combinations, their extensive selection will have you enjoying some wonderful tastes, some intense colours, and inspiring affirmations along with each blend. Ready for 2024 and the Year of the Green Dragon? The Cape Breton Tea Company…
Upcoming Celebratory Events
Upcoming Celebratory Events Join us Thursday, November 16th! Held in the Loft at Cape Breton Centre for Craft & Design, the following will take place: Inclusive Craft Gathering 4-6PM, registration required (linked below) askîy Reception 6-8 PM, open to all. Curator Talk by Emerging Indigenous Curator, Kayla Rudderham 7-8 PM, open to all. For more information or to register for the Inclusive Craft Gathering, click HERE. We…
MI’KMAQ CHRISTMAS CRAFT MARKET 2023
Unama'ki/Cape Breton Centre for Craft & Design will be hosting our second Mi'kmaq Christmas Market on Wednesday, December 6th, 2023 [12PM-6PM] at our Loft space in downtown Sydney. We’re inviting Mi'kmaw artists based in Unama’ki working in contemporary and/or traditional handmade-craft to be vendors. All craft mediums are welcome including beading, quillwork, basketry, textiles, and more! Limited spots available. No fee required! New vendors will go through…
Call for Volunteers!
Volunteer with Cape Breton Centre for Craft & Design! We are looking for: Gallery Shop Attendants Exhibit Docents Event Support Children's Programming Assistant & more! Volunteers play a vital role in helping Cape Breton Centre for Craft & Design deliver its programs and services to the community. As a not-for-profit for impact organization, volunteers are essential to the work we do. We welcome all those interested in…
Annual General Meeting 2023
Wednesday, September 13, 2023 6:00 p.m. in -person at the Centre and online via Zoom. Want to know what the Centre has been up to this past year? Join us for our Annual General Meeting in-person at the Centre or online via Zoom on Wednesday, September 13, 2023 at 6:00 p.m. All members are welcome and encouraged to attend. Your participation in Centre activities is greatly appreciated…
POP UP SHOP WITH BRITT KUBA
You're invited to Britt Kuba's Pop-up Shop! Join us on August 24th from 10AM - 5PM here at the Centre! Britt Kuba, our Clay Artist in Residence at the Centre will have hand built, functional ceramics that utilize raw material and simple illustrative design to adorn the surfaces. We can’t wait to see you for this fun pop-up shop! 😊
CAPE BRETON BEARD FACTORY POP-UP SHOP
You're invited to Cape Breton Beard Factory's Pop-up Shop! Join us on Saturday, June 17th from 11AM-3PM here at the Centre! Tyler and Anna will be in the Gallery Shop sampling and selling their small batch, all-natural beard and skin products just in time for Fathers Day. We can’t wait to see you for this fun pop-up shop! 😊
Stems & Legs Fine Wine Tasting Fundraiser 2023
You're invited to the 10th annual Stems & Legs! The event will take place Saturday, April 15, 2023 from 7:00 p.m. until 10:00 p.m. Stems & Legs is a fundraising event that brings our community together in an appreciation of fine wine paired with a setting of equally fine craft. Come join us for an elegant evening of tasting and learning about 15 wines from around the world.…
Creative Entrepreneur’s Symposium
Join us on Tuesday, February 21, 2023 at Colaisde na Gàidhlig | The Gaelic College for a day of community connections to learn more about the Cape Breton Centre for Craft & Designs Mikmaw Arts and Creative Entrepreneurship Programs and how they can help you achieve success with your craft business. We will also feature community partners, discuss wellness strategies for creatives, and explore small business marketing…
Mi’kmaq Christmas Craft Market
Cape Breton Centre for Craft & Design is excited to be hosting our first Mi'kmaq Christmas Craft Market! Join us on Thursday, December 15th from 12-6PM for the market, which will feature 13 artists working in both contemporary and traditional Mi’kmaq craft. There will be beading, visual art, pottery, jewellery, and more. Enjoy some free hot chocolate and apple cider while you're here too! For more information, email susan@capebretoncraft.com.
Shop & Sip
Join us on Thursday, December 8th from 4-7PM for an evening of shopping and sipping in a relaxing holiday atmosphere! Enjoy a glass of sparkling wine while our knowledgeable staff help you find the perfect Cape Breton handmade gift for everyone on your list.
Open House
You're invited to our Open House as we celebrate 50 years, and look forward to the next 50! Join us on Thursday, October 13th from 3-6PM at the Centre (322 Charlotte Street) for artisan demonstrations, tours, product sampling, cake, prize draws and more. After the Open House at 6PM, the opening reception for "The Teapots are Having a Party and You're Invited" a pottery exhibition…
Sustainable Craft Symposium
The Sustainable Craft Symposium was held on September 16, 2022 at the Membertou Trade & Convention Centre (50 Maillard St, Membertou). The Sustainable Craft Symposium was a gathering of artists, arts & culture sector workers and sustainability practitioners who are working on the sustainable development of the Unama’ki Cape Breton Island Craft Sector. The symposium provided an opportunity to learn about sustainable arts practices and to co-develop a… Annual General Meeting 2022
Wednesday, June 22, 2022 12:00 p.m. online via Zoom Want to know what the Centre has been up to this past year? Join us for our Annual General Meeting online via Zoom on Wednesday, June 22, 2022 at 12:00 p.m. All members are welcome and encouraged to attend. Your participation in Centre activities is greatly appreciated and we want you to be part of our future successes… Stems & Legs Fine Wine Tasting Fundraiser 2020
You're invited to the 10th annual Stems & Legs! The event will take place Saturday, March 28, 2020 from 7:00 p.m. until 10:00 p.m. Stems & Legs is a fundraising event that brings our community together in an appreciation of fine wine paired with a setting of equally fine craft. Come join us for an elegant evening of tasting and learning about 15 wines from around the world.…
Craft Connect Buyers’ Market 2020
Thursday, January 23, 2020 11:00 am – 3:00 pm Cape Breton Centre for Craft & Design 322 Charlotte Street, Sydney Excellent opportunity to: Meet local fine craft producers Source locally produced merchandise View fine craft and art direct from the artisan Trade only. Free to attend, however registration is required. Call Stephanie at 902 539 7491 ext 115 to register.
Karen Wawer Jewellery and Big Hill Pottery Pop-up Shop
You're invited to Karen Wawer Jewellery and Big Hill Pottery Pop-up Shop! Join us for an exciting pop-up shop with Karen Wawer Jewelry Design and Big Hill Pottery on Saturday, December 14th from 10am – 4pm here at the Centre. ✨ This sale will feature new work by both artists – if you have a jewellery or pottery lover on your shopping list this holiday season, there's no better time…
Cabotto Chocolates Pop-up Shop
You're invited to Cabotto Chocolates Pop-up Shop! Calling all chocolate lovers! 🍫✨ Cabotto Chocolates is having a pop-up sale here at the Centre on Thursday, December 12th and Friday, December 13th from 10am – 7pm. 🎁 These beautiful and delicious handmade chocolates that are produced in small batches right here on the Cabot Trail. There will be lots of variety to choose from for every chocolate lover on your…
Artists in Residence Holiday Pop-up Shop
You're invited to the Artists in Residence Holiday Pop-up Shop! We're very excited for our artist in residence pop-up shop happening tomorrow, Friday, December 6th in the Centre's Gallery Shop! Pop-up sales allow you to buy handmade products directly from the artist. This pop-up is all day from 10am – 7pm and will feature work from Tessaramics, Tasha Grace Designs, Josephine Clarke Textiles, Phee's Original Goods and Builderburner Ceramics. We can't wait to…