Cape Breton Centre for Craft & Design

A for impact charitable organization dedicated to delivering programs & services to grow craft sector. Our role is educational, promotional & developmental.

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We need your help – introducing the 460 Club!

The new provincial budget cut $46,000 in operational funding from the Centre. Rather than scale back, we're launching the 460 Club. 460 supporters × $100 = $46,000

Donate here: https://t.co/k8TEkBPxXN

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Join us on Thursday, February 13th and Friday, February 14th from 10AM - 6PM for our Valentine's shopping event. Our awesome staff will help you find a perfect local gift for the one you love, enjoy a Valentine mocktail while you shop and take 15% off your purchase!

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TODAY 🥰 Join us for the opening reception of Flax Ecologies from 4-6PM today at the Centre. We can't wait to see you here!

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Save the date for the opening reception of The Revival of Chéticamp Rug Hooking on Thursday, October 24th at 5PM at Le Conseil des arts de Chéticamp!

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Unama’ki Cape Breton Centre for Craft & Design is pleased to announce a new exhibition called Elmi’knik (Indigenous Futures).

The exhibition will be on display beginning July 22, 2024. An opening reception with light refreshments will be held in the Loft on July 25, from 5-7pm!

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Parks Canada in collaboration with Unama’ki Cape Breton Centre for Craft & Design is offering an Artist-in-Residence Program!

The Artist in Residence Call and Application can be found here: https://t.co/vZehzvhFX2

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Join our team! 🌟

Job title: Retail Gallery Assistant.

Interested applicants should submit their resume,
cover letter and three references, no later than
Monday, April 8 at 4:00 p.m. to
[email protected]

For the full job description visit https://t.co/8FHZua5BkV

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Our Stems & Legs Fine Wine Tasting Fundraiser is back!

Join us on Saturday, April 13th from 7-10PM for a fun night out and tasting wines from around the world.

Tickets are $65 plus HST, and are available in-person at the Centre, calling or online!

https://t.co/7KEUmwH78S

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Cape Breton Centre for Craft & Design is excited to be holding its annual march break programming again this year from Monday, March 11th to Friday, March 15th!

Students will learn basic elements of craft and design by experiencing hands-on craft projects and activities. 🎨

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Unama’ki Cape Breton Centre for Craft & Design is having a Retail Earring Show! ❤️

We will be hosting an opening reception on Thursday, February 8th from 5-7PM where all the earrings included in the show will be for sale! 💌

From more information: [email protected]

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Unama'ki Cape Breton Centre for Craft & Design is pleased to announce a new exhibition called APSKWA’TOQ which will be on display in the Loft beginning February 1, 2024.

The title of the exhibition, APSKWA’TOQ, is a word that means “s/he changes it back” in the Mi’kmaw language.

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❗️Members ❗️

Registration is now open for our Winter Courses/Workshops!!

For more information, please visit https://t.co/unIwRtfP2W or email [email protected]

#ilovecbcraft

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Holiday Hours for the Gallery Shop! 🎁

Check out our online shop any time! https://t.co/iQeTE8znA8

#ilovecbcraft

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Call for Applications: Cape Breton Centre for Craft & Design @CapeBretonCraft and the Town of Port Hawkesbury invite applications for the Customs House Artisan Incubator, offering subsidized studios, business mentorship, sales and marketing opportunities.

https://t.co/mUFePkcq3S

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Take a look at our Holiday Gift Guide!
🎄

Shopping local is so much fun with beautiful
handmade craft all around us!

Check it out online to
pick your favourite gifts for your favourite people! 🎁

https://t.co/iQeTE8znA8

#ilovecbcraft

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Unama’ki Cape Breton Centre for Craft & Design is hosting our annual SHOP & SIP!

Island Folk Cider House will be joining the event to serve up local ciders. 🍾

Find the perfect handmade gift for everyone on your list during this festive, free event! 📷

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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!

The market features 15 mi’kmaw artists working in contemporary and traditional craft. 😊

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Join us and the Cape Breton Tea Company THIS SATURDAY as they share holiday sample teas and presentation ideas for your holiday gatherings! 🫖

Ready for 2024 and the Year of the Green Dragon? The Cape Breton Tea Company will help you ring in the new year. 🎉

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Join us Thursday, November 16th! 🎉
Held in the Loft at Cape Breton Centre for Craft & Design:

Inclusive Craft Gathering
4-6PM, registration required

askîy Reception
6-8 PM, open to all.

Curator Talk by Emerging Indigenous Curator, Kayla Rudderham
7-8 PM, open to all.

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Are you trying to find ways to establish your emerging creative business within a supportive community? The Customs House Artisan Incubator might be a good fit for you! 📷📷

Join us for a virtual information session, November 1st, 2023 from 3-4PM. Registration is free!