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Last call! The deadline is in a week👇
📣 Submit your work for our upcoming Wool Fibre Exhibition 🐑
We`re seeking submissions from Cape Breton artists for Enrooted: Wool & the Land That Grows It, an exhibition celebrating wool, craft, and local making.
We`re looking for work that speaks to craft, land, and lineage, sweaters, garments, textiles, furniture, or mixed-media pieces exploring technique, material, or story connected to wool and local making. Work in progress or process-based pieces are welcome alongside finished objects. Collaborations are invited as well.
📅 Deadline: November 1, 2026
📍 Exhibition runs late January–mid-March 2027
💰 CARFAC fees paid to participating artists
To apply, send an artist statement, 3–5 images, and any display requirements to: rhonda@capebretoncraft.com 💌
We`re so excited for @downtownsydney trick-or-treating today! Starting at 11AM – see you here 🎃👻🍭🍬
This year`s pumpkins are sprouting so many different mediums, shapes and sizes🎃
Explore our little farm today in the Gallery Shop, we`re here until 6PM🍂
Save the dates, fiber friends! Ever wondered how yarn is made by hand? Curious about how the wheels work? Come and ask your questions and give spinning a try yourself!🧶🧵
We have 2 free drop ins! Whether you`re a newbie, or wanting to brush up on your skills, theres a seat for you✨❤
Where: Cape Breton Centre for Craft and Design-Multipurpose Room
Time: 1-3pm
When: October 24 & November 7
Join artist in residence @cydsparrow for a plein air guided walk through Cape Breton Highlands National Park next week 🍂
Starting at Ingonish Beach, this free event invites participants to get outdoors, take in the fall scenery, and explore their creativity. Supplies will be provided, or feel free to bring your own!
📅 Thursday, October 29th, 1-3PM
Pre-registration is required. Please email tammy@capebretoncraft.com by October 27th to reserve your spot 💌
It`s Sunday Funday and the Gallery Shop is open until 4PM ✨
Drop by for all things handmade here on Cape Breton Island ❤️
@groovygoatsoap fall products are here and they`re SO good! ☕️🍰🍎
Find them in the Gallery Shop while the last 🍂
Happy Friday from this rare Martime icon to you💙
▫Lucky, original acrylic by Dan Gee