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Hands on Spinning Demonstration

Date: Saturday, October 18th 2025

At the Scotsville School of Crafts, spinning is yet another ancient craft which is alive and well. Join us there to watch a spinner at work and if you’d like to try hour hand at it you are very welcome. No fee, donations accepted. Local contact person for this event is Verna, 902-258-2278 or vernamacm@gmail.com.

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Quilting Bee

Date: Saturday, October 18th 2025

A handmade quilt is on the frame, and this is your chance to try your stitching, learn how it is done, or just put a few stitches in for us. No fee, donations accepted. No registration required, just drop in.

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Hands on Weaving Demonstration

Date: Saturday, October 18th 2025

Weaving is acknowledged as one of the oldest surviving crafts in the world. The art of hand weaving is alive in Cape Breton. Each year new students come to learn this ancient craft. Come and try. your hand at throwing a shuttle. No fee, donations accepted. No reservations required, just drop by!

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Lake Side Impressions Art and Craft Exhibit

Date: Saturday, October 18th 2025

A unique showcase of local arts and crafts for your viewing pleasure and available for purchase. Everyone welcome. No registration required, just drop in! Coinciding with the exhibition is a variety of other activities which exemplify the diverse cultural skills of the are, including.  workshops, demonstrations in many of the fibre crafts, painting and drawing…

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Hands-On Spinning and Carding Demonstration

Date: Wednesday, October 15th 2025

At the Scotsville School of Crafts, spinning is a craft that is alive and well. Watch a spinner at work, learn about how wool becomes yarn, and if you wish to try your hands at it you are most welcome. No fee, donations accepted. No reservations required, just drop in.

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