Date: Thursday, October 16th 2025
Skilled artisan and third-generation rug hooker, Annette Porier, will talk about the history of this time-honoured craft while demonstrating and teaching techniques to those participating. No reservations required, join in at 1:00 pm.
Date: Friday, October 17th 2025
Knitting with two colours can be so much fun! In this workshop, you will learn how to get started with two colours while making a pot holder/trivet with stars or nordic patterns. Materials to be provided. Your instructor, Pat LeBlanc, is a skilled, patient teacher who learned from her mother. She enjoys knitting socks, mittens,…
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.
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.
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!
Date: Wednesday, October 15th 2025
Learn to knit lace pattern washcloths that are both gorgeous and useful. You will learn different stitches and how to read a graph pattern. Materials to be provided. Your instructor, Pat LeBlanc, is a skilled, patient teacher who learned from her mother. She enjoys knitting socks, mittens, and sweaters, as well as teaching others. To…