Rug Hooking Demonstration

Date: Thursday, October 17th 2024

Christine Hayes is demonstrating rag rug hooking and showing some of her completed works. She is a talented fibre artist who calls herself a dabbler. She does immaculate quilting, felting, needlepoint, needle punch, weaving, crocheting, sewing leather, beading, grass weaving and embroidery. She is a member of Ocean Waves Quilting Guild, Firehouse Quilters. Her hobbies…

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Celtic Walk

Date: Wednesday, October 15th 2025

Join Gaelic culture enthusiasts Geoffrey and Rebecca-Lynne MacDonald-May for a leisurely stroll along the South West Margaree, a Canadian Heritage River. This area, called Am Braighe by settlers, was once home to many bards, chief among them was the amazingly talented Malcolm Gillis whose songs are still sung Island wide and beyond. Enjoy this walk…

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A Hot and Hearty Lunch

Date: Wednesday, October 15th 2025

Enjoy a lunch of hearty homemade soup made with locally grown ingredients, served with tea biscuits, baked apple crumble with ice cream for dessert, and tea or coffee. No reservations, just drop in, first come first served. (Come early to spend the morning at the Celtic Walk departing from the school at 10am)

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Cape Breton Oatcake Making and Gaelic Songs

Date: Tuesday, October 14th 2025

Bernadette Campbell, one of the best Cape Breton Oatcake makers around Lake Ainslie will demonstrate the whole process. Alice Freeman entertains with Gaelic songs and while they are baking and you are taking in that beautiful aroma, you will receive a copy of the recipe. Finally, you get to taste these golden gems with tea/coffee/juice…

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3 Day (MWF) Basic Sock Knitting Workshop

Date: Friday, October 18th 2024

This is a three-day workshop, held Monday, Wednesday and Friday. Learn how to knit socks, turn the heel and graft the toe. Basic Knitting skills required. Please bring 3.25mm double pointed knitting needles. Briggs and Little 2ply wool can be purchased at the school, or bring your own. One skein required. We will start with…

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Sea Glass Greeting Card Art Workshop

Date: Tuesday, September 9th 2025

Jeanne Engel (a summer resident of East Lake Ainslie for over 20 years) shares her love of working with sea glass and driftwood in this 2-hour workshop at the Scotsville School of Crafts. Make 2 or 3 cards, all supplies included To register email: info@scottsvilleschoolofcrafts.ca

Past Events and Classes

Rug Hooking Demonstration

Celtic Walk

A Hot and Hearty Lunch

Cape Breton Oatcake Making and Gaelic Songs

3 Day (MWF) Basic Sock Knitting Workshop

Sea Glass Greeting Card Art Workshop