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.
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!
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…
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.
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.
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…
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)
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.