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 registration required, just drop in.
Lakeside Impressions is an annual October event hosted by the Scotsville School of Crafts and held in conjunction with the Celtic Colours Music Festival. A gallery exhibiting the artistic works of established and up-and-coming local artists and craftspeople plays host to the many international visitors that explore the Island during this ten day celebration of…
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.
Weaving is acknowledged as one of the oldest surviving crafts in the world. The art of hand weaving is alive on Cape Breton. Each year new students come to learn this ancient craft. Come and try your hand at throwing a shuttle.
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)
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…
