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Workshops & Learning

Cape Breton Island offers rich learning opportunities that dive deep into the Island’s culture, history and natural beauty. From language classes and artisan workshops to guided nature walks and cultural programs, there’s always something new to discover. Expand your perspective while connecting with the spirit of the Island.

15 Results

Heritage Craft group on Sep 22, 2026 in Orangedale, NS. Featured themes include hook and learn and Classes/Workshops.

Nov

10

Heritage Craft group

Whycocomagh & Area

Sep 22 – Dec 22

Chess Club on Sep 15, 2026 in Sydney, NS. Featured themes include instruction and mcconnell library.

Nov

10

Chess Club

Sydney & Area

Sep 15 – Dec 15

Story Time/ Craft for Tots on Sep 11, 2026 in Ingonish Beach, NS. Featured themes include weekly session and Kids & Family.

Nov

13

Story Time/ Craft for Tots

Ingonish & Area

Sep 11 – Dec 18

Tai Chi at the Baddeck Library on Sep 12, 2026 in Sydney, NS. Featured themes include all ages and digestion.

Nov

14

Tai Chi at the Baddeck Library

Baddeck & Area

Sep 12 – Jan 23

Sizeable Wrap Ring (Introductory Level) on Nov 14, 2026 in Sydney, NS. Featured themes include introductory level and metal crafting.

Nov

14

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$143

Sizeable Wrap Ring (Introductory Level)

Sydney & Area

Nov 14

Tai Chi 2 at the Baddeck Library on Sep 12, 2026 in Sydney, NS. Featured themes include immunity and self-care.

Nov

14

Tai Chi 2 at the Baddeck Library

Baddeck & Area

Sep 12 – Jan 23

Sunday Ceilidhs at the Celtic Music Interpretive Centre

Nov

15

Sunday Ceilidhs at the Celtic Music Interpretive Centre

Judique

Jun 7 – Dec 6

Christmas – Children’s Creative Workshops on Nov 21, 2026 in Sydney, NS. Featured themes include Classes/Workshops and christmas – children’s creative workshops.

Nov

21

from
$30

Christmas – Children’s Creative Workshops

Sydney & Area

Nov 21 – Dec 12

Introduction to Watercolour #2 on Nov 21, 2026 in Sydney, NS. Featured themes include art supplies provided and introduction to watercolour #2.

Nov

21

from
$50

Introduction to Watercolour #2

Sydney & Area

Nov 21

Introduction to Watercolour #2 on Nov 21, 2026 in Sydney, NS. Featured themes include introduction to watercolour #2 and seasonal.

Nov

21

from
$57

Introduction to Watercolour #2

Sydney & Area

Nov 21

Christmas Pottery Workshop for Adults (Introductory Level) on Nov 28, 2026 in Sydney, NS. Featured themes include introductory level and seasonal.

Nov

28

from
$68

Christmas Pottery Workshop for Adults (Introductory Level)

Sydney & Area

Nov 28 – Dec 5

Christmas Wreath Workshop on Dec 12, 2026 in Sydney, NS. Featured themes include christmas wreath workshop and creative afternoon.

Dec

12

from
$68

Christmas Wreath Workshop

Sydney & Area

Dec 12

Official Book Launch - Men of the Deeps Diamond Sunset: 60 Years of Song and Story on Jan 31, 2027 in Glace Bay, NS. Featured themes include jenn sheppard and Arts.

Jan

31

2027

from
$75

Official Book Launch – Men of the Deeps Diamond Sunset: 60 Years of Song and Story

Glace Bay & Area

Jan 31

Musical Walking Tour on Jun 1, 2027 in Judique, NS. Featured themes include celtic music and celtic shores.

Jun

01

2027

from
$28

Musical Walking Tour

Judique

Jun 1 – Oct 15

Buddy MacMaster School of Fiddle on Oct 11, 2027 in Judique, NS. Featured themes include celtic music and fiddling.

Oct

11

2027

from
$150

Buddy MacMaster School of Fiddle

Judique

Oct 11 – Oct 15

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