2018 Artisan Trail Map HOOKED RUGS BY KINGROSS QUILTS … · vd cape north cape north smelt brook...
2
CUSTOMS HOUSE ARTISAN INCUBATOR 402 Granville Street, Port Hawkesbury capebretoncraft.com/customshouse [email protected] The Customs House Artisan Incubator is a new craft studio and retail space opening this summer. The Customs House will offer studio space for emerging artists in clay, textiles and jewellery to work on their creations. Stay tuned to our website for opening details and new artisan incubator spaces opening island-wide! GETTING THERE: TAKE GRANVILLE STREET OFF HIGHWAY 104 IN THE TOWN OF PORT HAWKESBURY. LOOK OUT FOR THE SIGNS! LARCH WOOD Don Beamish, Larch Wood Factory Outlet 117 East Margaree Crossing Road, East Margaree 902 235 2949 | 1 866 735 2949 Open year round, Monday to Friday, 8-4:30 larchwoodcanada.com [email protected] Larch Wood has a strong, core group of skilled craftspeople. Our combined experience and creativity has brought Larch Wood a long way since its inception in 2003. Visit our shop and experience first-hand the process in creating our unique cutting boards and other custom projects. GETTING THERE: ACCESSIBLE FROM THE CABOT TRAIL OR EAST MARGAREE ROAD IN EAST MARGAREE. LARCH WOOD OUTLET: LOCATED AT MARGAREE HARBOUR WHERE THE SHORE ROAD MEETS THE CABOT TRAIL BY THE BRIDGE. OPEN 9-6 DAILY FROM THE END OF MAY THROUGH OCTOBER 14. CAPE BRETON CLAY Bell Fraser 664 East Big Intervale Road, Margaree Valley 902 235 2467 Open June to end of Celtic Colours, 10-5 daily capebretonclay.com [email protected] “This work by Margaree Valley native, Bell Fraser, actually is unique. And quite wonderful. Crab, lobster, fish (and more) are worked into her platters and bowls in ways that are both whimsical and elegant. It’s worth a stop.” - Frommer’s. You’ll love our hand-painted pieces! GETTING THERE: TAKE MARGAREE VALLEY EXIT FROM CABOT TRAIL AND TRAVEL 3.9 KM. LOOK FOR A BLACK BARN WITH RED DOORS. MABOU VILLAGE GALLERY Suzanne Chrysler MacDonald 11511 Main Street, Mabou (Route 19) 902 945 2060 Open by chance or appointment [email protected] Suzanne’s “in-house” art gallery includes oil and mixed-media paintings, archival reproductions and prints. She paints in a style recognized for her controlled use of colour and poetic, impressionist manner. She is inspired by her scenic surroundings, the Cape Breton music her husband loved profoundly and the caring people who inhabit, work and love this land. GETTING THERE: WHITE HOUSE ON THE HILL BEHIND THE GAELIC AND HISTORICAL MUSEUM WITH A DRIVEWAY ON THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE MUSEUM. LITTLE PINK HOUSE STUDIO Katherine Scott 8762 Highway 327, Gabarus Village 902 371 3909 Year round by chance or appointment thelittlepinkhousestudio.blogspot.ca [email protected] Ocean-obsessed photography, cards, artist books and objet trouvé assemblage. Drop in and meet Katherine as she works on her upcoming installation “Landwash: Intertidal Zone Textural Studies” located in the restored 200 year old former Gabarus Village hall. Katherine’s work can also be found exclusively at the Cape Breton Centre for Craft & Design. GETTING THERE: IN GABARUS VILLAGE ON THE FLEUR-DE-LIS TRAIL, BIG WHITE BUILDING ON THE RIGHT, JUST BEFORE THE COMMUNITY CENTRE AND FIREHALL. KINGROSS QUILTS & FIBRE ART Anne Morrell Robinson 4259 West Big Intervale Road, Margaree Valley 902 248 2466 Open year round by appointment or chance kingrossquilts.com [email protected] This “off the beaten path” studio offers a big selection of quality quilts, unique hooked rugs, felting, wearable art and home décor items. All are made on-site in this working studio. GETTING THERE: FROM THE CABOT TRAIL FOLLOW SIGNS TO MARGAREE VALLEY, EAST BIG INTERVALE ROAD AND THE QUILT SIGNS. ANN SCHROEDER’S FINE ART QUILTS Ann Schroeder 1422 Mabou Harbour Road, Mabou 902 945 2744 Open 10-5 year round by appointment or chance Please call ahead before making a special trip annschroederstudio.com [email protected] A spectacular ocean view and a warm welcome await you at Ann’s home studio. Her painterly wall quilts evoke Cape Breton Island’s landscapes, weather, and music. You’ll also find colourful hand-dyed silk scarves and other handmade items. GETTING THERE: FROM ROUTE 19 IN MABOU, TURN WEST ON MABOU HARBOUR ROAD (AT SIGN FOR ST. MARY’S PARISH). GO STRAIGHT AHEAD FOR 7.2 KM. V POTTERY Victoria Bonin-MacKenzie 2393 Highway 206, Arichat 902 631 2995 Studio open year round, retail and classes vpotteryislemadame.com [email protected] V Pottery is the studio of Victoria Bonin-MacKenzie who lives and works on beautiful Isle Madame. Having grown up on the northside of the island in Poirierville and D’Escousse, her love of home has never left her heart. Victoria celebrates colour and images in her work which reflect the local history and culture. She makes functional red earthenware pottery mugs, bowls, serving dishes and platters. Stop by the studio and take home a piece of Isle Madame that you’ll enjoy for years to come. GETTING THERE: TAKE EXIT 46 OFF HIGHWAY 104 TO ISLE MADAME, THEN FOLLOW SIGNS TO ARICHAT. TWO MACS GIFTS & GALLERY Jennifer MacPherson 6288 Cabot Trail, North East Margaree 902 248 2182 Open 9-6 daily from mid May through October Or by appointment [email protected] Jennifer creates beautiful felted wool pieces, made from Nova Scotia sheep’s wool. Bold designs from Cape Breton landscapes to whimsical animal sculptures. Wool “paintings” are mounted, ready to frame and available in various sizes. Painted floor coverings and canvasses on occasion. Also available at Two Macs Gifts & Gallery in the Joan Harriss Cruise Pavillion, by chance or any cruise day. GETTING THERE: ON THE CABOT TRAIL IN NE MARGAREE. TAKE EXIT 7 FROM HIGHWAY 105. INVERNESS COUNTY CENTRE FOR THE ARTS 16080 Highway 19, Inverness 902 258 2533 May to October, Tuesday to Sunday 11-5 invernessarts.com [email protected] Our professional gallery space exhibits the work of artists from Cape Breton and across North America. Join us for idea talks on Tuesdays from 6-7pm June through August. See our website for workshops, pop-ups and music events during the summer- long inFlux Festival! Our Third Meadow Gallery Shop sells work of local artisans, including ceramics, paintings, textiles, jewellery, prints, baskets and more. GETTING THERE: LOCATED OFF ROUTE 19 AT THE NORTH END OF INVERNESS. LOOK OUT FOR THE SIGN AT THE ROAD! GALLOPING COWS Joanne & Ron Schmidt 59 Justin Road, Port Hood 902 787 3484 Monday to Friday 10-5, Saturday 10-8, Sunday 12-5 gallopingcows.com [email protected] Featured at the Oscars and Golden Globes, our pepper jellies and jams have travelled far! Joanne’s lifelong passion for creative recipes and great food has been transformed into a thriving family business. Three generations of family come together to produce in the Galloping Cows kitchen located in the seaside community of Port Hood. Also available at Cape Breton Centre for Craft & Design and The Best of Cape Breton. GETTING THERE: HALFWAY BETWEEN PORT HOOD AND MABOU ON ROUTE 19. HAND PAINTED FLOOR CLOTHS EXHIBITIONS, WORKSHOPS + SHOP FUNCTIONAL POTTERY WHIMSICAL FOLK ART RUGS, QUILTS, DOLLS + MORE OIL AND MIXED MEDIA HOOKED RUGS BY LOLA + FRIENDS FINE ART QUILTS + SILK SCARVES PHOTOGRAPHY, BOOKS, + CARDS END GRAIN CUTTING BOARDS CAPE BRETON CLAY PEPPER JELLIES, JAMS + GIFT SETS 17 21 25 19 27 22 26 30 20 24 28 2018 Artisan Trail Map capebretoncraft.com HOOKED RUGS BY LOLA & FRIENDS 10 Old La Prairie Road, Petit Etang 902 224 2758 Open May to October, 9-5 daily [email protected] Lola has been rug hooking since the age of 11 and remains passionate about the art after 45 years. Drop in to see Lola and staff working on the hooking frame while demonstrating the traditional process. She also has a wide selection of rugs hooked by local ladies of Chéticamp. Wool, burlap, hooking frames and a wide variety of hooking kits for all ages are available. GETTING THERE: ON THE CABOT TRAIL, 1.5 KM SOUTH OF THE WEST ENTRANCE TO THE CAPE BRETON HIGHLANDS NATIONAL PARK. SUNSET ART GALLERY William Roach 15856 Cabot Trail, Chéticamp 902 224 2119 Open May 15 to October, 9-5:30 daily Or year round by appointment sunsetartgallery.ca [email protected] Through his one-of-a kind carvings and paintings, William has established himself as one of the most recognized Acadian folk artists. Come for the art and enjoy the whimsy and wonder of his work and of many other artists with a backyard beverage at the only espresso hut in Chéticamp, The Frog Pond Café. GETTING THERE: ON THE CABOT TRAIL 1.6 KM NORTH OF CHÉTICAMP. LOOK FOR THE SIGNS! 33 ARE YOU AN ARTISAN LOOKING FOR A NEW LIFESTYLE? WE WELCOME & SUPPORT YOU! BE SURE TO SHARE YOUR ARTISAN STUDIO VISITS & EXPERIENCES ALONG THE WAY! #ILOVECBCRAFT Creative residencies provide artisans the opportunity to explore, expand and develop their artistic practice while experiencing local culture. There are artist in residence opportunities available in the state-of-the-art studios of Cape Breton Centre for Craft & Design and at other locations island-wide. If you are interested in learning more, please contact: [email protected] or visit capebretoncraft.com. 18 DOUG FRASER ART & SCULPTURAL GARDEN Doug Fraser 178 Loch Ban Road, Inverness 902 258 2455 May to December 31, 8-6 daily Off hour and off season by chance or appointment dougfraserart.com [email protected] Enjoy a visit at Doug’s working gallery and have a conversation through art! “By painting thin layers of oil on canvas, my goal is to paint luminous skies, misty atmospheres and to create an evocative feeling in each piece.” Doug is a self educated, full-time visual artist, born and raised in Inverness. GETTING THERE: FOLLOW THE DOUG FRASER ART SIGNS. 3 KM NORTH OF THE VILLAGE OF INVERNESS OVERLOOKING THE ATLANTIC OCEAN. PAINTINGS OF LIGHT REPURPOSED INSTRUMENT STRINGS ENCORE JEWELLERY Dawn Silver 10101 Grenville Street, St. Peter’s 902 631 0223 By appointment encorejewel.com | [email protected] Handcrafted jewellery and décor pieces featuring repurposed musical instrument strings. Dawn repurposes the strings with sterling silver wire, findings and clasps in exotic combinations with buttons and beads, beach glass, crystals, natural pearls, gemstones and leather. Pendants, earrings, bracelets, ornaments: your strings or ours. Also available at Cape Breton Centre for Craft & Design. GETTING THERE: HEAD EAST ON GRENVILLE STREET TOWARDS THE CANAL BRIDGE; JUST BEFORE THE BRIDGE TURN LEFT DOWN THE GRAVEL LANE TOWARD THE CANAL. FUSED GLASS BY BRENT HARDING Brent Harding 701 Main-à-Dieu Road, Catalone 902 733 2174 Year round by chance or appointment fusedglassbybrentharding.com [email protected] Brent’s inspiration for his one-of-a-kind art glass pieces comes from looking out of his studio windows on Mira Bay. His unique creations combine metal and glass, capturing Cape Breton’s beautiful land and sea scapes. His work is a must-see and the view from the studio is worth the drive. Also available in the Joan Harriss Cruise Pavilion and Cape Breton Centre for Craft & Design. GETTING THERE: FROM HWY 105, TAKE HWY 22 FOR 20 MINUTES AND TURN LEFT ON TO MAIN-À-DIEU ROAD. LOOK FOR THE SIGNS! FUSED ART GLASS CREATIONS ARTISAN STUDIOS + CRAFT SHOP 32 23 29 31 TRAIL NOTES :
Transcript of 2018 Artisan Trail Map HOOKED RUGS BY KINGROSS QUILTS … · vd cape north cape north smelt brook...
CUSTOMS HOUSEARTISAN INCUBATOR
402 Granville Street, Port Hawkesburycapebretoncraft.com/customshouse [email protected]
The Customs House Artisan Incubator is a new craft studio and retail space opening this summer. The Customs House will offer studio space for emerging artists in clay, textiles and
jewellery to work on their creations. Stay tuned to our website for opening details and new artisan incubator spaces opening island-wide! GETTING THERE: TAKE GRANVILLE STREET OFF HIGHWAY 104 IN THE TOWN OF PORT HAWKESBURY. LOOK OUT FOR THE SIGNS!
LARCH WOODDon Beamish, Larch Wood Factory Outlet 117 East Margaree Crossing Road, East Margaree902 235 2949 | 1 866 735 2949Open year round, Monday to Friday, 8-4:30larchwoodcanada.com [email protected]
Larch Wood has a strong, core group of skilled craftspeople. Our combined experience and creativity has brought Larch Wood a long way since its inception in 2003. Visit our shop and experience first-hand the process in creating our unique cutting boards and other custom projects. GETTING THERE: ACCESSIBLE FROM THE CABOT TRAIL OR EAST MARGAREE ROAD IN EAST MARGAREE. LARCH WOOD OUTLET: LOCATED AT MARGAREE HARBOUR WHERE THE SHORE ROAD MEETS THE CABOT TRAIL BY THE BRIDGE. OPEN 9-6 DAILY FROM THE END OF MAY THROUGH OCTOBER 14.
CAPE BRETON CLAY Bell Fraser664 East Big Intervale Road, Margaree Valley902 235 2467Open June to end of Celtic Colours, 10-5 dailycapebretonclay.com [email protected]
“This work by Margaree Valley native, Bell Fraser, actually is unique. And quite wonderful. Crab,
lobster, fish (and more) are worked into her platters and bowls in ways that are both whimsical and elegant. It’s worth a stop.” - Frommer’s. You’ll love our hand-painted pieces! GETTING THERE: TAKE MARGAREE VALLEY EXIT FROM CABOT TRAIL AND TRAVEL 3.9 KM. LOOK FOR A BLACK BARN WITH RED DOORS.
MABOU VILLAGE GALLERY Suzanne Chrysler MacDonald 11511 Main Street, Mabou (Route 19)902 945 2060Open by chance or [email protected]
Suzanne’s “in-house” art gallery includes oil and mixed-media paintings, archival reproductions and
prints. She paints in a style recognized for her controlled use of colour and poetic, impressionist manner. She is inspired by her scenic surroundings, the Cape Breton music her husband loved profoundly and the caring people who inhabit, work and love this land.GETTING THERE: WHITE HOUSE ON THE HILL BEHIND THE GAELIC AND HISTORICAL MUSEUM WITH A DRIVEWAY ON THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE MUSEUM.
LITTLE PINK HOUSE STUDIO
Katherine Scott 8762 Highway 327, Gabarus Village902 371 3909Year round by chance or appointment thelittlepinkhousestudio.blogspot.ca [email protected]
Ocean-obsessed photography, cards, artist books and objet trouvé assemblage. Drop in and meet
Katherine as she works on her upcoming installation “Landwash: Intertidal Zone Textural Studies” located in the restored 200 year old former Gabarus Village hall. Katherine’s work can also be found exclusively at the Cape Breton Centre for Craft & Design. GETTING THERE: IN GABARUS VILLAGE ON THE FLEUR-DE-LIS TRAIL, BIG WHITE BUILDING ON THE RIGHT, JUST BEFORE THE COMMUNITY CENTRE AND FIREHALL.
KINGROSS QUILTS & FIBRE ARTAnne Morrell Robinson4259 West Big Intervale Road, Margaree Valley902 248 2466Open year round by appointment or chancekingrossquilts.com [email protected]
This “off the beaten path” studio offers a big selection of quality quilts, unique hooked rugs, felting, wearable art and home décor items. All are made on-site in this working studio.GETTING THERE: FROM THE CABOT TRAIL FOLLOW SIGNS TO MARGAREE VALLEY, EAST BIG INTERVALE ROAD AND THE QUILT SIGNS.
ANN SCHROEDER’S FINE ART QUILTS Ann Schroeder1422 Mabou Harbour Road, Mabou902 945 2744Open 10-5 year round by appointment or chance Please call ahead before making a special tripannschroederstudio.com [email protected]
A spectacular ocean view and a warm welcome await you at Ann’s home studio. Her painterly wall quilts evoke Cape Breton Island’s landscapes, weather, and music. You’ll also find colourful hand-dyed silk scarves and other handmade items. GETTING THERE: FROM ROUTE 19 IN MABOU, TURN WEST ON MABOU HARBOUR ROAD (AT SIGN FOR ST. MARY’S PARISH). GO STRAIGHT AHEAD FOR 7.2 KM.
V POTTERY
Victoria Bonin-MacKenzie2393 Highway 206, Arichat 902 631 2995Studio open year round, retail and classes vpotteryislemadame.com [email protected]
V Pottery is the studio of Victoria Bonin-MacKenzie who lives and works on beautiful Isle Madame.
Having grown up on the northside of the island in Poirierville and D’Escousse, her love of home has never left her heart. Victoria celebrates colour and images in her work which reflect the local history and culture. She makes functional red earthenware pottery mugs, bowls, serving dishes and platters. Stop by the studio and take home a piece of Isle Madame that you’ll enjoy for years to come. GETTING THERE: TAKE EXIT 46 OFF HIGHWAY 104 TO ISLE MADAME, THEN FOLLOW SIGNS TO ARICHAT.
TWO MACS GIFTS & GALLERY
Jennifer MacPherson6288 Cabot Trail, North East Margaree 902 248 2182Open 9-6 daily from mid May through October Or by appointment [email protected]
Jennifer creates beautiful felted wool pieces, made from Nova Scotia sheep’s wool. Bold designs from Cape Breton landscapes to whimsical animal sculptures. Wool “paintings” are mounted, ready to frame and available in various sizes. Painted floor coverings and canvasses on occasion. Also available at Two Macs Gifts & Gallery in the Joan Harriss Cruise Pavillion, by chance or any cruise day.GETTING THERE: ON THE CABOT TRAIL IN NE MARGAREE. TAKE EXIT 7 FROM HIGHWAY 105.
INVERNESS COUNTY CENTRE FOR THE ARTS
16080 Highway 19, Inverness902 258 2533May to October, Tuesday to Sunday 11-5 invernessarts.com [email protected]
Our professional gallery space exhibits the work of artists from Cape Breton and across North
America. Join us for idea talks on Tuesdays from 6-7pm June through August. See our website for workshops, pop-ups and music events during the summer-long inFlux Festival! Our Third Meadow Gallery Shop sells work of local artisans, including ceramics, paintings, textiles, jewellery, prints, baskets and more. GETTING THERE: LOCATED OFF ROUTE 19 AT THE NORTH END OF INVERNESS. LOOK OUT FOR THE SIGN AT THE ROAD!
GALLOPING COWSJoanne & Ron Schmidt 59 Justin Road, Port Hood902 787 3484Monday to Friday 10-5, Saturday 10-8, Sunday [email protected]
Featured at the Oscars and Golden Globes, our pepper jellies and jams have travelled far! Joanne’s lifelong passion for creative recipes and great food has been transformed into a thriving family business. Three generations of family come together to produce in the Galloping Cows kitchen located in the seaside community of Port Hood. Also available at Cape Breton Centre for Craft & Design and The Best of Cape Breton. GETTING THERE: HALFWAY BETWEEN PORT HOOD AND MABOU ON ROUTE 19.
hand
pain
ted f
loor
clo
ths
exhi
bitio
ns, w
orks
hops
+ sh
op
func
tiona
l pot
tery
whi
msi
cal f
olk a
rt
rugs
, qui
lts,
doll
s + m
ore
oil a
nd m
ixed
med
ia
hook
ed ru
gs by
lola
+ fr
iend
s
fine a
rt q
uilt
s + si
lk sc
arve
s
phot
ogra
phy,
book
s, +
card
s
end g
rain
cut
ting
boar
ds
cape
bret
on c
lay
pepp
er je
llie
s, ja
ms +
gift
sets
17 21 25
19 23 27
22 26 30
20 24 28 32
292018 Artisan Trail Map
capebretoncraft.com
HOOKED RUGS BY LOLA & FRIENDS
10 Old La Prairie Road, Petit Etang902 224 2758 Open May to October, 9-5 [email protected]
Lola has been rug hooking since the age of 11 and remains passionate about the art after 45 years. Drop in to see Lola and staff working on the hooking
frame while demonstrating the traditional process. She also has a wide selection of rugs hooked by local ladies of Chéticamp. Wool, burlap, hooking frames and a wide variety of hooking kits for all ages are available. GETTING THERE: ON THE CABOT TRAIL, 1.5 KM SOUTH OF THE WEST ENTRANCE TO THE CAPE BRETON HIGHLANDS NATIONAL PARK.
SUNSET ART GALLERYWilliam Roach15856 Cabot Trail, Chéticamp902 224 2119Open May 15 to October, 9-5:30 daily Or year round by appointmentsunsetartgallery.ca [email protected]
Through his one-of-a kind carvings and paintings, William has established himself as one of the most recognized Acadian folk artists. Come for the art and enjoy the whimsy and wonder of his work and of many other artists with a backyard beverage at the only espresso hut in Chéticamp, The Frog Pond Café. GETTING THERE: ON THE CABOT TRAIL 1.6 KM NORTH OF CHÉTICAMP. LOOK FOR THE SIGNS!
33
ARE YOU AN ARTISANLOOKING FOR A NEW
LIFESTYLE?
WE WELCOME & SUPPORT YOU!
BE SURE TO SHARE YOUR ARTISAN STUDIO VISITS & EXPERIENCES ALONG THE WAY!
#ILOVECBCRAFT
Creative residencies provide artisans the opportunity to explore, expand and develop their artistic practice while experiencing local culture.
There are artist in residence opportunities available in the state-of-the-art studios of Cape Breton Centre for Craft & Design and at other locations island-wide.
If you are interested in learning more, please contact: [email protected] or visit capebretoncraft.com.
18
DOUG FRASER ART & SCULPTURAL GARDEN
Doug Fraser 178 Loch Ban Road, Inverness902 258 2455May to December 31, 8-6 daily Off hour and off season by chance or appointmentdougfraserart.com [email protected]
Enjoy a visit at Doug’s working gallery and have a conversation through art! “By painting thin layers of oil on canvas, my goal is to paint luminous skies, misty atmospheres and to create an evocative feeling in each piece.” Doug is a self educated, full-time visual artist, born and raised in Inverness. GETTING THERE: FOLLOW THE DOUG FRASER ART SIGNS. 3 KM NORTH OF THE VILLAGE OF INVERNESS OVERLOOKING THE ATLANTIC OCEAN.pa
intin
gs o
f lig
ht
repu
rpos
ed in
stru
men
t str
ings
ENCORE JEWELLERY Dawn Silver10101 Grenville Street, St. Peter’s 902 631 0223By appointmentencorejewel.com | [email protected] Handcrafted jewellery and décor pieces featuring repurposed musical instrument strings. Dawn
repurposes the strings with sterling silver wire, findings and clasps in exotic combinations with buttons and beads, beach glass, crystals, natural pearls, gemstones and leather. Pendants, earrings, bracelets, ornaments: your strings or ours. Also available at Cape Breton Centre for Craft & Design.GETTING THERE: HEAD EAST ON GRENVILLE STREET TOWARDS THE CANAL BRIDGE; JUST BEFORE THE BRIDGE TURN LEFT DOWN THE GRAVEL LANE TOWARD THE CANAL.
FUSED GLASS BY BRENT HARDINGBrent Harding 701 Main-à-Dieu Road, Catalone902 733 2174Year round by chance or appointmentfusedglassbybrentharding.com [email protected]
Brent’s inspiration for his one-of-a-kind art glass pieces comes from looking out of his studio windows on Mira Bay. His unique creations combine metal and glass, capturing Cape Breton’s beautiful land and sea scapes. His work is a must-see and the view from the studio is worth the drive. Also available in the Joan Harriss Cruise Pavilion and Cape Breton Centre for Craft & Design. GETTING THERE: FROM HWY 105, TAKE HWY 22 FOR 20 MINUTES AND TURN LEFT ON TO MAIN-À-DIEU ROAD. LOOK FOR THE SIGNS!
fuse
d art
gla
ss c
reat
ions
32
artis
an st
udio
s + c
raft
shop
32
23
29
31
TRA
IL N
OTE
S:
vd
CAPE NORTH
CAPE NORTH
SMELT BROOK
INGONISH
WRECK COVE
NORTH SHORE
INDIAN BROOKRIVER BENNETT
NEW WATERFORD
BRAS D’ORJERSEY COVEENGLISHTOWN
SYDNEY MINES
NORTHSYDNEY
KEMPT HEAD
DOMINION
GLACE BAY
LOUISBOURG
POINT MICHAUDL’ARDOISE
PORT HOOD
MABOU HARBOUR
CHIMNEY CORNER
BELLE COTE
ST. JOSEPH DU MOINE
GRAND ETANG
CHETICAMP
PETIT ETANG
SOUTH HARBOUR
MEAT COVE
PLEASANT BAY
EAST MARGAREE RD.
ABERDEEN
GLENDALE
ORANGEDALE
IONA
DUNDEEPORTHASTINGS
CHAPELISLAND
JOHNSTOWN
BIG POND
FRAMBOISE
FOURCHU
CATALONE
MARIONBRIDGE
BOULA
RDER
IE
BAY ST. LAWRENCECABOT TRAIL
NEIL’S HARBOUR
INGONISH FERRY
BRAS D’ORLAKE
*APPROXIMATE LOCATION OF STUDIOS
LAKE O’LAW
CANSO CAUSEW
AY
CAPE BRETON HIGHLANDSNATIONAL PARK
MIRASCATARIE ISLAND
MAIN-A-DIEU
GABARUS
ISLE MADAME
JUDIQUE
DUNVEGAN
MARGAREE HARBOUR
EAST MARGAREE
BROAD COVE
INVERNESS
TARBOTNORTH RIVER
ST. ANN’S
BADDECK
WAGMATCOOK
ESKASONI
BEN EOIN
ST. GEORGESCHANNEL
ARICHAT
ST. PETER’SLOUISDALECLEVELAND
WEST BAY
PORT HAWKESBURY
COXHEATH
SYDNEY RIVERSYDNEY
MARGAREE FORKSMARGAREE VALLEY
KINGROSS
NORTH EAST MARGAREE
LOCHLOMOND
MIR
A R
IVER
CEILIDH TRAIL
BRAS D’OR LAKES SCENIC DRIVE
METRO CAPE BRETON
MARCONI TRAIL
FLEUR-DE-LIS TRAIL
SATU FINE ARTISAN
Satu Kimbley 1448 Hillside Boularderie Road, Boularderie902 241 2498 | 902 979 3279 May to October, 11-4 daily Or by chance or appointment satuart.ca | [email protected]
Satu creates one of a kind stained glass mosaic panels and windows. Her studio is
located on the beautiful shores of the Bras d’Or Lake, about 2km past the Groves Point Provincial Park. Visitors are welcome to Satu’s studio to view work that is inspired by the beauty and playful light of Satu’s peaceful cove. GETTING THERE: HWY 105 FROM N. SYDNEY ON HILLSIDE BOULARDERIE 7 KM. HWY 105 FROM BADDECK RIGHT ON ST. JAMES THEN LEFT ON HILLSIDE BOULARDERIE 4 KM.
GLASS ARTISANS STUDIO & GALLERYWendy Smith45054 Cabot Trail, North Shore902 929 2585 | 1 888 262 6435May, June & October 9-6 | July & August 8-7 November through April by chance or appointmentglassartisans.ca | [email protected]
Wendy Smith is a glass artist and gallery owner. Glass Artisans Studio & Gallery features the work of over 40 glass artisans, representing a variety of techniques and styles. Glass blowing, fusing and enamelling done on-site in open studios for visitors to watch or book a class. GETTING THERE: ON THE CABOT TRAIL JUST 30 MINUTES SOUTH OF INGONISH OR 40 MINUTES NORTH OF BADDECK.
VICTORIA COUNTY CREATES
Courtney Smith507 Chebucto Street, Baddeck902 295 3424June 15 to August 31, daily 9-9 September 1 to October 15, daily 9-6Off season Tuesday to Saturday 10-4 [email protected]
Victoria County Creates is more than a store, it’s a creative community of over 70 artisans living in and visiting Victoria County. The space exists not only as a spot to showcase their work, but also functions as a home for artists in residence. GETTING THERE: MINUTES FROM EXIT 8, 9 OR 10 OFF HWY 105.
LEATHER WORKS Jolene Dauphney 45808 Cabot Trail, Indian Brook902 929 2414Open May to October, 9-5 daily Or by chance or appointment during off seasonleather-works.ca | [email protected]
Leather Works features a variety of goods, belts, bags, wallets, dog leashes, flower bags and more. All leather goods are handmade on the premises. Stop in for a visit and learn about the art of leather crafting. Also available at Cape Breton Centre for Craft & Design. GETTING THERE: INDIAN BROOK ON THE CABOT TRAIL, LOCATED BETWEEN BADDECK AND INGONISH.
SEW INCLINEDBarbara Longva 41819 Cabot Trail, Wreck Cove902 929 2050 | 902 929 2259Open May to October 31, 9-5 daily Or seasonally by appointment sewinclined.ca | [email protected]
Barbara has been in business for 25 years, making one-of-a kind hats and clothing. Her hats range from woollen caps and fur bombers to fascinators and Ascot hats. She is always happy to meet new people and help you find the perfect hat. Also available at Cape Breton Centre for Craft & Design. GETTING THERE: IN WRECK COVE, ON THE CABOT TRAIL, BETWEEN BADDECK AND INGONISH, 90 KM NORTH OF BADDECK.
BIG HILL POTTERY
Linda Wright549 Rear Big Hill, Baddeck902 295 2726June to October, Tuesday to Saturday 10-5 Or by chance or [email protected]
Linda has been creating beautiful, functional pottery for almost 30 years. A wide range awaits you; mugs, bowls, teapots, serving platters and more. Come watch as Linda creates magic on the potter’s wheel and take home a piece of magic with you. Dinnerware orders accepted, ask for details! Also available at Cape Breton Centre for Craft & Design. GETTING THERE: 1 KM EAST OF EXIT 10 ON HWY 105, TAKE (REAR) BIG HILL ROAD NORTH FOR 3 KM. FOLLOW THE SIGNS!
CABOTTO CHOCOLATESSold at Colouratura Art Gallery45943 Cabot Trail, Indian Brook902 929 2102 or 902 2324May to November 9-5. Extended summer hours.cabottochocolates.com [email protected]
Giovanni Caboto, an Italian, was an explorer for whom the Cabot Trail is named. Cabotto Chocolates, the Spirit of Adventure, seems so appropriate a name for our handcrafted chocolates. Truffles, bars and molded chocolates are made with quality Callebaut chocolate, liquers, nuts and flavourings. These melt in your mouth morsels are made in our chocolate kitchen and beautifully presented in handcrafted boxes, both created by Penny Steele and Deb Karn. GETTING THERE: ON THE CABOT TRAIL, 40 MINUTES NORTH OF BADDECK. 10 MINUTES NORTH OF ENGLISHTOWN FERRY OR 35 MINUTES SOUTH OF INGONISH.
WILDFIRE POTTERYSarah Beck 44556 Cabot Trail, North Shore902 929 2315Open June to October, 10-6 most dayswildfirepottery.ca [email protected]
Wildfire Pottery and Books makes pottery with character. You’ll find raku-fired clay puffins, owls, seals, sheep, frogs, starfish and more. There are functional plates featuring lobsters, moose, boats and leaves. Also jewellery, pinback buttons, paintings and more! There’s a great used bookstore, Celtic CDs and often live Celtic music. GETTING THERE: ON THE CABOT TRAIL SOUTH OF INGONISH OR APPROXIMATELY 20 MINUTES NORTH OF ENGLISHTOWN FERRY.
THE KILTMAKERS & WEAVERS AT COLAISDE NA GÀIDHLIG THE GAELIC COLLEGE 51779 Cabot Trail, St. Ann’s902 295 3411gaeliccollege.edu | [email protected]
Colaisde na Gàidhlig carries unique, handcrafted treasures made just for you. Our kiltmaker specializes in custom, hand-sewn kilts and clothing in your choice of tartan, including ties, scarves, skirts and more. Professional-level weavers create one-of-a-kind pieces by beautifully blending colours and fibres to produce wearable items including shrugs, shawls and scarves. GETTING THERE: TAKE EXIT 11 OFF TRANS CANADA HWY 105. WE ARE 1 KM NORTH ON THE CABOT TRAIL.
stai
ned g
lass
, mos
aics
, pai
ntin
gs
cape
bret
on c
entr
e for
cra
ft +
desi
gn
leat
her p
rodu
cts
one-
of-a
-kin
d hat
s + c
loth
ing
gall
ery +
artis
ts in
resi
denc
e
fine a
rt g
alle
ry
a gal
lery
of c
olou
r + li
ght
func
tiona
l por
cela
in po
tter
y
celt
ic in
spir
ed pr
oduc
ts
loca
l art
+ c
raft
hand
mad
e hig
hlan
d pro
duct
s
hand
mad
e cho
cola
tes
delig
htfu
l nat
ure i
nspi
red r
aku
hand
craf
ted n
atur
al so
aps
3
1
10
13
5
8 11 154
7 14
6 9
12
1
6
13
23
29
7
19
31
10
15
25
20
30
16
26
32
2
11
17
27
21
3
18
22
capebretoncraft.com | 902 270 7491*APPROXIMATE LOCATION OF STUDIOS
PIPER PEWTERDonna & Harold Frizzell46112 Cabot Trail, Indian Brook902 929 2227Open 9-5 dailypiperpewter.com [email protected] Piper Pewter specializes in lead-free pewter
jewellery and gifts. Our designs include Celtic crosses and knotwork, flowers, seashells, fiddles and more. Each piece is skillfully cast and finished by hand in our on-site workshop. Discover a beautiful collection of handmade jewellery and gifts for a unique Cape Breton memory. Also available at Cape Breton Centre for Craft & Design. GETTING THERE: LOCATED AT INDIAN BROOK ON THE CABOT TRAIL.
COLOURATURA ART GALLERYPenny Steele45943 Cabot Trail, Indian Brook902 929 2324May to November 9-5. Extended summer hours.cabottrailart.com | [email protected] Twenty-nine artists, using all types of media and
styles, call the Gallery home. Look for the bright blue roof! Fine art, jewellery, photography, sculpture and artisanal chocolates are inside this retired church on the North Shore of the Cabot Trail. GETTING THERE: ON THE CABOT TRAIL, 40 MINUTES NORTH OF BADDECK. 10 MINUTES NORTH OF ENGLISHTOWN FERRY OR 35 MINUTES SOUTH OF INGONISH.
89
12
14
SALTY ROSE’S & THE PERIWINKLE CAFÉ
Caitlyn Purcell36056 Cabot Trail, Ingonish 902 817 6601May to October, 7:30-6 dailysaltyrosesandtheperiwinklecafe.com [email protected] This welcoming space along Cape Breton’s Cabot
Trail is a place to gather and enjoy everything from your morning cup of coffee and a healthy breakfast to an afternoon glass of wine and charcuterie, alongside an amazing selection of locally made art and craft. Be sure to check out our jewellery making workshops and unique selection of fine jewellery made on-site! GETTING THERE: LOCATED IN NORTH BAY INGONISH, NEXT TO GROOVY GOAT FARM AND SOAP COMPANY.
GROOVY GOAT FARM & SOAP COMPANY Shannon & Ryan Costelo36028 Cabot Trail, Ingonish902 285 2265May, June, September & October, 10-5 daily July & August, 9-7 dailygroovygoat.ca | [email protected]
We take pride in handcrafting natural and luxurious soaps and lotions. Our secret ingredient? Fresh goat milk from the well-loved goats on our farm. Visit our shop to feel the goodness of goat firsthand. Our friendly goats love visitors, so be sure to stop by for a farm experience the whole family will enjoy! Also available at Cape Breton Centre for Craft & Design. GETTING THERE: ON THE CABOT TRAIL IN INGONISH. (WATCH FOR GOATS!)
4
MAMIE’S SCHOOLHOUSE SUSTAINABLE FIBRE ARTS
Mel Sweetnam 902 323 0714 mamiesschoolhouse.com [email protected]
Mamie’s Schoolhouse features fibre arts workshops using sustainable materials and processes. Founded by ecological fibre artist
Mel Sweetnam, workshops include making dyes from plants, resist and other surface design techniques using plant dyes, hand-stitched bookbinding, and others. Schedule and locations vary, see website for details. Mel’s work is available online, at Cape Breton Centre for Craft & Design, Victoria County Creates and the Gaelic College Craft Shop. GETTING THERE: VENUES, DATES AND TIMES VARY THROUGHOUT THE SUMMER AND FALL. CHECK WEBSITE FOR DETAILS AND TO REGISTER. su
stai
nabl
e fib
re ar
ts
2
IRON ART & PHOTOGRAPHS
Gordon Kennedy48084 Cabot Trail, Tarbot, St. Ann’s Loop 902 929 2821 Open most days 9-6, closed Sundays ironart.ca | [email protected] In this eclectic “Roadside Attraction”, owned
and operated by Cape Breton artist Gordon Kennedy, there are intriguing metal sculptures made on-site, striking photographs as well as fun, practical and artistic items for home, garden and gifts. We ship anywhere. Also available at Cape Breton Centre for Craft & Design. GETTING THERE: TAKE EXIT 11 OFF TRANS CANADA HWY 105. FROM INGONISH, DRIVE SOUTH 1 HOUR ON THE CABOT TRAIL AND TURN RIGHT AT BLINKING LIGHT. DO NOT TAKE FERRY OR YOU WILL MISS US!
art s
culp
ture
s + ph
otog
raph
y
7
9
gall
ery o
f cap
e bre
ton
artis
ans
16 ARTS NORTHJoanne Fitzgerald & Linda Doyon 28571 Cabot Trail, Cape North902 383 2911June, September & October, 9-6 daily July & August, 9-7 dailyarts-north.com [email protected]
Joanne and Linda produce high-fired stoneware pottery in themes inspired by northern Cape Breton’s pristine environment: moose, whales, shorebirds and flowers. Joanne and Linda’s work and that of more than 20 other juried Cape Breton artists are retailed at Arts North, the Cape Breton-only gallery in Cape North, designed by Joanne and Linda. 100% Cape Breton arts and crafts. GETTING THERE: ON THE CABOT TRAIL, 4 KM SOUTH WEST OF THE VILLAGE OF CAPE NORTH, ON THE SHARP TURN.
BRING CAPE BRETON HOME
Visit our Gallery Shop located at 322 Charlotte Street, Sydney, to find quality craft created by more than 90 Cape Breton artisans.
5
24
28
33
