Colaisde na Gàidhlig | The Gaelic College provides in-depth learning opportunities during their Summer School Program in many of the areas of Cape Breton’s culture, including weaving. In addition, the College offers various workshops throughout the year, and daily cultural demonstrations in weaving and kilt making. For complete details, visit: www.gaeliccollege.edu
The Highland Village/An Clachan Gaidhealach provides a glimpse into the life of Gaels in Nova Scotia through its living history site. As part of its daily operation, it includes demonstrations of traditional Gaelic life and adds additional experiences through its interactive Children’s and Youth Programs and popular Candlelight Tours. The Village also presents a variety of workshops, lectures and short courses on a variety of Gaelic related subjects. For more information, visit: www.highlandvillage.ca
The Celtic Music Interpretive Centre offers daily live demonstrations in Celtic music, plus interactive demonstrations in fiddle playing and step dancing in its display area. For the enthusiast, the Centre has an archive of Cape Breton music to dive into and there’s the annual Buddy MacMaster School of Fiddling. For more information, visit: www.celticmusiccentre.com
The Celtic Colours International Festival offers a full schedule of workshops and master classes during the festival each October. Celtic learning opportunities range from learning Gaelic songs to creating Celtic themed crafts. For complete details, view the Celtic Colours schedule at: www.celtic-colours.com
The Cape Breton Centre for Craft and Design offers classes and workshops in a variety of disciplines from pottery to quilting to jewellery making and just about everything in between. Many of these learning opportunities are Celtic-themed, particularly their regular program during the Celtic Colours International Festival. For a complete schedule of classes and workshops, visit: www.capebretoncraft.com
The Féis an Eilein offers a number of learning opportunities through its annual Féis in August, plus it presents a Summer Music Program and lessons in step-dancing, fiddle, Celtic guitar and Gaelic song throughout July and August. For complete details, visit: www.fesianeilein.ca
For a learning opportunity that whets your palate, don’t miss the Distillery Tour at Glenora Inn & Distillery, daily from June to October. Includes sampling of their Glen Breton Rare single malt whisky. For more information, visit: www.glenoradistillery.com
Celtic Colours International Festival offers a full schedule of workshops and master classes during the festival each October. Learning opportunities range from learning Gaelic songs to creating Celtic themed crafts. Click here to learn more: www.celtic-colours.com
