Craft Council of Newfoundland and Labrador

08/28/2026

Current members of the Craft Council of Newfoundland and Labrador are invited to join us this Wednesday, October 14 at 7:00pm for our FY25/26 Annual General Meeting.

Information regarding Board Nominations and registration for the AGM can be found in our latest newsletter or by emailing [email protected]

08/25/2026

REMINDER: CALL FOR PROPOSALS

1 Week Till Deadline!!!

The Craft Council Gallery invites artists, groups of
artists, and curators to submit proposals for exhibitions
at our 155 Water St. location between January 2027
and March 2028. We encourage local, interprovincial,
and international submissions that demonstrate
profound artistic vision, outstanding visitor experience,
and excellence in fine craft.

Deadline for submissions: September 1st, 2026
More information at:
https://www.ccnlgallery.ca/getinvolved

Featured image: Connections by Jennifer Walsh (
Community In Craft 2026)
Photography:

08/20/2026

MEET THE ARTISTS

We are delighted to introduce five of the talented CCNL members featured in our 2026 Annual Members' Exhibition, Community in Craft. This exhibition celebrates the diverse creativity and exceptional technical skills of our province's artists. We invite you to visit the Gallery, open free to the public Tuesday through Sunday, 12PM to 4PM, to explore this collection until August 28th, 2026, and discover your next treasured piece of fine craft!

Satoko Aoki
Works featured: "Be Along With Your Success" "Gate Of Fortune" and " Called By Winds"

Shawn O'hagan
Works Featured: "Pool"

Susan Locke
Works Featured: "Prelude To a Sweater"

Urve Manuel
Works Featured: "Raise The Red Flags" and " Circles Of Influence"

Vanessa Oates
Works Featured: "Home Through The Narrows" and " Wild Mountain"

08/17/2026

We are hitting the road to the Bonavista Peninsula and Clarenville!

As part of our ongoing journey to connect face-to-face with craftspeople across the province, we’re continuing our road trip to meet our makers right where they are.

Over the next few days, we’ll be exploring the Bonavista Peninsula before heading to Clarenville for the Clarenville Regional Fibre Festival. While in the area we will be visiting our members, popping into studios and spaces, and connecting with new members of the craft community.

If you’re a maker in the area and would like to connect with us while we are there please reach out, we’d love to hear from you!

08/13/2026

MEET THE ARTISTS

We are delighted to introduce five of the talented CCNL members featured in our 2026 Annual Members' Exhibition, Community in Craft. This exhibition celebrates the diverse creativity and exceptional technical skills of our province's artists. We invite you to visit the Gallery, open free to the public Tuesday through Sunday, 12PM to 4PM, to explore this collection until August 28th, 2026, and discover your next treasured piece of fine craft!

Nasim Makaremi Nia
Works featured: “The Warp and Weft-2, 2021”


Pei Yu Huang
Works featured: “Mischievous Chipmunks”


Rod F. Beck
Works featured: “Fish in Boat”


Rose Wilson
Works featured: “Danny Millions”


Sarah Godin
Works featured: “Salt, Scraps, and Story”

08/13/2026

We are hitting the road to Gros Morne and the Northern Peninsula!

As highlighted in our 2026 Strategic Framework, a key priority is to meet our makers where they are and build face-to-face connections with craftspeople in communities across the province.
Over the next few days, we will be our visiting our members, seeing their studios and spaces, and connecting with new members of the craft community!

If you are a maker in the Gros Morne / Northern Peninsula region and want to connect while we are in the area, please reach out, we'd love to hear from you!

08/12/2026

We are so excited to be heading to the Clarenville Regional Fibre Festival next week!

Join us for our Building & Growing Your Craft Business workshop on Thursday, August 20 at 5:30 PM at the Clarenville Events Centre

This workshop offers an overview of the resources available to craftspeople in Newfoundland and Labrador at every stage of their business journey. Learn how the Craft Council can connect you with sales, marketing, professional development, and business development opportunities. We’ll also be exploring additional resources across the province, including, funding & grants, mentorship programs, and opportunities to reach new customers and markets

Come away with a clearer understanding of the supports available to you and practical next steps for growing your craft business.

Register for the workshop below.
https://www.zeffy.com/en-CA/ticketing/building-and-growing-your-craft-business?fbclid=IwY2xjawTpTrRwZG9mAWV4dG4DYWVtAjEwAGJyaWQRMURCa1VGM2JLMmFLSjFUdzRzcnRjBmFwcF9pZBAyMjIwMzkxNzg4MjAwODkyAAEeseC3-OetH2qRWvBxwVPIqButEE4q1Sayiwg0aN8AhKjb81uvaoQs9y1Zcfs_aem_uCl0bMBkBv2lS4H4-xpTVQ

Calling All Makers, Artists & Craft Entrepreneurs!

Are you ready to take your craft business to the next level?

As part of the Clarenville Regional Fibre Festival, join the Craft Council of Newfoundland and Labrador for Building & Growing Your Craft Business — a practical workshop designed to connect makers with the resources, opportunities and support available to help their businesses grow.

✨ Discover supports for:
• Sales opportunities
• Marketing
• Professional development
• Business development
• Funding & grants

Whether you’re just getting started or looking for new ways to grow your craft business, this session will help you discover valuable resources and practical next steps.

📅 Thursday, August 20
⏰ 5:30 PM
📍 Clarenville Events Centre

🎟️ Register Online:
https://www.zeffy.com/en-CA/ticketing/building-and-growing-your-craft-business

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08/07/2026

Help shape the Craft Councils approach to artificial intelligence. Whether you have significant concerns about AI, are cautious about engaging with it at all, or are curious about using it as a business tool your perspective is important.

Over the past two weeks, we've reflected on the feedback we received following the announcement of our AI for Business webinar. The response highlighted that artificial intelligence is a relevant and important topic within our community, and that there are many different perspectives, questions, and concerns about its role. Before determining how the Craft Council should address Artificial Intelligence in the future we want to hear directly from you.

Your feedback will help shape the Craft Council's future approach to this topic and we thank you for taking the time to share your perspective.

Please note comments have been turned off to encourage feedback through the survey.

To access the survey, please visit the link below or visit the opportunity section of our website.
https://forms.gle/4C3rQBhXoWfhDUhaA

08/06/2026

MEET THE ARTISTS

We are delighted to introduce five of the talented CCNL members featured in our 2026 Annual Members' Exhibition, Community in Craft. This exhibition celebrates the diverse creativity and exceptional technical skills of our province's artists. We invite you to visit the Gallery, open free to the public Tuesday through Sunday, 12PM to 4PM, to explore this collection until August 28th, 2026, and discover your next treasured piece of fine craft!

Kelly Jane Bruton
Works featured: “Reverance 2026”


Kim penney
Works featured: “Kimberly Row”


Lisa Locke
Works featured: “Resting Place”


Michelle Churchill
Works featured: “The Coral Cave”


Mitzi Smyth
Works featured: “The Joys of Summer”