Courses
Gather together with makers of all levels to learn new skills and celebrate traditional crafts and regenerative living. Whether you're interested in half-day workshops or multi-week courses, there's something for everyone! Located in Fredericton, New Brunswick, Canada, we offer hands-on experiences in a variety of subjects, all taught in either the beautiful studios at the New Brunswick College of Craft & Design (NBCCD) or one of our partnering locations.
Learn Bobbin Lace – Cat Candow
SEVEN WEEK COURSE, Every Thursday from 6 PM – 9 PM
Dates: October 2 to November 13, 2025
Curious about lace making? In this 7-week hands-on workshop, we’ll dive into the nearly-forgotten craft of bobbin lace – from winding your first bobbins to creating beautiful samples. No experience needed – just focus, curiosity, a love of learning something truly unique and a fascination for keeping traditions alive.
Each session builds on the last, guiding you step-by-step into this historic, meditative art form. The kit includes everything you need as well as handouts for future reference.
TICKET PRICING & MATERIAL COST:
Regular ticket price (August, 12 pm): $319 + taxes (HST)
NBCCD staff, faculty, and current students receive 20% off regular ticket sales while supplies last. Find the NBCCD Discount ticket below.
Additional material fee: $150 to be paid to the instructor on the day of the workshop. If you don’t want to keep the kit, you can return all of the tools on the last day for a refund of $130.
FAQ and refund information can be found at the bottom of this page.
THE INSTRUCTOR:
Cat has nurtured a passion for all textile arts from a young age, but over the last few years her daily art practice has zeroed in on bobbin lace making. She is studying local traditions from all over the world, learning several techniques simultaneously through online classes, creating original artwork, and is very excited to pass on her knowledge. Bobbin lace is on the verge of dying out in New Brunswick and it is Cat’s long-term goal is to reintroduce this craft to the region and build a community of lace makers.
Learn more about what we do at Honeybee Folk School and what courses we have coming up!
FAQ
Refunds
If a request for a refund is submitted at least 14 days before the course begins, you will be eligible for a 94% refund. A 6% deduction will cover the administration costs and stripe service fee. For refund requests made between 8 and 13 days before the course begins, a 75% refund will be granted. If a refund request is received within 7 days or less before the course start date, a refund will not be issued unless we can fill your spot with another participant. In the event that a participant cannot attend an in-person course due to illness, they can receive a Honeybee voucher for 75% of the value of their course that can be paid towards another class in the future. The participant will need to notify the Honeybee Coordinator before the course begins.
Cancellations
If a workshop is cancelled due to unforeseen circumstances regarding the instructor facilities or low enrolment, a 100% refund will be granted to registered participants. If class is cancelled due to weather, the course will be moved to the following weekend (unless otherwise specified). If you cannot attend the new scheduled time, you will be granted a 100% refund.
For more information regarding cancellations, refunds, and our policies, please refer to our frequently asked questions.