Welcome to the August Craft Month 2023 Calendar of Events
A month-long celebration of Irish craft!
In collaboration with Design & Crafts Council Ireland, Craft NI and Cork Craft & Design, August Craft Month opens up our rich craft heritage across the island of Ireland.
With over 350 events this year, there is something for everyone to enjoy.
1 Aug to 31 Aug Free
Cork Clay Trail Open Studio
Location: Cork
Event Type: Open Studio
Maker: Charlie Mahon
Craft Type: Ceramics
More Info 1 Aug to 30 Sep Free
Cork Craft & Design Shop
Location: Cork
Event Type: Meet the Maker, Family Friendly
Maker: Cork Craft Makers
Craft Type: Book Making, Glass Making, Soap Making, and More
More Info 2 Aug to 2 Aug €20
Pottery class
Location: Sligo
Event Type: Workshop
Maker: Rachel Quinn and Made in Sligo
Craft Type: Ceramics
More Info 2 Aug to 2 Aug Free
Macramé Wall Hanging Workshop
Location: Belfast City
Event Type: Workshop
Maker: Alison Pascoe
Craft Type: Interior Furnishings, Textile Making
More Info 2 Aug to 30 Aug Free
The Storehouse open studio
Location: Waterford
Event Type: Open Studio
Maker: Sinead Design
Craft Type: Jewellery Making
More Info 2 Aug to 2 Aug Free
Stuck in the Mud – Talk
Location: Louth
Event Type: Studio Tour, Exhibition, Maker Talk
Maker: Sarah McKenna
Craft Type: Ceramics
More Info 2 Aug to 31 Aug €5
Learn the art of candle making
Location: Wicklow
Event Type: Workshop
Maker: Karen Allison of Crafty Craic
Craft Type: Candle Making
More Info 2 Aug to 8 Aug Free
Earth and Flame Exhibition
Location: Armagh
Event Type: Exhibition
Maker: Josh Lyness
Craft Type: Ceramics
More Info 2 Aug to 24 Sep Free
The Creative Peninsula Exhibition
Location: Down
Event Type: Exhibition
Maker: Multiple
Craft Type: Multiple
More Info 2 Aug to 2 Aug £50
Create a Seashore Sculptural Vase with Ellen Cunningham
Location: Down
Event Type: Workshop
Maker: Ellen Cunningham
Craft Type: Ceramics
More Info 2 Aug to 12 Aug Free
Curlew/Kuovi: Finland Exchange Exhibition
Location: Down
Event Type: Exhibition
Maker: Multiple
Craft Type: Textile Making, and More
More Info 2 Aug to 2 Aug £150
Jewellery Making with NI Silver and Lunch at The Cultra Inn
Location: Down
Event Type: Workshop
Maker: NI Silver
Craft Type: Jewellery Making
More Info 2 Aug to 2 Aug £12
Creating Nordic Interchange
Location: Down
Event Type: Workshop, Maker Talk
Maker: Pirjo Seddiki, Sirpa Mörsky and Ruth Osborne
Craft Type: Textile Making
More Info 2 Aug to 2 Aug €3
Craft & Cuppa – Community Open Studio
Location: Cork
Event Type: Demonstration, Family Friendly, and More
Maker: Greywood Makers
Craft Type: Textile Making, and More
More Info 2 Aug to 2 Sep Free
Douglas Shopping Centre Exhibition
Location: Cork City
Event Type: Exhibition
Maker: Cork Craft & Design
Craft Type: Woodworking, and More
More Info 3 Aug to 3 Aug Free
August Craft Month Exhibition Opening: Pathways
Location: Belfast City
Event Type: Exhibition, Maker Talk
Maker: Multiple
Craft Type: Multiple
More Info