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.
3 Aug to 31 Aug Free
Meet the Makers of Made in Sligo
Location: Sligo
Event Type: Meet the Maker
Maker: Made in Sligo
Craft Type: Fashion Design, Woodworking
More Info 3 Aug to 3 Aug £45, £40
Design & Make a Fused Glass Plate with Natasha Duddy
Location: Derry/Londonderry
Event Type: Workshop
Maker: Natasha Duddy
Craft Type: Glass Making
More Info 3 Aug to 3 Aug Free
Coffee and Clay with Tracey Johnston Ceramics
Location: Down
Event Type: Demonstration
Maker: Tracey Johnston
Craft Type: Ceramics
More Info 3 Aug to 3 Aug Free
Digital Print on Textiles and a Tote Bag
Location: Belfast City
Event Type: Workshop
Maker: FLAX-LAB
Craft Type: Paper, Printing
More Info 3 Aug to 3 Aug Free
Belfast Ceramics Studio Launch Night
Location: Belfast City
Event Type: Open Studio
Maker: Helen Faulkner
Craft Type: Ceramics
More Info 3 Aug to 3 Aug Free
Exhibition of Textile Dolls
Location: Westmeath
Event Type: Exhibition, Meet the Maker
Maker: Teresa Doyle
Craft Type: Textile Making
More Info 3 Aug to 31 Aug Free
Karen Pleass Textile Art
Location: Kerry
Event Type: Open Studio
Maker: Karen Pleass Textile Artist
Craft Type: Textile Making
More Info 3 Aug to 3 Aug Free
Hearts of Craft at Number 19 Craft and Design
Location: Derry/Londonderry
Event Type: Workshop
Maker: Fiona Herbst
Craft Type: Jewellery Making
More Info 3 Aug to 31 Aug Free
Martha Cashman Exhibition at Cork Coffee Roasters
Location: Cork City
Event Type: Exhibition
Maker: Martha Cashman
Craft Type: Ceramics
More Info 3 Aug to 3 Aug £23
Wirework Copper Jewellery with Morag Chambers
Location: Down
Event Type: Workshop
Maker: Morag Chambers
Craft Type: Jewellery Making
More Info 3 Aug to 3 Aug Free
Exhibition Opening: Anne Butler – Objects in Time
Location: Belfast City
Event Type: Exhibition
Maker: Anne Butler
Craft Type: Ceramics
More Info 3 Aug to 3 Aug €45
Create your own Masterpiece in Porcelain
Location: Cork
Event Type: Workshop
Maker: Orla O Visual
Craft Type: Ceramics
More Info 3 Aug to 31 Aug Free
Laces of Ireland
Location: Online
Event Type: Online Event, Maker Talk
Maker: Laces of Ireland
Craft Type: Textile Lace
More Info 4 Aug to 15 Sep Free
August Craft Month Exhibition: Pathways
Location: Belfast City
Event Type: Exhibition
Maker: Multiple
Craft Type: Multiple
More Info 4 Aug to 6 Aug £490
Observation and Making in Place
Location: Antrim
Event Type: Workshop
Maker: Andrea Spencer and Annie Cattrell
Craft Type: Glass Making
More Info 4 Aug to 4 Aug £20
Slow Stitch on Linen
Location: Antrim
Event Type: Workshop
Maker: Linda O'Kane
Craft Type: Textile Making
More Info