The 2026 August Craft Month NI events programme
3 Aug to 16 Aug Free
Seisún – A celebration of rhythm through clay and music
Location: Belfast City
Event Type: Workshop, Exhibition
Maker: Cre Collective NI
Craft Type: Ceramics, Horology
More Info 5 Aug to 5 Aug £45
Creative Peninsula August 2026 – Castle Espie Workshop – “Creative Café with Tracey Johnston Ceramics – Flowerpot”
Location: Down
Event Type: Workshop
Maker: Tracey Johnston
Craft Type: Ceramics
More Info 6 Aug to 6 Aug £25
Wet Felting a Landscape or Floral Design with Sharyn Kelly
Location: Tyrone
Event Type: Workshop
Maker: Sharyn Kelly
Craft Type: Felt
More Info 25 Aug to 25 Aug Various - see event description
Lampwork Bead-Making Workshop with Maggie Napier
Location: Down
Event Type: Workshop
Maker: Maggie Napier
Craft Type: Glass Making
More Info 26 Aug to 16 Sep £60
Inspiring Yarns ‘Embrace Your Inner Granny’ Crochet Course
Location: Down
Event Type: Workshop
Maker: Asa McDowell, Claire Anketell
Craft Type: Textile Making
More Info 27 Aug to 27 Aug £65
Belleek Pottery Hands On Experience
Location: Fermanagh
Event Type: Workshop, Family Friendly
Maker: Belleek Pottery
Craft Type: Ceramics
More Info 27 Aug to 27 Aug £5pp (+booking fee)
Kitsch Sisters Craft Club
Location: Belfast City
Event Type: Open Studio
Maker: Gráinne Mullan
Craft Type: Textile Making
More Info 27 Aug to 27 Aug Various - see event description
Lampwork Bead-Making Workshop with Maggie Napier
Location: Down
Event Type: Workshop
Maker: Maggie Napier
Craft Type: Glass Making
More Info 28 Aug to 29 Aug £125
Asymmetric Foraging Basket With Driftwood Handle
Location: Antrim
Event Type: Workshop
Maker: Market Place Theatre and Arts Centre
Craft Type: Basketry & Willow
More Info 28 Aug to 29 Aug £280
Moonjars and Bowls in Porcelain Workshop
Location: Derry/Londonderry
Event Type: Workshop
Maker: Adam Frew
Craft Type: Ceramics
More Info 28 Aug to 28 Aug Free
Liza’s Studio Open Day
Location: Down
Event Type: Open Studio
Maker: Elizabeth Jorn
Craft Type: Multiple
More Info 29 Aug to 29 Aug £90
Handloom Weaving Workshop
Location: Down
Event Type: Workshop
Maker: Ulster Folk Museum
Craft Type: Textile Making
More Info 29 Aug to 29 Aug £25
Create Your Own Screen Printed Ceramic Bunting
Location: Antrim
Event Type: Workshop
Maker: Áine McGuckin Ceramics
Craft Type: Ceramics
More Info 29 Aug to 29 Aug free entry
Claire Hart Open Studios
Location: Belfast City
Event Type: Open Studio, Exhibition, Meet the Maker
Maker: Claire Hart
Craft Type: Jewellery Making, Metalworking
More Info 29 Aug to 29 Aug £65
Make a Leather Belt
Location: Antrim
Event Type: Workshop
Maker: Enda Kenny
Craft Type: Leatherworking
More Info 29 Aug to 29 Aug Free
Fiona Shannon Ceramics Open Studio and Pottery Sale
Location: Derry/Londonderry
Event Type: Open Studio
Maker: Fiona Shannon
Craft Type: Ceramics
More Info 29 Aug to 29 Aug Free
Liza’s Studio Open Day
Location: Down
Event Type: Open Studio
Maker: Elizabeth Jorn
Craft Type: Multiple
More Info 30 Aug to 30 Aug Free
CQ Sunday Market at Writers’ Square
Location: Belfast City
Event Type: Market
Maker: Cathedral Quarter
Craft Type: Multiple
More Info 30 Aug to 30 Aug Free
Claire Hart Open Studios
Location: Belfast City
Event Type: Open Studio, Exhibition, Meet the Maker
Maker: Claire Hart
Craft Type: Jewellery Making, Metalworking
More Info