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 12 Aug to 12 Aug £300
Scot’s Irish/Ulster Scots Heritage Ring Making Experience
Location: Down
Event Type: Workshop
Maker: Ruth McEwan-Lyon
Craft Type: Jewellery Making
More Info 12 Aug to 12 Aug £260
Private Claddagh Ring Making Experience
Location: Down
Event Type: Workshop
Maker: Ruth McEwan-Lyon
Craft Type: Jewellery Making
More Info 13 Aug to 15 Aug £100
Carrickmacross Lace – Summer School | Summer Bouquet
Location: Antrim
Event Type: Workshop
Maker: Market Place Theatre and Arts Centre
Craft Type: Lace
More Info 13 Aug to 13 Aug Free
Bookbinding workshop
Location: Belfast City
Event Type: Workshop
Maker: Sarah Graham
Craft Type: Book Making
More Info 13 Aug to 13 Aug Free
Meet the Makers – Bobbin Lace
Location: Down
Event Type: Meet the Maker
Maker: Unagh McCullough
Craft Type: Lace
More Info 13 Aug to 13 Aug £20
Paper pulp sculpture demonstration and workshop by sculptor Elizabeth Jorn
Location: Down
Event Type: Workshop
Maker: Elizabeth Jorn
Craft Type: Mixed Media Construction
More Info 13 Aug to 13 Aug £25pp +booking fee
Introduction to Punch-Needle
Location: Belfast City
Event Type: Workshop
Maker: Gráinne Mullan
Craft Type: Textile Making
More Info 13 Aug to 13 Aug £65
Creative Peninsula August 2026 – Thrown Pottery Workshop with Rebecca Drysdale
Location: Down
Event Type: Workshop
Maker: Rebecca Drysdale
Craft Type: Ceramics
More Info 13 Aug to 13 Aug £80
Creative Peninsula August 2026 – Traditional Seat Weaving Workshop with Clive Lyttle
Location: Down
Event Type: Open Studio
Maker: Clive Lyttle
Craft Type: Basketry & Willow
More Info 13 Aug to 13 Aug £75
Creative Peninsula August 2026 – Paint Big Landscapes Workshop with Kate Rebbeck
Location: Down
Event Type: Open Studio
Maker: Kate Rebbeck
Craft Type: Multiple
More Info 14 Aug to 14 Aug Cost 225 full, £205 concession
Gathering Basket Masterclass for 18+yrs
Location: Derry/Londonderry
Event Type: Workshop
Maker: Atlantic Craft NI
Craft Type: Basketry & Willow
More Info 14 Aug to 14 Aug £30 per adult and child pair
Ready, Steady, Stitch!
Location: Down
Event Type: Workshop
Maker: Ulster Folk Museum
Craft Type: Textile Making
More Info 14 Aug to 14 Aug £65
Belleek Pottery Hands On Experience
Location: Fermanagh
Event Type: Workshop, Family Friendly
Maker: Belleek Pottery
Craft Type: Ceramics
More Info 14 Aug to 14 Aug Free
Omagh Crafty Kids Craft Fair
Location: Tyrone
Event Type: Fair, For Children
Maker: Ann Omagh
Craft Type: Candle Making, Ceramics, Fashion Design, Felt, Furniture Making, Jewellery Making, Lettering, Mixed Media Construction, Mosaics, Multiple, Printing
More Info 14 Aug to 14 Aug £20
Paper pulp sculpture demonstration and workshop by sculptor Elizabeth Jorn
Location: Down
Event Type: Workshop
Maker: Elizabeth Jorn
Craft Type: Mixed Media Construction
More Info 14 Aug to 14 Aug Free
Fantastic Felted Bookmarks
Location: Antrim
Event Type: Workshop
Maker: Feltmakers North
Craft Type: Felt
More Info