The 2026 August Craft Month ROI events programme
1 Aug to 7 Aug Free
The Sound of Clay by Gatothorceramica at The Kiosk Project Art Space in Drogheda
Location: Louth
Event Type: Workshop, Exhibition, Meet the Maker, Maker Talk, Demonstration
Maker: Adriana Torres Escobedo
Craft Type: Ceramics, Music Instrument Making
More Info 1 Aug to 16 Aug Free
“Listen to the Land Speak” – West Cork Creates
Location: Cork City
Event Type: Exhibition
Maker: Cork Craft Month
Craft Type: Multiple
More Info 8 Aug to 8 Aug Free
Meet the Makers ‘In the Making’
Location: Cork
Event Type: Meet the Maker, Maker Talk, Family Friendly, Demonstration
Maker: Blackwater Valley Makers
Craft Type: Ceramics, Fashion Design, Felt, Glass Making, Toy Making, Woodworking
More Info 15 Aug to 15 Aug Free
Patchwork and Quilting by hand: Mini Workshop
Location: Laois
Event Type: Workshop
Maker: Laois Quilters
Craft Type: Textile Making
More Info 15 Aug to 15 Aug €35
Slow Morning Paper Quilling & Card Making Workshop
Location: Dublin
Event Type: Workshop
Maker: Celia Kluever
Craft Type: Mixed Media Construction
More Info 15 Aug to 15 Aug Free
Felting Fun Day
Location: Roscommon
Event Type: Workshop, Exhibition, Meet the Maker, Market, Family Friendly, Demonstration
Maker: Belinda Reid
Craft Type: Felt
More Info 15 Aug to 16 Aug 250
Sew your own dress/top (Intermediate level) Two Day Sewing Retreat with Heidi Higgins
Location: Tipperary
Event Type: Workshop
Maker: Heidi Higgins
Craft Type: Fashion Design
More Info 15 Aug to 15 Aug 200
Skill Builder Woodturning Workshop – Intro to Bowl Turning – Saturday
Location: Cork City
Event Type: Workshop
Maker: Benchspace Cork
Craft Type: Jewellery Making
More Info 15 Aug to 15 Aug €85
Make a Sterling Silver Hammered Ring – Saturday
Location: Cork City
Event Type: Workshop
Maker: Benchspace Cork
Craft Type: Jewellery Making
More Info 15 Aug to 10 Aug €75
Make a Live Edge Clock – August
Location: Cork City
Event Type: Workshop
Maker: Benchspace Cork
Craft Type: Woodworking
More Info 15 Aug to 15 Aug Free
Hands-on Traditional Irish Crafts Day
Location: Westmeath
Event Type: Festival, Family Friendly, Demonstration
Maker: Irish Heritage Crafts Co-Op
Craft Type: Basketry & Willow
More Info 15 Aug to 15 Aug €150
Improve Your Decoupage Skills with Mary Ffrench
Location: Cork
Event Type: Workshop
Maker: Mary Ffrench
Craft Type: Interior Furnishings
More Info 15 Aug to 15 Aug Free
Guild of Irish Lacemakers – Lacemaking demonstration and vintage lace display
Location: Dublin
Event Type: Exhibition, Demonstration
Maker: Guild of Irish Lacemakers
Craft Type: Lace
More Info 15 Aug to 15 Aug €25
Meath Made presents – Weaving Workshop
Location: Meath
Event Type: Workshop, For Children
Maker: Meath Made
Craft Type: Textile Making
More Info 15 Aug to 15 Aug €35
Meath Made presents – Crochet Granny Square Workshop
Location: Meath
Event Type: Workshop
Maker: Meath Made
Craft Type: Textile Making
More Info 15 Aug to 15 Aug €35
Meath Made presents – Hand-Painted Ceramic Vase Workshop
Location: Meath
Event Type: Workshop, For Children
Maker: Meath Made
Craft Type: Textile Making
More Info 15 Aug to 15 Aug €55
Meath Made presents – Fused Glass Jewellery
Location: Meath
Event Type: Workshop
Maker: Meath Made
Craft Type: Glass Making
More Info 15 Aug to 15 Aug €35
Meath Made presents – Wet felt brooch workshop
Location: Meath
Event Type: Workshop, For Children
Maker: Boann Irish Felt Designs
Craft Type: Felt
More Info 15 Aug to 15 Aug €20
Meath Made presents – Textile Self-Portrait – Cardboard and Linen Workshop
Location: Meath
Event Type: Workshop, For Children
Maker: Meath Made
Craft Type: Mixed Media Construction
More Info