The 2026 August Craft Month events programme
1 Aug to 1 Aug £45
By the Coast’ Felting Workshop with Textile Artist Andrea Hayes.
Location: Antrim
Event Type: Workshop
Maker: Andrea Hayes
Craft Type: Felt
More Info 4 Aug to 6 Aug Free
Open Studio – Tracey Johnston Ceramics
Location: Down
Event Type: Open Studio, Meet the Maker, Family Friendly, Demonstration
Maker: Tracey Johnston
Craft Type: Ceramics
More Info 15 Aug to 15 Aug €20
Meath Made presents – Tote-ally Creative Workshop
Location: Meath
Event Type: Workshop, For Children
Maker: Anita Reynolds
Craft Type: Textile Making
More Info 22 Aug to 22 Aug £75
Copper Foil Stained Glass Suncatcher Workshop
Location: Antrim
Event Type: Workshop
Maker: Wendy Hough -Wendy's Glass House
Craft Type: Glass Making
More Info 22 Aug to 22 Aug €10
Keeping Time: Connecting County Carlow’s Watchmaking Heritage with Contemporary Irish Craft
Location: Carlow
Event Type: Meet the Maker, Maker Talk
Maker: Bryan Leech
Craft Type: Horology
More Info 26 Aug to 26 Aug €110
Make a Sterling Silver Spinner Ring – Wednesday Evening
Location: Cork City
Event Type: Workshop
Maker: Benchspace Cork
Craft Type: Jewellery Making
More Info 9 Aug to 9 Aug free
Kilkenny Potters Market
Location: Kilkenny
Event Type: Market
Maker: Pottersmof Ireland (organisers Sonja Guenther and Lydia Smith
Craft Type: Ceramics
More Info 9 Aug to 9 Aug 20
Where the Land Can Meet the Sea in Dundrum – Felted Irish Wool & Seaweed Cyanotype Printed Textiles
Location: Dublin
Event Type: Workshop, Open Studio, Exhibition, Meet the Maker, Market
Maker: Juliane Gorman
Craft Type: Felt, Textile Making
More Info 9 Aug to 9 Aug Free
St. Catherine’s Park /Lucan Demesne Public Market
Location: Dublin
Event Type: Market, Family Friendly, Demonstration
Maker: Eugene Sweeney
Craft Type: Woodworking
More Info 9 Aug to 9 Aug Free
Fleadh Market at The Beehive
Location: Belfast City
Event Type: Market
Maker: Rotten Apple Events
Craft Type: Multiple
More Info 9 Aug to 9 Aug 5
Kenmare Arts Festival: Cyanotype Outdoor Demonstrations With Nick Cavanagh
Location: Kerry
Event Type: Workshop
Maker: Nick Cavanagh
Craft Type: Printing
More Info 9 Aug to 9 Aug £20
Creative Peninsula August 2026 – Reimagining Irish Linen Clothing for the practice of Yoga with Jane McCann
Location: Down
Event Type: Open Studio
Maker: Jane McCann
Craft Type: Multiple
More Info 10 Aug to 13 Aug Cost 225 full, £205 concession
4-Day Intensive Throwing Course for 18+yrs
Location: Derry/Londonderry
Event Type: Workshop
Maker: Fiona Shannon
Craft Type: Ceramics
More Info 10 Aug to 14 Aug £120
Making Things Art and Craft Club
Location: Belfast City
Event Type: Workshop, For Children
Maker: Alison Pascoe / ASTRL Fibres
Craft Type: Mixed Media Construction, Printing, Textile Making
More Info 10 Aug to 10 Aug Free
Local Crafters Showcase at Bushmills Visitor Information to celebrate August Craft Month
Location: Antrim
Event Type: Demonstration
Maker: Causeway Coast and Glens Visitor Servicing Team
Craft Type: Textile Making
More Info 10 Aug to 10 Aug £65
Belleek Pottery Hands On Experience
Location: Fermanagh
Event Type: Workshop, Family Friendly
Maker: Belleek Pottery
Craft Type: Ceramics
More Info 10 Aug to 14 Aug Contact the HIVE
Creative Summer Camp at the HIVE
Location: Kildare
Event Type: Workshop
Maker: Tamzen Lundy Designs and the HIVE youth club Kildare
Craft Type: Textile Making
More Info 10 Aug to 3 Sep 0
Ulster University and Quilts for Care Leavers NI Collaborative Exhibition
Location: Antrim
Event Type: Exhibition
Maker: From Ulster University - Hazel Bruce, Heather Burgess, Sarah Cathers. From Q4CLNI - Lynne Rowntree, Nicola Dorrian-Clark & 15-20 volunteers
Craft Type: Textile Making
More Info 10 Aug to 13 Aug €355
4 Day Craft Retreat with Barbara O’Rahilly Crafter
Location: Dublin
Event Type: Workshop
Maker: Barbara O’Rahilly
Craft Type: Felt, Mixed Media Construction, Multiple, Textile Making
More Info 10 Aug to 10 Aug Free
Creative Peninsula August 2026 – Artist in Residence – Imogen Donegan at Seacourt Print Workshop – “Meet the Artist”
Location: Down
Event Type: Meet the Maker
Maker: Imogen Donegan
Craft Type: Printing
More Info 10 Aug to 10 Aug £100
Creative Peninsula August 2026 – Sculptural Basket Workshop with Clive Lyttle
Location: Down
Event Type: Open Studio
Maker: Clive Lyttle
Craft Type: Basketry & Willow
More Info 10 Aug to 10 Aug £85
Creative Peninsula August 2026 – Experimental weaving workshop with Cecilia Stephens
Location: Down
Event Type: Open Studio
Maker: Cecilia Stephens
Craft Type: Multiple
More Info