The 2026 August Craft Month 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 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 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 6 Aug to 6 Aug €60
An Introduction to Circular Weaving with Ann Mechelinck
Location: Cork
Event Type: Workshop
Maker: Ann Mechelinck
Craft Type: Textile Making
More Info 6 Aug to 6 Aug Free
Harp making demonstration and try out with William and Anna Smyth
Location: Belfast City
Event Type: Meet the Maker
Maker: William Smyth Harps, Boardman Violins and Avalon Guitars
Craft Type: Music Instrument Making
More Info 7 Aug to 7 Aug €20
Raw Wool Adventure workshop
Location: Cork
Event Type: Workshop
Maker: Zivile Zeniauskaite
Craft Type: Felt
More Info 7 Aug to 7 Aug €65
‘Make Your Own Piece’ Pottery
Location: Waterford
Event Type: Workshop
Maker: Ardmore Pottery & Gallery
Craft Type: Ceramics
More Info 7 Aug to 7 Aug Free
Tiny Traders Village Market
Location: Galway
Event Type: Market
Maker: Tiny Traders Village Market
Craft Type: Multiple
More Info 7 Aug to 7 Aug Free
Creative Peninsula August 2026 – “Twilight Market and Arts Night”
Location: Down
Event Type: Market
Maker: Creative Peninsula
Craft Type: Multiple
More Info 7 Aug to 31 Aug Free
Of Sand and Ash
Location: Kilkenny
Event Type: Exhibition
Maker: Glass Society of Ireland
Craft Type: Glass Making
More Info 7 Aug to 7 Aug 65
Gals Night!
Location: Down
Event Type: Workshop
Maker: Drysdale Ceramics
Craft Type: Ceramics
More Info 7 Aug to 7 Aug £35
Creative Peninsula August 2026 – Ards Arts Centre Workshops – Throw Down with Tracey Johnston
Location: Down
Event Type: Workshop
Maker: Tracey Johnston
Craft Type: Multiple
More Info 7 Aug to 7 Aug Free
Douglas Court Shopping Centre Open Air Craft Market
Location: Cork
Event Type: Market
Maker: Cork Craft Month
Craft Type: Multiple
More Info 7 Aug to 7 Aug €50
Needle Felting Workshop: Create a ‘Wool Painting’ with Emily Thompson
Location: Cork
Event Type: Workshop
Maker: Emily Thompson
Craft Type: Felt
More Info 7 Aug to 7 Aug €50
Needle Felting Workshop with Emily Thompson
Location: Cork
Event Type: Workshop, Family Friendly
Maker: Emily Thompson
Craft Type: Felt
More Info 7 Aug to 7 Aug €25
Modern Granny Square Crochet Workshop with Fernanda Schneider
Location: Cork
Event Type: Workshop
Maker: Wildwire Jewellery
Craft Type: Felt
More Info 7 Aug to 7 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 7 Aug to 7 Aug £260
Private Claddagh Ring Making Experience
Location: Down
Event Type: Workshop
Maker: Ruth McEwan-Lyon
Craft Type: Jewellery Making
More Info 7 Aug to 7 Aug €0
Make a pinch pot with Diana Skalkos
Location: Cork
Event Type: Workshop
Maker: Diana Skalkos
Craft Type: Ceramics, Printing
More Info