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 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 10 Aug to 10 Aug £20
Introduction to Needle Felting – Using a Hoop
Location: Tyrone
Event Type: Workshop
Maker: Sharyn Kelly
Craft Type: Felt
More Info 11 Aug to 11 Aug 95
Creative Sewing with Aideen Cross
Location: Kildare
Event Type: For Children
Maker: Aideen Cross Designs
Craft Type: Textile Making
More Info 11 Aug to 11 Aug 95
Creative Sewing with Aideen Cross
Location: Kildare
Event Type: For Children
Maker: Aideen Cross Designs
Craft Type: Textile Making
More Info 11 Aug to 12 Aug Free
Creative Peninsula August 2026 – Artist in Residence – Imogen Donegan at Seacourt Print Workshop – “Your Bangor”
Location: Down
Event Type: Workshop
Maker: Imogen Donegan
Craft Type: Printing
More Info 11 Aug to 11 Aug £75
Creative Peninsula August 2026 – Watercolour & Ink Drawing Workshop with Kate Rebbeck
Location: Down
Event Type: Open Studio
Maker: Kate Rebbeck
Craft Type: Multiple
More Info 11 Aug to 11 Aug £25
Creative Peninsula August 2026 – Introduction to Weaving using a small weaving frame workshop with Christine Casey
Location: Down
Event Type: Open Studio
Maker: Christine Casey
Craft Type: Multiple
More Info 11 Aug to 11 Aug £45
Creative Peninsula August 2026 – Mini Mosaic Making Workshop with Geraldine Cooper
Location: Down
Event Type: Workshop
Maker: Geraldine Cooper
Craft Type: Mosaics
More Info 11 Aug to 11 Aug 25
Kenmare Arts Festival: Pom Pom and Tassel Wall Hanging Workshop
Location: Kerry
Event Type: Workshop
Maker: Maggie Mac
Craft Type: Textile Making
More Info 12 Aug to 12 Aug €112.00
Willow Basket Making Workshop
Location: Dublin
Event Type: Workshop
Maker: Colette Lawless
Craft Type: Basketry & Willow
More Info 12 Aug to 12 Aug £65
Belleek Pottery Hands On Experience
Location: Fermanagh
Event Type: Workshop, Family Friendly
Maker: Belleek Pottery
Craft Type: Ceramics
More Info 12 Aug to 12 Aug 95
Creative Sewing with Aideen Cross
Location: Kildare
Event Type: For Children
Maker: Aideen Cross Designs
Craft Type: Textile Making
More Info 12 Aug to 12 Aug 95
Creative Sewing with Aideen Cross
Location: Kildare
Event Type: For Children
Maker: Aideen Cross Designs
Craft Type: Textile Making
More Info 12 Aug to 12 Aug £30
Inspiring Yarns ‘Intarsia Knitting Workshop’
Location: Down
Event Type: Workshop
Maker: Asa McDowell / Claire Anketell
Craft Type: Textile Making
More Info