Below is the 2026 August Craft Month events programme. August Craft Month will return with more exciting events in 2027 – stay tuned and subscribe to our newsletter so you don’t miss out!
20 Jul to 5 Sep Free
Timpeallacht – local craft work
Location: Cork
Event Type: Open Studio, Exhibition
Maker: Sonia Caldwell
Craft Type: Multiple
More Info 11 Aug to 1 Sep Free
Ulster University and Quilts for Care Leavers NI Collaborative Exhibition
Location: Belfast City
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 20 Aug to 6 Sep Free
Family Matters Exhibition
Location: Cork
Event Type: Exhibition
Maker: Cnoc Buí
Craft Type: Ceramics
More Info 25 Aug to 30 Sep Free
Feltmakers Ireland – Essence of Nature Exhibition
Location: Leitrim
Event Type: Exhibition
Maker: The Leitrim Design House
Craft Type: Felt
More Info 4 Sep to 4 Sep £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 4 Sep to 4 Sep £260
Private Claddagh Ring Making Experience
Location: Down
Event Type: Workshop
Maker: Ruth McEwan-Lyon
Craft Type: Jewellery Making
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 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 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 10 Aug to 10 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 10 Aug to 10 Aug £260
Private Claddagh Ring Making Experience
Location: Down
Event Type: Workshop
Maker: Ruth McEwan-Lyon
Craft Type: Jewellery 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 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 1 Sep Free
Ulster University and Quilts for Care Leavers NI Collaborative Exhibition
Location: Belfast City
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 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