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 15 Aug to 16 Aug Free
Creative Peninsula August 2026 – Artists’ Open Studios – Lisa Ballard – Visual Artist
Location: Down
Event Type: Open Studio
Maker: Lisa Ballard
Craft Type: Multiple
More Info 15 Aug to 16 Aug Free
Creative Peninsula August 2026 – Artists’ Open Studios – Jane McCann – Textiles
Location: Down
Event Type: Open Studio
Maker: Jane McCann
Craft Type: Textile Making
More Info 15 Aug to 16 Aug Free
Creative Peninsula August 2026 – Artists’ Open Studios – Sharon Regan Art
Location: Down
Event Type: Open Studio
Maker: Sharon Regan
Craft Type: Multiple
More Info 15 Aug to 16 Aug Free
Creative Peninsula August 2026 – Artists’ Open Studios – Loft Artists
Location: Down
Event Type: Open Studio
Maker: Loft Artists
Craft Type: Multiple
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 20
Kids Ceramic Monster Pots
Location: Armagh
Event Type: Workshop
Maker: Sarah-Louise Mitchell
Craft Type: Ceramics
More Info 15 Aug to 15 Aug 55
Stacked Rings Silver Jewellery Workshop
Location: Armagh
Event Type: Workshop
Maker: Sarah-Louise Mitchell
Craft Type: Jewellery Making
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 16 Aug Free
Creative Peninsula August 2026 – Artists’ Open Studios – Blue Cube Arts – Mosaics
Location: Down
Event Type: Open Studio
Maker: Blue Cube Arts
Craft Type: Mosaics
More Info 15 Aug to 15 Aug Free
Creative Peninsula August 2026 – Artists’ Open Studios – Kate Rebbeck – Visual Artist
Location: Down
Event Type: Open Studio
Maker: Kate Rebbeck
Craft Type: Multiple
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 £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 15 Aug to 15 Aug £75
Creative Peninsula August 2026 – Soft Pastels and Mixed Media Workshop with Sara Brown
Location: Down
Event Type: Open Studio
Maker: Sara Brown
Craft Type: Multiple
More Info 15 Aug to 15 Aug £75.00
Tiffany Glass Workshop with Eleanor-Jane McCartney at The Giant’s Causeway
Location: Derry/Londonderry
Event Type: Workshop
Maker: Eleanor-Jane (E-J) McCartney
Craft Type: Glass Making
More Info