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 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 3 Sep 0
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 11 Aug to 11 Aug €70
Benchspace Bite – Make a Woodturned Honey Dipper – Tuesday Evening
Location: Cork
Event Type: Workshop
Maker: Benchspace Cork
Craft Type: Woodworking
More Info 11 Aug to 11 Aug €5
Lacemaking demonstrations
Location: Kerry
Event Type: Meet the Maker, Maker Talk, Demonstration
Maker: Nora Finnegan
Craft Type: Lace
More Info