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 11 Aug to 11 Aug €0
Felt workshop for beginners with Zivile of Zen Felting
Location: Cork
Event Type: Workshop
Maker: Zivile
Craft Type: Felt, Printing
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 12 Aug to 12 Aug £40
Ceramic Planter Pot
Location: Armagh
Event Type: Workshop
Maker: Sarah-Louise Mitchell
Craft Type: Ceramics
More Info 12 Aug to 12 Aug 35
Kenmare Arts Festival: Needle Felting a picture
Location: Kerry
Event Type: Workshop
Maker: Marjorie Cunningham
Craft Type: Felt
More Info 12 Aug to 12 Aug £30
Creative Peninsula August 2026 – Light house tea light holder workshop with Sharon Regan
Location: Down
Event Type: Open Studio
Maker: Sharon Regan
Craft Type: Ceramics
More Info 12 Aug to 12 Aug £25
Creative Peninsula August 2026 – Learn to knit workshop with Christine Casey
Location: Down
Event Type: Open Studio
Maker: Christine Casey
Craft Type: Multiple
More Info 12 Aug to 12 Aug €20
Crochet Workshop for Beginners age 8-12 with Ann Mechelinck
Location: Cork
Event Type: Workshop, For Children
Maker: Ann Mechelinck
Craft Type: Textile Making
More Info 12 Aug to 12 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 12 Aug to 12 Aug £260
Private Claddagh Ring Making Experience
Location: Down
Event Type: Workshop
Maker: Ruth McEwan-Lyon
Craft Type: Jewellery Making
More Info 13 Aug to 13 Aug €85
Candle Making Experience
Location: Kilkenny
Event Type: Workshop
Maker: Douglas Higgins
Craft Type: Candle Making
More Info 13 Aug to 15 Aug £100
Carrickmacross Lace – Summer School | Summer Bouquet
Location: Antrim
Event Type: Workshop
Maker: Market Place Theatre and Arts Centre
Craft Type: Lace
More Info 13 Aug to 13 Aug €40
Needle Felting Workshop – Tales for Tadpoles with Jenni Kilgallon
Location: Wicklow
Event Type: Workshop
Maker: Jenni Kilgallon
Craft Type: Felt
More Info