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 16 Aug to 16 Aug €45
Meath Made presents – Botanical Soap Making Workshop
Location: Meath
Event Type: Workshop
Maker: Anam & Bláth
Craft Type: Soap Making
More Info 16 Aug to 16 Aug €20
Meath Made presents – Ceramic Butterfly Decorating Workshop
Location: Meath
Event Type: Workshop, For Children
Maker: Meath Made
Craft Type: Mixed Media Construction
More Info 16 Aug to 16 Aug €20
Meath Made presents – Blossom & Blend – Kids Natural Perfume Workshop
Location: Meath
Event Type: Workshop, For Children
Maker: Meath Made
Craft Type: Mixed Media Construction
More Info 16 Aug to 16 Aug €40
Meath Made presents – Natural Skincare Workshop
Location: Meath
Event Type: Workshop, For Children
Maker: Meath Made
Craft Type: Multiple
More Info 16 Aug to 16 Aug €20
Stained Glass Workshop, Fore
Location: Westmeath
Event Type: Workshop
Maker: Tony Wheatley
Craft Type: Glass Making
More Info 16 Aug to 16 Aug €35
Wool Adventures – Felted Lantern Workshop Using Local Irish Sheep and Alpaca Wool Fibres with Zivile Zeniauskaite
Location: Cork
Event Type: Workshop
Maker: Zivile Zeniauskaite
Craft Type: Felt
More Info 16 Aug to 30 Aug €260 for Two Days
Two Day Porcelain Workshop with Sara Roberts
Location: Cork
Event Type: Workshop
Maker: Sarah Roberts
Craft Type: Ceramics
More Info 17 Aug to 17 Aug Free
Local Crafters Showcase at Bushmills Visitor Information to celebrate August Craft Month
Location: Antrim
Event Type: Demonstration
Maker: Causeway Coast and Glens Visitor Servicing Team
Craft Type: Ceramics
More Info 17 Aug to 17 Aug £65
Belleek Pottery Hands On Experience
Location: Fermanagh
Event Type: Workshop, Family Friendly
Maker: Belleek Pottery
Craft Type: Ceramics
More Info 17 Aug to 20 Aug €355
4 Day Craft Retreat with Barbara O’Rahilly Crafter
Location: Dublin
Event Type: Workshop
Maker: Barbara O’Rahilly
Craft Type: Book Making, Felt, Mixed Media Construction, Multiple, Textile Making
More Info 17 Aug to 17 Aug Free
ICA Drumboylan Heritage Day
Location: Roscommon
Event Type: Exhibition, Meet the Maker, Family Friendly, Demonstration
Maker: ICA Drumboylan Guild
Craft Type: Multiple
More Info 17 Aug to 17 Aug Various - see event description
Lampwork Bead-Making Workshop with Maggie Napier
Location: Down
Event Type: Workshop
Maker: Maggie Napier
Craft Type: Glass Making
More Info 18 Aug to 18 Aug £25
Paper Folded Flowers
Location: Down
Event Type: Workshop
Maker: Naomi Wylie
Craft Type: Mixed Media Construction
More Info 18 Aug to 18 Aug £40
Pebble Art
Location: Down
Event Type: Workshop
Maker: Naomi Wylie
Craft Type: Mixed Media Construction
More Info 18 Aug to 18 Aug 130
Fused Glass Lantern Workshop
Location: Westmeath
Event Type: Workshop
Maker: Eddie Conor Byrne
Craft Type: Glass Making
More Info 18 Aug to 18 Aug €10
Natural Dyeing for Beginners
Location: Sligo
Event Type: Maker Talk, Demonstration
Maker: Mary Cooper
Craft Type: Textile Making
More Info