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 15 Aug to 16 Aug 250
Sew your own dress/top (Intermediate level) Two Day Sewing Retreat with Heidi Higgins
Location: Tipperary
Event Type: Workshop
Maker: Heidi Higgins
Craft Type: Fashion Design
More Info 15 Aug to 16 Aug Free
Creative Peninsula August 2026 – Artists’ Open Studios – Jo Hatty – Sculpture and Jewellery
Location: Down
Event Type: Open Studio
Maker: Jo Hatty
Craft Type: Jewellery Making
More Info 15 Aug to 16 Aug Free
Creative Peninsula August 2026 – Artists’ Open Studios – Anna Smyth – Ceramics
Location: Down
Event Type: Open Studio
Maker: Anna Smyth
Craft Type: Ceramics
More Info 15 Aug to 16 Aug Free
Creative Peninsula August 2026 – Artists’ Open Studios – Cula Ceramics
Location: Down
Event Type: Open Studio
Maker: Cula Ceramics
Craft Type: Ceramics
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