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 15 Aug €45
Fused Glass Collage Workshop with Ruth Phelan
Location: Cork
Event Type: Workshop
Maker: Ruth Phelan
Craft Type: Glass Making
More Info 15 Aug to 15 Aug £15
History Story Stitch
Location: Derry/Londonderry
Event Type: Workshop, Maker Talk, Demonstration
Maker: Shirt Tales NI
Craft Type: Textile Making
More Info 15 Aug to 15 Aug Free
McQuilties Open Studio
Location: Galway
Event Type: Open Studio, Meet the Maker
Maker: Mary McCarty
Craft Type: Textile Making
More Info 15 Aug to 15 Aug €45
Mini Soft Rush Basket Making Workshop
Location: Cork
Event Type: Workshop
Maker: Sonia Caldwell
Craft Type: Basketry & Willow
More Info 15 Aug to 15 Aug €50
Candle Bouquet Arrangement Workshop with Candlelight by Sanya
Location: Cork
Event Type: Workshop
Maker: Candlelight by Sanya
Craft Type: Candle Making
More Info 15 Aug to 15 Aug Free
Stitched Together – Hooked on History
Location: Monaghan
Event Type: Workshop, Demonstration
Maker: Monaghan Town Library
Craft Type: Textile Making
More Info 15 Aug to 16 Aug Free
Creative Peninsula August 2026 – Anna Smyth Ceramics Open Studio
Location: Down
Event Type: Open Studio, Maker Talk
Maker: Anna Smyth Ceramics
Craft Type: Ceramics
More Info 15 Aug to 15 Aug Free
Rathmullan Makers Market
Location: Donegal
Event Type: Market
Maker: Rathmullan Makers Market
Craft Type: Multiple
More Info 15 Aug to 15 Aug £35
Kintsugi at The Lab
Location: Belfast City
Event Type: Workshop
Maker: Smithereens
Craft Type: Ceramics
More Info 15 Aug to 16 Aug Free
Louth Craftmark Art & Craft Market
Location: Louth
Event Type: Market
Maker: Louth Craftmark
Craft Type: Multiple
More Info 15 Aug to 15 Aug €65
Watercolour Flowers Workshop with Artist Sonya Reynolds
Location: Louth
Event Type: Workshop
Maker: Sonya Reynolds
Craft Type: Multiple
More Info 15 Aug to 15 Aug Free
Westport Makers Market
Location: Mayo
Event Type: Market
Maker: Westport Makers Market
Craft Type: Multiple
More Info 16 Aug to 16 Aug €85
Candle Making Experience
Location: Kilkenny
Event Type: Workshop
Maker: Douglas Higgins
Craft Type: Candle Making
More Info 16 Aug to 16 Aug 70
Seaweed Pressing With Farraige and the Ellen Hutchins Festival
Location: Cork
Event Type: Workshop
Maker: Orla - Armand Twomey - Tessier
Craft Type: Mixed Media Construction
More Info 16 Aug to 16 Aug 50 euro
Tile Making
Location: Dublin
Event Type: Workshop
Maker: Kriti Khatri
Craft Type: Ceramics
More Info 16 Aug to 16 Aug €50
Macrame Mirror Making Workshop
Location: Dublin
Event Type: Workshop
Maker: Kriti Khatri
Craft Type: Textile Making
More Info