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 26 Aug to 16 Sep £60
Inspiring Yarns ‘Embrace Your Inner Granny’ Crochet Course
Location: Down
Event Type: Workshop
Maker: Asa McDowell, Claire Anketell
Craft Type: Textile Making
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 26 Aug to 26 Aug €10
From Fleece to Fabric Art – Wet & Needle Felting Experience
Location: Tipperary
Event Type: Workshop
Maker: Liz Martin (Lizanne Craft & Design)
Craft Type: Felt
More Info 27 Aug to 27 Aug £65
Belleek Pottery Hands On Experience
Location: Fermanagh
Event Type: Workshop, Family Friendly
Maker: Belleek Pottery
Craft Type: Ceramics
More Info 27 Aug to 27 Aug €43.87
Botanic Embroidery Workshop
Location: Dublin
Event Type: Workshop
Maker: Alice Cummins
Craft Type: Textile Making
More Info 27 Aug to 27 Aug £5pp (+booking fee)
Kitsch Sisters Craft Club
Location: Antrim
Event Type: Open Studio
Maker: Gráinne Mullan
Craft Type: Textile Making
More Info 27 Aug to 27 Aug €75
Botanical Impressions Workshop 4: Cyanotype & Anthotype Botanical Printing
Location: Carlow
Event Type: Workshop
Maker: Martin Marley
Craft Type: Printing
More Info 28 Aug to 30 Aug 5
Felting complex sculptures with Niki Collier During August Craft Month
Location: Dublin
Event Type: Exhibition
Maker: Niki Collier
Craft Type: Felt
More Info 28 Aug to 29 Aug £125
Asymmetric Foraging Basket With Driftwood Handle
Location: Antrim
Event Type: Workshop
Maker: Market Place Theatre and Arts Centre
Craft Type: Basketry & Willow
More Info 28 Aug to 28 Aug TBC
‘Make Your Own Piece’ Pottery
Location: Waterford
Event Type: Workshop
Maker: Ardmore Pottery & Gallery
Craft Type: Ceramics
More Info 28 Aug to 28 Aug Free
Tiny Traders Village Market
Location: Galway
Event Type: Market
Maker: Tiny Traders Village Market
Craft Type: Multiple
More Info 28 Aug to 29 Aug £280
Moonjars and Bowls in Porcelain Workshop
Location: Derry/Londonderry
Event Type: Workshop
Maker: Adam Frew
Craft Type: Ceramics
More Info 28 Aug to 28 Aug €85
Make a Sterling Silver Hammered Ring – Friday Evening
Location: Cork City
Event Type: Workshop
Maker: Benchspace Cork
Craft Type: Jewellery Making
More Info 28 Aug to 28 Aug Free
Liza’s Studio Open Day
Location: Down
Event Type: Open Studio
Maker: Elizabeth Jorn
Craft Type: Multiple
More Info 29 Aug to 29 Aug From €32.50
Puppet Café, an introduction to the art of puppetry
Location: Cork City
Event Type: Workshop, Demonstration
Maker: Camille Pagniez (Jenna Pan dolls)
Craft Type: Toy Making
More Info 29 Aug to 29 Aug Free
Headford Lace Project 10th Anniversary Crafternoon Tea
Location: Galway
Event Type: Family Friendly
Maker: Headford Lace Project
Craft Type: Lace, Spinning, Textile Making
More Info