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 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 €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 16 Aug to 16 Aug €45
Draw Your Name in Book of Kells-style Workshop
Location: Dublin
Event Type: Workshop
Maker: Clemence Prosen
Craft Type: Lettering
More Info 16 Aug to 16 Aug Free
Casadh and Tsúgán – Turning of the Rope
Location: Cork
Event Type: Demonstration
Maker: Sonia Caldwell and Will Bock
Craft Type: Multiple
More Info 16 Aug to 16 Aug €45
Willow Weaving Workshop of Cois Laoi Willow
Location: Cork
Event Type: Workshop
Maker: Cois Laoi Willow
Craft Type: Basketry & Willow
More Info 16 Aug to 16 Aug Free
Sunday Market at Mountain View
Location: Kilkenny
Event Type: Market
Maker: Mountain View Market
Craft Type: Multiple
More Info 16 Aug to 16 Aug £65
Bookbinding Workshop in Bullitt Hotel Belfast
Location: Belfast City
Event Type: Workshop
Maker: Papercrown NI
Craft Type: Book Making
More Info 16 Aug to 16 Aug Free
Heritage Week Fun Rope Day – Skipping, Tug of War and Making Rope from Irish Flax and Grasses
Location: Cork
Event Type: Family Friendly, For Children
Maker: Sonia Caldwell
Craft Type: Multiple
More Info 16 Aug to 16 Aug Free
Echoes of Aughagower – Heritage Day
Location: Mayo
Event Type: Festival, Fair, Family Friendly
Maker: Aughagower Tidy Towns
Craft Type: Multiple
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 17 Aug to 17 Aug €45
Oak Gall Ink
Location: Cork
Event Type: Workshop
Maker: Sonia Caldwell
Craft Type: Multiple
More Info