The 2026 August Craft Month events programme
1 Aug to 7 Aug Free
The Sound of Clay by Gatothorceramica at The Kiosk Project Art Space in Drogheda
Location: Louth
Event Type: Workshop, Exhibition, Meet the Maker, Maker Talk, Demonstration
Maker: Adriana Torres Escobedo
Craft Type: Ceramics, Music Instrument Making
More Info 1 Aug to 16 Aug Free
“Listen to the Land Speak” – West Cork Creates
Location: Cork City
Event Type: Exhibition
Maker: Cork Craft Month
Craft Type: Multiple
More Info 3 Aug to 16 Aug Free
Seisún – A celebration of rhythm through clay and music
Location: Belfast City
Event Type: Workshop, Exhibition
Maker: Cre Collective NI
Craft Type: Ceramics, Horology
More Info 5 Aug to 5 Aug £45
Creative Peninsula August 2026 – Castle Espie Workshop – “Creative Café with Tracey Johnston Ceramics – Flowerpot”
Location: Down
Event Type: Workshop
Maker: Tracey Johnston
Craft Type: Ceramics
More Info 6 Aug to 6 Aug £25
Wet Felting a Landscape or Floral Design with Sharyn Kelly
Location: Tyrone
Event Type: Workshop
Maker: Sharyn Kelly
Craft Type: Felt
More Info 8 Aug to 8 Aug Free
Meet the Makers ‘In the Making’
Location: Cork
Event Type: Meet the Maker, Maker Talk, Family Friendly, Demonstration
Maker: Blackwater Valley Makers
Craft Type: Ceramics, Fashion Design, Felt, Glass Making, Toy Making, Woodworking
More Info 19 Aug to 19 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 19 Aug to 19 Aug €45
Mothers & Daughters
Location: Mayo
Event Type: Workshop, Family Friendly
Maker: Victoria Foutz ~ Bijoux
Craft Type: Jewellery Making
More Info 19 Aug to 19 Aug €0
Beginner jewellery making workshop with Barbara Hall
Location: Cork
Event Type: Workshop
Maker: Barbara Hall
Craft Type: Jewellery Making
More Info 19 Aug to 21 Aug €0
Kid’s felting camp with Woolly Crafts
Location: Cork
Event Type: Workshop
Maker: Woolly Crafts
Craft Type: Felt, Mixed Media Construction, Printing
More Info 20 Aug to 20 Aug Free
Showcase of Traditional Craft Celebrating Ballymena’s 400th Anniversary
Location: Antrim
Event Type: Workshop, Exhibition, Meet the Maker, Demonstration
Maker: Midtown Makers
Craft Type: Felt, Lace, Textile Making
More Info 20 Aug to 20 Aug £95
Hare Wicker Workshop in partnership with Welig Heritage Crafts
Location: Down
Event Type: Workshop
Maker: Pier 36 x Welig Heritage Crafts
Craft Type: Basketry & Willow
More Info 20 Aug to 20 Aug Free
Conservation Tour of PRONI
Location: Belfast City
Event Type: Open Studio
Maker: Sarah Graham
Craft Type: Book Making
More Info 20 Aug to 20 Aug 70.69
Cork Potters Clay Trail: Build Your Own Ceramic House Workshop with Brendan Ryan Ceramics
Location: Cork
Event Type: Workshop
Maker: Brendan Ryan Ceramics
Craft Type: Ceramics
More Info 20 Aug to 20 Aug £40
Mosaic Coaster Workshop
Location: Antrim
Event Type: Workshop
Maker: Michelle McCaughan - School Bus Studio
Craft Type: Mosaics
More Info 20 Aug to 20 Aug £20
Paper pulp sculpture demonstration and workshop by sculptor Elizabeth Jorn
Location: Down
Event Type: Workshop
Maker: Elizabeth Jorn
Craft Type: Mixed Media Construction
More Info 20 Aug to 20 Aug €75
Botanical Impressions Workshop 3: Botanical Printing on Paper & Fabric
Location: Carlow
Event Type: Workshop
Maker: Martin Marley
Craft Type: Printing
More Info 20 Aug to 20 Aug Free
Coffee and Clay in Castlerock
Location: Derry/Londonderry
Event Type: Meet the Maker, Demonstration
Maker: Tracey Johnston
Craft Type: Ceramics
More Info 20 Aug to 20 Aug €135
Make a Set of Sterling Silver Bangles – Thursday Evening
Location: Cork City
Event Type: Workshop
Maker: Benchspace Cork
Craft Type: Jewellery 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 20 Aug to 20 Aug Free
Cork Craft Month Celebration Party
Location: Cork
Event Type: Exhibition
Maker: Cork Craft Month
Craft Type: Multiple
More Info 20 Aug to 20 Aug €40
Carve your own Timber Letter Opener with Michael Whyte of Ro Óg Ltd
Location: Cork
Event Type: Workshop
Maker: Michael Whyte of Ro Óg Ltd
Craft Type: Woodworking
More Info