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 19 Aug to 19 Aug £45
Learn how to use a Sewing Machine
Location: Down
Event Type: Workshop
Maker: Naomi Wylie
Craft Type: Textile Making
More Info 19 Aug to 19 Aug €150.00
Fire & Feast
Location: Waterford
Event Type: Workshop
Maker: Ardmore Pottery & Gallery
Craft Type: Ceramics
More Info 19 Aug to 19 Aug Contact the organiser
Pottery Workshop
Location: Kildare
Event Type: Workshop, Maker Talk
Maker: Irish Wheelchair Association
Craft Type: Ceramics
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 Free
Le Chéile Collective – Community Creatives Social evening
Location: Kerry
Event Type: Meet the Maker, Maker Talk
Maker: Le Chéile Collective
Craft Type: Ceramics, Furniture Making, Interior Furnishings, Jewellery Making, Lace, Metalworking, Mixed Media Construction, Multiple, Printing, Textile Making, Woodworking
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