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 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 20 Aug to 20 Aug Free
Casadh An t’Sugan – Rope making Demonstration
Location: Cork
Event Type: Workshop
Maker: Sonia Caldwell
Craft Type: Multiple
More Info 20 Aug to 20 Aug €90
How to Build a Church: Angel Wing Stone Carving with Dominic Keogh of Memento Mori Stonework
Location: Galway
Event Type: Workshop
Maker: Dominic Keogh
Craft Type: Multiple
More Info 20 Aug to 20 Aug €50
How to Build a Church: Textile Workshops with Ann Fleeton – Printing with Plants
Location: Galway
Event Type: Workshop
Maker: Ann Fleeton
Craft Type: Textile Making
More Info 20 Aug to 20 Aug €50
How to Build a Church: Textile Workshops with Ann Fleeton – Boro Slow Stitching
Location: Galway
Event Type: Workshop
Maker: Ann Fleeton
Craft Type: Textile Making
More Info 20 Aug to 20 Aug €120
How to Build a Church: Ironworking Workshops with Triscele Forging – Iron Smelting
Location: Galway
Event Type: Workshop
Maker: Triscele Forging
Craft Type: Metalworking
More Info 21 Aug to 21 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 21 Aug to 21 Aug Free
Join our meet the Maker Morning at Painted Earth
Location: Down
Event Type: Meet the Maker
Maker: Trevor Woods, Gail Kelly
Craft Type: Ceramics, Printing, Textile Making
More Info 21 Aug to 21 Aug €65
‘Make Your Own Piece’ Pottery
Location: Waterford
Event Type: Workshop
Maker: Ardmore Pottery & Gallery
Craft Type: Ceramics
More Info 21 Aug to 21 Aug £65
Belleek Pottery Hands On Experience
Location: Fermanagh
Event Type: Workshop, Family Friendly
Maker: Belleek Pottery
Craft Type: Ceramics
More Info 21 Aug to 21 Aug Free
Tiny Traders Village Market
Location: Galway
Event Type: Market
Maker: Tiny Traders Village Market
Craft Type: Multiple
More Info 21 Aug to 21 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 21 Aug to 21 Aug Free
Rush Chair seating demonstration
Location: Cork
Event Type: Open Studio, Meet the Maker, Demonstration
Maker: Sonia Caldwell
Craft Type: Mixed Media Construction
More Info