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 25 Aug to 25 Aug €10
Sustainable Tourism Workshop
Location: Tipperary
Event Type: Workshop
Maker: Ailis Crowley, FASH Forward & Frances, Founder of Lily Mais
Craft Type: Interior Furnishings
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 25 Aug to 25 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 25 Aug to 25 Aug €5
Lacemaking demonstrations
Location: Kerry
Event Type: Meet the Maker, Maker Talk, Demonstration
Maker: Nora Finnegan
Craft Type: Lace
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: Morning Session
Location: Tipperary
Event Type: Workshop
Maker: Liz Martin (Lizanne Craft & Design)
Craft Type: Felt
More Info 26 Aug to 26 Aug €10
From Fleece to Fabric Art – Wet & Needle Felting Experience: Afternoon Session
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: Belfast City
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 27 Aug to 27 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 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 €65
‘Make Your Own Piece’ Pottery
Location: Waterford
Event Type: Workshop
Maker: Ardmore Pottery & Gallery
Craft Type: Ceramics
More Info