The 2026 August Craft Month events programme
1 Aug to 1 Aug £45
By the Coast’ Felting Workshop with Textile Artist Andrea Hayes.
Location: Antrim
Event Type: Workshop
Maker: Andrea Hayes
Craft Type: Felt
More Info 4 Aug to 6 Aug Free
Open Studio – Tracey Johnston Ceramics
Location: Down
Event Type: Open Studio, Meet the Maker, Family Friendly, Demonstration
Maker: Tracey Johnston
Craft Type: Ceramics
More Info 15 Aug to 15 Aug €20
Meath Made presents – Tote-ally Creative Workshop
Location: Meath
Event Type: Workshop, For Children
Maker: Anita Reynolds
Craft Type: Textile Making
More Info 22 Aug to 22 Aug £75
Copper Foil Stained Glass Suncatcher Workshop
Location: Antrim
Event Type: Workshop
Maker: Wendy Hough -Wendy's Glass House
Craft Type: Glass Making
More Info 22 Aug to 22 Aug €10
Keeping Time: Connecting County Carlow’s Watchmaking Heritage with Contemporary Irish Craft
Location: Carlow
Event Type: Meet the Maker, Maker Talk
Maker: Bryan Leech
Craft Type: Horology
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 2 Aug to 2 Aug 90
Vintage Hand Tool Workshop: Creepie Stool Making
Location: Antrim
Event Type: Workshop
Maker: Declan Scullion
Craft Type: Furniture Making, Interior Furnishings, Woodworking
More Info 2 Aug to 2 Aug Free
St. Catherine’s Park /Lucan Demesne Public Market
Location: Dublin
Event Type: Market, Family Friendly, Demonstration
Maker: Eugene Sweeney
Craft Type: Woodworking
More Info 2 Aug to 2 Aug £15pp (+ booking fee)
Hot Gael Summer: Upcycle your old clothes for Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann
Location: Antrim
Event Type: Workshop
Maker: Gráinne Mullan
Craft Type: Textile Making
More Info 2 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 2 Aug to 2 Aug Free
Creative Peninsula August 2026 – “Heritage Craft Afternoon”
Location: Down
Event Type: Demonstration
Maker: Creative Peninsula
Craft Type: Multiple
More Info 2 Aug to 2 Aug Free
The Sunflower Sellers Market
Location: Belfast City
Event Type: Market
Maker: Rotten Apple Events
Craft Type: Multiple
More Info 2 Aug to 2 Aug 35
Kenmare Arts Festival: Botanical Cyanotype Workshop with Maria Hernandez
Location: Kerry
Event Type: Workshop
Maker: Maria Hernandez
Craft Type: Printing
More Info 3 Aug to 3 Aug Free
Local Crafters Showcase at Bushmills Visitor Information to celebrate Craft Month
Location: Antrim
Event Type: Demonstration
Maker: Causeway Coast and Glens Visitor Servicing Team
Craft Type: Glass Making
More Info 3 Aug to 7 Aug £65.00 for the full week | Siblings: £55.00 each for second or third child
Art Camp for Kids
Location: Antrim
Event Type: Workshop
Maker: Market Place Theatre and Arts Centre
Craft Type: Mixed Media Construction
More Info 3 Aug to 3 Aug Free
Facebook Live – online demonstration
Location: Antrim
Event Type: Online Event, Demonstration
Maker: Corinne Price
Craft Type: Ceramics
More Info 3 Aug to 3 Aug Free
Instagram Live – online demonstration
Location: Antrim
Event Type: Online Event, Demonstration
Maker: Corinne Price
Craft Type: Ceramics
More Info 3 Aug to 3 Aug FREE
Visual Art Trail: The Yarn Garden
Location: Offaly
Event Type:
Maker: Birr Vintage Week and Arts Festival
Craft Type:
More Info 3 Aug to 31 Aug Free
Creative Peninsula August 2026 – “The Shape of Human Touch”
Location: Down
Event Type: Exhibition
Maker: Tracey Johnston Ceramics
Craft Type: Ceramics
More Info 3 Aug to 3 Aug £30pp (+booking fee)
Irish Celtic Lino Printed Tea Towels
Location: Antrim
Event Type: Workshop
Maker: Gráinne Mullan
Craft Type: Printing
More Info 3 Aug to 29 Aug Free
Stitched Together – The Community Story Shawl Exhibition
Location: Monaghan
Event Type: Festival
Maker: Monaghan County Museum and Monaghan Town Library
Craft Type: Textile Making
More Info 4 Aug to 4 Aug £20
Kids Wet Feltmaking
Location: Down
Event Type: Workshop
Maker: Naomi Wylie
Craft Type: Felt
More Info