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 4 Aug to 4 Aug Free
The Art of the Bodhrán with Ogham Art
Location: Belfast City
Event Type: Maker Talk, Demonstration
Maker: Ogham Art
Craft Type: Music Instrument Making
More Info 4 Aug to 31 Aug Free
Martin Ryan’s Woodart Exhibition
Location: Tipperary
Event Type: Exhibition
Maker: Martin Ryan
Craft Type: Woodworking
More Info 4 Aug to 4 Aug £20
Vault Artists Studios Presents…Celtic Knot Bracelet Workshop
Location: Belfast City
Event Type: Workshop
Maker: Vault Artists Studio
Craft Type: Leatherworking
More Info 5 Aug to 5 Aug €150.00
Fire & Feast
Location: Waterford
Event Type: Workshop
Maker: Ardmore Pottery & Gallery
Craft Type: Ceramics
More Info 5 Aug to 5 Aug FREE
Visual Art Trail: The Yarn Garden
Location: Offaly
Event Type: Workshop
Maker: Birr Vintage Week and Arts Festival
Craft Type: Textile Making
More Info 5 Aug to 5 Aug Free
Inspiring Yarns ‘Needle Felting Landscapes’ Workshop
Location: Down
Event Type: Workshop
Maker: Asa McDowell / Claire Anketell
Craft Type: Textile Making
More Info 5 Aug to 26 Aug 55
4 Week Patchwork Quilting Workshop with Angeline Murphy
Location: Armagh
Event Type: Workshop
Maker: Angeline Murphy
Craft Type: Textile Making
More Info 5 Aug to 5 Aug 15
Fused Glass Hot Air Balloon Creations for 6-11yrs
Location: Derry/Londonderry
Event Type: Workshop, For Children
Maker: Natasha Duddy
Craft Type: Glass Making
More Info 5 Aug to 5 Aug £30
Creative Peninsula August 2026 – Ards Arts Centre Workshops – “Linoprinting” with Rosie Ennis
Location: Down
Event Type: Workshop
Maker: Rosie Ennis
Craft Type: Printing
More Info 5 Aug to 5 Aug £27
Creative Peninsula August 2026 – Ards Arts Centre Workshops – “Finger Knitting”
Location: Down
Event Type: Workshop
Maker: Christine Casey
Craft Type: Textile Making
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 5 Aug to 5 Aug £5
Creative Peninsula August 2026 – “Musical Instruments” Meet the Maker
Location: Down
Event Type: Meet the Maker
Maker: William Smyth Harps, Boardman Violins and Avalon Guitars
Craft Type: Music Instrument Making
More Info 5 Aug to 5 Aug £40
Creative Peninsula August 2026 – Forage and Print Workshop with Ruth Osborne
Location: Down
Event Type: Open Studio
Maker: Ruth Osborne
Craft Type: Printing
More Info 5 Aug to 5 Aug £30
Creative Peninsula August 2026 – Ceramic dog portrait workshop with Sharon Regan
Location: Down
Event Type: Open Studio
Maker: Sharon Regan
Craft Type: Ceramics
More Info 5 Aug to 5 Aug £40
Ceramic Planter Pot
Location: Armagh
Event Type: Workshop
Maker: Sarah-Louise Mitchell
Craft Type: Ceramics
More Info 5 Aug to 5 Aug €45
Beginner Embroidery with Sarah Buckley
Location: Cork
Event Type: Workshop
Maker: Sarah Buckley
Craft Type: Textile Making
More Info