August Craft Month, the largest annual celebration of craft on the island of Ireland has officially launched! An incredible line-up of almost 500 events are taking place on both sides of the border this August, from hands-on workshops, demonstrations and exhibitions, to open studios and markets. Brought together by Design & Crafts Council Ireland (DCCI) and Craft NI, the programme showcases the exceptional talent, creativity and craftsmanship found throughout Ireland.
Find the events taking place near you by visiting augustcraftmonth.org!
Over the past decade, the Ulster Museum has collected a significant number of important artworks from around the world—many of which have never been seen by the public until now. … Continue reading ‘Art of the Possible’
Rhythm, the 2026 August Craft Month Exhibition, opens at Craft NI Gallery on July 23rd! The 2026 August Craft Month Exhibition will feature contemporary craft works that highlight the connections … Continue reading Rhythm
Objects and Innovations – a new exhibition of selected contemporary craft works curated from the Collection of the Arts Council of Northern Ireland to celebrate August Craft Month at Down … Continue reading Objects and Innovations Exhibition
In this exhibition Claire French explores how both form and surface of a vessel can embody a personal narrative and energy, enabling exploration of human memory and experience. While the … Continue reading Surface Matters Exhibition
Join us for an artist talk with Karen Hamilton as she discusses her exhibition In Search of Light Karen shares the journey of her undergraduate degree, a personal and … Continue reading Artist Talk: Karen Hamilton
A series of strange objects and works on paper conjure imagined places and lives. Combining found, made, and fabricated elements from shoreline wanderings and imaginative meanders; Stuart’s work reflects a … Continue reading From the Far Wide to the Near Shore Exhibition
The Body Remembers is a solo exhibition exploring memory, trauma, and embodiment through porcelain clay and thread. Drawing on personal experiences of brain surgery and mental health, it examines how … Continue reading The Body Remembers Exhibition