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!
|
Monday
|
Tuesday
|
Wednesday
|
Thursday
|
Friday
|
Saturday
|
Sunday
|
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2 events,
One of the most popular festive markets on the North Coast returns! The Christmas Craft Market opens on Saturday 11 November from 10am-4pm and continues until Thursday 21 December. In the Christmas Craft Market visitors will find unique, handmade presents - from pottery and fashion accessories to jewellery and glass homeware, beautiful artwork, artisan food … Continue reading Christmas Craft Market
Free
Come and visit a unique shopping experience this Christmas at North Down Museum. Browse the museum’s galleries, which are filled with beautiful hand-made products from local artists and makers. The perfect place to get that special gift and support your local crafters. The shop is free to explore during normal opening hours: Tuesday to Saturday … Continue reading Pop-up Christmas Shop
Free
|
2 events, |
2 events, |
3 events,
-
North Down Museum is hosting a special Late-Night Christmas Shopping event at its Pop-Up Christmas Shop. Join in for an evening of music, artists demonstrations and shopping. The museum will be festively decorated, the coffee shop will be open, the visitors will be able to see the museum and purchase unique gifts in a completely … Continue reading Made in AND Late-Night Christmas Shopping
Free
|
5 events,
-
Castle Ward will host its Christmas Artisan Market from 1-3 December. In the theatre space and Stable yard you will find a handpicked selection of local designer/makers and food vendors showcasing their work and locally produced products– a great day out and opportunity to pick up locally handcrafted Christmas products. The Stable yard will be … Continue reading Christmas Artisan Market
Free
-
Support your local artists and makers and be inspired to purchase a wonderful handcrafted Christmas gift, made in the borough of Ards and North Down! For a unique shopping experience, join the makers and artists of the Creative Peninsula as the popular Christmas Fayre makes a welcome return to Ards Arts Centre for 2 days … Continue reading Creative Peninsula Christmas Fayre
Free
-
Building on the success of the previous three events which showed a great variety of work from both established and emerging potters, Belfast Potter's Market returns this Christmas at 2 Royal Avenue in Belfast! The event will take place on Friday 1st December 5pm- 9pm and Saturday 2nd December, 10am – 5pm. 25 of Ireland’s … Continue reading Belfast Christmas Potter’s Market
Free
|
4 events,
-
Support your local artists and makers and be inspired to purchase a wonderful handcrafted Christmas gift, made in the borough of Ards and North Down! For a unique shopping experience, join the makers and artists of the Creative Peninsula as the popular Christmas Fayre makes a welcome return to Ards Arts Centre for 2 days … Continue reading Creative Peninsula Christmas Fayre
Free
-
Castle Ward will host its Christmas Artisan Market from 1-3 December. In the theatre space and Stable yard you will find a handpicked selection of local designer/makers and food vendors showcasing their work and locally produced products– a great day out and opportunity to pick up locally handcrafted Christmas products. The Stable yard will be … Continue reading Christmas Artisan Market
Free
|
2 events, |
2 events, |
2 events, |
2 events, |
2 events, |
2 events, |
2 events, |
2 events, |
2 events, |
2 events, |
2 events, |
2 events, |
2 events, |
2 events, |
2 events, |
2 events, |
2 events, |
2 events, |
2 events, |
1 event, |
1 event, |
1 event, |
1 event, |
1 event, |
1 event, |
1 event, |
1 event, |
1 event, |
1 event, |