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!
The holiday season is on its way - join the Belfast Ceramics Studio for their Christmas Open Studio days! Stop by for a cozy, creative afternoon filled with festive cheer, … Continue reading Pottery Studio Open Weekend
North Down Craft Collective returns to the charming setting of Castle Espie for their annual Christmas market - stop by to meet local artists and makers and shop their beautiful, … Continue reading Christmas Art & Craft Fair with North Down Craft Collective
For a unique shopping experience, join the makers and artists of the Creative Peninsula as the annual Christmas Fayre makes a welcome return to Ards Arts Centre! Be inspired … Continue reading Creative Peninsula Christmas Fayre
The Vault Christmas Market is once again returing to the beautiful Carlisle Memorial Church in North Belfast. Over the course of a weekend, the former church will be filled with … Continue reading Vault Christmas market
Portview Christmas Market returns to Portview Trade Centre on the Newtownards Road, showcasing a great range of local makers of craft, jewellery, ceramics, vintage and so much more. This is … Continue reading Portview Christmas Market
The Craft NI Craft Village returns this year at Garden Show Ireland! We are once again delighted to partner with Antrim & Newtownabbey Council’s Garden Show Ireland 2026 to bring … Continue reading Craft NI Craft Village at Garden Show Ireland
Come along to Adam’s pottery studio in Aghadowey for an evening of demonstrations and refreshments. Adam will be showing how he throws his unique porcelain pots on the potter’s wheel, … Continue reading Adam Frew: pottery demonstration evening
Craft NI are delighted to welcome Kurtis Scott, luthier and owner of Pict Guitars to Craft NI Gallery during Fleadh week. Meet Kurtis and learn about his processes while he … Continue reading Guitar making demonstration with Kurtis Scott
Craft NI Gallery are pleased to celebrate Fleadh Week with a Meet the Maker event that will delight harp lovers and anyone with an interest in instrument making! Join harp … Continue reading Harp making demonstration and try out with William and Anna Smyth
Craft NI are delighted to welcome contemporary jewellery designer and Co. Down native Marlene McKibbin to Craft NI Gallery for a talk about her jewellery practice and career. … Continue reading Marlene McKibbin – Meet the Maker Talk at Craft NI Gallery