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!
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A series of six metalworking sessions in which those with experience can build upon basic metalworking techniques for jewellery and silversmithing. Led by silversmith Claire Mooney. Suitable for those who have completed beginners metalwork and those with some experience. If you’re unsure if this course is suitable for you please feel free to reach … Continue reading Intermediate Metalsmithing: Jewellery Making with Claire Mooney
£90
Looking to Sweden for inspiration, join Linda O'Kane for a 5-week course where you will create a colorful and slightly rustic piece of needlework, featuring flowers and birds on a black background fabric. The stitches will be simple so even if you haven't embroidered before you will be able to do this with a little tuition. The … Continue reading Folk art embroidery workshop
£60
This workshop consists of a series of six metalworking sessions in which beginners can learn basic metalworking techniques for jewellery and silversmithing. Led by silversmith Claire Mooney. Suitable for beginners and those with a little experience. Session 1; Tools and Techniques Session 2; Copper Cuff/ Ring Design Session 3; Completion of week 2 project Session … Continue reading Introduction to Metalsmithing: Jewellery Making with Claire Mooney
£90
Lead by ceramicist Fiona Shannon, this five-week beginners’ throwing course will teach you the basics of throwing on the pottery wheel including centring, opening out and pulling up which you will be able to use to create a variety of different pots, including mugs and bowls. You will also learn turning techniques to finish your … Continue reading 5-week throwing course for beginners and improvers
£145
At this course you will learn how to personalise your clothes by adding decorative details under the guidance of tutor Linda O'Kane. All sewing will be done by hand and involves simple techniques. In the first week you will learn the different techniques, then you can decide what you have at home that you could … Continue reading Embellish textiles workshop
£62
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This popular and sociable course with Julie McCreery covers all aspects of the timeless craft of patchwork and quilting. Participants will learn a number of techniques from traditional compositions and stitching to the more innovative and contemporary applications that have seen a recent resurgence in popularity.
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Learn the skills of Silversmithing and make your own silver jewellery with Diane Lyness. Under the guidance of Diane, you will learn a variety of jewellery techniques including soldering, piercing, shaping, texturing metal and polishing. During the term, participants will work through the design and creation of a piece or pieces of jewellery. If you … Continue reading Silversmithing techniques
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Learn to make your very own simple chain bracelet with Emma Thorpe of Atlantic Rose. Using simple wire working techniques, Emma will expertly guide you through the process of turning simple sterling silver wire into a pretty bracelet for you to wear or give away as a gift. Please note, this is a cold metal … Continue reading Simple sterling silver bracelet for ages 14yrs+
£32
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Coinciding with Millennium Court’s celebration of all things Armagh, students will create a clay tile inspired by the story of the Irish legend Cú Chulainn. In this 2 week ceramic workshop students will be introduced to some beginners techniques of relief tile art and explore 3D form and Celtic design using clay. They will then … Continue reading Kids Armagh Ceramic Tiles
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Saturday 11th & 25th March | 10:30am - 12pm | £10 Join tutor Daniel Coleman for these 2 Saturday sessions (11 and 25 March) where kids will create their own clay sculpture inspired by Armagh. Coinciding with Millennium Court’s celebration of all things Armagh, students will create a 3-D sculpture inspired by the Orchard County. … Continue reading Kids Armagh Sculpture
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Parents and kids can get creative this mid-term making very special hanging pieces together. Design your own glass bird house and baby bird. You will assemble various types of opalescent and transparent coloured glass onto your baby bird and bird house. You will also cut and grind glass which will be demonstrated and taught during … Continue reading Family fusing: glass birdhouse and babybird
£45
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Stephen Ryan from Green Woodwork Ireland will teach you the skills needed to make your own piece of heirloom furniture to last generations, in the form of a traditional milking stool, otherwise known as a Creepie. This Two-day workshop encompasses the use of the shave horse and a variety of hand tools including the drawknife, … Continue reading Make a creepie milking stool
£200
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During this workshop with goldsmith Diane Lyness you will create a beautiful sterling silver ring. Choose between the designs of a Reef Knot, Twisted Rings, or Stacking Rings. Each participant will be taught traditional jewellery making techniques, such as piercing, soldering, rolling, annealing and polishing. Diane will work alongside you as you design and make … Continue reading Silver reef knot or twisted rings workshop
£50
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This 5 week workshop is ideal for those who would like to learn embroidery or maybe just brush up on long forgotten embroidery stitches. Embroidery has been used for hundreds of years to embellish clothing or household linens, or to create decorative pieces: it is a way to create ‘pictures’ with a needle and thread. … Continue reading Garden of stitches embroidery
£30
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Contemporary designer and weaver Karolina Lisek from Little Tangle hosts a one-day tapestry weaving workshop exploring the art of hand weaving in a modern context. Karolina will teach the foundation skills of tapestry weaving with participants using her new larger sized frame looms. Participants will create an abstract wall hanging using a range of techniques … Continue reading Contemporary weaving: abstract wall hanging workshop
£50
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Coil build a family fruit bowl. All hands to the banding wheel as you spin your way to creating a family masterpiece. This workshop aims to provide interactive, creative fun for all the family. Enjoy getting stuck into wonderful tactile clay and experiment with shapes and forms in a sharing, welcoming environment. Please note, a family … Continue reading Family Pottery Workshop
£38
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Pollen Studio and Gallery are hosting an open day of creative art science workshops based on pollination in N.I. on Saturday 4 March, 11am - 4pm to celebrate the first week of Spring! Visitors will have the opportunity to explore the wet felting technique to create their own fluffy pollinators as a reminder of caring … Continue reading Pollinator Wet Felting Workshop
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