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!
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 between making and music, traditional or contemporary. As Belfast is getting ready to host the annual Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann, local designer makers share with … Continue reading Rhythm
Get ready for a fun-filled morning of creativity, games, and hands-on crafting at our Summer Kids' Crafting session! Children will have the opportunity to design and decorate their very own T-shirt. Alongside the crafting fun, there will be a variety of games and activities designed to encourage creativity, teamwork, and plenty of laughter. This is … Continue reading Summer Kids’ Crafting: Design a T-Shirt
Perfect for beginners, this hands-on session will guide participants through the process of creating a delicate cherry blossom tree in bloom using soft merino wool and a variety of fibres. You will learn simple needle felting techniques while exploring how different materials can be layered to create texture, colour, and depth within your artwork. No … Continue reading Needle Felted Cherry Blossom with I Felt Happiness
Join Jupiter Red for a fun, creative afternoon learning the basics of screenprinting on linen fabrics. All materials are included. Maximum 6 participants.
This two‑hour clay workshop invites men to slow down, switch off, and make something with their hands. Using simple hand‑building techniques, participants will create their own terracotta gargoyle. The focus isn’t perfection; it’s the headspace that comes from shaping clay, chatting, and letting the imagination run freely. By the end of the session, everyone will … Continue reading Terracotta Clay Gargoyles Workshop
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 works on instruments in progress, and see how his guitars achieve their unique beautiful tone and stunning visual appearance. "As a passionate musician I knew … 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 maker William Smyth and his wife, Anna - a talented ceramicist exhibiting her work in Craft NI Gallery - for an enjoyable and informative afternoon … 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. Marlene has been making jewellery for over four decade and her main body of work has been in acrylic and, over the last fifteen years, … Continue reading Marlene McKibbin – Meet the Maker Talk at Craft NI Gallery
Corinne Price will be running a nerikomi workshop at Craft NI Gallery, Belfast during Fleadh week! The event will take place from 10.30am until 12.30pm on Saturday, August 8th. Anyone who knows Corinne’s work will know the vibrance achievable with this technique - something she is looking forward to sharing! This is an opportunity for … Continue reading Nerikomi workshop with Corinne Price
Learn the art of arm knitting and create your own luxuriously soft throw in this fun and relaxing workshop led by Jill Gurney, the talented designer behind Linen Lane. This hands-on session is perfect for complete beginners as well as those looking to try a new craft. Using super-soft chunky yarn, you'll learn the techniques … Continue reading Arm Knitting Throw with Jill Gurney of Linen Lane
All the way from Missouri, Julie Simon will join Belfast Ceramics Studio to lead this hands-on workshop. Julie will guide a step-by-step process for painting and transferring custom-designed paper images onto leather-hard clay surfaces.
Join Jupiter Red for a fun, creative afternoon learning the basics of screenprinting on linen fabrics. All materials are included. Maximum 6 participants.