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!
Craft NI are delighted to take part in the upcoming Festival of Business on September 18th, run by the NI Chamber of Commerce & Industry! Stop by our stand and … Continue reading Craft Corporate Showcase at the Festival of Business
Participants will learn the basics of wet felting with merino wool and silk fibres to create a ‘painting with wool’. Tutor Linda Lewis loves to share her enthusiasm for the … Continue reading Whiterocks wet felting workshop
Join Anita, the owner of PAPERCROWN NI, for some 'mindful making' where she will teach you how to make your very own hardback notebook, covered in stunning bookcloth, complete with … Continue reading Bookmaking
The annual group exhibition Materials, Messages, Meaning - MMM#13, now in its 13th year, will open at R-Space Gallery on September 28th and run until October 25th. This year's exhibition is … Continue reading Materials, Messages, Meaning #13
This is an 8 week course. We will work on mosaic mesh, making it easy to make alterations as you learn, before you transfer your finished work onto the backing … Continue reading Mosaic Making
Join glass artist Alison Lowry for an opportunity to learn about the ancient technique of pâte de verre. This glass-paste casting method allows for the creation of unique sculptural forms. … Continue reading Pate de verre workshop
The Fine and Dandy Market is coming back to Elmwood Hall, Belfast - stop by to see the work of local craftsmen alongside other artists and local food producers.Visitors will … Continue reading Fine and Dandy Market
Join Adam Frew for a 2 day workshop in October at his studio in Aghadowey! The emphasis of the class will be on using the potter’s wheel to make a … Continue reading Pottery workshop with Adam Frew
Join tutors Jayne Cherry, Simon Hall and Aimee Magee for this moving menagerie kids paper craft workshop! Participants will make jointed paper animals which explore how Anne Acheson understood the … Continue reading Moving Menagerie Kids Paper Craft Workshop
The Royal Ulster Academy (RUA) unveiled its highly anticipated 143rd Annual Exhibition at the Ulster Museum on October 18, 2024. As Northern Ireland’s premier visual arts event, this year's exhibition … Continue reading The 143rd RUA annual exhibition
For sewers or complete beginners, this 2 day workshop will provide the opportunity to explore the many different appliqué techniques: hand-tucked, raw-edged, reverse and decoupage style, hand-stitched, machined and fused. … Continue reading Slow stitch series | Folk art applique
The Fine and Dandy Market is coming back to the Titanic Hotel, Belfast - stop by to see the work of local craftsmen alongside other artists and local food producers.Visitors … Continue reading Fine and Dandy Market