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 welcome you to their upcoming exhibition, ‘Paper Magic’. The exhibition will focus on the medium of paper, one of the oldest and most familiar materials … Continue reading ‘Paper Magic’ Exhibition
Learn traditional stone carving with sculptor Marc Kelly using expert tooling and local sandstone. Choose to carve your own design or a pre prepared one that can be displayed inside … Continue reading Traditional Stone Carving
The F.E. McWilliam Gallery and Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Borough Council are delighted to present Made In Ireland. A celebration of the wealth and vibrancy of Ireland’s studio crafts, … Continue reading ‘Made in Ireland’ Exhibition
Join 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 … Continue reading Introduction to Metalsmithing: Jewellery Making
Join a 10 week jewellery course with tutor Robyn Galway! The course is available on either Tuesday or Wednesday nights in a working jewellery studio in East Belfast. This workshop … Continue reading 10 week jewellery workshop with Robyn Galway
Join ceramicists Rebecca Killen and Laureanne Kootstra this autumn for a two part workshop creating and glazing your very own ceramic pumpkin patch. Make up to three stoneware pumpkins using handbuilding techniques … Continue reading Make a ceramic pumpkin patch
Join a series of 6 community led ceramics sessions. Suitable for beginners and those with a little experience. All welcome! Materials and refreshments provided. Session 1; Wednesday 28th September — … Continue reading Moneydarragh Makers Pottery Challenge
This 6 week course is for experienced and beginner stitchers alike. Join tutor Linda O’Kane and learnt to use fairly simple stitches to create a piece of needlework. Your work can … Continue reading Folk Art Embroidery
Learn the skills of Silversmithing and make your own silver jewellery with tutor Diane Lyness. Under her guidance, you will learn a variety of jewellery techniques including soldering, piercing, shaping, … Continue reading Silversmithing techniques
The Spinning Yarns Festival takes place on Saturday 1st October at the Theatre at the Mill and the Mossley Miill Complex in Newtownabbey. Spinning Yarns is a one-day Festival celebrating … Continue reading Spinning Yarns Festival 2022
Join 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 … Continue reading Introduction to Metalsmithing: Jewellery Making
Join a series of 6 community led ceramics sessions. Suitable for beginners and those with a little experience. All welcome! Materials and refreshments provided. Session 1; Wednesday 28th September — … Continue reading Moneydarragh Makers Pottery Challenge