Photo: Hand carved and jointed ‘Gigi’ wooden cats; Maker: David Cousley; Photo credit: Craft NI

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!

lampshade

Name: Lampshade Making with Linda O’Kane
Start: 2026-10-03T12:30:00+01:00
End: 2026-10-03T14:00:00+01:00
Location: Crescent Art Centre

October 2026
Lampshade Making with Linda O’Kane

3 October @ 12:30 pm - 2:00 pm

Crescent Art Centre 2-4 University Rd, Belfast, United Kingdom

Learn how to make a 20cm drum lampshade for a small lamp or as a pendant light. Once the technique is learned you will be armed with the knowledge to … Continue reading Lampshade Making with Linda O’Kane

£48

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Photo: Hand carved and jointed ‘Gigi’ wooden cats; Maker: David Cousley; Photo credit: Craft NI

October 2026

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