There’s still time to enjoy August Craft Month!
With two weeks still to go, there’s plenty of time to enjoy the largest showcase of its kind on these shores as a host of events are still to take place as part of August Craft Month.
World renowned designers alongside emerging local artisans have come together to form a collective of over 3,500 talented makers to headline this year’s celebration.
Hundreds of events and workshops have already taken place right across the island of Ireland, but there are still some key dates remaining before the curtain comes down on the annual August Craft Month.
It’s the fifth year in its all-island format, as Craft NI and Design & Crafts Council Ireland (DCCI) partner to deliver events celebrating over 25 different disciplines.
Together with the showcasing of artisan and traditional heritage and contemporary skills, August Craft Month provides a perfect platform for the public to find out about craftspeople and makers, either in their local area or in another county and to support them through purchasing their work.
August Craft Month remaining events/dates include:
Gals Night!
Location: 19 Gray's Hill, Bangor, Co. Down
Maker: Drysdale Ceramics
Price: £65
Date & Time: Friday 21 August, 7pm-10pm.
· Come down for a fun-filled night for the ladies. Over 18s only. BYO and pizza provided. There will be a live pottery demonstration before giving you the opportunity to create two pieces on the wheel. These are then fired, glazed and ready for collection within 4-6 weeks!
Fused Glass Wave Workshop
Location: 5-7 William St, Portadown, Co. Armagh
Maker: Natasha Duddy Price £45
Date & Time: Saturday 22 August, 1:30 pm-3.30pm.
· Come along and design and create your own fused glass framed artwork of a sea wave, which will enhance any beach or sea décor in your home. Explore the motion of the sea and waves, as you dive into this creative workshop and experience ways to layer tones of blues and green to create that sense of depth within the water. Under the guidance of experienced tutor Natasha Duddy, you will be given the opportunity to plan and design your wave template. Glass cutting skills will then be demonstrated individually, so each participant can create their masterpieces. All materials are provided in this workshop.
Cathedral Quarter Sunday Market at Writers’ Square
Location: Writers’ Square, Belfast, BT1 2GQ.
Price: Free
Date & Time: Sunday 23 August, 12-5pm.
· Set in the heart of Belfast’s vibrant Cathedral Quarter, discover a Sunday market filled with local makers, creatives and a great atmosphere. Browse the stalls in Writers’ Square, then make a day of it with the fantastic cafés, bars and restaurants nearby.
Make a Leather Belt
Location: Island Arts Centre, Lisburn, Co. Antrim, BT27 4RL.
Maker: Enda Kenny
Price: £65
Date & Time: Saturday 29 August, 10:30am-4.30pm.
· Turn a piece of vegetable tanned leather into a unique hand tooled and dyed belt. You will learn how to handle vegetable tanned leather; hand dye leather; add designs and decoration to the leather surface; add a buckle for a good fit, and also how to care for leather. All materials included, just wear old clothing or an apron to cover up as leather dyes/pigments will be used.
Derry Designer Makers – Meet our Creatives
Location: 16 Shipquay Street, Derry city centre, BT48 6DW
Price: Free
Maker: Derry Designer Makers
Date & Time: Running until Monday 31 August at 6pm.
· Every day is a chance to meet one of the team! Watch as they create and hear about their crafts. As a collaborative space, there is a core team of members who share the management of Derry Designer Makers. On any day you can pop in and find a jeweller, a painter, a glass artist or even a digital artist!
Belleek Pottery Hands On Experience
Location: 3 Main St, Belleek, Co. Fermanagh, BT93 3FY
Maker: Belleek Pottery
Price: £65
Date & Time: Friday 21 August, 11am-1pm.
· In this intimate, small-group experience, visitors are welcomed into the heart of Ireland’s oldest working pottery, where the rhythm of traditional craftsmanship naturally encourages a gentler pace. Guided by skilled makers, paint from the specialist colour palette, learn the stories behind the pottery heritage, and share real human connection with the people who keep these techniques alive. As you paint your own piece, you’re not just learning a skill — you’re participating in a tradition passed down through generations.
August Craft Month in Strule Arts Centre
Location: Strule Arts Centre, 1 Townhall Square, Omagh, Co. Tyrone, BT78 1BL
Maker: Sharyn Kelly
Price: Free
Date & Time: Running until Saturday 29 August at 5pm.
· Sharyn Kelly loves being outdoors and takes great inspiration from local nature walks and scenic views. She works in mixed media, mainly wool and brightly coloured fibres. She also loves designing and printing organic images from lino and calligraphy plates.
For the full island-wide programme and to sign up for events, visit www.augustcraftmonth.org.
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