August Craft Month is an all-island celebration of craft and design that takes place every August. It is led by DCCI, in partnership with Craft NI.
World renowned designers alongside emerging Irish artisans have come together to form a collective of over 1,000 talented makers headlining the celebrations for this year’s August Craft Month.
A total of 336 events are scheduled to take place across the island with this number growing as the month progresses. Many of these events will be free to the public.
A celebration of craft and design
August Craft Month provides opportunities for designers, makers, communities, families, collectors and enthusiasts from across the island of Ireland to make, see, learn about and buy craft.
What's On
The events are truly unique and also offer audiences a chance to have a go and push ourselves to try something new, guided by a skilled local maker.
Katherine McDonald
Director, Craft NI
Register your 2025 event
- Craft Talks and Trails
- Open Studios and Exhibitions
- Workshops and Demos
- Meet the Maker Events
Publicity and promotion
Starting with a launch in early July, DCCI and Craft NI will work together to promote August Craft Month and your events through:
- PR and regular news releases throughout the summer
- Social media coverage from all organisations
- A digital advertising campaign
- Maker and event profiles, regular spotlights on disciplines, areas or key dates
Who can take part?
August Craft Month 2025 is for makers, communities, families, collectors, and enthusiasts across the island of Ireland. We welcome event applications from:
- Individual craft makers
- Guilds and networks
- Galleries, retailers and museums
- Councils and arts centres, cultural venues
- Further and higher education institutions and crafts educators
- Heritage organisations
Get Involved on socials
#AugustCraftMonth
Our partners
DCCI Strategy
August Craft Month is one of many DCCI events that support the growth of the Irish craft and design industry.
Learn more