August Craft Month 2026

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.

The August Craft Month 2026 events Programme is live! Join us for Ireland’s Summer Celebration of Crafts

Brought to you as a partnership between the Design & Crafts Council and Craft NI, August Craft Month is now in the fifth year of promoting, growing and sharing audiences for craft makers.

With 450 events, and over 2,500 makers involved, this year’s programme is one of our busiest yet and we can’t wait to share it with you! Thank you to all the makers who have submitted their events and have shown us the strength and creativity of the craft community across the island of Ireland. This is shaping up to be an inspiring summer celebration of craft!

Whether you’re a total beginner or a dedicated craft enthusiast, August Craft Month has an activity for you. From sustainable sewing in Galway and carving out the Ogham alphabet in Meath, to prehistoric pottery on the Causeway Coast in Antrim, and firing and feasting in Waterford, there really is something for everyone.

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

Last year, over 1,500 makers across the island of Ireland took part. You can still register your event and join us in helping to make this year’s August Craft Month a vibrant celebration of Ireland’s craft heritage.

Register your 2026 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 2026 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

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