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Enjoyment and appreciation of craft across the island of Ireland. 🧶
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Did you join us for August Craft Month? We would love to hear how you enjoyed your experience! Please take a few minutes to complete our short Audience Survey. How to Enter: 👉 Go to https://augustcraftmonth.org/participant-survey/ (link in bio) 👉 Complete the August Craft Month Survey—it will only take a few minutes! Your feedback is invaluable to us, thank you for taking the time to share your thoughts! by @augustcraftmonth26
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Thank you for joining us for August Craft Month 2026! With over 650 events; including open studios, workshops, maker talks, demonstrations, craft markets and exhibitions, across every county, the island was buzzing with creativity. From seasoned makers to fresh new talent, over 3,800 craftspeople helped make this year unforgettable. With their help, over 2,400 members of the public learnt new skills in hands-on workshops. If you missed the fun, you can explore #AugustCraftMonth2026 to discover inspiring makers, venues, and events that run all year round or visit augustcraftmonth.org and subscribe to our email to be the first to find out about events taking place next year. We can’t wait to celebrate with you again next August! 🙌 Brought to you in collaboration with DCCI and Craft.ni #AugustCraftMonth26 #MakeSeeBuy taken in Island of Ireland by @augustcraftmonth26
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Markets are more than places to shop — they’re where you meet the talented craftspeople behind the things you love. From handmade jewellery and ceramics to art, textiles and unique gifts, every purchase helps a local maker keep doing what they do best. Step into our August Craft Month programme of markets and discover something special and support the people who make our communities unique. Shop local. Support makers. Keep creativity thriving. Here is a selection of markets across the island this coming weekend.... 👉 Bring the dog, bring the family and have a nosey around Barket Sunday Market at Writer's Square in the heart of Belfast's Cathedral Quarter. 👉 Rathmullan Maker's Market is a pop up market located at the beach car park in Rathmullan, Donegal and offers art, craft, music and food from creative members of the community in Rathmullan and surrounding areas. 👉 The Spanish Arch in Galway transforms into a bustling hub of creativity and community with the Tiny Traders Village Market every Friday, Saturday and Sunday throughout August. 👉 Discover a gorgeous array of handcrafted products at Electric Galway with the monthly Umbrella Le Cheile craft market. 👉 Mountain View Market in Kilkenny acts as a beacon for sustainable food production, beautiful artisanal products, short supply chains and social connection, drawing visitors from all over Ireland. 👉 The Westport Makers Market is situated in the heart of Westport, Mayo every Saturday of the summer. 👉 The Craft Month Collective at Buddy's Market in Dublin are a collective of Irish Made Local Makers each Saturday in Aug. 9-2pm. 👉 Fingal Woodturners will have a stall at St. Catherine’s Park /Lucan Demesne Public Market in Dublin with displays of their turned pieces. 👉 Browse unique, locally made products and support Cork’s creative community at the Glucksman Gallery pop-up shop throughout August. #AugustCraftMonth26 #MakeSeeBuy #AugustCraftMonth by @augustcraftmonth26
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Tune in tonight at 7pm! This evening's episode of Nationwide on RTÉ One will feature a special segment on August Craft Month! Tom Dunphy and Kevin Honan from Peannairí (The Association of Irish Calligraphers) and Kieran Reynolds from Fingal Woodturners will talk about their crafts and the benefit to local makers of being part of this month-long celebration of craft. Suzy O'Keefe, Head of Digital & Communications at Design and Crafts Council Ireland will discuss the importance of promoting our craft heritage and the role of August Craft Month in providing opportunities for the public to buy, see, make and learn about craft. The show airs at 7pm or you can catch it on RTÉ Player. #AugustCraftMonth26 #MakeSeeBuy #AugustCraftMonth taken in Island of Ireland by @augustcraftmonth26
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PoV: You’ve just stepped behind the scenes of our August Craft Month photoshoot 👀✨⁠ ⁠ A little look at the makers, creativity and community bringing a month of craft to life 🧶🎨⁠ ⁠ Now it’s your turn - find an event near you and get crafty!⁠ ⁠ 👉 Discover the August Craft Month programme via the link in our bio. by @augustcraftmonth26
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Looking for something new to see, experience and talk about? Step into our August Craft Month programme of exhibitions and discover fresh ideas, inspiring stories and work that might just stay with you long after you leave. Whether you’re a regular gallery-goer or haven’t visited an exhibition in years, there’s something waiting to be discovered. Come curious. Stay awhile. See what you find. 👉 "Of Sand and Ash" by members of the Glass Society of Ireland at the National Design & Craft Gallery, Kilkenny. 👉 "BLUE" makers from MADE in Kilkenny collectively explore the theme through different materials, processes and traditions. Mayfair Library Gardens, Kilkenny. 👉 "Rhythm" at the Craft NI Gallery features contemporary craft works that highlight the connections between making and music, traditional or contemporary. 👉 "Ulster University and Quilts for Care Leavers NI Collaborative Exhibition" celebrates a unique collaboration between the BA(Hons) Textile Art, Design & Fashion programme at Belfast School of Art and Quilts for Care Leavers Northern Ireland (Q4CLNI). The Hub, Ulster University, Belfast. 👉 "Celebrating the Connemara National Park in Cloth" patchwork, quilting and textiles presented by the members of the Western Branch of the Irish Patchwork Society. Visitor Centre, Connemara National Park, Letterfrack, Co. Galway. 👉 Sisters Samantha and Annita McKee present "Worry Worlds", a multimedia installation expressing environmental awareness to honour the current interest and drive for change. Millennium Court, Portadown. 👉 "Interwoven" by members of Louth Craftmark celebrates 20 years ‘together’ in Clanbrassil Street, Dundalk, Co. Louth. 👉 "This Beautiful Place, This Beautiful Place..." ceramics, jewellery, painting, and textile prints by Creative Peninsula artists; Anna Smyth, Joel Smyth, Lauren Ciara McCullough, and Ruth Osborne. The Discovery Hub, Ards Visitor Information Centre, Co. Down. 👉 "Objects and Innovations" contemporary craft works curated from the Collection of the Arts Council of Northern Ireland at Down Arts Centre, Downpatrick. #AugustCraftMonth26 #MakeSeeBuy #AugustCraftMonth taken in Island of Ireland by @augustcraftmonth26
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AD | Celebrating August Craft Month in style with a tile making class for my birthday 🎉 there’s lots of activities happening this month across the country if you’re looking to get involved! The ACM programme is at augustcraftmonth.org 🔗 @kriti_kreatz @augustcraftmonth26 @craft.ni @dccireland #AugustCraftMonth26 #MakeSeeBuy #AugustCraftMonth by @augustcraftmonth26
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DCCI senior staff really enjoyed being out and about at August Craft Month events this weekend. Thanks to the Members of the South Midlands Branch of the Irish Patchwork Society for welcoming Suzy O'Keefe, Head of Digital & Communications to their Sixth Annual Exhibition at St Mary's Cathedral, Kilkenny. Dr Isha Tyagi, Head of Craft & Education, Design & Crafts Council Ireland met with makers Karen Hamilton @karenhamiltontextiles, Sarah Cathers @sarahcathersartist and Eddie Doherty @eddiejdohertygoldsmith this weekend, whose works form part of this year's August Craft Month exhibition titled "Rhythm" at the @craftnigallery in Belfast. The exhibition features contemporary craft works that highlight the connections between making and music, traditional or contemporary and runs until 28th August. Belfast Photography Credit: Brian Morrison Kilkenny Photography Credit: Suzy O'Keefe taken in Island of Ireland by @augustcraftmonth26
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AD/ From locally scavenged seaweed and sunlight to making my very own felt pennant 💙 As part of August Craft Month, I joined Juliane of @felthappiness to learn how to create cyanotype prints on cotton using seaweed gathered locally. We then combined the beautiful blue fabric with cream-coloured, Irish raised wool using the Nuno felting technique to create our pennants. Such a lovely opportunity to slow down, learn a new skill and experience the creativity of Irish craft firsthand. With over 600 events taking place across all 32 counties, there are so many ways to get involved this August from workshops and demonstrations to exhibitions, markets and open studios. For the full island-wide programme and to sign up for events, visit www.augustcraftmonth.org #AugustCraftMonth26 #MakeSeeBuy #AugustCraftMonth by @augustcraftmonth26
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Look at what has popped up in the Titanic Quarter! 👀 👏 to our lovely volunteer Tracy and her creative friends who have put together this vibrant post box topper to celebrate all things craft this August! Stop by if you’re in the neighbourhood and share a snap with us if you see it! 🙂 @reshare_app • @beewildflowers2024 Thank you all! I’ve been getting so much love for the postbox topper ❤️📮 I installed it to celebrate all forms of craft and the incredibly talented makers behind them. I’ve had the loveliest chats with people stopping to take photos and ask me about the postbox topper. That’s what I love about them: they’re made for the enjoyment of the community. I love how craft brings people together and creates connections within our communities. It’s a busy month! I’m currently researching creative industries and climate action for my PhD at @ulsterbizschool If you’re a NI maker or creative business, please take part in my online survey. You can find the link in my bio. DM me if you have any queries. I’ve also been volunteering with @craftni, who have done a fantastic job putting together this year’s @augustcraftmonth26 programme. I’ve seen first-hand just how jam-packed it is! I booked myself onto wet-felting and glass-fusing workshops to begin with. ✨ If you’re visiting @titanicbelfast, keep an eye out for the postbox topper, take a photo and share it! ❤️ 📸 #postboxtopper #augustcraftmonth26 #craftni #titanicbelfast #ulsteruniversity taken in Titanic Belfast by @augustcraftmonth26
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A few highlights from Kilkenny Potters Market, which took place on Sunday ✨⁠ ⁠ This was a celebration of handmade ceramics, true craftsmanship and talented local makers , all brought together in one brilliant market.⁠ ⁠ Proudly supported by DCCI as part of our Made Local campaign, and a wonderful August Craft Month @augustcraftmonth26 event too! ⁠ ⁠ Pictured: ⁠ ⁠ #MadeLocal #AugustCraftMonth by @augustcraftmonth26
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Whether it is time spent with your friends, your children or your partner, we are all increasingly looking for fun, creative things to do together. Our August Craft Month events programme provides plenty of opportunities to have memorable shared experiences this summer. Why not? 👉 take your mum or daughter to a jewellery making class such as the Mothers & Daughters workshops run by Victoria Foutz Bijoux in Co. Mayo (August 15, 19 & 22) or Shannon McShane's full day introduction to jewellery making workshop in Co. Down (August 15) 👉 celebrate your journey with your loved one by handcrafting your own wedding rings at Benchspace in Cork (August 22) 👉 bring your favourite people along to explore the world of crochet at a workshop with Inspiring Yarns in Co. Down (August 26) 👉 take your fashion-loving friend to join fashion designer Heidi Higgins in Co. Tipperary and learn how to make your own unique clothing (August 15-16) 👉 learn the basics of woodcarving with Eoin Reardon Woodworking at St Nicholas' Collegiate Church in Co. Galway and create something unique with your partner for your home (August 17-18) 👉 enjoy a date night with a difference at Fire & Feast at Ardmore Pottery and Gallery in Co. Waterford where you will create your own pottery piece before a culinary experience with renowned chef Luis Martin (August 19) Whether it's your partner, child, friend or anyone in your life, craft is a wonderful way to spend time with others more intentionally, create shared experiences and disconnect from screens and other distractions. Make August your time to get creative together. #AugustCraftMonth26 #MakeSeeBuy #AugustCraftMonth taken in Island of Ireland by @augustcraftmonth26
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