Here are some August Craft Month events happening in Kildare
This year August Craft Month returns with a packed programme of over 300 events from more than 900 makers across the Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland
August Craft Month, a month-longcelebration of local craft across the island of Ireland, launches with a host of exciting events taking place throughout Kildare.
This year August Craft Month returns with a packed programme of over 300 events from more than 900 makers across the Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland, including workshops, exhibitions, open studios and festivals to allow audiences to immerse themselves in local craft.
With 26 craft disciplines represented there is something for everyone, of all ages, and all levels of expertise to experience, support, make, see and buy stand-out local craft.
August Craft Month celebrates craft traditions that are hundreds of years old, and the fresh, modern ways people across the island still use and share them today.
The packed programme of events allows everyone to immerse themselves in creative craft celebrations on their doorstep and hit the road on a craft inspired adventure or staycation. Led by Design & Crafts Council Ireland (DCCI) and Craft NI, August Craft Month is also continuing its long-term collaboration with Cork Craft & Design.
Local makers such as Angelina Foster and Tamzen Lundy, will all be involved in the celebrations and events, to name a few.
The programme provides unmissable opportunities to experience, participate in, support, buy and learn about the local stand-out craft sector. Below you will find the exciting events on offer in Kildare:
Bookmaking with Letterpress Workshop
Location: Blueway Art Studio, The Bandhall, Narraghmore, Co Kildare
Price: €100
Date & Time: Sat 23 Aug at 10:30 am - Sat 23 Aug at 3:30 pm
Take part in a creative book-making workshop for Heritage Week. The focus of this workshop is primarily to create memory notebooks, but each participant will have time to try their hand at letterpress printing, to include the theme of memory. We will provide a brief overview of the historical significance of the press before you print your own memory-themed notebook covers and an inside title page. We have the option to print in Irish and English, provided the letters have no fada. Create a book for your memories with a memorable day of creativity!
Feltmaking a Sea Urchin: Wet Felting taster
Location: Create @GATHER, Kildare Market Square
Price: €55
Date & Time: Sun 31 Aug at 10:30 am - 1:00 pm
Learn the magic of the wet felting craft and make your own imaginary creative sea urchin. Join Tamzen Lundy for a mindful morning of crafting with felt, creating your own unique piece. Suitable for beginners and plenty of creativity for improvers, enjoy a creative two hours with all materials included. Experience creativity through textile art and see the potential of felt making for either your own classes ( teachers doing CPD welcome) or indeed for your own art/ craft portfolio.
For the full island-wide programme and to get involved and show your support for your local craft sector visit www.augustcraftmonth.org.
Share your own craft adventures by tagging @augustcraftmonth25 and use the hashtags #augustcraftmonth2025 #makeseebuy