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August Craft Month celebrates local craft in Ireland across the entire month, with a host of exciting events taking place throughout Kerry.
This year is the largest ever August Craft Month with a packed programme of over 230 events all over Ireland including workshops, exhibitions, and festivals to allow audiences to immerse themselves in local craft.

Kerry-based crafters such as Harriet McKenna, Bluebird Pottery Studio and Ballylongford Mill will all be involved in the celebrations and events.

The programme provides unmissable opportunities to experience, participate in, support, buy and learn about the local stand-out craft sector. Here are just some of the exciting events on offer in Kerry.

• Sew your own pyjama shorts workshop
Location: Gortatlea, Ballymacelligott, Tralee
Date: August 6
Price: €10 for materials
A two hour workshop during which you can make your own made to measure pyjama shorts.
By following a simple pattern, Harriet will guide you through how to measure, cut out and sew your material into a brand new pair of made to measure shorts in 100% cotton. All sewing machines and material, cotton threads, pins, scissors, measuring tape, etc are available to use. Beginners welcome. Two X two-hour sessions available.

• Mill Cove Gallery Exhibition
Location: Mill Cove Gallery, 21 Main Street, Kenmare
Date: until August 28
Price: Free
Exhibition of Irish Ceramics featuring 30 – 40 artist from across the Island of Ireland. This selected exhibition will also feature the Irish Ceramic Awards focusing on innovation, decoration, and distinction in ceramics. The four selectors for this exhibition have over 110 years combined experience in creating, making, and exhibiting Ceramics.