Ramelton artist to hold workshop and studio demonstrations for August Craft Month

Ramelton silk and textile artist Karen O'Kane will hold a workshop and studio demonstrations for August Craft month.

Karen’s colourful hand-painted silk, inspired by beautiful Donegal, is hand-made into lampshades, lighting and soft furnishings.

The introduction to silk painting workshop will take place at Karen’s studio, Kokodesigns Studio, Glen Lower, Ramelton, F92D6K0, on Saturday, August 23, from 11am to 1pm, with a price of €45.

During the workshop, Karen will introduce the art of painting on silk using a resist technique. At the end of the workshop, attendees will have produced a silk painting to take home. All materials will be provided.

Karen will also open her studio each Friday in August from 10am-5.30pm to free demonstrations of how she designs and paints on silk to make her range of homeware.

Introduction to silk painting workshop

August Craft Month, a month-long celebration of local craft across the island of Ireland, launches with a host of exciting events taking place throughout Donegal.

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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 and Design.

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 and #makeseebuy.