Palmerstown Community School Adult Education

An ideal course for anyone who would like to start their barbering career.  This course is an introduction to barbering which includes basic and modern cutting and styling, blending, razor fading and blending, beard styling.  Participants must bring their own model after the 1st class. Materials required for the class – Razor, comb, trimmer, cutting…

Do you love makeup?  Learn skills and tips to apply and perfect your make-up and lots more.  Learn the different styles of make-up and look and feel amazing! Bring your own products and brushes.

A professional qualification for individuals to advance in their chosen field of employment and continue to gain higher qualifications. This Business Administration Skills course is  delivered in partnership with the open College.   This course is designed for people who wish to work in the Business, Finance, Administration and Marketing sectors. Topics covered include: The organisation,…

Are you interested in learning about caring for older people?  The Care For the Older Person is a QQI level 5 Course that is starting on the 30th January 2024.  Delivered in partnership with the Open College, The Care of the Older Person course is designed to equip the learner with the skills and knowledge…

A basic understanding of carpentry and woodcarving. Learn to create basic joints,while appreciating health and safety in relation to tools and equipment.  Create a mirror/picture frame, bird box, jewellery box etc.* Materials included.

This computer course is based in key applications in MS Office, Word, Excel, Powerpoint.  Accuire essential skills for producing professional work with the Microsoft Office suite including Work, Excel and Powerpoint.  The course will cover basic tasks through to advanced.  Some previous computer knowledge is required and access to a PC is an advantage.  Certificate…

A fun and easy way to take up running and develop a life-long love of it.  It combines both walking and running and offers new runners simple ways to becone a better and a stronger runner.  Simple tricks to control your breathing and learn how to get you to the 5km mark and further. We…

Theory of Counselling and Counselling Skills.  This Counselling and Psychotherapy course is a great way to develop an understanding and appreciation of counselling.  It will appeal to those who who are looking for personal development or those who need counselling skills in their work.  A foundation Course for further studies in Counselling.

Why not try your hand at crochet!  Learn the basics needed to start your own project and how to read a pattern. Those with experience will be supported to improve their skills further.  Learn a new craft in a relaxed setting and design your own small  garments of choice  or create delightful gifts.  At the…

Keep fit, learn to dance and improve your physical and mental health in a fun and friendly environment with this Dancercise course.  A variety of dance styles to suit all ages and levels.  Ballroom and Latin are the favourites!

Keep fit, learn to dance and improve your physical and mental health in a fun and friendly environment with this Dancercise class.  A variety of dance styles to suit all ages and levels.  Ballroom and Latin are the favourites!

Learn how to create beautiful and amazing floral arrangements for the home using fresh flowers and foliage in a relaxing and therapeutic atmosphere.  Bring your own foliage and fresh flowers so that you can leave with a beautiful flower arrangement each night eg.  table spray/decorations, door wreaths, hand tie bouquets, bows and more!  A secuters…

A 10 week course for complete beginners.  This French Beginners course will enable learners to develop skills and confidence to communicate with other people at a basic level while visiting France.  Prepare for your holiday in France and move onto the improvers course next term!  Taught by a native speaker!

For those who wish to continue to make progress to improve on the language skills previously learned and move on to conversational French.  Taught by a native French speaker, you will learn to use the language in a practical way in this French Improvers course.

For those who have taken the German Beginners class or those who already have a basic knowledge of the language. Improve your language skills and conversation in this relaxed class!

This German Beginners course  is suitable for individuals wishing to develop conversational skills to speak German.  The focus is on oral communication (oral and aural skills)

Learn to play the guitar in this step by step class for total beginners with a professional guitar player.

An ideal class for those who have completed the Beginner’s course or who have a good command of basic chords. Learn more chords, techniques and playing styles to improve your performance.

This Hairdressing beginners course is an introduction to salon life to include cutting, styling and achieving that perfect blow dry.  Short hair styling.  Sectioning hair, ponytails and plaits.  Techniques (backcombing, smoothing, creating different types of curls).  Using heated appliances. Models and own equipment required!

This Irish Improvers class is suitable for those who have the basics and would like to improve their knowledge and skills of the Irish language in a relaxed and friendly environment.

A course for absolute beginners.  A wonderful opportunity to learn this romantic language in a fun and friendly atmosphere.  Taught by a native speaker, this programme is suitable for individuals wishing to develop conversational skills in basic Italian.

This class is ideally suited for those who have completed the Beginners Course or who have a good knowledge of Italian.  Taught by a native speaker.

Join our weekly knitting group held every Tuesday in Palmerstown Community School where you can meet, knit togther and swop patterns.  Knitting is relaxing and is proven to have health benefits.  Learn how to knit wearable garments eg a colourful scarf, jumper etc. and develop your knitting techniques.   Join this fun and sociable class and …

Mindfulness is the act of intentionally bringing awareness to the present moment.    It allows people to live with greater freedom from stress, tension and strain.  Learn how to become more present in your life and to lead a happier life with less worry.

Unleash your creative side through the art of painting!  This course is designed for individuals who want to learn the art of painting.  Create landscapes, portraits, still life, abstract composition and more in this relaxed class.  No previous experience in art is required.   Participants must provide watercolour or acrylic paints, paintbrushes, A3 or A2 Sketch…

This Sign Language course will help break down barriers and learn to communicate with the hard of hearing. This course is designed to enable learners to learn basic Irish sign language (ISL) to communicate with deaf people about day to day topics and activities.

This Spanish for complete beginners course is designed for complete beginners who are travelling to a Spanish- speaking country.  The focus is on oral communication (oral and aural skills)  Basic level of conversation of Spanish for use in everyday situations.  Taught by a native speaker.

A follow-on Spanish improver’s course for those who have completed a beginner’s course and wish to further improve their vocabulary and grammar.  If you wish to brush up on your Spanish, improve your basic knowledge, learn more about the Spanish culture then this is the course for you!   Taught by a native speaker.

This Special Needs Assisting course is delivered in partnership with the Open College.  The course is designed for people who wish to pursue a career in working with children with special needs in an educational setting.                        *Access the following link:  http//www.adulted.ie  **30 hours work…

Muscle or joint ache?  Poor posture or balance?  Introductory course to Tai Chi!  An ancient art of exercise and meditation through gentle movement.  Release tension from the joints and muscles.  The gentle flowing movements of Tai Chi bring strength and flexibility to the body.  Suitable for all ages.

Learn to play this little gem!  The Ukulele is an affordable instrument to purchase and learn and is a lot of fun.   Our master tutor will have you strumming, picking and playing the Ukulele in no time. *Ukulele required.

Experience the power of yoga through relaxation, posture and breath work. Bringing balance and harmony to body and mind, this ancient Indian discipline will help you to relax, focus and improve physical and mental health.  Yoga mat required. Class is held in the Studio in the Sports Complex!

Experience the power of yoga through relaxation, posture and breathing exercises. Bringing  balance and harmony to body and mind, this ancient Indian discipline will help you to relax, focus and imrove your physical and mental health. Yoga Mat required!  Class is held in the Studio in the Sports Complex!