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People\\\'s College for Continuing Education and Training

31/32 Parnell Square West, Dublin, Republic of Ireland

The People’s College, Adult Education Association, is a voluntary body with the status of charitable organisation.

Set up 1948, to provide workers’ education, it continues to provide general adult education – languages, social political studies, literature, art appreciation and cultural activities as well as personal development and communication skills – for trade unionists, their families and the general public.

The People’s College is part of the European Workers’ Education movement which emphasises education for democracy. This involves creating a space where workers can study, reflect on and react to their continually changing society as well as develop their intellectual, social and creative potential. An integral part of the system is the active participation of the students in the decision-making process and organisational structures of the College.

The People’s College organises courses in the following areas:

  • Languages (Irish, English , French, German, Italian, and Spanish)
  • Arts, Music Creativity (Painting Art Appreciation; Music Appreciation, Creative Writing, Tin Whistle and Guitar)
  • Social Studies ( Current Affairs,History, European Union, Genealogy, Japanese Culture, Economics/Political Economy).
  • Environment/Nature Studies (Hill Walking, Wildlife)
  • Personal Development Social Skills (Communication Skills/Public Speaking, Pilates, Yoga, First Aid)
Acting Classes for Beginners – Level One (Autumn and Spring terms)

Tutor: Amy Redmond Amy is delighted to be partnering with The People’s College to deliver her own unique take on acting and public speaking. Act The Maggot – beginners acting and public speaking classes – is the brainchild of Amy Redmond who trained and worked as a professional actor in New York. Her many acting…

Acting classes for Beginners– Level 2 – Autumn Term 2023
Acting classes for Beginners– Level 2 – Autumn Term 2023 is a course run by People\\\'s College for Continuing Education and Training, Dublin. It is a Practical course with a duration of 12 Weeks. For more information about Acting classes for Beginners– Level 2 – Autumn Term 2023 at People\\\'s College for Continuing Education and Training, please review the details below.
Astronomy - 12 Steps to the Moon
Astronomy - 12 Steps to the Moon is a course run by People\\\'s College for Continuing Education and Training, Dublin. It is a Classroom Based course with a duration of 12 weeks. For more information about Astronomy - 12 Steps to the Moon at People\\\'s College for Continuing Education and Training, please review the details below.
Avenues into Modern and Contemporary Art (Saturday Class)
Avenues into Modern and Contemporary Art (Saturday Class) is a course run by People\\\'s College for Continuing Education and Training, Dublin. It is a Classroom Based course with a duration of 24 weeks. For more information about Avenues into Modern and Contemporary Art (Saturday Class) at People\\\'s College for Continuing Education and Training, please review the details below.
Beginners Guide to Watercolours

Tutor: Noel Hayes Date: September  26th 2023 – 8th January 2024 Day: Tuesday Mornings Time : 11am – 1.00pm Category: Personal development, The Arts Venue : The Connect Union Building, 6 Gardiner Row, Dublin 1 Cost: €130 for ten classes Book this course online now – info@peoplescollege.ie In this course students will learn how to…

Calligraphy - All levels
Calligraphy - All levels is a course run by People\\\'s College for Continuing Education and Training, Dublin. It is a Classroom Based course with a duration of 12 weeks. For more information about Calligraphy - All levels at People\\\'s College for Continuing Education and Training, please review the details below.
Calligraphy - ALL Levels Wednesday Morning Option - FULLY BOOKED

Tutor:  Noeleen Frain/McNamee This class will suit both beginners and Intermediate/Adv level. We will be working with the oblique pen holder and pointed nib using ink, gouache and watercolour etc. The course will involve the revision of the Copperplate Script to facilitate those who are total beginners and the use of the pointed nib to…

Conversational Irish Course - FULLY BOOKED
Conversational Irish Course - FULLY BOOKED is a course run by People\\\'s College for Continuing Education and Training, Dublin. It is a Classroom Based course with a duration of 12 weeks. For more information about Conversational Irish Course - FULLY BOOKED at People\\\'s College for Continuing Education and Training, please review the details below.
Creative Stitching - Contemporary Embriordery
Creative Stitching - Contemporary Embriordery is a course run by People\\\'s College for Continuing Education and Training, Dublin. It is a Classroom Based course with a duration of 12 weeks. For more information about Creative Stitching - Contemporary Embriordery at People\\\'s College for Continuing Education and Training, please review the details below.
Creative Writing - Thursday Afternoon Class Option
Creative Writing - Thursday Afternoon Class Option is a course run by People\\\'s College for Continuing Education and Training, Dublin. It is a Classroom Based course with a duration of 12 Weeks. For more information about Creative Writing - Thursday Afternoon Class Option at People\\\'s College for Continuing Education and Training, please review the details below.
Creative Writing Course (Thursday Morning class)
Creative Writing Course (Thursday Morning class) is a course run by People\\\'s College for Continuing Education and Training, Dublin. It is a Classroom Based course with a duration of 12 weeks. For more information about Creative Writing Course (Thursday Morning class) at People\\\'s College for Continuing Education and Training, please review the details below.
Creative Writing Evening Class
Creative Writing Evening Class is a course run by People\\\'s College for Continuing Education and Training, Dublin. It is a Classroom Based course with a duration of 12 weeks. For more information about Creative Writing Evening Class at People\\\'s College for Continuing Education and Training, please review the details below.
Drama Group Course
Drama Group Course is a course run by People\\\'s College for Continuing Education and Training, Dublin. It is a Classroom Based course with a duration of 12 weeks. For more information about Drama Group Course at People\\\'s College for Continuing Education and Training, please review the details below.
Drawing and Sketching Class
Drawing and Sketching Class is a course run by People\\\'s College for Continuing Education and Training, Dublin. It is a Classroom Based course with a duration of 10 weeks. For more information about Drawing and Sketching Class at People\\\'s College for Continuing Education and Training, please review the details below.
Energy and Vitality in Movement
Energy and Vitality in Movement is a course run by People\\\'s College for Continuing Education and Training, Dublin. It is a Practical course with a duration of 12 weeks. For more information about Energy and Vitality in Movement at People\\\'s College for Continuing Education and Training, please review the details below.
English Literature Appreciation
English Literature Appreciation is a course run by People\\\'s College for Continuing Education and Training, Dublin. It is a Classroom Based course with a duration of 12 weeks. For more information about English Literature Appreciation at People\\\'s College for Continuing Education and Training, please review the details below.
Feltmaking - Beginners/Intermediate
Feltmaking - Beginners/Intermediate is a course run by People\\\'s College for Continuing Education and Training, Dublin. It is a Practical course . For more information about Feltmaking - Beginners/Intermediate at People\\\'s College for Continuing Education and Training, please review the details below.
French Beginners Course
French Beginners Course is a course run by People\\\'s College for Continuing Education and Training, Dublin. It is a Classroom Based course with a duration of 12 weeks. For more information about French Beginners Course at People\\\'s College for Continuing Education and Training, please review the details below.
French For Improvers Course
French For Improvers Course is a course run by People\\\'s College for Continuing Education and Training, Dublin. It is a Classroom Based course with a duration of 12 weeks. For more information about French For Improvers Course at People\\\'s College for Continuing Education and Training, please review the details below.
French Intermediate I - (Post Improvers) Course
French Intermediate I - (Post Improvers) Course is a course run by People\\\'s College for Continuing Education and Training, Dublin. It is a Classroom Based course with a duration of 12 weeks. For more information about French Intermediate I - (Post Improvers) Course at People\\\'s College for Continuing Education and Training, please review the details below.
French Intermediate II Course
French Intermediate II Course is a course run by People\\\'s College for Continuing Education and Training, Dublin. It is a Classroom Based course with a duration of 12 weeks. For more information about French Intermediate II Course at People\\\'s College for Continuing Education and Training, please review the details below.
Global Citizenship Education

Tutor: Karl Gough, BA in English, Media and Cultural Studies, PGDLT (further education). “Global Citizenship Education is an educational process aimed at increasing awareness and understanding of the rapidly changing, interdependent and unequal world in which we live. By challenging stereotypes and encouraging independent thinking, Global Citizenship Education helps students critically explore the root causes of…

Guitar (Intermediate) Course
Guitar (Intermediate) Course is a course run by People\\\'s College for Continuing Education and Training, Dublin. It is a Practical course with a duration of 24 weeks. For more information about Guitar (Intermediate) Course at People\\\'s College for Continuing Education and Training, please review the details below.
Guitar for Beginners course
Guitar for Beginners course is a course run by People\\\'s College for Continuing Education and Training, Dublin. It is a Practical course with a duration of 24 weeks. For more information about Guitar for Beginners course at People\\\'s College for Continuing Education and Training, please review the details below.
Herbal Medicine (Introduction Evening Course)
Herbal Medicine (Introduction Evening Course) is a course run by People\\\'s College for Continuing Education and Training, Dublin. It is a Classroom Based course with a duration of 12 weeks. For more information about Herbal Medicine (Introduction Evening Course) at People\\\'s College for Continuing Education and Training, please review the details below.
History - Dublin in the Rare Ould Times Course
History - Dublin in the Rare Ould Times Course is a course run by People\\\'s College for Continuing Education and Training, Dublin. It is a Classroom Based course with a duration of 12 weeks. For more information about History - Dublin in the Rare Ould Times Course at People\\\'s College for Continuing Education and Training, please review the details below.
HISTORY: \\\'IRELAND, 1798 – 1998 - War, Peace and a study of the people and efforts in between\\\\\\\\\\\'.
HISTORY: \\\'IRELAND, 1798 – 1998 - War, Peace and a study of the people and efforts in between\\\\\\\\\\\'. is a course run by People\\\'s College for Continuing Education and Training, Dublin. It is a Classroom Based course with a duration of 12 weeks. For more information about HISTORY: \\\'IRELAND, 1798 – 1998 - War, Peace and a study of the people and efforts in between\\\\\\\\\\\'. at People\\\'s College for Continuing Education and Training, please review the details below.
INTENSIVE SPANISH FOR BEGINNERS – CEFR: A1.1 – MONDAYS & WEDNESDAY AT 11am to 12.30
INTENSIVE SPANISH FOR BEGINNERS – CEFR: A1.1 – MONDAYS & WEDNESDAY AT 11am to 12.30 is a course run by People\\\'s College for Continuing Education and Training, Dublin. It is a Classroom Based course with a duration of 12 weeks. For more information about INTENSIVE SPANISH FOR BEGINNERS – CEFR: A1.1 – MONDAYS & WEDNESDAY AT 11am to 12.30 at People\\\'s College for Continuing Education and Training, please review the details below.
Ireland and Europe: Current Affairs, Politics and the Role of the Citizen Course
Ireland and Europe: Current Affairs, Politics and the Role of the Citizen Course is a course run by People\\\'s College for Continuing Education and Training, Dublin. It is a Classroom Based course with a duration of 12 weeks. For more information about Ireland and Europe: Current Affairs, Politics and the Role of the Citizen Course at People\\\'s College for Continuing Education and Training, please review the details below.
Irish for Beginners course

Date: September 25th, 2023 – Jan 22nd, 2024 Day: Monday Time : 8.00pm – 9.30pm Category: Irish Language Training, Personal development Venue : The Teachers Club, 36 Parnell Square, Dublin 1 Cost: €100 for twelve classes Book this course online now – www.peoplescollege.ie Tutor:  Dr. Réamonn Ó Donnchadha, B.A, H.Dip in Ed.,(UCD), Masters in Ed.,…

Italian for Beginners Course
Italian for Beginners Course is a course run by People\\\'s College for Continuing Education and Training, Dublin. It is a Classroom Based course with a duration of 12 weeks. For more information about Italian for Beginners Course at People\\\'s College for Continuing Education and Training, please review the details below.
ITALIAN INTERMEDIATE/ADVANCED – Level B1/B2
ITALIAN INTERMEDIATE/ADVANCED – Level B1/B2 is a course run by People\\\'s College for Continuing Education and Training, Dublin. It is a Classroom Based course with a duration of 12 weeks. For more information about ITALIAN INTERMEDIATE/ADVANCED – Level B1/B2 at People\\\'s College for Continuing Education and Training, please review the details below.
ITALIAN – ELEMENTARY/IMPROVERS – Level A1/A2
ITALIAN – ELEMENTARY/IMPROVERS – Level A1/A2 is a course run by People\\\'s College for Continuing Education and Training, Dublin. It is a Classroom Based course with a duration of 12 weeks. For more information about ITALIAN – ELEMENTARY/IMPROVERS – Level A1/A2 at People\\\'s College for Continuing Education and Training, please review the details below.
Millinery Course

  Date: Sept 25th 2023 –  13th Nov 2023 Day: Monday Time : 4.00pm – 6.00pm Category: Personal development Venue : To be confirmed in office on start date Cost: €130 for Six classes Tutor:  Carmen Garcia – Textile Artist Millinery is the craft of creating beautiful headpieces. This is a Millinery course for complete…

Mindfulness, Meditation, Relaxation for Beginners, Improver\'s
Mindfulness, Meditation, Relaxation for Beginners, Improver\'s is a course run by People\\\'s College for Continuing Education and Training, Dublin. It is a Classroom Based course with a duration of 24 weeks. For more information about Mindfulness, Meditation, Relaxation for Beginners, Improver\'s at People\\\'s College for Continuing Education and Training, please review the details below.
Music Appreciation - Beginners Course
Music Appreciation - Beginners Course is a course run by People\\\'s College for Continuing Education and Training, Dublin. It is a Classroom Based course with a duration of 24 weeks. For more information about Music Appreciation - Beginners Course at People\\\'s College for Continuing Education and Training, please review the details below.
Music Appreciation Course - A Guide to Listening
Music Appreciation Course - A Guide to Listening is a course run by People\\\'s College for Continuing Education and Training, Dublin. It is a Classroom Based course with a duration of 24 weeks. For more information about Music Appreciation Course - A Guide to Listening at People\\\'s College for Continuing Education and Training, please review the details below.
Ontology (Reality Check) Course
Ontology (Reality Check) Course is a course run by People\\\'s College for Continuing Education and Training, Dublin. It is a Classroom Based course with a duration of 12 weeks. For more information about Ontology (Reality Check) Course at People\\\'s College for Continuing Education and Training, please review the details below.
Painting for All

This 10 week painting course is for beginners and improvers to build confidence and skill Tutor: Elizabeth Archbold, MFA in Painting Date: September 25th, 2023 – Jan – 22nd 2024 Day: Monday Time : 6.00pm – 8.00pm Category: Venue : Teachers Club, 36 Parnell Square, Dublin 1 Cost: €130 for ten classes “Painting for All”…

Positive Psychology - Advanced Course for Real Life Situations SPRING TERM
Positive Psychology - Advanced Course for Real Life Situations SPRING TERM is a course run by People\\\'s College for Continuing Education and Training, Dublin. It is a Classroom Based course with a duration of 12 weeks. For more information about Positive Psychology - Advanced Course for Real Life Situations SPRING TERM at People\\\'s College for Continuing Education and Training, please review the details below.
Positive Psychology Beginners: Putting the Science of Happiness into your life

Tutor: Elaine Metcalfe, Bsc. Education & Training, MA Modern Irish History, Dip. Life Coach- ing, Certified Train-the-Trainer, DTM. Date: Oct 12th, 2022 – Jan 25th, 2023 Day: Wednesday Time : 6.15 – 7.45 p.m Category: Mental Health, Stress Management Venue : To be confirmed in office on start date Cost: €125 for 12 classes Positive…

Public Speaking/Presentation Skills Course
Public Speaking/Presentation Skills Course is a course run by People\\\'s College for Continuing Education and Training, Dublin. It is a Classroom Based course with a duration of 12 weeks. For more information about Public Speaking/Presentation Skills Course at People\\\'s College for Continuing Education and Training, please review the details below.
Qigong (Beginners/Improvers)

Qigong course run by People’s College. Date: Oct 11th, 2022 – May 9th, 2023 Day: Tuesday Time : 5.00 – 6.00 Category: Mental Health Venue : To be confirmed in office on start date Cost: €140 for 24 classes Tutor: Tony Walsh – Dip. Chinese Herbal Medicine. Cert Nanjing. ACHI, Dip. TCM Acupuncture. AFPA, Cert…

Spanish 1 Beginners (A1.1) CEFR
Spanish 1 Beginners (A1.1) CEFR is a course run by People\\\'s College for Continuing Education and Training, Dublin. It is a Classroom Based course with a duration of 12 weeks. For more information about Spanish 1 Beginners (A1.1) CEFR at People\\\'s College for Continuing Education and Training, please review the details below.
Spanish 2 - Post Beginners (A1.2)
Spanish 2 - Post Beginners (A1.2) is a course run by People\\\'s College for Continuing Education and Training, Dublin. It is a Classroom Based course with a duration of 12 weeks. For more information about Spanish 2 - Post Beginners (A1.2) at People\\\'s College for Continuing Education and Training, please review the details below.
Spanish 3 - Level A2.1 Course (Pre-basic Spanish)
Spanish 3 - Level A2.1 Course (Pre-basic Spanish) is a course run by People\\\'s College for Continuing Education and Training, Dublin. It is a Classroom Based course with a duration of 12 weeks. For more information about Spanish 3 - Level A2.1 Course (Pre-basic Spanish) at People\\\'s College for Continuing Education and Training, please review the details below.
Spanish 4 - Basic (A2.2)

Students should have done beginners course already. This Spanish course will be using “Edmodo”, an online platform to enhance learning. This course consists of 24 weeks divided into two terms of 12 weeks each. Date: Sept 27th, 2023 – Jan 24, 2024 Day: Wednesday Time : 7.35pm – 9.05pm Category: Languages, Personal development Venue :…

Spanish 5 - Pre-Intermediate Spanish - Level - B1.1
Spanish 5 - Pre-Intermediate Spanish - Level - B1.1 is a course run by People\\\'s College for Continuing Education and Training, Dublin. It is a Classroom Based course with a duration of 12 weeks. For more information about Spanish 5 - Pre-Intermediate Spanish - Level - B1.1 at People\\\'s College for Continuing Education and Training, please review the details below.
Spanish 6 - Upper Intermediate - Level B2.2.1

Students should know the subjunctive tense. This course will be using “Edmodo”, an online platform to enhance learning. This Spanish course consists of 24 weeks divided into two terms of 12 weeks each. Date: Sept 28th, 2023 – Jan 25th, 2024 Day: Thursday Time : 6.00pm – 7.30pm Category: Languages, Personal development Venue : To be confirmed in…

Tin Whistle classes (Intermediate)

These Tin Whistle classes will cover more advanced techniques in ornamentation and style. They would suit people who already possess a basic knowledge of the tin whistle. Date: 28 th Sept, 2023 – May 9th, 2024 Day: Thursday Time : 7.15pm – 8.15pm Category: Venue : Teachers’ Club, 36 Parnell Square, Dublin 1. Cost: €125…

Tin Whistle for Beginners Course

Tin Whistle for Beginners Course. These classes are designed for beginners and will cover all aspects of traditional Irish music. The tin whistle is the generation “D” whistle. Date: Sept 28th, 2023 – May 9th, 2024 Day: Thursday Time : 6.15pm – 7.15pm Category: Venue : Teachers’ Club, 36 Parnell Square, Dublin 1 Cost: €125…

Ukulele Beginners Course
Ukulele Beginners Course is a course run by People\\\'s College for Continuing Education and Training, Dublin. It is a Practical course with a duration of 24 weeks. For more information about Ukulele Beginners Course at People\\\'s College for Continuing Education and Training, please review the details below.
Ukulele Intermediate Course

Lecturer: Darren Loughran Sept 28th, 2023 – May 9th, 2024 Day: Thursday Time : 7.15pm – 8.15pm Category: Mental Health, Music, Stress Management, The Arts Venue : The Teachers Club, Parnell Square, Dublin 1 Cost: €125.00 for 24 classes After five very successful years of ‘Ukulele for Beginners’, The Peoples College now offer an ‘Intermediate…

Watercolours - Beginners/Improvers
Watercolours - Beginners/Improvers is a course run by People\\\'s College for Continuing Education and Training, Dublin. It is a Classroom Based course with a duration of 10 weeks. For more information about Watercolours - Beginners/Improvers at People\\\'s College for Continuing Education and Training, please review the details below.
Watercolours Intermediate course
Watercolours Intermediate course is a course run by People\\\'s College for Continuing Education and Training, Dublin. It is a Classroom Based course with a duration of 10 weeks. For more information about Watercolours Intermediate course at People\\\'s College for Continuing Education and Training, please review the details below.
Yoga (Hatha)for Beginners & Improvers - Tues Mornings
Yoga (Hatha)for Beginners & Improvers - Tues Mornings is a course run by People\\\'s College for Continuing Education and Training, Dublin. It is a Practical course with a duration of 24 weeks. For more information about Yoga (Hatha)for Beginners & Improvers - Tues Mornings at People\\\'s College for Continuing Education and Training, please review the details below.
Yoga, (Hatha) Beginners & Improvers Course - Tuesday Evenings
Yoga, (Hatha) Beginners & Improvers Course - Tuesday Evenings is a course run by People\\\'s College for Continuing Education and Training, Dublin. It is a Classroom Based course with a duration of 24 weeks. For more information about Yoga, (Hatha) Beginners & Improvers Course - Tuesday Evenings at People\\\'s College for Continuing Education and Training, please review the details below.
Positive Psychology - Advanced Course for Real Life Situations SPRING TERM
Positive Psychology - Advanced Course for Real Life Situations SPRING TERM is a course run by People\\\'s College for Continuing Education and Training, Dublin. It is a Classroom Based course with a duration of 12 weeks. For more information about Positive Psychology - Advanced Course for Real Life Situations SPRING TERM at People\\\'s College for Continuing Education and Training, please review the details below.
Positive Psychology Beginners: Putting the Science of Happiness into your life

Tutor: Elaine Metcalfe, Bsc. Education & Training, MA Modern Irish History, Dip. Life Coach- ing, Certified Train-the-Trainer, DTM. Date: Oct 12th, 2022 – Jan 25th, 2023 Day: Wednesday Time : 6.15 – 7.45 p.m Category: Mental Health, Stress Management Venue : To be confirmed in office on start date Cost: €125 for 12 classes Positive…

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