Arts, Crafts & Hobbies courses in Ireland

The MA 3D Design is aimed at both recently qualified and experienced practitioners in a three-dimensional design field such as Product or Industrial Design, Furniture Design, Interior Design, Architecture or similar, who wish to further their education through a Practice Based Masters. Candidates would normally be expected to come to the MA with a research…

Certificate In Animation Course. Pulse College’s Level 6 Certificate in Animation is developed and taught by practicing industry professionals to ensure that you receive the very highest levels of training. A key part of the course involves producing a portfolio of work that will help you get into the exciting and growing Irish and international…

QQI accredited Certificate in Art This Certificate in Art is aimed at students who want to take their skills in the area of practical art skills to a new level and work in various areas of art attend this second year course to top up their original QQI Level 5 qualification. This is a one-year…

Overview: The baking and cake decorating industry is growing with the majority taking their passion and turning it into a business. Bakers and cake decorators will never be out of work as long as there are birthday parties, kid’s parties, events, engagements, weddings, receptions, graduations and corporate events. The Advanced Diploma in Baking and Cake…

Advanced Diploma in Baking and Cake Decorating – Level 3 Are you a passionate baker looking for a way to up your baking skills and qualifications? Then this course in Baking and Cake Decorating might just be the one you were looking for. With over 12 guided learning hours and 7 modules, this course will…

Overview Do you love to bake cakes? Decorate them? Is it a hobby that you would like to turn into a profession? The Advanced Diploma in Cake Baking and Ornamenting – Level 3 Certification will equip you with the right skills and knowledge to run your own cake baking and decorating business. Cake bakers are…

Advanced Diploma in Cake Baking and Ornamenting – Level 3 Overview Cake baking and decorating is an art all in itself as it takes exceptional skills to bring out a beautiful cake, too good to eat, from scratch. Although these skills are perceived to be in-built, it is not impossible to master them and this…

Overview There are many cake bakers and decorators, but do they know that it can become a lucrative business venture? With kids birthday parties, events, graduations, weddings and receptions there will always be a need for cake bakers and decorators. Learn the art of baking and decorating and become a professional at your job. The…

Overview Do you have cake decorating skills? Would you like to make a career out of it as a cake decorator? The Advanced Diploma in Cake Decorating Level 3 will enable individuals to improve plain cakes and make them visually appealing. You will learn decorating techniques that will enable you to start your own cake…

Advanced Diploma in Cake Decorating – Level 3 Enhance your baking and cake decorating skills by taking this excellent training course in Advanced Diploma in Cake Decorating – Level 3. This course is filled with professional cake decorating techniques and methods and hence, is ideal for anyone aspiring to get into or progress in the…

This Advanced Photoshop course will appeal to individuals with basic or intermediate knowledge and skills in Adobe Photoshop and image editing software. The course aims to teach participants the techniques necessary to create, manipulate and edit professional quality images with skill and precision.  The participants will be taken through the entire post production process of…

Dublin Camera Club Introduction to Digital Photography course has gone online. New time 7.30pm For many years Dublin Camera Club hosted the best photography course in the city.  Now in the light of the COVID 19 pandemic we have adapted our course to deliver the same top class content on-line while managing to maintain the…

This Animation Portfolio course is designed for students wishing to apply for a degree in Animation. Students will be given a broad introduction to the subject with the view to creating suitable portfolios for entry into third level. There will be strong emphasis on notebook and research work for character development. Students will be taught…

This Animation Portfolio course is designed for students wishing to apply for a degree in Animation. Students will be given a broad introduction to the subject with the view to creating suitable portfolios for entry into third level. There will be strong emphasis on notebook and research work for character development. Students will be taught…

This programme is suitable for individuals with no previous knowledge of art who wish to develop their artistic and sketching skills through a variety of mediums in a relaxed and supportive setting. Programme Description • Develop observation skills working from still life using various pencils • Understanding basic drawing techniques such as shape/form/texture/composition • Knowing your medium…

This programme is suitable for individuals with no previous knowledge of art who wish to develop their artistic and sketching skills through a variety of mediums in a relaxed and supportive setting. Programme Description • Develop observation skills working from still life using various pencils • Understanding basic drawing techniques such as shape/form/texture/composition • Knowing your medium…

This Art programme is suitable for individuals who wish to further develop their artistic skills and explore the process of creating art on a more intensive level. Learners will receive tuition that is based on their individual artistic goals and abilities. Programme Description • Observation: Learners will have the opportunity to further develop their observational skills and…

A course designed for those who wish to gain experience in the world of art, design and printing. Explore different methods of art and design such as drawing , paint, collage, print, pottery and textiles. Learn new skills while meeting new people.

This part-time undergraduate course offers an opportunity for mature students interested in establishing a personal direction in their art and design practice to attend a flexible programme leading to an NUI Diploma. Typically students will complete an NUI Certificate course with CEAD (such as; DVI, or VAP), have accumulated 20 credits and then apply to…

The course will survey European art history from the fifth century BCE to contemporary practice. The course will introduce you to the significant work of artists, sculptors and architects in the disciplinary canon and examines their work within the broader social and cultural context of its production. The course also explores how significant works have…

A ten step Art course introducing the basic elements of painting with oils. Materials list is provided contact the office if booking online. Tutor: Brian O Farrell  

A ten step Art course introducing the basic elements of painting with oils. Materials list is provided contact the office if booking online. Tutor: Brian O Farrell  

This 10 week painting course is designed for absolute beginners. The first few weeks will be spent colour mixing and the course will culminate in a finished painting.

Concentrating on oils and acrylics this course allows you to work at your own pace on images of your own choice in a workshop setting.

WHAT IS AN ART PORTFOLIO COURSE? This is a portfolio preparation and general art course for students who wish to gain entry to a third level art college in Ireland or abroad. The emphasis will be placed on the preparation of a balanced portfolio as well as developing skills in the art, craft and design…

This intensive seventeen-week course is designed to aid school leavers and mature students interested in developing a port-folio for entry to third level art and design education. Students will be encouraged to develop their ideas through research and working on personal projects. Subjects covered include, drawing from observation, ideas development, collage, colour work, basic printing…

Course Content: – drawing, textiles, design

No. Its not magic! Simply a series of structured drawing classes. Designed to suit beginners and those who want to improve their skills further. Materials list is provided – contact office if booking online. Tutor: Caroline O’Farrell

No. Its not magic! Simply a series of structured drawing classes. Designed to suit beginners and those who want to improve their skills further. Materials list is provided – contact office if booking online. Tutor: Caroline O’Farrell

Explore painting with practical step-by-step exercises and easy techniques. Drawing skills not necessary. Materials list provided on enrolment. Tutor: Joyce Duffy

Develop your own style and taste. Choose your own themes and experiment with more advanced techniques and combinations with other mediums like acrylic paints or pen. Materials list provided on enrolment. Tutor: Katrin OShea

This programme is designed primarily to enable students to enter the artisan sector and will allow them to demonstrate abilities in the development, preparation and presentation of artisan products in a safe, healthy and nutritious manner. Students will recognise the need for products that are cost effective and efficient in a wide variety of settings…

  Tutor: Colette Walker

Learn how to create restaurant-style Indian and South-East Asian dishes. Learn tips, tricks and techniques. This class is a mixture of demonstration and hands-on cooking.

Sequential Art And Design Course. In this intensive Sequential Art And Design course, all participants will learn how to get their ideas down on paper and turn them into a full comic page to add to their own portfolio, with practical exercises and personal feedback from our course tutors. This course is designed to bring attendants…

Art. Kinsale College Art course offers students an excellent opportunity to assemble a portfolio of work, which they may use to gain access to diploma/degree courses. It is a wonderful course to discover Arts in a nice and relaxed atmosphere. Students pursuing this course have obtained some of the best results in the country. Students…

Art Course. This Art Course Level 6 is designed for students who have completed level 5. It is also suitable for anyone who has already got the skills provided in level 5 and wish to go deeper in their practice. This course offers students an excellent chance to develop their creativity in a caring and…

ART APPRECIATION (Term commences Saturday 3 October 2020 – Saturday 17 April 2021 (excluding Bank Holiday weekends/Christmas holidays) Avenues into Modern & Contemporary Art Course is co-ordinated by Jessica O’Donnell Date: Oct 03, 2020 – Apr 17, 2021 Day: Saturday Time : 11.00 – 12.00 Category: Personal development Venue : Zoom Online Platform Cost: €135…

Studying on a part-time basis allows students, who have work or family commitments, to engage with the intellectual and creative life of a college environment. This can provide a springboard for ideas, work practice and opportunities that working in isolation sometimes may not afford. It supports the maturing of self-reliance and resourcefulness by providing an…

Do you aspire to be a primary or secondary school teacher? An archaeologist? An archivist or librarian? A political activist? A journalist? An arts manager? Then the Level 8 BA (Hons) in Digital Humanities could be the starting point you need! This three-year arts degree course offered at DkIT is a unique course in Ireland.…