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…

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…

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…

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…

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.  Starts Wednesday 27th January 2021. 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…

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…

Introduction to drawing, design, watercolours and oils. Fee:  €125.00 (Course materials extra) Length of Course:   10 nights 7.30-9.00pm

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…

NOT AVAILABLE UNTIL SEPTEMBER 2021 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  

NOT AVAILABLE UNTIL SEPTEMBER 2021 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  

WHAT IS AN ART (FINE ART OR DESIGN 2D) 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…

This Further Education Art Portfolio Preparation course is one of the longest running portfolio preparation courses in the country and is specifically designed to meet the needs of the learners wishing to compile a strong individual and creative art portfolio for entry to third level. The course curriculum creates an opportunity for learners to explore…

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

NOT AVAILABLE UNTIL SEPTEMBER 2021 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

NOT AVAILABLE UNTIL SEPTEMBER 2021 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

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

NOT AVAILABLE UNTIL SEPTEMBER 2021 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.

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.…

This course is designed to prepare students for professional art practice and to enhance the students employability options. The purpose of this part-time programme is to provide students with: Specialised education in contemporary art practices as a basis for a long-term professional career A broad range of creative and community contexts. A basis for further…

The aim of this course is to equip graduates with the necessary knowledge, core skills and competencies to work in a variety of roles within the media arts and technology sectors, particularly in the areas of these sectors where the merging of creative practices and skills utilising media and information technologies are developed.

Interested in filmmaking and storytelling on screen? This course has been created for people who’ve already started to experiment in these areas. Delivered in association with Pulse College and Windmill Lane Recording Studios, the course will help you turn your passion into a fulfilling career. You’ll already have a fascination for film and television, and…

The graduates who successfully complete this programme will be able to design interiors in terms of space, materials, detailing and atmosphere. They will be able to sketch, draught, produce advanced computer aided visualisations, including walk-throughs, using the latest software packages, apply advanced technology and manage design projects. Interior Design

BA Photography – This visual media industry is currently in rapid change and progression. Elements like DTP and the world wide web have created a pressing need for highly trained visual arts professionals with a high level of new skills and creative artistic and communications talent.

A three-year course for people seeking careers in design. Includes specialist pathways in graphic design & illustration, animation & game design, industrial design or fashion & textile design.

Baking & Cake Decorating Diploma – Level 3 ** Sign up for this Baking & Cake Decorating Diploma – Level 3 course, and get free access to the Advanced Diploma in Baking and Cake Decorating – Level 3 course from The Quality License Scheme Overview: Become the next Mary Berry with Global Edulink’s Baking &…

Interesting and a fun experience. A hands on practical approach to baking. Learn how to bake cakes for all occasions. Party desserts, different pastries, pies, meringues & roulades and much more