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: 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 at QLS Level 3 will equip you with the right skills and knowledge to run your own cake baking and decorating business. Cake bakers are…

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 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…

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…

This program is aimed at those wishing to gain knowledge, skill and competence in the field of advertising photography techniques. Report of the processes of advertising including marketing styles and concepts Revise instructions from a client’s brief Direct new and innovative ideas when exploring the brief Lead ideas with a design group, agency staff and…

Each class is delivered on the Zoom platform and is live and interactive. For many years Dublin Camera Club has hosted the best photography course in the city. Now, we have adapted our course to deliver the same top-class content online, while continuing to maintain the personal attention that has been a feature of our…

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…

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

Choosing a creative writing class can be bewildering. Drawing, design, watercolours and oils Fee:  €125.00 Length of Course:  10 nights 7.30-9.00pm

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

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.