Arts, Crafts & Hobbies courses in Ireland

Develop the craft of Glass Cutting, Foiling and Soldering to create gifts or individual pieces to decorate your home and garden.  An ideal course for those who have completed the beginners course to further develop your skills in this craft.  *Materials provided.

Learn stained glass method & glass fusing to create light catchers, terrariums, light-shades. Learn the skill of patterns , glass selection, cutting, foiling and soldering.  Students will complete at least one colourful stained glass piece. Improvers should bring along project to work on. Materials not included.  Equipment & materials are provided for beginners for class…

“Research has shown that crafting, regardless of the medium you use, can bolster mood, improve self-confidence, and reduce stress overall.  In addition, crafting improves mental agility, improves both gross and fine motor movements, and decreases cognitive decline.  (Katrina Norris, Spectrum Health & Human Services) 7 WEEK STAINED GLASS COURSE WITH MADELEINE HELLIER Stained glass is…

Stamp & Heat Embossing Learn stamping & inking techniques to make greeting cards & to create small pieces of art to decorate your home or give as gifts.  Over the 5 weeks learn basic stamping techniques, experiment with different inks & use heat tools to create different effects.   Suitable for beginners & improvers.  Class materials…

Join us for a creative and relaxing journey into the art of wire jewellery making. Over 10 weeks, you’ll learn how to shape, wrap, and weave wire into beautiful handmade pieces including rings, earrings, pendants, and bracelets. Using professional tools like round-nose pliers, wire cutters, and mandrels, you’ll build skills step by step—from basic loops…

Join us for a creative and relaxing journey into the art of wire jewellery making. Over 10 weeks, you’ll learn how to shape, wrap, and weave wire into beautiful handmade pieces including rings, earrings, pendants, and bracelets. Using professional tools like round-nose pliers, wire cutters, and mandrels, you’ll build skills step by step—from basic loops…

This free online course will help you understand the practical tools and elements of technical drawing and sketching. Want to master one of the most in-demand skills in the trades? Learn how to easily read and interpret technical drawings, diagrams, and schematics. This course teaches you how to analyze layouts, extract critical design data, and…

This course is suitable for those who wish to learn the basic skills of traditional home baking; there are few things more welcoming than the smell of homemade cakes wafting from the oven. Ireland has a long tradition of baking various types of breads, cakes and puddings, including soda bread and barnbrack. COURSE DESCRIPTION •…

Participant Profile: This course is suitable for those who wish to learn the basic skills of traditional home baking; there are few things more welcoming than the smell of homemade cakes wafting from the oven. Ireland has a long tradition of baking various types of breads, cakes and puddings, including soda bread and barmbrack. This…

Participant Profile: Join this inspiring hands-on course and discover how to turn everyday materials into meaningful creations. Upcycle and Elevate teaches you to look at discarded items — like paper, plastic, textiles, and wood — in a whole new way. Learn how to design, craft, and re purpose waste into beautiful, functional pieces that reflect…

Participant Profile: This course is designed for individuals with no previous experience of upholstery and who wish to learn and develop creative and design skills. This is a classroom based course Programme Description: • Measure and record sizes accurately • Recognise the characteristics of a range of basic upholstery fabrics and fillings • Prepare fabrics…

UV Resin Art   Course Description: Week 1. Introduction to UV Resin Introduction to UV Resin Materials and Supplies Overview Safety Precautions Curing Methods Examples of UV Resin Projects Discussion and Questions Demo: Basic UV Resin Techniques Week 2. Jewelry Making with UV Resin Introduction to UV Resin Jewelry Making Creating Resin Jewelry Adding Color…

It is with regret that we inform you that we will not be running the Night School at the moment. Learn the basics of water colour painting in a relaxed friendly atmosphere with this Water Colour Painting class. Develop your creative self-expression through simple exercises and techniques. Delivered by Yara Lopes, a mature artist from…

Tutor: Noel Hayes Date: February 10th  2026 – May 5th 2026 Day: Tuesday Mornings Time : 11am – 1.00pm Category: Personal development, The Arts Venue : The Connect Union Building, 6 Gardiner Row, Dublin 1 Cost: €145 for ten classes Book this course online now – https://www.peoplescollege.ie/courses/watercolours-beginners-improvers In this course students will learn how to use…

Tutor:  Noel Hayes In this course students will learn how to use watercolour paints and how to handle brushes and materials. We will explore the basic methods and techniques used in watercolour painting. The class is aimed to assist students create their own individual artworks in a unique and personal way. This term will include…

Tutor:  Noel Hayes This 10 week course is aimed towards students who have basic experience of Watercolours or have completed the Beginners Guide to Watercolours in the People’s College or classes in the past through other outlets. The class will focus on a continuation of techniques learned in the previous term, along with further study…

Learn about the ethics of conservation and its application to wildlife conservation in this free online course. This course investigates the history and theories of conservation and the benefits of biodiversity in conservation biology. You will learn about species, genes and ecosystems as well as their relationship. On top of that, you will study ecosystem…

Book this Wine Appreciation course for September 2018. Treat your palate to this delicious Wine Appreciation course run by Rathmines College of Further Education

This 10-week Wood Carving and Woodcraft course is available in September and in January. Students will work with a variety of wood to produce small projects suitable to their skill and experience. No previous experience in Woodworking necessary. Suitable for all ages. Course is delivered by qualified Woodwork instructor.  Materials and tools supplied.

Develop the basic skills of woodcarving and tool care in a relaxed and fun atmosphere. Tools can be provided. To Pay ONLINE – CLICK ON LINK: Adult Education Easy Payment

WOODTURNING (Beginners) Learn all you need to know to start or improve your woodturning. No experience necessary, just a love of wood. Participants will make 2 major projects. €25 extra for specialist timber to be used. www.hartstown-cep.com

WOODTURNING (Intermediate/Advanced) Participants must be confident with lathe and tools and have completed at least one beginners course. €25 extra for specialist timber to be used. www.hartstown-cep.com

Learn the ancient craft of woodturning and master new techniques. Let your creativity flow and produce your first bowl, table lamps, vases, spindles, toys, boxes etc. Bring your own dust mask.

Learn the ancient craft of woodturning and master new techniques. Let your creativity flow and produce your first bowl, table lamps, vases, spindles, toys, boxes etc. Bring your own dust mask.

Over this ten week Woodwork course learn all the basic skills of working with wood. Become familiar with the tools and techniques required to produce at least one project that you can proudly display in your home. Working with natural materials is therapeutic and making something with your own two hands is a real esteem…

Woodwork   Course Description: This course is suitable for beginners to intermediate skill sets in woodwork. This woodwork course teaches the correct and safe use of woodworking hand tools. The participants will learn how to mark our pieces accurately and how to get the most out of hand tools, just as the true masters do!…

Hand craft a solid wood piece of furniture using traditional jointing skills and finishing techniques. PREVIOUS EXPERIENCE OF WORKING WITH WOOD IS  NOT REQUIRED.  Materials are included.   To Pay ONLINE – CLICK ON LINK: Adult Education Easy Payment

Participant Profile: This course is a beginner’s course for those who wish to equip themselves with the knowledge skill and competence to begin to use woodwork tools and equipment safely and to plan, design and carry out basic woodcraft tasks. This is a classroom based course NOTE: This course will take place at the O’Connell…

Develop an understanding of basic hand and small Woodwork machinery tools.

Develop an understanding of basic hand and small machinery tools during this Woodwork course.