Arts, Crafts & Hobbies courses in Ireland

Winter Sessions Join us for unique and delightful Winter journey through some of Ireland’s finest writers interspersed with key insights into many  writer’s process and projects. Enjoy a lovely and engaging 2 hour live session from the comfort of your home on these winter evenings! Topics & Speakers   Dec 1 –  The Long Form…

ITALIAN BREAD MAKING                  Sat. 28th Feb.                  10.00am -3.00pm     €55   Join our Italian Bread Making workshop with Italian chef, Valentina Rossi, of The Pink Bakery.  We will explore Italian breads such as focaccia, brown bread, cheese crackers  & crown…

During this 10 week course you will learn to prepare and cook a range of traditional Italian foods, dishes and desserts. You will learn how to make tasty pasta from scratch. Using dough that you make in class, you will also make your own pizzas. Other dishes will include Bolognese, Bruschetta, Pasta Bake and Tiramasu.…

Finally, you can learn to prepare “Classic Italian Dishes” in this easy step by step class. Impress your friends and family with your “Italian Specialities”.  Ingredients extra.

Join our 4 week Italian cookery class with Italian chef, Valentina Rossi, of The Pink Bakery.  We will explore Italian dishes such as tiramisù, fresh pasta, risotto, lasagna, bolognese & meatballs. The course will be flexible and limited to 10 students.  Ingredients are NOT included. Student will be given a list of ingredients and recipe…

The ICI Jewellery Design course has been designed in consultation with the Jewellery Design industry and teaches you the skills that you need to succeed quickly and conveniently. How Will You Benefit?   Discover how you can quickly and easily learn to create stunning pieces of wearable jewellery Fast track your career in jewellery design…

Create 3 unique pieces of jewellery. All materials and use of equipment included in course fee. Tutor: Lorna Gaffney White Online booking available at www.donahiesadulted.ie Sat. 28th  Feb.    10.00am -2.00pm     €50

JEWELLERY MAKING FOR BEGINNERS Course Description: Jewellery Making Course for Beginners  This 8 week course is a practical introduction to jewellery making and design. You will learn traditional hand skills, how to pierce (saw), texture, drill, file, hammer and solder metal sheet and wire. The course will be project based and is suitable for beginners…

Join our weekly knitting group held every Tuesday in Palmerstown Community School where you can meet, knit together and swop patterns.  Knitting is relaxing and is proven to have health benefits.  Learn how to knit wearable garments eg a colourful scarf, jumper etc. and develop your knitting techniques.   Join this fun and sociable class and …

Knitting & Crochet Group Course Description: Join our weekly Knitting and Crochet group held every Tuesday in Malahide Community School where you can meet, swap patterns and knit/crochet together.   For more information and to join this group phone 01 8460949 Course Day & Time: Tuesday evenings 7.30 – 9.30 Start Date: Please note you can join…

Learn how to knit in a fun, sociable class. Knitting is relaxing and is proven to have health benefits. Knit a colourful scarf and improve your wellbeing! To register your interest for this course visit Crumlin Evening School Website and fill in the form: https://www.crumlincollege.ie/evening-classes  

Have you always wanted to learn to knit? Or maybe you used to knit but it’s been a while since you picked up the needles? Join this class to learn all of the basics in a relaxed and helpful manner.   To Pay ONLINE – CLICK ON LINK: Adult Education Easy Payment

This 10-week course is available in September and in January. Are you looking to learn a new skill or refresh your knitting skills?  This Knitting for Beginners course is for those who do not yet know about ‘in, thread around, through and out’ are especially welcome to join. Have you a knitting project gathering dust…

Knitting – Beginners Class Course Description: Have you always wanted to learn how to knit? Or maybe you used to knit, but it’s been a while since you last picked up your needles? If so, this is the class for you! During this 10-week knitting course we’ll be learning at a relaxed and easygoing pace,…

Knitting is an easy to learn craft that can be used to create any number of projects large and small. Join this class to learn all the basics you need in a relaxed and helpful atmosphere.  Improvers and people wishing to restart this relaxing hobby are also more than welcome. A perfect opportunity to receive…

Knitting – Intermediate Class – Aran Knitting Course Description: Do you already know the basics of knitting, but you’re not quite sure what to do next? If so, our  intermediate knitting course is for you! During the 10 weeks of this course, we’ll be taking a look at one of the most iconic and enduringly…

Bring your photography passion and learn how to achieve stunning nature and landscape images in this free online course. If you love photography and are keen to learn ways in which you can improve your images, then this free online Landscape Photography – Equipment basics, Focusing and Filters course is the perfect place to start.…

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The programme is designed for graduates who wish to enhance their own professional skills and capacity and contribute to the wider community of addiction services through evidence-based knowledge and research. This programme enables learners to develop expertise in Addiction Recovery principles and practice. It is designed for graduates in health and human sciences and in…

Macrame for Beginners Course Description: Macrame is a crafting technique that uses knots to create a textile design. The beauty of this technique is that it’s solely done by hand, not with any tool or machine.  Macrame patterns can be very dense or loose, both creating a challenge for beginners to explore their creativity. It’s a…

This 10-week Marine Engine maintenance course is available in September and in January. Is your boat/yacht motorised? Ever had problems with starting or running your engine? Have you ever required a tow? If so, then this course is for you. Tutor has over 25 years experience. Tutor: Henry Harris  

Metalwork & Metalcraft for Beginners     Course Description: Welcome to Metalwork and Metalcraft for beginners. In this 8 week course, you will be led through the design, manufacture and decorative finishing stages of a metal artefact.  Using a combination of materials ranging from aluminium, copper, steel and plastics, you will follow working drawings to…

This 10-week Metalwork/Metalcraft course is available in September and in January. Students will work with a variety of metals to produce projects suitable to their skill and experience. The course includes lathe work, general bench work, electronics and basic welding. No previous experience in Metalworking necessary but students with experience will also be catered for.…

Millinery course will comprise of designing two headpieces during the course while learning many techniques along the way with demonstrations on how to manipulate sinamay into different shapes to make your own unique headpiece… competition at the end for best hat for hamper. Materials included in price To Pay ONLINE – CLICK ON LINK: Adult…

Mixed Media Art Workshop   Course Description: Day 1: Introduction to Mixed Media  Learn what “mixed media” means: combining different materials and  techniques (paper, paint, fabric, found objects, etc.).  View example artworks across styles (abstract, narrative, whimsical). • Discuss creative freedom and play in the mixed media process. • Begin warm-up explorations with mark-making and…

Participant Profile: This course is suitable for individuals wishing to acquire a knowledge in Mosaic design. Both traditional and modern applications of Mosaic will be explored. You will learn design skills, glass cutting, design layout, tiling and grouting. You will leave with one or more pieces of Mosaic Artwork. You will also have sufficient knowledge…

Step by step approach to making your own Mosaic art piece using a wide selection of coloured ceramic tiles,glass and other fun items that can be used for mosaics. €30 materials charge. Tools supplied. To register your interest for this course visit Crumlin Evening School Website and fill in the form: https://www.crumlincollege.ie/evening-classes

Nails – Acrylic  NEW NEW NEW Full Accredited Certificate Fee:  €350.00  (includes kit worth over €100) Length of Course:     N.B. 4 week course 7.30-9.30pm Contact Director on 4526137 for further details

It is with regret that we inform you that we will not be running the Night School at the moment. Suitable for painters of all levels. Students will be guided through all stages of work to produce finished works of art. Work from still life, your photos or your imagination. Emphasis on creative rather than…

Take up art with Oil Painting and Soft Pastels at Donahies Community School. This Oil Painting and Soft Pastels course accommodates beginner/improve/advanced. It includes mixed media of soft and hard pastel, charcoal, acrylic, water and oil paints. Explore your own project. Tutor: Joni Croughan Online booking on www.donahiesadulted.ie