Furnishings courses in Ireland

DFEi run this one year, full-time, Furniture Design and Making course. DFEi has a long history of providing further education and training courses aimed at students who want to work in the furniture industry. Students develop essential craftsman’s skills to assist them in gaining employment in this industry. In Year 1, students will be introduced…

Operated in conjunction with SOLAS, each course is of 10 weeks’ duration. The aim of this course is to equip apprentices with the practical skills and theoretical knowledge necessary to work to the highest standard in this trade. Carpenters and joiners are required to prepare, build and install a wide range of wood products including…

Dun Laoghaire Further Education Institute provides this Furniture Design and Making course. DFEi has a long history of providing further education and training courses aimed at students who want to work in the furniture industry. Students develop essential craftsman’s skills to assist them in gaining employment in this industry. In Year 1 students will be…

Student at this course will be introduced to the fundamentals of making and repairing stringed and fretted musical instruments, both acoustic and electric. Students will make their own musical instrument for example a mandolin or a guitar. They will also learn specialist hand and machine craft skills in order to develop their creative abilities in…

This programme is designed for individuals with no previous experience of upholstery and who wish to learn and develop creative and design skills. Note: This programme may take place at the Further Education and Training Centre, Kilmallock Road Campus, Programme Description • Measure and record sizes accurately • Recognise the characteristics of a range of basic…