Courses in Killester

This 10 week painting course is designed for absolute beginners. The first few weeks will be spent colour mixing and the course will culminate in a finished painting.

Concentrating on oils and acrylics this course allows you to work at your own pace on images of your own choice in a workshop setting.

Learning and improving methods with beads and wire to create interesting and unique pieces of jewellery while looking at design and use of colour and texture.

This class is conducted in tables of 4, allowing students to learn bridge as they play under the instruction of the tutor.

This part-time 2 year course will fully qualify students to work in a Childcare facility while also preparing them to continue on to a QQI level 6 qualification. Modules to covered can be discussed with the tutor on registration.

Suitable for absolute beginners this course will give you the basics in the Mandarin Chinese language and culture.

Beginners: Learn how to use the basic functions of a PC. Course includes basic Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel and Internet & E-mail. Improvers: Raise your level of proficiency with Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft PowerPoint and the use of the Internet for booking tickets and purchasing goods.

Students will complete 3 modules. Web Authoring, Computer Programming and Mathematics. All successful students will automatically gain entry to the part-time computer degree in DIT.

Create cards for all occasions. Learn how to matt and layer die cutting and the embossing method. Most of the kits will be prepared in advance. This is a fun and relaxing course.

This class allows students to learn from an experienced writer while also serving as a forum for sharing and discussion of tips and ideas.

The class is fun and allows students to learn to dance in a relaxed environment. No partner necessary.

An interesting look at themes shared in a diverse range of books and film. The course will include movie clips and discussions around extracts from books.

Learn to create beautiful and amazing floral arrangements using fresh flowers and foliage.

Beginners: Suitable for absolute beginners this course will give you the basics in the French language and culture. Improvers: Suitable for people with a basic knowledge of French this course will reinforce basic vocabulary and speaking French.

Discover exciting ways to trace your family history while also completing practical work, going through actual copies of records themselves and working on the computers to experience the research online. (Previous experience of using a computer is not a requirement).

Guitar – Beginners Topics include simple chords, one octave scales, strumming patterns and songs with simple chord progressions. Students will need their own guitar. Guitar – Improvers Topics include melodies, rifts, more strumming patterns and an introduction to more complex chords. Students will need their own guitar.

Become familiar with Local Archaeology & Monuments, Local Buildings & Architecture and Social & Cultural History. This last night is a trip to the Local County Archives.

Enjoy the process to gaining the knowledge and skills to enable you to communicate your own creative potential and style through interior design.

This course is for total beginners. Topics include: Introducing Yourself Talking about family and hobbies Ordering in a coffee shop and general conversation.

Beginners: This course if for total beginners. Topics include: introducing yourself, talking about family and hobbies, ordering in a caf and booking a hotel room. Improvers: A continuation of the beginners course topics will include: basic tenses and expanding your Italian vocabulary and further develop speaking Italian.

This class allows students to learn from an experienced writer while also serving as a forum for sharing and discussion of tips and ideas.

Learn a new craft or revisit and old one! Create exciting fashions for yourself or for gifts.

Learn to use your touchscreen device for searching the web, wifi , emailing, camera functions, online banking, social networking and a whole lot more! Free wifi is provided but students will need their own device.

Gently relax in a safe healing space and learn how connecting with the angels can help us connect to our own inner wisdom.

Unlock the secrets of your camera as you explore a multitude of techniques in a friendly, jargon free atmosphere. Take your creativity to a new level with comprehensive photoshop tuition, project guidance and easy to follow exercises. Course suitable for beginners and improvers.

Build strength, flexibility and endurance while concentrating on core muscles to promote a supple and graceful body. Students are required to bring their own Pilates mat.

Learn techniques to find and improve your voice while singing harmonies to pop, rock, classical, gospel and folk tunes in a relaxed and enjoyable group setting.

Beginners: This course is for total beginners Topics include: Counting, Introducing yourself, talking about family & hobbies, ordering in a caf and booking a hotel room. Improvers: A continuation of the beginners course topics will include: basic tenses, expanding your vocabulary and further develop speaking Spanish.

Create your own Stained Glass panel / art. Learn the skills of patterns, glass selection, cutting, foiling and soldering. Students will complete at least one colourful stained glass piece. (This course is also suited to continuing students).

Learn how to take those first steps in starting your own business. Learn from an experienced tutor while becoming familiar with the administrative duties.

Beginners: Improve strength and flexibility in a relaxed atmosphere. Students are required to bring their own yoga mat. Improvers: Continuing on from the beginners class, you will work on furthering your flexibility and improving your breathing.

Zumba combines Latin rhythms and easy to follow steps to give a fitness program that will get you in great shape!