Courses in Palmerstown

This nail course is ideal for anyone who wishes to develop skills and techniques that will enhance nails and give a lawless finish.  Nail kit supplied to the value of €100.

This Barbering beginners course is an introduction to barbering which includes basic and modern cutting and styling, blending, razor fading and blending, beard styling.  Participants must bring their own model. Materials required for the class – Razor, comb, trimmer, cutting scissors, trimming scissors, gown and spray water.

Learn the basics and gain confidence in a relaxed class environment.  This Basic Computer course is designed to give the basic knowledge required to carry out everyday routine work on a computer. The course will introduce you to basic computer technology, Microsoft Office, Word, Creating documents, Saving files, Emails, Internet etc.

Delivered in partnership with the open College this course is designed for people who wish to work in the Business, Finance, Administration and Marketing sectors. Topics covered include: The organisation, Finance, Money, Banking and Foreign Exchange:  Human Resources; Preparing for meetings;Processing Business Documents.  The course is an elective component in the Major Award “Office Administration…

Delivered in partnership with the Open College this Care of the Older Person course is designed to equip the learner with the skills and knowledge to care for older people.*Runs for 12 weeks.**30 hours work experience required.  ***Access the following link: http://www.adulted.ie

A basic understanding of carpentry and joinery. Learn to create basic joints,while appreciating health and safety in relation to tools and equipment.  Create a mirror/picture frame, bird box, jewellery box etc.* Materials included.

This class is ideally suited for those working with adolscents.  Recognise the symptoms and causes of psychological trauma in adolscents and the supports available. Vital information for those working with adolscents!

This computer course is based in key applications in MS Office, Word, Excel, Powerpoint.  The course will cover basic tasks through to advanced.  Some previous computer knowledge is required.  Certificate on completion of course.

In this Creative Writing for Adults course participants will receive instruction and feedback in the writing of fiction (short stories, extracts from novels, memoir) in a relaxed setting.  Whether you write for self-expression, wellbeing, personal development, interest or with a view to publication, this course is a place to begin.  *Award Winning Tutor.

Why not try your hand at crochet!  Learn a new craft in a relaxed setting and design your own garments.  *Starter kit included.

A foundation Digital Photography workshop for beginners regardless of the type of camera used.  Includes outdoor workshops and basic photoshop skills.  *Award Winning Tutor.

Do you want to speak and read English more fluently?  A fun and relaxed atmosphere to learn and practise basic English for everyday conversations with a focus on listening, reading, pronunciation, writing and grammar.

Learn to play the guitar in this step by step class with a professional guitar player.

An ideal class for those who have completed the Beginner’s course or who have a good command of basic chords.

A basic introduction to hairdressing to include cutting, colouring, up-styles and achieving the perfect blowdry.  Short hair styling.  Sectioning hair, ponytails.  Techniques (backcombing, smoothing, creating different types of curls).  Using heated appliances.

Theory of Counselling and Counselling Skills.  A foundation Course for further studies in Counselling.

A wonderful opportunity to learn this romantic language in a fun and friendly atmosphere.  Taught by a native speaker, emphasis on conversational Italian.

This class is ideally suited for those who have completed the Beginners Course or who have a good knowledge of Italian.  Taught by a native speaker.

Training provided by a qualified Speech & Language Therapist. This practical course will teach participants how to use a manual sign system with children and adults with intellectual disability and communication needs. Use of Lámh signs can help to support communication. Lámh users may be more easily understood when they use signs with speech.  …

A practical approach – Budgeting, Tax, VAT,  Interest rates, Percentages, Decimals and Payslips.

Learn how to become more present in your life and to lead a happier life with less worry.

Create landscapes, portraits, still life, abstract and more in this relaxed class.  Students provide watercolour or acrylic paints!

Pilates helps in keeping fit, works on core muscles and will leave you feeling relaxed, mindful and toned.

Learn hand building techniques and how to throw pots on a potter’s wheel.  Join our fun and relaxing class which is open to beginners and improvers. * Materials included.

A 12-hour course certified by the Irish Red Cross that includes adult and infant CPR, basic injuries, bleeding, burns, and poisons.  Please wear tracksuit bottoms or trousers!  *6 Weeks.

This course is delivered in partnership with the Open College.  This course is a comprehensive introduction to the role of buying and the impact of effective purchasing.  When students sign up they will receive course notes and slides. The course is divided into ten units and each part will have notes supplied. The course covers…

A step by step approach, preparing a business plan, raising finance etc.  Highly qualified tutor.

This Sign Language course will help break down barriers and learn to communicate with the hard of hearing.

Basic level of conversation of Spanish for use in everyday situations.  Taught by a native speaker.

A follow-on Spanish course for those who have completed a beginner’s course and wish to further improve their vocabulary and grammar.  Taught by a native speaker.