Courses in Palmerstown

Air Dry Clay 3D Art   Course Description:  AIR DRY CLAY 3D ART Weekly Course Plan  Week 1: introduction to air dry clay  Demo 2h type of air dry clays how air dry clays works what kind of art can be created what additional materials we can use with clay examples of finished work discussion,…

An introduction to the Angels – Learn how to connect to your Guardian Angel and learn more about the Angelic Realms.  Have you ever wondered about the power of Angels? Would you like to connect to your Guardian Angel? Perhaps you already had an Angelic experience and seek more understanding? Gain a more insightful understanding…

An ideal course for anyone who would like to start their barbering career.  This 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 after the 1st class. Materials required for the class – Razor, comb, trimmer, cutting…

Do you love makeup?  Learn skills and tips to apply and perfect your make-up and lots more.  Learn the different styles of make-up and look and feel amazing! Bring your own products and brushes. Course delivered by a professional make-up Artist!

This Business Management course will help you to develop the appropriate skills and knowledge essential for  effective management within a business environment.  This course is delivered in partnership with the Open College. The course is designed for people who wish to work in Business and Finance. Topics covered include: Types of Business Organisations and Structures,…

Are you interested in learning about caring for older people?  The Care For the Older Person is a QQI level 5 Course that is starting on the 26th September 2023.  Delivered in partnership with the Open College, The Care of the Older Person course is designed to equip the learner with the skills and knowledge…

A basic understanding of carpentry and woodcarving. 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.

A Christmas Baking Demonstration Class.

Computers for Beginners at Palmerstown Community School. Computers for Beginners – A course that is designed for giving the basic knowledge required to carry out everyday routine tasks on a computer.  It touches on skills such as surfing the web, Online searches,  Emails, Shopping online, Booking flights, & Creating documents, Office work etc. This course…

This computer course is based in key applications in MS Office, Word, Excel, Powerpoint.  Accuire essential skills for producing professional work with the Microsoft Office suite including Work, Excel and Powerpoint.  The course will cover basic tasks through to advanced.  Some previous computer knowledge is required and access to a PC is an advantage.  Certificate…

Be the next Mary Berry or Jamie Oliver!  Our Master Chef will enhance your cookery skills with a wide range of recipes e.g soups, breads, main courses and mouth watering deserts! *First class is a demonstration class and participants supply ingredients after the first class!

A fun and easy way to take up running and develop a life-long love of it.  It combines both walking and running and offers new runners simple ways to becone a better and a stronger runner.  Simple tricks to control your breathing and learn how to get you to the 5km mark and further. We…

Theory of Counselling and Counselling Skills.  This course is a great way to develop an understanding and appreciation of counselling.  It will appeal to those who who are looking for personal development or those who need counselling skills in their work.  A foundation Course for further studies in Counselling.

This Creative Writing Course is designed to give students an opportunity to develop their creative voice through writing.   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…

Why not try your hand at crochet!  Learn the basics needed to start your own project and how to read a pattern. Those with experience will be supported to improve their skills further.  Learn a new craft in a relaxed setting and design your own small  garments of choice  or create delightful gifts.  At the…

A foundation Digital Photography workshop for beginners regardless of the type of camera used. You will learn the functions and settings of your camera, how to hold your camera correctly to get the best photograph, ISO, Shutter Speed, Focus Points, Aperture, Depth of Field and Exposure.  You will also learn how to improve your photography. …

Unlock your hidden drawing talent!  This course is designed for students who wish to develop their skills in drawing and sketching.  Learn different types of drawing/sketching using pencil, pen, charcoal and conté.  This class will cover figure drawing, gesture drawing, line drawing, perspective drawing and blind contour drawing. The following materials are required – Sketch…

Join us for a 6-week Eco Christmas coursecreatively using everyday and natural materials to make festive gifts and decorations. Classes will include working with glass, paper and wood.  A Christmas wreath will be made in the final class.  * Materials extra approx. €10.

Learn the art of hand embroidery.  This course is designed for beginners and participants with some experience in stitching and hand embroidery.  *Materials €10 extra.

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.

A 12-hour course certified by the Irish Red Cross that is designed for individuals who want to be better equipped  in case of a medical emergency.  The course includes Accident Scene Management, Adult and Infant CPR, Basic Injuries, Fractures and soft tissue injuries,  Bleeding, Burns & Scalds, Haemorrhage and Poisons.  This course is very much…

Learn how to create beautiful and amazing floral arrangements for the home using fresh flowers and foliage in a relaxing and therapeutic atmosphere.  Bring your own foliage and fresh flowers so that you can leave with a beautiful flower arrangement each night eg.  table spray/decorations, door wreaths, hand tie bouquets, bows and more!  A secuters…

A 10 week course for complete beginners.  This French Beginners course will enable learners to develop skills and confidence to communicate with other people at a basic level while visiting France.  Prepare for your holiday in France and move onto the improvers course next term!  Taught by a native speaker!

For those who wish to continue to make progress to improve on the language skills previously learned and move on to conversational French.  Taught by a native French speaker, you will learn to use the language in a practical way.

Learn to play the guitar in this step by step class for total beginners 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. Learn more chords, techniques and playing styles to improve your performance.

This Hairdressing beginners course is an introduction to salon life to include cutting, styling and achieving that perfect blow dry.  Short hair styling.  Sectioning hair, ponytails and plaits.  Techniques (backcombing, smoothing, creating different types of curls).  Using heated appliances. Models and own equipment required!

This is a QQI Level 6 Human Resources award and is designed for the learner to develop an understanding of human resource management, to equip the learner with the knowledge, skills and competence in human resource management principles, to enable the learner to apply these to the planning, organising, implementation, evaluation and revision of human resource management practices, for the attainment of organisational goals. During this…

This “Beginners Irish” course will suit those who have not done Irish before. By the end of this course you will be able to have a basic conversation . The aim is learn the rudiments of the Irish language and culture in a relaxed and social group setting.

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