Courses in Palmerstown

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 after the 1st class. Materials required for the class – Razor, comb, trimmer, cutting scissors, trimming scissors, gown and spray water.

Do you love makeup?  Learn different styles of makeup and look and feel amazing! Bring your own products and brushes. Course delivered by an expert Makeup Artist!

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…

This Business Management 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, Management Activities, Management Skills, Leadership styles the External Factors that Impact an Organisation. How to conduct a SWOT analysis and…

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!

Learn the basics and gain confidence in a relaxed class environment.  This  Computer course for beginners  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.

Computers for Beginners at Palmerstown Community School. Introducing Computers for Beginners – A course that touches on skills such as surfing the web, sending emails & creating documents etc. For participants with little or no previous experience. Learn the basics in a relaxed & friendly atmosphere.

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.

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!

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

An introduction to creative textiles. Experimenting with fabrics and textiles.  This course includes fabric manipulation, heat treating synthetic textiles, needle felting, wet felting, painting on fabric, free motion stitching.  Experiments will be placed into a sketch book.  *A4 Sketchbook is required.

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.

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. 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!  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 Pad (A4 or A3 size). 4B Pencils, eraser, Black charcoal, Pastel (multicoloured), Conte (Brown colour),

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 includes adult and infant CPR, basic injuries, fractures, bleeding, burns, haemorrhage and poisons.  Please wear tracksuit bottoms or trousers!  *Start date 18th October  2022  **6 Weeks.  Workbook available for €12 extra.

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

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.  Taught by a native speaker!

For those who wish to continue 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 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.

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!

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.  …

Learn the art Macrame by decorating your home with wall hangings, plant hangers, table runners etc.  All made with simple knots, natural dyes and recycled objects.

A Revision course for 6th Year Students.