Courses in Dublin 13

Barbering is a highly transferable skill that is in high demand. This course comprehensively covers all you need to know about working in a professional barber shop. Course Content Creative/Classic Cutting Techniques Clipper Work/Fading & Blending Styling & Finishing Current Trends & Media Influences Client Consultation Product Knowledge Working on Live Models Each student must…

Play Basketball Thursday nights at Donahies Community School. Basketball for Women Beginner is an evening basketball course for women and takes place at Donahies Community School in Dublin. Basketball for Women is a 8 week course for beginners, a fun and friendly class. Tutor: Róisín Shanahan           *Online enrolment open mid-August

Experienced female basketball players can now sign up for class at Donahies Community School. Join the Basketball for Women (Experienced Players) course at Donahies Community School. This is an 8 week class for experienced  and improver women basketball players starting this February ’20.  If you are familiar with the rules of basketball and are reasonably…

Look and feel amazing inside and out! Learn how to treat your skin the best way. This Beauty and Makeup course covers skin analysis, skincare, masks, scrubs, lashes, eyebrow tinting & shaping, manicures and pedicures. Makeup for all occasions & much more by highly qualified tutor. Tutor: Toni O’Leary

Over 10 weeks learn the fundamentals of bee keeping from an experienced, registered bee keeper. The course is a mix of classroom and practical sessions. The classroom sessions will take place on Tuesday evenings from 19:00-21:00. Practical sessions will take place by arrangement with the tutor.

Arts, Crafts & Hobbies courses at Donahies Community School in Dublin. Suitable for those, who have completed a Beginner 8 week course or equivalent and wish to improve their bridge skills. Tutor: Paul Doyle C.B.A.I.   *Online enrolment now open

Arts, Crafts & Hobbies courses at Donahies Community School in Dublin. Bridge Improver is suitable for those who are above Bridge beginner level, have been playing for 1 year or more and wish to improve their Bridge skills at biding and play. Anne Doyle C.B.A.I.   *Online enrolment availabel on www.donahiesadulted.ie

Learn Bridge on Wednesday evenings at Donahies Community School in Dublin! Think you might like to learn Bridge? An introductory course to Bridge in a friendly, relaxed atmosphere. Possibility of a continuation course to follow this 5 week taster course. Tutor: Paul Doyle C.B.A.I.   *Online enrolment available on www.donahiesadulted.ie  

Sugar Craft  is the art of using icing, sugar and other edible decorations to create a cake that looks and tastes delicious. This beginners course will help you to develop skills and confidence in basic cake decorating techniques. You will learn how to make and use icings, coat cakes, pipe basic shapes and use cutters…

Pobalscoil Neasáin will be running this evening Car Maintenance course from January 30th, 2018. This Car Maintenance course is for people with either some or no knowledge of basic car maintenance and home servicing. this course is not intended to replace the expert knowledge of a qualified mechanic. Rather it enhances the learners knowledge of their…

This is a Pre-Paramedic course for those who wish to work in either the fire service or ambulance service.

Donahies Community School will be running this Computer Improver Course in February ’20 Term This Computer Beginner/Improver Course covers file management and internet/email. Learn how to download and upload documents/photos to your email. Manage and organise your documents/photos into folders on your computer/laptop and learn how to transfer your documents between devices. Tutor: Eleanor Byrne…

Pobascoil Neasáin will offer this Creative Writing part-time course in 2018. Have you always wanted to write but didn’t know where to start? Learn and practice the techniques of writing such as dialogue, description, character development, plotting, setting and so on in a relaxed and informal environment. Writers will receive helpful feedback on their writing from…

Crochet is an easy to learn craft that can be used to create any number of projects large and small. Join this class to learn all the basics you need in a relaxed and helpful atmosphere. A starter pack is included in the cost of the course allowing you to get started straight away on…

ECDL Access module only. Exams optional. Once off ECDL registration €40 plus €15 exam fee. Exam fees payable during course prior to exam. Starts 6th November ’19. 5 weeks, including exam week.  Class starts earlier than advertised week 5 in order to accommodate exam, which is optional. Memory stick required. Tutor: Pauline Berkery

Single Excel module starts 28/1/’20. 5 weeks including optional exam. Once off ECDL registration €40 plus €15 for exam. Exam fees payable during course prior to exams. Memory stick required. Class will start earlier than advertised week to accommodate exam. Tutor: Pauline Berkery

This ECDL MS PowerPoint course will commence this January at Donahies Community School. Access to email & MS Office version 16 is essential for home practice purpose. Basic computer skills required. Examinations are optional. Cost of examinations: a once off ECDL registration €40 plus €15 for each exam.  Memory stick required. (See also T1 for Word…

Donahies Community School will run this ECDL MS Word course from January 28th. Access to email & MS Office version 16 is essential for home practice purpose. Basic computer skills required. Examinations are optional. Cost of examinations: a once off ECDL registration €40 plus €15 for each exam. Memory stick required.  (See also W1 for PowerPoint…

This ECDL (PowerPoint and Access) course kicks off on 29th January 2020. Access to email & MS Office version 16 is essential for practice purposes. Basic computer skills required. Examinations are optional and are available in PowerPoint & Access.  Cost of examinations: a once off ECDL registration of €40 plus €15 for each exam. Memory…

This ECDL course is run by Donahies Community School on Tuesday evenings. Access to email & MS Office version 16 is essential for home practice purpose. Basic computer skills required. Examinations are optional and are available in Word & Excel. Cost of examinations: a once off ECDL registration €40 plus €15 for each exam. Memory stick…

Aches & pains? Stiff joints? Bad circulation? Have your body work for you, not against you! Learn a whole-body routine for releasing tension & increasing body flow. Gentle but powerful exercises to keep your body healthy, flexible & energised. Includes elements of Tai Chi & Qi Gong. Tutor: Ben Somers

This course is specifically designed for those who have  a working knowledge of Excel and  wish to learn how to create and use spreadsheets. Topics covered include how to input data, use autofill, apply basic formula, process data, create graphs and charts. Course will progress to include advanced features of Excel such as IF functions…

Foundation General Studies Course for Third Level Access. This General Studies course is designed for persons who wish to enter 3rd Level degree courses in the Arts or Humanities. It acts as a stepping stone for students who may or may not have completed a Leaving Cert.

A Hatha yoga class is for all levels, from beginners to advanced. Hatha Yoga is the foundation for all yoga practices. Each class is modified, thought out and structured that the students are capable, well and safe. Each posture is held for a couple of breaths where we strive to achieve stillness, be calm and be mindful.…

Start a new hobby and create your own handmade jewellery in a supportive, relaxed class. Create two or three pieces in each class working with handouts and talks on tools, threading, beads etc. Materials extra €3/4 per class from tutor. Tutor: Lorna Gaffney White    

This 8 week course is for those who wish to deepen spiritual awareness and learn simple relaxation techniques to practice in their journey through life. Tutor: Dermot Kirby   *Online enrolment available on www.donahiesadulted.ie

This 8 week course is for those who wish to deepen spiritual awareness and learn simple relaxation techniques to practice in their journey through life. Tutor: Dermot Kirby   *Online enrolment available in www.donahiesadulted.ie

Learn all about your nails plus filing, painting and shellac. Includes nail design art, diamond application, flowers and more. Applying artificial tips, demonstration of acrylic application (starter kit available to purchase from tutor) and much more.

Take up art with Oil Painting and Soft Pastels at Donahies Community School. This Oil Painting and Soft Pastels course accommodates beginner/improve/advanced. It includes mixed media of soft and hard pastel, charcoal, acrylic, water and oil paints. Explore your own project. Tutor: Joni Croughan  

Join award winning photographer Patrick Kavanagh (www.kavanaghphotography.com) for a 10 week foundation workshop for beginners. The photos below are examples of what is totally achievable for a beginner. Patrick will advise on equipment and run a comprehensive course of the skills you need to make the most of your camera. The course is not particularly…

8 week introductory course to help get the most from your camera, learn about all the camera modes and settings. Topics covered will include Aperture-Depth of Field, Shutter speed and ISO settings, Portrait and Landscape photography. This course is ideal to those looking to get started with their camera. The course will be delivered in a relaxed non-technical…

Pilates for those students who have done Pilates regularly for over one year  or with their own regular Pilates practice and who are confident with their fitness level. Focus on a more flowing class and advancement of movements, class at faster pace than Continuation/Improver class. Mat and towell required. Tutor: Jonathan Walsh   *Online enrolment…

This Pilates Beginners Course suitable for absolute beginner or those returning after a long absence and for those with or recovering from injury. Mat and towel required. See also Monday evening. Tutor: Jonathan Walsh   *Online enrolment available on www.donahiesadulted.ie

Suitable for absolute Pilates beginner,or those returning after long absence and for those with or recovering from injury. See also Wednesday night. Mat & towel required. Tutor: Jonathan Walsh   *Online enrolment available on www.donahiesadulted.ie

For those with some experience or who are relatively fit. Class will be at slightly faster pace than Beginners with focus on posture and core strength. Mat & towel required. Tutor: Jonathan Walsh   *Online enrolment availabel on www.donahiesadulted.ie

For those with some experience or who are relatively fit. This Pilates class will be at slightly faster pace than Beginners with focus on posture and core strength. Mat and towel required. Tutor:  Jonathan Walsh   *Online enrolment available on www.donahiesadulted.ie

Evening Pottery class run by Pobalscoil Neasáin in Baldoyle, Dublin 13. Have fun learning how to throw pots on a potter’s wheel, the basics of hand-building and much much more! You will be creating everything from bowls and mugs to clay sculptures and tiles. We would love you to join our relaxing class and guarantee lots…

Students will learn a number of hand building techniques including  slab work and how to throw a pot on a potter’s wheel. Students can design and create vases, tiles, wall pieces, bowls & small sculptures. Materials included in course fee. Tutor: Jill Kelly   *Online enrolment available at www.donahiesadulted.ie

Pyrography or Woodburning is the art of designing with fire. In this class you will learn the basic techniques of texture and shading, transferring a design onto wood and creating various effects. These techniques can be used to design and create your own projects such as keyrings, necklaces, coasters, placemats, house signs or pieces of…

This QQI Level 5 (5N 1786) course is run in conjunction with the College of Progressive Education. This course is designed for those, who would like to pursue a career or volunteer in working with children with special needs in the educational system. 30 hours work placement required, students are required to find own placement…