Arts, Crafts & Hobbies courses in Ireland

The ICI Jewellery Design course has been designed in consultation with the Jewellery Design industry and teaches you the skills that you need to succeed quickly and conveniently. How Will You Benefit?   Discover how you can quickly and easily learn to create stunning pieces of wearable jewellery Fast track your career in jewellery design…

Learn all the basics to make your own jewellery at home! This course is project based and will cover the fundamentals of Jewellery Making. The course will cover the proper and safe use of jewellery making tools. Suitable for complete beginners. Tools for use during the course will be provided by the class Tutor. Additional…

Create 3 unique Christmas presents by creating 3 pieces of jewellery. All materials and use of equipment included in course fee. Tutor: Lorna Gaffney White Online booking available at www.donahiesadulted.ie Sat. 29th  March              10.00am -2.00pm     €50

JEWELLERY MAKING FOR BEGINNERS Course Description: Jewellery Making Course for Beginners  This 8 week course is a practical introduction to jewellery making and design. You will learn traditional hand skills, how to pierce (saw), texture, drill, file, hammer and solder metal sheet and wire. The course will be project based and is suitable for beginners…

Build on your existing Jewellery making skills. This course is project based and will cover new techniques such as Wirework, Chainmaille and Bead Weaving. A basic knowledge of jewellery making and one’s own tools are essential. Materials will cost extra, where a course materials list will be provided.

Cooking for fun. Want to entertain family and friends or cook just for one? This is an easy paced practical approach to cooking. All tastes catered for includes soups and bread, stirfryes, curries, pasta dishes, Irish specialities, Sunday dinner and desserts. Whether you are a complete beginner in the kitchen or want to get new…

In this cosy class, you will learn the basics of knitting through weekly, hands-on demonstrations followed by an on-going, in-class support provided, knitwear project towards the latter part of the term. Suitable for complete beginners, or those who may need a refresher to knitting, we will be covering: Cast-On, Knit, Purl, Knit and Purl in…

Join our weekly knitting group held every Tuesday in Palmerstown Community School where you can meet, knit together and swop patterns.  Knitting is relaxing and is proven to have health benefits.  Learn how to knit wearable garments eg a colourful scarf, jumper etc. and develop your knitting techniques.   Join this fun and sociable class and …

Knitting & Crochet Group Course Description: Join our weekly Knitting and Crochet group held every Tuesday in Malahide Community School where you can meet, swap patterns and knit/crochet together.   For more information and to join this group phone 01 8460949 Course Day & Time: Tuesday evenings 7.30 – 9.30 Start Date: Please note you can join…

Learn how to knit in a fun, sociable class. Knitting is relaxing and is proven to have health benefits. Knit a colourful scarf and improve your wellbeing! To enrol, please follow the link Knitting

Knitting For All Knitting  For All is a relaxed and fun class suitable for everybody whether you are an absolute beginner or a more experienced knitters wanting to better understand how to design and fit to flatter your own style and shape. Lots of stitch patterns and projects will be provided to support your learning.…

This 10-week course is available in September and in January. Are you looking to learn a new skill or refresh your knitting skills?  This Knitting for Beginners course is for those who do not yet know about ‘in, thread around, through and out’ are especially welcome to join. Have you a knitting project gathering dust…

Knitting – Beginners Class Course Description: Have you always wanted to learn how to knit? Or maybe you used to knit, but it’s been a while since you last picked up your needles? If so, this is the class for you! During this 10-week knitting course we’ll be learning at a relaxed and easygoing pace,…

Knitting 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.  Improvers and people wishing to restart this relaxing hobby are also more than welcome. A perfect opportunity to receive…

In this cosy class, you will begin to learn the techniques of crafting traditional Aran knitwear through weekly, hands-on stitch pattern demonstrations followed by an on-going, in-class support provided, aran knitwear project towards the latter part of the term. Suitable for intermediate and advanced skill levels, this experience is a fantastic introduction to both advanced…

Knitting – Intermediate Class – One Piece Knitted Garments Course Description: One Piece Knitted Garments Do you already know the basics of knitting, but you’re not quite sure what to do next? If so, our intermediate knitting course is for you! During the 10 weeks of this course, I’ll guide you through the process of…

Hand Eye Coordination Blind drawing Positive / negative space Drawing from life Figurative Drawing Exploring the human form Tone and texture Gesture Movement continuous and sequenced Rhythm drawing to music Expression Analytical Drawing Structure and perspective Detail form, texture, light

extra charge of approx. 20 for model

LIFE DRAWING We will recommence Life Drawing in 2024 please email us to be add to the subscription list to book places for the first quarter if 2024. Let us know the times that would most suit Sunday afternoons, Wednesday Evenings or daytime Tuesday 2-5 East Coast  Art Studios 500 Years of Painting and Drawing…

The programme is designed for graduates who wish to enhance their own professional skills and capacity and contribute to the wider community of addiction services through evidence-based knowledge and research. This programme enables learners to develop expertise in Addiction Recovery principles and practice. It is designed for graduates in health and human sciences and in…

Learn the art Macrame by decorating your home with wall hangings, plant hangers, table runners, rugs, etc.  All made with simple knots, natural dyes and recycled objects.  This wonderful artwork is easy to learn and will wow your friends and family with these amazing statement art pieces for the modern home. N.B. Course materials extra

Macrame for Beginners Course Description: Macrame is a crafting technique that uses knots to create a textile design. The beauty of this technique is that it’s solely done by hand, not with any tool or machine.  Macrame patterns can be very dense or loose, both creating a challenge for beginners to explore their creativity. It’s a…

This 10-week Marine Engine maintenance course is available in September and in January. Is your boat/yacht motorised? Ever had problems with starting or running your engine? Have you ever required a tow? If so, then this course is for you. Tutor has over 25 years experience. Tutor: Henry Harris  

This 10-week Metalwork/Metalcraft course is available in September and in January. Students will work with a variety of metals to produce projects suitable to their skill and experience. The course includes lathe work, general bench work, electronics and basic welding. No previous experience in Metalworking necessary but students with experience will also be catered for.…

Metalwork & Metalcraft for Beginners     Course Description: Welcome to Metalwork and Metalcraft for beginners. In this 8 week course, you will be led through the design, manufacture and decorative finishing stages of a metal artefact.  Using a combination of materials ranging from aluminium, copper, steel and plastics, you will follow working drawings to…

This introductory course is suitable for anyone with an interest in designing and creating headpieces. It is tailored to beginners and will introduce students to a variety of techniques. Each student will create a minimum of two pieces during the class duration. Introduction to working with one of millinery’s main foundation materials , sinamay. How…

Participants will be afforded the opportunity to acquire the basic stitches and techniques of crochet, knitting and embroidery, utilizing them in various projects. For example, in crochet and knitting, participants will be shown how to construct popular fashionable accessories, such as, scarves, cowls, small bags, baby cardigans and blankets. Learners will also receive advice and…

Commit yourself to one year of expert tuition and a wide range of classes and workshops with this new unique opportunity at MKCW. Provides everything on most accredited Masters courses plus an additional semester of beyond uni-level tuition. Enjoy your course through our exciting new University level learning suite. Aspects 3 Semesters of 1-1 Sessions (x36) (Interactive video…

MKCW – MORE24 Would you like to write MORE in 24? Join MCKW this November for some key presentations on getting your story, poems, film, plays and novels written, revised and published/produced in 2024.  Guest speakers have published stories & novels and seen work staged and filmed. Learn how to write, edit and publish  poems, stories, films, plays…

MKCW — SCREENWRITING Writing movies and TV scripts is perhaps one of the most exciting areas of creative writing. Do you like the idea of your characters and scenes entertaining audiences on the big or small screen? Make the first steps toward achieving high level screenplays for film or television in this specialist course. Beginners…