Arts, Crafts & Hobbies courses in Ireland

Are you ready to begin your journey to become a self-published author? Join our fast track 6-week course, where each 3-hour session is packed with invaluable insights and actionable steps to help you achieve your publishing dreams. *Session 1   – Introduction to self-publishing – Benefits and challenges of self-publishing – Traditional vs. self-publishing -…

Learn the basics or refresh your skills in a relaxed and helpful atmosphere This class will suit people of all levels from total beginners to people brushing up on their skills We provide a creative and supportive space to spend time on your projects with expert help along the way This course will cater for…

Sewing courses at the Donahies Community School. A fun, creative and practical course suitable for all skill levels. Learn the basics or improve your existing skills for dress-making, soft furnishings, curtains, festive decorations, handbag making, gifts and crafts. Early booking advised for all Sewing  classes. Tutor: Mary Coonan Own sewing machine required.  Small number of…

A fun, creative and practical course suitable for all skill levels. Learn the basics or improve your existing skills for dress-making, soft furnishings, curtains, festive decorations, handbag making, gifts and crafts. Tutor: Mary Coonan online booking available on www.donahiesadulted.ie Limited number of machines available, please enquire before booking EARLY BOOKING ADVISED ON SEWING CLASSES

Donahies Community School  Sewing courses A fun, creative and practical Sewing course suitable for all skill levels. Learn the basics or improve your existing skills for dress-making, soft furnishings, curtains, festive decorations, handbag making, gifts and crafts. Early booking advised for all Sewing  classes. Tutor: Mary Coonan Sewing machine in good working order required. Small…

Sewing course at Donahies Community School A fun, creative and practical course suitable for all skill levels.  Learn the basics or improve your existing skills for dress-making, soft furnishings, curtains, festive decorations, handbag making, gifts and crafts Tutor: Mary Coonan      EARLY BOOKING ADVISED Limited number of machines available, please enquire before booking *Online…

Learn to use your sewing machine, make small items and learn useful sewing techniques.  You’ll need to provide your own sewing machine, scissors, cotton fabric and sewing thread. Maximum 12 places.

Sewing course for experienced & beginner crafters at Donahies Community School. A fun, creative and practical Sewing course suitable for all skill levels. Learn the basics or improve your existing skills for dress-making, soft furnishings, curtains, festive decoration, handbag making, gifts & crafts. Early booking advised for all Sewing  Classes. Tutor: Mary Coonan Limited number…

 Sewing courses Wednesday afternoons in Donaghmede. A fun, creative and practical Sewing course suitable for all skill levels. Learn the basics or improve your existing skills for dress-making, soft furnishings, curtains, festive decorations, handbag making, gifts and crafts. Early booking advised for all Sewing  classes. Tutor: Mary Coonan Limited number of machines available, please enquire…

Wednesday night’s Sewing course at Donahies Community School A fun, creative and practical Sewing course suitable for all skill levels. Learn the basics or improve your existing skills for dress-making, soft furnishings, curtains, festive decorations, handbag making, gifts and crafts. Early booking advised for all Sewing classes.  Materials not included. Tutor: Mary Coonan Limited number…

You’ll learn to wind a bobbin and thread the machine, change the needle and install a presser foot. Become familiar with the most useful stitches. Once your machine is up and running, explore the basic techniques of dressmaking, patchwork, quilting and embroidery. www.hartstown-cep.com

MACHINE SEWING FOR BEGINNERS Getting to know your Sewing Machine Course Description: This course is an introduction to machine sewing. Participants will learn how to use a sewing machine and other equipment that is used when sewing any projects. Fabrics and other materials used in variousareas of sewing.  A choice of hands on project will…

MACHINE SEWING – Intermediate Level   Course Description: Continue with your journey of learning how to get the best from your sewing machine, make satisfying items with your personal touch and piece together simple clothing items. Students must have basic skills in the following to register: Threading and using their machine Sewing a seam Sewing…

Open to all levels and ability. Learn to use a sewing machine and acquire or improve your sewing skills for repairs and alterations, dressmaking, soft furnishings, curtains, festive decorations, handbag-making and many other projects.

This course is not running for the Spring term of February 2024   It’s easy and it’s fashionable. Learn the amazing techniques of Batik, also known as silk painting. Make your own 100% hand painted silk scarf or/and other decorative pieces. Most materials included, delivered by artist/fashion designer.

The course embraces diverse approaches to jewellery and silversmithing. You’ll have the opportunity to experiment with a wide range of materials and processes, including metal, ceramics, plastics, wood and textiles. With a focus on high quality craftsmanship, we place great importance on traditional hand skills whilst fully acknowledging the new and exciting possibilities also offered by…

This full time Art Metalwork PLC (Post Leaving Certificate) course offers you the opportunity to research, design and develop skills in jewellery, silversmithing and fabrication. Study will involve a balance of experience between traditional and contemporary methods of craftsmanship and terminology specific to the practice. Emphasis will be placed on the use of a wide…

Sketching (Colour Pencil) –  for Beginners   Course Description: This class is aimed at beginners in pencil sketching with the objective of getting to know the basics of realism in drawing. We will start off with in-class sketching of subjects e.g. flowers, fruit, miscellaneous items using pencils/inks. There will also be classes on figure sketching…

In this 6 week course, students can look forward to making soaps, candles and body balms. Fun and easy to make with no specialist equipment needed, as well as being completely natural, with no additives or synthetic chemicals. All the ingredients are vegan friendly and not tested on animals. We will also start to develop…

  This course is not running for the Spring term of February 2024 Includes: understanding the soil, composting, essential tools, seed-sowing, transplanting, fruit growing, vegetables and herbs. Plan a herbaceous border and maximise summer colour in the garden. Course will include two garden visits.

Let your artistic side shine through with this Stained Glass evening course at Hartstown Community School. Using the Copper Foil method, learn to cut and shape glass to create small projects. Assemble, solder and finish ornamental glass. No experience necessary. Most materials and tools supplied. (8 Weeks).

This 10-week course is available in September and in January Make unusual, colourful keepsakes or gifts by creating individual pieces to decorate your home and garden. No experience of glass cutting is necessary. Clear glass and materials supplied. The only limitation is your imagination!  

Learn the craft of Glass Cutting, Foiling and Soldering to create gifts or individual pieces to decorate your home and garden.  Materials provided.

Learn stained glass method & glass fusing to create light catchers, terrariums, light-shades. Learn the skill of patterns , glass selection, cutting, foiling and soldering.  Students will complete at least one colourful stained glass piece. Improvers should bring along project to work on. Materials not included.  Equipment & materials are provided for beginners for class…

“Research has shown that crafting, regardless of the medium you use, can bolster mood, improve self-confidence, and reduce stress overall.  In addition, crafting improves mental agility, improves both gross and fine motor movements, and decreases cognitive decline.  (Katrina Norris, Spectrum Health & Human Services) 7 WEEK STAINED GLASS COURSE WITH MADELEINE HELLIER Stained glass is…

Stamp & Heat Embossing Learn stamping & inking techniques to make greeting cards & to create small pieces of art to decorate your home or give as gifts.  Over the 5 weeks learn basic stamping techniques, experiment with different inks & use heat tools to create different effects.   Suitable for beginners & improvers.  Class materials…

Young Writers, please join us for an amazing introduction to creative writing this June! In this special writing event, we will explore getting started in creative writing and getting work published in magazines and with high street publishers. This is a top quality, fun and rewarding course for all level of writers aged 10-18. Designed…

This 8-Week course will start you off on your textile printing journey! Make your own screen to print your fabric, use blocks and lino to create a unique pattern which you can then use to make a range of objects from wall-hangings to clothing! Class starts Thursday October 5th, 2023 19:00 – 21:00 8 Weeks…

This course is suitable for those who wish to learn the basic skills of traditional home baking; there are few things more welcoming than the smell of homemade cakes wafting from the oven. Ireland has a long tradition of baking various types of breads, cakes and puddings, including soda bread and barnbrack. COURSE DESCRIPTION •…

This Traditional Home Baking course is suitable for those who wish to learn the basic skills of traditional home baking; there are few things more welcoming than the smell of homemade cakes wafting from the oven. Ireland has a long tradition of baking various types of breads, cakes and puddings, including soda bread and barnbrack.