Arts, Crafts & Hobbies courses in Ireland

Creative Writing: POETRY Join us for this fantastic new course for poets at all levels. Enjoy a highly rewarding  series of lectures & creative workshops  which will develop and nurture poets who are new to poetry and also provide key supports to those composing a first or subsequent collection. This a very special and unique opportunity to…

Creative Writing: Portfolio is an exciting new one-year course which provides writers an opportunity to develop, progress and ultimately gain specialised evaluation of a portfolio of writing/long form manuscript or novel and synopsis up to 50,000 words. Other forms are welcome including poetry, film and television, stage plays and many other creative writing proposals. Participants…

Submitting writing is an incredibly long and arduous process for all writers.  Would you be interested in a weekly submissions clinic session? You will definitely submit more work! Clinic content: Creating your personal list Sending effective correspondence Use of specific platforms Effective responses to requests Maintaining a regular submissions practice Magazine customs Journal customs Submission etiquette Other…

Do you want to strike fear in to readers? Have you considered a career as a horror writer? Start here with this specialist course which explores the parameters of this exciting area at a really effective, practical level. We look at the key elements that achieve the goals of any horror project and look to achieve a publishable proposal that will engage…

MKCW — Creative Writing: GENERAL Join this wonderful beginner course in Creative Writing. Enjoy a weekly tutorial on writing craft and take part in a fun and rewarding creative workshop in each session where you can read your work and receive expert feedback. This course, enjoyed by hundreds of writers since 2020 and designed by Dr Martin Keaveney,  is now available in…

CREATIVE WRITING: THE SHORT FORM The Short Form course includes a mixture of short fiction and short non-fiction. Presenting an array of short-form masterful pieces by such literary giants as George Orwell, P.G. Wodehouse, and G.K. Chesterton, the Short Form course inspires and challenges readers to investigate what it takes to produce both a sophisticated…

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Do you want to build a career as a professional writer? One of the best places to do that is writing thriller and crime novels. Start your journey in this specialist course where we look at various forms of the genre, including detective novels, action thrillers and spy dramas. What is it that that will…

Tanya Farrelly is the author of four books. Her debut short fiction collection When Black Dogs Sing (Arlen House, 2016) was longlisted for the Edge Hill Short Story Prize and named winner of the Kate O’ Brien Award 2017. Two novels: The Girl Behind the Lens and When Your Eyes Close were published by Harper…

8-10pm every Thursday   Do you want to strike fear in to readers? Have you considered a career as a horror writer? Start here with this specialist course which explores the parameters of this exciting area at a really effective, practical level. We look at the key elements that achieve the goals of any horror project and look to achieve a…

3-4 pm every Tuesday   Do you want to build a career as a professional writer? One of the best places to do that is writing thriller and crime novels. Start your journey in this specialist course where we look at various forms of the genre, including detective novels, action thrillers and spy dramas. What is it that that wills secure…

8-10pm every Tuesday   Do you want to build a career as a professional writer? One of the best places to do that is writing thriller and crime novels. Start your journey in this specialist course where we look at various forms of the genre, including detective novels, action thrillers and spy dramas. What is…

MKCW — Creative Writing: GENERAL Join this wonderful beginner course in Creative Writing. Enjoy a weekly tutorial on writing craft and take part in a fun and rewarding creative workshop in each session where you can read your work and receive expert feedback. This course, enjoyed by hundreds of writers since 2020 and designed by Dr Martin Keaveney,  is now available in…

Tanya Farrelly is the author of four books. Her debut short fiction collection When Black Dogs Sing (Arlen House, 2016) was longlisted for the Edge Hill Short Story Prize and named winner of the Kate O’ Brien Award 2017. Two novels: The Girl Behind the Lens and When Your Eyes Close were published by Harper…

10-11 every Wednesday Morning   Think you can entice readers into another world or even universe? Have you the imagination to drive viewers wild with wonder?  Start here with this specialist course which explores the parameters of sci-fi and fantasy at a really effective, practical level. We look at the key elements that achieve the…

8-10pm every Wednesday   Think you can entice readers into another world or even universe? Have you the imagination to drive viewers wild with wonder?  Start here with this specialist course which explores the parameters of sci-fi and fantasy at a really effective, practical level. We look at the key elements that achieve the goals…

Think you can entice readers into another world or even universe? Have you the imagination to drive viewers wild with wonder?  Start here with this specialist course which explores the parameters of sci-fi and fantasy at a really effective, practical level. We look at the key elements that achieve the goals of any sci fi…

Think you can entice readers into another world or even universe? Have you the imagination to drive viewers wild with wonder?  Start here with this specialist course which explores the parameters of sci-fi and fantasy at a really effective, practical level. We look at the key elements that achieve the goals of any sci fi…

8.00-10.00pm every Wednesday Creative Writing: Writing for Children Do you want to build a career as a writer of children’s literature? Now you can attend a really high-quality course that specifically brings you through each stage of writing for children, engaging with all age groups and provide high level attention to your writing project.  The course caters for those simply…

8.00-10.00pm every Thursday Creative Writing: Writing for Children Do you want to build a career as a writer of children’s literature? Now you can attend a really high-quality course that specifically brings you through each stage of writing for children, engaging with all age groups and provide high level attention to your writing project.  The course caters for those simply…

Creative Writing: Writing for Children Do you want to build a career as a writer of children’s literature? Now you can attend a really high-quality course that specifically brings you through each stage of writing for children, engaging with all age groups and provide high level attention to your writing project.  The course caters for those simply wanting to write…

Creative Writing: Writing for Children Do you want to build a career as a writer of children’s literature? Now you can attend a really high-quality course that specifically brings you through each stage of writing for children, engaging with all age groups and provide high level attention to your writing project.  The course caters for those simply wanting to write…

8-10pm every Thursday   Would you like to transport reader or viewers into the past? Do you like the idea of writing within a famous period in history? With this specialist course, you can learn powerful research techniques and explore drafting a creative project within a rigid framework of events. Opens to historical fiction writers and also those…

Would you like to transport reader or viewers into the past? Do you like the idea of writing within a famous period in history? With this specialist course, you can learn powerful research techniques and explore drafting a creative project within a rigid framework of events. Opens to historical fiction writers and also those compiling any historical project. Submit…

Learn how to crochet and make delightful gifts and small garments. Suitable for beginners and intermediate levels View course description and enrol for this course: Crochet

Get started in the wonderful handcraft of crochet. Open to all levels and abilities. For beginners you will learn the basics needed to complete your own project and how to read a pattern. You will get hooked once you start!!!!!! Those with experience will be supported to improve their skills further and tackle more intricate…

Crochet – Beginners Class   Course Description: Crochet is a fun and versatile fibre art that can be used to create a huge number of items including garments, toys and blankets. The possibilities are endless. In this beginners course I will give you a strong foundation in all aspects of crochet to give you a…

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…

In this 10 week course, learn the beautiful handcraft of crochet in a relaxed & friendly environment.   Create a square in a different stitch for the first 4 weeks. Weeks 5 -8 will see you joining your squares, adding a border & tassels to complete your first project, a small blanket. By joining our class,…

Crochet is an easy to learn crafts 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…