Arts, Crafts & Hobbies courses in Ireland

Learn to cut and sew from a pattern to complete a finished garment. Required: Ability to use you a sewing machine.  Own sewing machine required. Materials not included. To Pay ONLINE – CLICK ON LINK: Adult Education Easy Payment

You will be taught how to make a garment that you can wear yourself. You will be guided in every aspect of dressmaking, starting from buying your own pattern and learning how to cut it to your size, how to read and follow pattern instructions. Choose the fabric and cut and match it. Step by…

In this Dressmaking Beginners course students will learn how to use a sewing machine and should be able to make at least one garment, following a pattern, during this comprehensive beginners’ course. Students will also learn some alteration techniques.  Sewing machines are available, but students may instead wish to bring their own machine and get…

Garment Assembly.Practical sewing skills using sewing machine.

Learn the valuable skills of dressmaking – this course will show you everything you need to know. Dressmaking is a wonderful pastime that can provide hours of enjoyment, pleasure and satisfaction. Now is a great time for you to learn how to make your own clothes. Dressmaking offers you the opportunity to create your own…

This course caters for those who wish to learn how to make up a pattern in fabric of their choice. Students learn how to cut out, sew, fit and finish their garment. Individual attention is given to students to cater for different levels of competence, from beginners to advanced. Beginners are advised to choose a…

This course is not running for the Spring Term of February 2024 The ideal course for those who wish to learn the skills of dressmaking and soft furnishing. Both areas are covered, subject to student choice. Following patterns, design, and developing skills to the finished article. Sewing machines are available.

DSLR CAMERA Course Description: This course is designed for those who want to get the most from their DSLR (digital single lens reflex) camera by taking it off automatic mode and taking great photos. The topics covered will be: • Aperture • Shutter Speeds • Focal Length • Lighting • Lenses • Filters • Photo…

This Embroidery for Beginners course is suitable for individuals who wish to learn the skill of hand embroidery.

Fundamentals of Embroidery Course Description: This course is designed both for beginners and participants with some experience in stitching. It covers learning various linear and filling stitches, a selection of three-dimensional stitches, techniques of combining stitches in so called “lattice work” and the astonishing Stitch of Bayeux used in the famous 11th century Bayeux Tapestry. The…

Book this Evening Oil Painting and Drawing and Oil Painting classes below. Oil Painting & Drawing Start painting & drawing now in the studio and over time transform your techniques and learn by direct demonstration from the teacher. Cost: 250 reduced price 225 Euro for 8 Classes. Days and Times:  Monday Nights – 6.30- 9.00…

This programme is suitable for individuals who wish to develop their skills in dressmaking with a view to making and altering their own clothes. The programme is suitable for beginners and those with basic sewing experience. Programme Description • Pattern drafting and alteration: how to prepare and follow commercial patterns • How to take measurements and…

This Fashion Design Dressmaking course is suitable for individuals who wish to develop their skills in dressmaking with a view to making and altering their own clothes. The course is suitable for beginners and those with basic sewing experience.   COURSE DESCRIPTION • Pattern drafting and alteration: how to prepare and follow commercial patterns •…

This programme is suitable for learners who wish to improve their sewing skills and learn more advanced sewing techniques. This programme is intended as a continuation from the beginner dressmaking and fashion wear programmes and it is desirable that learners would have attended either of these before attending this class. Programme Description • Pattern drafting…

Date: September 25th, 2023 – Jan 22, 2023 Day: Monday Afternoons Time : 1.30pm – 3.30pm Category: The Arts Venue : To be confirmed in office on start date Cost: €175 Tutor: Carmen Garcia – Textile Artist Carmen García is a textile artist and member of the Design and Craft Council of Ireland.   After…

This full time Further Education Fine Art with Ceramics course facilitates the learner to explore fine art concepts and subject areas that are of interest to them. We provide a range of complimentary modules that provide an  integrated approach to learning. This creates a confidence in the learner to further develop their own personal creative…

This programme is designed for those who love the ordinary and extraordinary skill of floral design.

This programme is suitable for those with a basic knowledge of floristry and wish to acquire a more advanced skills set in ?oral design

This is a hand on leisure class, where students will learn about all the materials and products need to make beautiful floral arrangements.  From learning about hardware, foraging for greenery to conditioning flowers to ensure longer life.  This is an ideal course for the person who wants to try their hand at flowers, suitable for beginners.

This course is not running for the Spring term of February 2024 This course offers an insight into the rich heritage that is unique to Ireland. It covers Irish mythology legends folktales and customs unique to Ireland. The course also covers folk medicine and includes a field trip (To be announced).

FOUNDATION OF ART 4 STAGE COURSE Cost: Buy stages 1-4 for special price of €1100 (16 full days over 6 months)  or Half course for €490 ( 7 x full days over 4 or 8 weeks clients choice) Materials Included:Oil paint, medium, 2 canvas, all drawing materials provided. Bring brushes. Skill Levels: All Levels ​Techniques: Watercolor, Oil painting, Drawing.…

Foundations of Drawing Level: Beginners, Intermediate All materials included. Book early to secure your place.  NEXT COURSES – June Sat -Sun 8th & 9th   ,  10am – 4pm       2 day course        – cost  150Eur  –       BOOK NOW       Foundations of Drawing offers an exciting introduction to…

8 day course 10-4pm each day ​Choose dates on any Wed/Sat over a 9 week period ( start anytime subject to availability) ​Cost: €750  Suitable for: all levels Time : all year round Materials: 3 x canvas, oil paint, medium, drawing materials, paper, brushes * – All included *Please bring your own set of brushes if you have them -…

INTRODUCTION Fundamentals of Drawing are a beginning course designs to introduce students to a wide variety of graphic tools and to acquaint them with their broad range of possibilities for manipulation. In this course, students will receive an intense exposure to conceptual and perceptual problems through specific, goal-orientated assignments, students will become familiar with various…

A new course on the global history of architecture will run in Hilary Term. You may apply online or by telephone as follows: Online: Register and pay by credit/debit card online after enrolments open at: www.histories-humanities.tcd.ie/shortcourses By telephone: Text ‘APPLY FOR COURSE’ to +353 (0)87 2572015* and you will receive a call back confirming your…

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Learning to play guitar the fast and easy way. Students will quickly develop a good understanding of chords and strumming patterns which, can be applied to a lot of lyrics across all music genres. Students will require a guitar and a plectrum for this Guitar for Beginners course.

A course for beginners and the experienced in the techniques of hand built pottery and modelling. All items made during the course are kiln fired and glazed.

This Millinery introductory course is designed for those who have an interest in hat design. It is suitable for beginners and will introduce students to a variety of hat design techniques.  

*** 100% funded under Springboard 2022. Apply on www.springboardcourses.ie *** The aim of this course is to provide you with the knowledge, skills and competence necessary for a career in a professional cookery environment. This will be achieved by providing you with the essential practical skills and knowledge required of modern day professionals working in kitchen environments.…