Home & Garden courses in Ireland

The Cooking course will include a range of starters, main course dishes, desserts and some straight forward breads and scones. The course will also include some knife skills to help prevent any minor accidents while cooking

Men love to cook too! This course gives men the chance to improve their cooking and baking skills and add to their repertoire of favourite meals. The emphasis will be placed on cooking meals that men traditionally like to cook (and eat!). www.hartstown-cep.com

Are you interested in becoming a bicycle technician? Or are you working in the industry and looking to achieve certification? If so this is the first step on your journey.  This course is free of charge and is fully funded by Cork Education and Training Board (CETB) The course runs over 4 weeks Week 1-3 consists of self guided online…

In this free online course, learn the essential driving skills and practices for making your daily commute safer. Despite dire conditions or other people’s faults, defensive driving is the practice of anticipating risky scenarios. We have designed this course for people willing to learn basic defensive driving techniques. It includes aspects of being alert while…

This online course examines the core technical components, diagnostics, maintenance, and repairs of automotive systems. The automotive sector is one of the main drivers of the global economy. It provides employment for people and brings in billions of dollars in revenue. This course offers technical training on automotive systems. We discuss market trends, challenges in…

The Diploma in Building Information Modelling (BIM) and Graphic Illustration programme consists of six modules taught over two semesters, with modules in Semester Two being linked to successful completion of Semester One. The modules fall into three categories: Building Information Modelling (BIM), Rendering, and Graphic Illustration. It is a Level 8 Special Purpose Award validated…

This diploma helps you to consider environmental sustainability within design, architecture, and more industries. The Diploma in Conservation, Sustainability & Adaptive Reuse addresses the increased awareness among practitioners in the design, architecture, conservation and indeed the wider built environment community of a need for environmental sustainability. The programme introduces simple immediate measures that can be adopted by…

  This course addresses a specific need for professionals within the construction industry, and related areas, to upskill their current knowledge. The programme is designed for those in the middle of their career looking to progress to senior management or become self-employed, but it is equally applicable to those who are looking to up-skill and…

free online diploma course explores interior design and trains you to professionally decorate building interiors. This diploma course provides an overview of interior design as a discipline and career. We delve into topics like project planning and client communication to help you ground your new understanding of design principles in practical business lessons. We explain…

Want to learn all the tips and tricks of a variety of trades . Carpentry,tiling,plumbing and electrical and lot more . This is the course for you it will help keep your home in top top condition

This 10-week DIY course is available in September and in January Practical hands-on course. Covers all aspects of basic home D.I.Y. including woodwork, plumbing, tiling. Tutor: Andrew Dowling

Introduction to Home Maintenance. A general insight into how to work on DIY projects within your own home. Includes tiling, plumbing, painting & decorating, electrics, etc. Practical hands-on course.

Thinking of getting a pup or rescuing a dog? Like to learn more about dogs? Interested in finding new ways to keep your dog active mentally and physically? Looking for tips on training and caring for your dog? John Ward, of Dublin Dog Training, who has 27 years of experience of training dogs and working…

EASTER CUPCAKES – Bake & Decorate!              Sat. 29th March.      10.00am -1.00pm     €45 We will bake cupcakes and make buttercream in class. Participants will be required to bring the ingredients for cupcakes & buttercream – ingredients and recipes will be emailed in advance. All the materials for decorating (cases, cutters, piping equipment, sugar paste, food colours…

This short course provide a practical and interactive introduction to ECO-Community Gardens

Learn how to look after an infant in this free online baby care course that provides crucial parenting techniques. If you’re a new parent, don’t panic! LIke any skill, parenting requires time and practice to master. These childcare classes outline the basics of baby care and provide the skills you need to look after an…

Floral Art – Flower Arranging- 8 week course Tutor: Maria Carey Outline of course: Practical course on designs suitable for the home or as gifts, using fresh flowers and foliage. Flowers / materials will be provided by the teacher for the first class. Further details with regard to materials etc., needed for future classes will…

This fun creative, hands-on Floristry course covers bouquets, arrangements, hand-tie, sympathy flowers, bows and more. Make arrangements to suit every occasion. (Flowers and materials pack extra charge) www.hartstown-cep.com

The ICI floristry course has been designed in consultation with the floristry industry and teaches you the skills that you need to succeed quickly and conveniently. How Will You Benefit? Fast track your career in floristry Learn the inside secrets of how to become a floristry pro in months not years! Study an floristry course…

A fun ten week course on Christmas arrangement, table spray and door wreaths. Also, hand tie bouquet, bows and more. (Materials and flowers cost extra) www.hartstown-cep.com

This course should enable students to work in Retail Floristry. This is a practical and theoretical certified course and course content includes: Introduction to Floristry Skills; Funeral Flowers; Occasion flowers ; Wedding Design Students are prepared for the QQI level 5 component certificate in Retail Floristry Please view the link below for more information and…

This short leisure course teaches students to make beautiful floral arrangements for the home. A list of materials  for the first class will be sent to applicants on enrolments. Students supply their own flowers (supermarket flowers are fine!). Please bring the following materials to the first class: scissors bunch of small head carnations bunch of…

Learn the skills of flower arranging in a relaxing and therapeutic atmosphere. Create your own arrangement of fresh flowers.

Course description as course no. 6014 above.

Flower Arranging Course Learn the skills of flower arranging in a relaxing atmosphere.   (Cost €220:-Class fee €120; materials €100)  

Make festive arrangements for your home in this 8-week course – candle pot, table arrangements on the agenda finishing with an Easter wreath. Relaxed, friendly atmosphere. Flowers not included in course fee. Students will be given a list of requirements in advance of each class. Oases can be purchased at cost price from tutor. Please…

Make festive arrangements for your home in this 10-week course – candle pot, table arrangements on the agenda finishing with a Christmas wreath. Relaxed, friendly atmosphere. Flowers not included in course fee. Students will be given a list of requirements in advance of each class. Oases can be purchased at cost price from tutor.        TUTOR:…

​Flower arranging with emphasis on modern designs. Fee:  €125.00  Course materials extra. Length of Course:   10 nights 7.30-9.30pm

Flower Arranging – Intermediate / Advanced Course Description: This course is suitable for intermediate / advanced students. You must have completed the beginner’s course in flower arranging before signing up for this course  This course will cover Flower arranging without ‘oasis’ Techniques and structures for contemporary designs More in depth detail on the elements of flower…

Flower Arranging for Beginners/Intermediate Course Description: Floral art is a fun, relaxing, creative class The course is suitable for beginners/intermediate and will cover traditional and contemporary designs How to prepare your plant material for your flower arrangements Names of everyday flowers, plants and shrubs that will be used in your arrangements The Principles and Elements…