Courses in Malahide

Film and Literature Appreciation Course Description: This class will appeal to anyone who appreciates both movies and novels. It involves taking a different movie/novel tie in each week and discussing the aspects that have made both the both and its movie adaptation into classics. We take a different book/movie each week and these can range…

Fitness for Men Over 60 Course Description: This is an hour long fitness class with emphasis on movement, balance and exercise-confidence as we get older. The class will incorporate exercise, and hints and tips on general health, delivered in a fun way. You will gain an understanding of the important role exercise has in helping…

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…

Food Facts: Nutrition for Everyday Life Course Description: This is a fun and engaging evidence-based course where you will learn about everyday Nutrition and how to build into your meals.  This course is for anyone who enjoys food, is interested in nutrition and confused by conflicting nutritional advice out there.  The objective of this course…

FRENCH CONVERSATION for IMPROVERS (Not Suitable for complete Beginner, must have 2 years experience speaking French) Course Description: Communication and conversation In this class you will learn the basis of this beautiful language to communicate in an effective manner in everyday situations such as shopping, ordering food and directions. The course also involves task based…

Furniture Restoration and Upholstery   Course Description: This 10 week course offers you a hands on opportunity to Re store… Re upholster… Re new… Re design… Re purpose… any piece of your own furniture; Antique or Modern. Using traditional methods, the secrets of furniture restoration will be unveiled leaving you with a glorious piece of…

Gardening for Beginners – Spring Course Description: Gardening is a great hobby to keep you stay physically and mentally fit. This course is intended for beginners and gardeners who have some experience in the garden and want to expand their knowledge. The objectives of this course is to introduce participants to the world of gardening…

Gel Polish “Shellac” Manicure Course  Course Description: This course is a powerful foundation for the growth and development of a beginner nail technician. Even if you want to learn Gelpolish Manicure nail application for yourself and not to use the skills professionally, you will find the course interesting and practical.  Exactly 3 meetings will equip…

Beginner Golf School   Course Description: The perfect introduction to the game Together we will work towards building the confidence to play a round of golf, safe in the knowledge that the basic skills and understanding are in place. this course will cover the golf swing, short game, etiquette and the rules of golf. A…

GUITAR – Beginner Continuation  Note: This class is for students who have completed a beginners course and /or for new students who are not complete beginners and have the basics in guitar. Course Description: The aim of the course is to give you the skill set to: – play chords and scales – to learn…

GUITAR FOR BEGINNERS Course Description: The aim of the course is to give you the skill set to: – play chords and scales – to learn and play different riffs – to learn exercises to support playing ability – maintain your guitar – understand how effects can support your playing. The course is delivered in…

Hiking Skills   Course Description: The aim of this practical course is to prepare people to undertake this healthy and interesting pursuit of Hiking in a safe manner.   The course will give the basic practical first-hand skills in:  Map Reading  Compass Reading  Time and Pacing  Equipment needed to safely hill walk.  Types of food and…

Home DIY Mastery A 10 week Course for Beginners Course Description: Welcome to your journey into the world of home DIY! This comprehensive 10-week course is designed specifically for complete beginners in Ireland. Each week, we’ll tackle a different aspect of home improvement, equipping you with the skills and confidence to transform your living space.…

Indian Head Massage – Beginner  Course Description: Indian Head Massage is a wonderful treatment for stress, neck & shoulder tension, headaches, sinusitis & hayfever. The use of oils is optional. This course is for anyone who would like to treat family and friends at home. There is no special equipment required, all you need is…

Indian Head Massage – Intermediate Level Course Description: This course is for holistic therapists who would like to upskill and add a new treatment to their menu. It’s also suitable for holistic therapy students, beauty therapists and anyone considering training as a holistic therapist. To enrol in the course you need to have completed the…

Interior Design For Beginners   Course Description: This course introduces you to many of the core aspects of residential interior design, The course is ideal if you have a keen interest in the area of Interior Design and would like to update your home or if you wish to explore the possibility of a career…

Irish Conversation – Revisiting Irish Course Description: “Revisiting Irish” is a course that will be most suitable to  people who have a basic level of Irish (often learnt in school) but who now wish to enhance their ability to speak and understand the language with greater fluency. The course focuses on Irish as a living…

IRISH GENEALOGY Course Description: HOW TO RESEARCH YOUR FAMILY HISTORY Researching your family tree is a growing hobby. This class teaches you where to begin with Irish sources like the census, birth, death and marriage certificates, then progresses to parish registers, newspapers, wills, land records and the military. No prior knowledge is required but ability…

Italian – Beginner Continuation For students who have completed a Beginners Class   Please Note This course is Not suitable for the complete beginner. Recommended to have completed an Italian for complete beginners course first. Course Description: This course will help you to improve and develop your Italian after having completed a beginners course. A…

ITALIAN – COMPLETE BEGINNER  Communication & Conversation   Course Description: This introductory course will give you a good grounding in the basics of Italian language. A multi-media course for beginners learning Italian. Ascolta and Ripeti lessons with an emphasis on dialogue and conversation. Course to enable the visitor to Italy to communicate more effectively. Course Day…

ITALIAN FOR IMPROVERS /INTERMEDIATE   Course Description: This course is designed for those who have already completed the beginners Italian course and want to improve Course to enable a visitor to Italy to communicate more effectively. Emphasis on dialogue and conversation. Course Day & Time: Tuesday evening 8.00 – 9.30 pm Start Date: 04/02/25. Cost: €85…

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…

KEYBOARD  PIANO – Beginner Class   Course Description: This is a beginners’ class in the keyboard. I will introduce you to the basics of music sight reading as they apply to the keyboard. I will discuss the layout of the keyboard, note identification etc. By the end of the 10 weeks, and with practice the…

KEYBOARD  PIANO – Improvers Note: This class is for students who have completed a beginners course and /or for new students who are not complete beginners and have the basics in Keyboard Piano   Course Description: This is a 10 week course for the keyboard/Piano. The course builds on the course for beginners. It will…

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…

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 – 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…

KNOW YOUR RIGHTS Course Description: Gaining knowledge and insight creates confidence and empowerment. In the world of information overload and digitisation, understanding your rights and entitlements in an easy and understandable fashion is key to exerting your rights in an assertive authoritarian and calm manner.  This introductory course will provide you with an insight to…

Lámh  (Sign Language) Module 1 Course (Certified)   Course Description: Lámh Module 1 Course. Module 1 is a standalone course. Details below. What is Lámh? Lámh is a manual sign language system designed for children and adults with intellectual disabilities and communication needs in Ireland.  This course is for Staff working with children and adults, with special needs,…