Courses That Award: Certificate of Attendance

This course is designed to provide the participant with a selection of Communication skills and positive vocal techniques that will allow them to communicate with greater impact by using their voice to command a listener’s attention, influence their perception of your ideas, and add gravitas and confidence. Topics covered include: Customer and Client Communication Internal…

A screenplay is a collection of scenes, laid out like beads on a necklace. Most screenwriting courses focus front and centre on the big picture, on the hero’s journey, on story and plot structure. This is putting the cart before the horse. In this 6-week course we set out to create unpredictable characters… then put…

An introduction to Shiatsu with a focus on developing your own sensitivity and understanding of the body, discovering how imbalances arise and how they can be corrected. This workshop provides good grounding in the healing art of Shiatsu for qualified massage therapists who wish to incorporate new techniques into their practice and for beginners who…

Learn to further your knowledge of your native language in everyday situations. Practical use of Gaeilge in this conversational class. Bígí linn. www.hartstown-cep.com

IRISH CONVERSATION (Improvers) This follow-on class will help you to further improve your Irish language skills and give you a chance to practice with others. Ideal for those who learnt Irish in school and haven’t used it for some time or for parents/grandparents trying to brush up on their Irish for children/grandchildren. Bígí linn. www.hartstown-cep.com

Learn Conversational Irish in a relaxed environment! Join this 10-week course and start speaking Irish with confidence!  The aim is to learn the rudiments of the Irish language and culture in a relaxed and social group setting. Course Day & Time: Tuesday 6.30 – 8.00pm Enrol now at:  www.adulted.ie

This Irish class for improvers is suitable for those who have a basic level of Irish and who now wish to enhance their ability to speak and understand the language with greater fluency.  There will be an emphasis on speaking Irish and reading, writing and grammar will also be covered in this class. Course Day…

Irish Conversational Class- Beginners  Learn conversational Irish in a relaxed environment. Fee:  €120.00 Length of Course:     10 nights 7.30-9.30pm

Irish Literature: From Macken to Meehan–  Remote  Course Outline  Please join us for this wonderful spring literature programme on Zoom. We will journey through over a century of Irish writing, taking particular note of the development of Irish writing though this period of enormous change. With in-depth videos, high levle support readings, excerpts, newspaper pieces…

This carefully structured course is a general introduction to critically reading some of Ireland’s best known literature in the context of a progressing Ireland and also focussing on the locations of the novels. We will begin at the turn of the 20th century with Mayoman George Moore’s The Untilled Field, then proceed through the next…

MKCW:  Plunkett to Rooney – Spaces & Places (Irish Literature Online Course) This new course is designed to bring readers through the spaces and places of a series of fine works of Irish literature. We begin with the  claustrophobic bar in James  Plunkett’s short story, and progress through a series of varied settings culminating in…

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Time & Times In this specially designed course we consider several important works of Irish literature through the lens of Time. How does the time application  of the story affect the content? What is the difference between story-time and real-time? How do characters interact with their past, presents and futures? By exploring this aspects of…

In this specially designed course we consider several important works of Irish literature through the lens of Time. How does the time application  of the story affect the content? What is the difference between story-time and real-time? How do characters interact with their past, presents and futures? By exploring this aspects of each work we…

A course for absolute beginners.  A wonderful opportunity to learn this romantic language in a fun and friendly atmosphere.  Taught by a native speaker, this programme is suitable for individuals wishing to develop conversational skills in basic Italian. Course Day & Time: Thursday – 7.45 – 9.00pm. Enrol now at:  www.adulted.ie

Italian Beginners This Italian Beginners course is aimed at English speakers who want/need to approach the Italian language for the first time. It will also be useful to those who have made one or more “false starts”, and need to rebuild their learning foundations before moving further. List of key topics to be covered: Conversational:…

Finally, you can learn to prepare “Classic Italian Dishes” in this easy step by step class. Impress your friends and family with your “Italian Specialities”.  Ingredients extra.

Microsoft Office Suite for Beginners Learn conversational Italian in a relaxed & friendly environment with a native speaker ​Fee:  €120.00 Length of Course:   10 nights 7.30-9.30pm

This class is ideally suited for those who have completed the Beginners Course or who have a good knowledge of Italian. This course will help a visitor to Italy communicate more effectively. Taught by a native speaker.   Course Day & Time: Thursday – 6.30 – 7.45pm. Enrol now at:   www.adulted.ie

List of key topics to be covered: Conversational: – Progressive introduction of a basic Italian language in the teaching process – Various familiar situations: meeting people, restaurant, shop, travel, asking for the time, talking about the weather, etc… – Talking about hobbies and interests – Describe yourself and your family, your job, etc… Related grammar…

This course provides a basic introduction to the Japanese language and is taught by an experienced DES Teacher. Learners who have already completed the Beginners course and wish to continue their study of the Japanese language  are encouraged to enrol in our  improvers class Tutor :  Teatsou  

Join our weekly knitting group held every Tuesday in Palmerstown Community School where you can meet, knit together and swop patterns.  Knitting is relaxing and is proven to have health benefits.  Learn how to knit wearable garments eg a colourful scarf, jumper etc. and develop your knitting techniques.   Join this fun and sociable class and …

Knitting For All Knitting  For All is a relaxed and fun class suitable for everybody whether you are an absolute beginner or a more experienced knitters wanting to better understand how to design and fit to flatter your own style and shape. Lots of stitch patterns and projects will be provided to support your learning.…

(Beginners) Learn to dance like “Dancing With The Stars” contestants. Live, quickstep, waltz, samba, wedding waltz. (Improvers) Tango, Rumba, Cha-Cha-Cha Latino & Salsa 8-9pm www.hartstown-cep.com

This 8 week course focuses on developing confident, creative communication skills through improvisation, scene study, storytelling and pronunciation work. Develop your speaking skills and rediscover the physical and emotional side of language in a fun, relaxed environment supported by our drama instructor and English language teacher Miriam Stewart. In our final class there will be…

Are you intimidated by iPads/ Smartphones, etc.? It’s easier than you think. Demystify the operation of these amazingly useful devices for both personal and business use. Everything from setting up the machine, surfing the internet and using apps will give you confidence. www.hartstown-cep.com

Learn the art Macrame by decorating your home with wall hangings, plant hangers, table runners, rugs, etc.  All made with simple knots, natural dyes and recycled objects.  This wonderful artwork is easy to learn and will wow your friends and family with these amazing statement art pieces for the modern home. N.B. Course materials extra

Make-up Mastery Course Welcome to the Make Up Mastery evening course! Over the next 10 weeks we will cover a wide range of topics mentioned below. Throughout this time, I aim to guide you through the ever changing world of beauty, giving some helpful tips and tricks of the trade along the way to leave…

This Makeup Techniques course is for anyone with an interest in learning about make up at a beginners level or for those who may see themselves going on to pursue a career as a Make-up Artist. NOTE This course may require materials to be purchased as advised by the Tutor, approx cost €120 

Improve your Mathematical Skills – Topics covered include  the following – Budgeting, Interest Calculations, Geometry in the real world, Statistics for Everyday Decisions, Algebra in Everyday Life, Time and Money Management, Probability and Risk, Maths and Technology.