Practical Courses

Sewing course at Donahies Community School A fun, creative and practical course suitable for all skill levels.  Learn the basics or improve your existing skills for dress-making, soft furnishings, curtains, festive decorations, handbag making, gifts and crafts Tutor: Mary Coonan      EARLY BOOKING ADVISED Limited number of machines available, please enquire before booking *Online…

Sewing course for experienced & beginner crafters at Donahies Community School. A fun, creative and practical Sewing course suitable for all skill levels. Learn the basics or improve your existing skills for dress-making, soft furnishings, curtains, festive decoration, handbag making, gifts & crafts. Early booking advised for all Sewing  Classes. Tutor: Mary Coonan Limited number…

 Sewing courses Wednesday afternoons in Donaghmede. A fun, creative and practical Sewing course suitable for all skill levels. Learn the basics or improve your existing skills for dress-making, soft furnishings, curtains, festive decorations, handbag making, gifts and crafts. Early booking advised for all Sewing  classes. Tutor: Mary Coonan Limited number of machines available, please enquire…

Wednesday night’s Sewing course at Donahies Community School A fun, creative and practical Sewing course suitable for all skill levels. Learn the basics or improve your existing skills for dress-making, soft furnishings, curtains, festive decorations, handbag making, gifts and crafts. Early booking advised for all Sewing classes.  Materials not included. Tutor: Mary Coonan Limited number…

You’ll learn to wind a bobbin and thread the machine, change the needle and install a presser foot. Become familiar with the most useful stitches. Once your machine is up and running, explore the basic techniques of dressmaking, patchwork, quilting and embroidery. www.hartstown-cep.com

Open to all levels and ability. Learn to use a sewing machine and acquire or improve your sewing skills for repairs and alterations, dressmaking, soft furnishings, curtains, festive decorations, handbag-making and many other projects.

SIGN LANGUAGE (ISL Teaching) Basic introduction to Irish sign language. Personal Identification, Language, House/Home environment, Daily Life, Weather & Travel, Relationships, Health, Education, Food/Drink, Shopping, etc www.hartstown-cep.com

For those with basic sign language skills. Develop your skills further with this follow-on class.

Over a 10 week period Megan will be teaching you the basics of singing alongside music theory. This course will cover breathing techniques, warm ups, exercises for vocal control, performing in front of an audience and correct singing posture. You can choose a number of songs (up to 4) that you would like to learn…

Enhance your appearance with professional advice from a qualified therapist. www.hartstown-cep.com

Are you intimidated by Smartphones, Tablets, IPads, 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

Somatic Movement Education is a gentle, safe and highly effective way to end chronic pain, improve balance, flexibility and posture and relieve day-to-day stress. This series of classes is designed to teach students a series of easy and comfortable movements through different areas of the body, to help free the body from patterns of habitual…

Somatic Movement Education is a gentle, safe and highly effective way to end chronic pain, improve balance, flexibility and posture and relieve day-to-day stress. This series of classes is designed to teach students a series of easy and comfortable movements through different areas of the body, to help free the body from patterns of habitual…

This Spanish course covers a basic level of conversation for use in everyday situations. www.hartstown-cep.com

A follow on Spanish course for those who have completed a beginner’s course and wish to further improve their vocabulary and grammar. www.hartstown-cep.com

For people who wish to pursue a career in working with children with special needs as an assistant within an educational setting. The Special Needs Assisting Course aims to: • Ensure adequate training of the Special Needs Assistant. • Promote understanding of role of Special Needs Assistant in the classroom. • Equip the Special Needs…

Course description as course no. 8018 above

This Special Needs Assisting programme is designed to provide learners with the knowledge, skill and competence in the theory and practice underpinning the education and care of those who present with special educational needs to enable the learner to assist in the provision of this education and care.

This course is suitable for participants that hold a level 2 training in Fitness Instructing or equivalent and possess the required knowledge, understanding and skills, aimed at successfully achieving this ITEC Spinning Instructor qualification.   CoURSE DESCRIPTIoN There are 2 units contained in this award: • Unit 1: Planning studio Cycling sessions Planning studio cycling…

A truly unique course for kids and teenagers. Students will study speech and drama, acting to camera and film production for the well rounded experience. In speech and drama students work on confidence, voice, creativity and acting for stage. Students take part in two showcases throughout the academic year which take place in a city…

Let your artistic side shine through with this Stained Glass evening course at Hartstown Community School. Using the Copper Foil method, learn to cut and shape glass to create small projects. Assemble, solder and finish ornamental glass. No experience necessary. Most materials and tools supplied. (8 Weeks).

Learn how to make beautiful sugar-craft flowers to decorate your Christmas cake or to use as a festive table centerpiece. Flowers will include Poinsetta, Christmas Roses, & Ivy.

Start your weightloss journey with our experts by joining a group of like minded people who will guide and encourage you all the way through a class routine of a wide range of exercises and techniques which will help you reach your ultimate goals. Choose 30 class times out of a total of 140 classes…

Become part of a social sports club. Suitable for complete Beginners or players wishing to brush up on their skills, under the guidance of our professional coach. Take part in this pastime that will excite and entertain you, in a friendly and inclusive atmosphere. Learn all the shots and skills and get playing straight away.…

Tai Chi is an exercise class suitable for all ages and fitness levels. Particularly good for flexibility and building bone strength. To enrol for this course please follow the link: Tai Chi

Suitable for complete beginners and improvers. Strong body, still mind. Tai Chi is a Chinese martial art now practiced as a type of moving meditation to improve both mental and physical health. This unique, gentle, slow moving exercise is suitable for all people regardless of age or fitness level. This course introduces the participants to…

Ancient Chinese art of exercise and meditation through gentle movement. Build natural strengths to handle everyday stresses. www.hartstown-cep.com

Muscle and joint ache?  Poor posture or balance?  An ancient art of exercise and meditation through gentle movement.  An introductory course to Tai Chi!  Release tension from the joints and muscles.  The gentle flowing movements of Tai Chi bring strength and flexibility to the body. This unique, gentle, slow moving exercise is suitable for all…

The gentle flowing movements of Tai Chi bring  strength & flexibility to the body. With practice,  Tai Chi enhances mental clarity and assists in achieving better balance & co-ordination. Tutor: Claire McGreevy   *Online enrolment available on www.donahiesadulted.ie

The  gentle flowing movements of Tai Chi bring  strength & flexibility to the body. With practice,  Tai Chi enhances mental clarity and assists in achieving better balance & co-ordination. This class is for students who have completed previous courses with Claire. New students, even those with experience of Tai Chi, are advised to enrol in…