Practical Courses

Tutor:  Peter Phelan These classes are designed for beginners and will cover all aspects of traditional Irish music. The tin whistle is the generation “D” whistle. The term runs for 24 weeks and costs €125 for the term.  Classes are normally delivered in the Teachers Club, 36 Parnell Square, Dublin 1

Enhance your appearance with professional advice and tips from a qualified therapist on skin-care, make-up, hair and nails. Get that salon look for less! www.hartstown-cep.com

Delivered by a fully qualified PT and Group Fitness Instructor, T.B.T. uses a combination of cardio, body weight and free weight exercises to give you an effective total body workout. Prepare to tone and condition the entire body in a fun and supportive atmosphere. T.B.T. is more than your average fitness class however, incorporating mobility…

This course is suitable for those who wish to learn the basic skills of traditional home baking; there are few things more welcoming than the smell of homemade cakes wafting from the oven. Ireland has a long tradition of baking various types of breads, cakes and puddings, including soda bread and barnbrack. COURSE DESCRIPTION •…

Deep buttoning, hand stitching. Restore that old moth eaten, dirty eyesore. Learn from basics to professional standards.

The aim of this course is to enable the learner development the knowledge skills and competence to safely operate under supervision, a central lathe. This course is scheduled to run 2 evenings a week, Monday –  6.30pm to 9.30pm and Saturday – 9am to 2pm for 8 weeks. Please note  all Learners must have competent written and…

Beginners: Code 31 €100 10 Weeks of Ukulele Tuition  Are you interested in learning to play the Ukulele? You need to look no further than Marino College, Fairview.  This is your chance to learn the skills and play this fun instrument as we  are running this special 10 week course in Ukulele for complete beginners. This is…

Ukulele is an affordable and straightforward instrument to purchase/learn and is a lot of fun. Suitable for beginners and improvers. Students should please note that Concert size Ukulele of wooden construction would be preferable as they are easier to play and more musical to the ear. Tutors: Barbera Devlin and Frankie Lane are both experienced…

Learn to play this little gem! Our master tutor will have you strumming, picking and playing the Ukulele in no time www.hartstown-cep.com

The Ukulele for Beginners is a fun course and an opportunity to learn a new instrument which is becoming very popular. Tutor:  Darren Loughran, MMus. Darren Loughran is an Irish classical guitarist and music teacher from Dublin.  Having begun his musical studies at an early age. He started on wind instruments and then progressed to…

Improve your ukulele skills further, through this follow-on course. Suitable for anyone who hasn’t played for some time or for those looking to improve their picking and strumming skills further. www.hartstown-cep.com

Suitable for those who may have completed course no. 5058 or may have some previous experience. Students should please note that Concert size Ukulele of wooden construction would be preferable as they are easier to play and more musical to the ear. Tutors: Barbera Devlin and Frankie Lane are both experienced professional musicians.

Tutor:  Darren Loughran, MMus, Darren Loughran is an Irish classical guitarist and music teacher from Dublin.  Having begun his musical studies at an early age. He started on wind instruments and then progressed to the guitar in his early teens.  Darren furthered his studies on the guitar in the Dublin Conservatory of Music, under the…

This programme is suitable for individuals with no previous knowledge of upcycling furniture restoration and who wish to develop their creative and making skills.

This programme is designed for individuals with no previous experience of upholstery and who wish to learn and develop creative and design skills. Note: This programme may take place at the Further Education and Training Centre, Kilmallock Road Campus, Programme Description • Measure and record sizes accurately • Recognise the characteristics of a range of basic…

Nutritious, tasty meals including nutrient-dense food such as fruit, vegetables, whole grains, nuts, seeds and soy products. All recipes can be adjusted to include vegetarian and vegan options. Course programme will be given out on the first evening. To enrol for this course please follow the link: Vegan and Vegetarian Cookery  

This programme is suitable for individuals who wish to learn about professional video production techniques, including planning, camera operation and non-linear postproduction (editing). This is a practical hands-on programme developing key filmmaking skills. Programme Description • Practical Hands-on Camera Workshops • Planning your production – Exploring the expanding role played by digital movies in graphic…

Fun and interactive programme which explores the importance of individual‘s ‘self-care’ and encourages participants to build their own ‘self-care toolkit’ which includes healthy habits for their mental health and wellbeing. www.hartstown-cep.com

This qualification gives you the foundation to begin a career in hairdressing or barbering, or to advance in your career by gaining new skills. This programme is suitable for beginners wishing to enter the hairdressing industry. The programme is also suitable for those working in the hairdressing industries who wish to obtain a recognised qualification.…

Learn the ancient art of woodcarving. This course is project based and will cover the fundamentals of woodcarving. Participants will be tutored in the skills of both relief carving and carving in the round. The course will also cover the proper and safe use of woodcarving tools, holding work, sharpening of tools and finishing. Tools…

WOODTURNING (Beginners) Learn all you need to know to start or improve your woodturning. No experience necessary, just a love of wood. Participants will make 2 major projects. €25 extra for specialist timber to be used. www.hartstown-cep.com

This Woodturning class provided by GTI runs on Monday evenings. Woodturning is hands on skill, which must be done with patience and finesse. Woodturning evening classes are delivered by Galway Technical Institute on Monday nights. Currently the times are either between 5:30-7:00pm or 7:30-9:00pm. Woodturning is a suitable course to take if you like working…

WOODTURNING (Intermediate/Advanced) Participants must be confident with lathe and tools and have completed at least one beginners course. €25 extra for specialist timber to be used. www.hartstown-cep.com

This programme is suitable for those who wish to equip themselves with the knowledge, skill and competence to use woodwork tools and equipment safely and to plan, design and carry out basic woodcraft assignments.

The focus is on relaxation, gentle postures, awareness, breathing exercises, meditation and exploring ways to live a more peaceful life. Suitable for all levels.

Description as Evening Course No. 5039 Above.

If you are curious about the benefits of stretching, relaxing and breathing more effectively, this yoga class will excel in teaching you the foundations of some of the basic postures of Hatha Yoga & mindfulness. The class will keep you in the moment, conscious and aware of you, your mind, and your body. You will…

This programme of Yoga practice and study is suitable for people with or without experience of yoga who wish to deepen that understanding and learn more. It will give a favour of Yoga to those who feel that they may like to teach it in the future.

Bringing balance and harmony to body and mind, this Ancient Indian discipline will help you to relax, focus and improve physical and mental health. www.hartstown-cep.com