Practical Courses

This Musical Theatre Dance course is delivered Monday evenings by Rathmines College of Further Education.

Step into enjoying your garden. Plan the future for your room outside. Introduction to low maintenance planting and seasonal colour. Plant seeds and bulbs for summer splendour. Learn the art of propagation. Make your own compost. Grow organic herbs and vegetables. Choice of plants for containers and window boxes. Year round lawn care.

Enhance your creative career opportunities and explore your full potential with a one-year BA Honours Top up Degree in Drama. Coláiste Dhúlaigh College of Further Education is now offering a one-year top-up degree programme in Drama (BA Hons) in conjunction with the University of Wolverhampton (UK). Accredited by the University of Wolverhampton, the course has been…

The Degree in Audio Production and Music Project Management course is delivered in collaboration with our partners Sound Training College. Located at Rory Gallagher Corner and the Temple Bar Music Centre (The Button Factory), the Sound Training College has been setting standards in audio education for over 30 years. Our Audio Production and Music Project Management course…

The Degree in Audio Production and Music Project Management is delivered in collaboration with our partners Sound Training College. Located at Rory Gallagher Corner and the Temple Bar Music Centre (The Button Factory), the Sound Training College has been setting standards in audio education for over 30 years. Our Audio Production and Music Project Management course offers…

This  intensive Baking course will cover cakes, pastry, breads.  The course is progressive, starting with easier bakes and moving on to more complex ones.  Every class is practical and shortly before the start of the course students will be given a list of ingredients to bring to the first class. You will need containers to…

Interesting and a fun experience. A hands on practical approach to baking. Learn how to bake cakes for all occasions. Party desserts, different pastries, pies, meringues & roulades and much more

Waltz, tango, foxtrot, quickstep, samba, cha cha, rumba, jive. Tutor: Internationally qualified instructor who has also represented Ireland in international competition abroad.

Introduction course to include basic cutting, blending, razor work and beard styling.

Barbering Basic Beginners Course By Night. Next courses commence September and October 2021. Apply Now – Limited Places An ideal course for anyone who would like to start their barbering career. We teach the art of gents cutting with scissor and razor, also some highlighting techniques. This is a good foundation course to become a…

An ideal course for anyone who would like to start their barbering career.  This course is an introduction to barbering which includes basic and modern cutting and styling, blending, graduations, razor fading techniques and blending, beard styling.  Salon practices – Consultation and Customer Service, Salon Health & Safety, Sales. A focus on men’s hair!  You…

This Barbering course will enable you to acquire knowledge, skill and competency in barbering techniques. The learner will apply appropriate health and safety procedures relevant to a hairdressing salon. This course is scheduled to run in Monavalley Campus, Tuesday evening  6.00 pm –  10.00pm,  for 20 weeks The aim of this programme is to enable…

The aim of the this programme is to equip the learner with the skills, knowledge and competence to gain employment or career progression in the hospitality sector

This programme is suitable for individuals with little or no previous knowledge and want to develop their creative cake decorating skills using fondant. Learn how to add the personal touch to special celebrations and save money on your show stopping cakes

Learn the techniques and make a project. All pieces must be of a size that can be taken home at the end of class each night.

Experienced & Improver female basketball players can now sign up for class at Donahies Community School. Join the Basketball for Women (Experienced Players) course at Donahies Community School. This is an 8 week class for experienced  and improver women basketball players starting 26th September ’24.  If you are familiar with the rules of basketball (even…

This programme is suitable for individuals who wish to develop skills and techniques in the application and design of sculptured nails/nail extensions so that the participant can offer this service to the public. Programme Description The application of sculptured nails is an art in itself that takes time, precision and skill. Sculptured nails are semi-permanent…

Over 10 weeks learn the fundamentals of bee keeping from an experienced, registered bee keeper. The course is a mix of classroom and practical sessions. The classroom sessions will take place on Tuesday evenings from 19:00-21:00. Practical sessions will take place by arrangement with the tutor. Cost €140 8 sessions Begins  February 27th 2024 Tuesday…

Backyard Bee Keeping is a wonderful hobby, but to many it seems surrounded by mystery. This course opens the lid of the honey bee’s hive, enabling the novice beekeeper to understand this complex and fascinating world. We will explore the life cycle of the hive, what happens when the bees swarm and so much more.…

A class designed to increase your fitness levels at your pace but always assuring results. Using our wide range of knowledge and equipment you will be astounded how we come up with new ideas each class and how quickly you will see your fitness levels soar. You will certainly feel like you’ve worked out after…

You’ve seen the videos, read the articles but just never knew the technique or equipment needed to transform your body. Using your own bodyweight, weights & our wide range of cardio equipment, condition your body to your desired level while also adding strength, balance and stability to your entire body. Choose 30 class times out…

  Our 15 week week programme is designed to take the student through an in-depth process of learning how to be a complete stylist. This requires learning more than just hair itself. The 3 Core areas that are developed in this course are – Technical ability – we use a combination of lectures, Live demonstrations…

Chakradance is a well-being practice, involving movement meditation to beautiful music, helping release blocked energy and bringing more joy, freedom and balance into your life. Often called ‘the musical sister of yoga’ you will be guided into your own free movement, in a candle-lit space with your eyes softy closed. There is no right or…

Nutritious, budget-conscious meals suitable for family cooking; main courses, starters, desserts. This Beginners Cookery programme will be given on first night. First evening is demonstration and all other classes are practical.  Students must bring in own ingredients and containers to bring food home. Enrol now for this course: Beginners Cookery

Students will learn how to use a sewing machine and should be able to make at least one garment, following a pattern, during this comprehensive beginners’ Dressmaking course. Students will also learn some alteration techniques.  Sewing machines are supplied, but students may instead wish to bring their own machine and get to know its workings. …

Students will learn how to use a sewing machine and should be able to make at least one garment, following a pattern, during this comprehensive beginners’ Dressmaking course. Students will also learn some alteration techniques.  Sewing machines are supplied, but students may instead wish to bring their own machine and get to know its workings. …

Tutor: Noel Hayes Date: February  11th 2025 – May 13th 2025 Day: Tuesday Mornings Time : 11am – 1.00pm Category: Personal development, The Arts Venue : The Connect Union Building, 6 Gardiner Row, Dublin 1 Cost: €130 for ten classes Book this course online now – [email protected] In this course students will learn how to…

Own camera necessary (not mobile phone camera). Understand how your digital camera works. Learn how to use the settings effectively including the automatic and assisted settings as well as the manual settings. Learn some rules of composition and technique to take better photos. Students are required to use their own DSLR cameras. The aim of…

Learn how to play this fun, easy and portable instrument with Vitória. You will need to bring your own ukulele.  In this beginners ukulele course, you  will be taught all the basic chords you need to play any songs you like. During these 10 weeks, you will be learning different songs as a group. It will be…

Learn how to play this fun, easy and portable instrument with Vitória. You will need to bring your own ukulele.  In this beginners ukulele course, you  will be taught all the basic chords you need to play any songs you like During these 10 weeks, you will be learning different songs as a group. It will…