Practical Courses

Students will make beautiful flower arrangements and table decorations with a Christmas theme. This is a practical, busy class and in the first class students will be making a Round Posy with Candle. You will need to bring in the following materials: Greenery, such as pine, holly, ivy, pine cones, mistletoe, anything with berries. Try…

Clontarf Clontarf Parish Centre, Church of St John the Baptist. Seafield Rd West, Clontarf, Dublin 3. Tuesdays 8:00 – 9:30pm Instructor: Ross Cousens Suitable for all levels including beginners

COMPUTERS FOR BEGINNERS This Computers for Beginners course is designed to give the basic knowledge required to carry out everyday routine work on a computer. Online searches, email, shopping online, booking flights, office work, etc. www.hartstown-cep.com

Based on the key applications in MS Office, Word, Excel, Powerpoint & Publisher. Course will Cover basic tasks through to advanced. Some previous computer knowledge required and access to a PC an advantage. www.hartstown-cep.com

Budget friendly dinners!   Our Chef will enhance your cookery skills with a range of nutritious, budget conscious meals suitable for family cooking: Starters,  main courses and mouth watering deserts! *First class is a demonstration class and all other classes are practical.  Students must bring in own ingredients after the first class and a container t…

The Cooking course will include a range of starters, main course dishes, desserts and some straight forward breads and scones. The course will also include some knife skills to help prevent any minor accidents while cooking

Men love to cook too! This course gives men the chance to improve their cooking and baking skills and add to their repertoire of favourite meals. The emphasis will be placed on cooking meals that men traditionally like to cook (and eat!). www.hartstown-cep.com

Home Baked is best   5pm* -7.00pm Monday  Easy to Learn breads, savoury and sweets items for the home baker.    Week 1: Sausage/Veggie Rolls and ham & cheese Jambons   Week 2: Buttermilk Soda Bread & Scones with cream and jam     Week 3: Chocolate brownie with toasted nuts and cream.  Week 4: Goats cheese parcels &…

A fun and easy way to take up running and develop a life-long love of it.  It combines both walking and running and offers new runners simple ways to become a better and a stronger runner.  Simple tricks to control your breathing and learn how to get you to the 5km mark and further. We…

You may think it is impossible but we will make this possible. No matter what your fitness levels are if you are determined we will get you there & be right beside you every step of the way. Learn how to increase your fitness levels using our wide range of training methods and expertise. Simple…

Creative Photography Evening-Class for Beginners A comprehensive, solid grounding in Digital Photography; from mastering your camera to creating your own photo-essay. Suitable for beginners of all ages. Learning outcomes from this course: Students will learn:  How to take great photos  How to master their camera and how it truly works.  How to…

Have you ever wanted to write but thought you couldn’t? Have you ever felt the fear of the blank page? Do you think you might like to write but have never tried? Bring paper and pen. No previous writing experience necessary in this Creative Writing course. www.hartstown-cep.com

Learn how to crochet and make delightful gifts and small garments. Suitable for beginners and intermediate levels View course description and enrol for this course: Crochet

Get started in the wonderful handcraft of crochet. Open to all levels and abilities. For beginners you will learn the basics needed to complete your own project and how to read a pattern. You will get hooked once you start!!!!!! Those with experience will be supported to improve their skills further and tackle more intricate…

In this 10 week course, learn the beautiful handcraft of crochet in a relaxed & friendly environment.   Create a square in a different stitch for the first 4 weeks. Weeks 5 -8 will see you joining your squares, adding a border & tassels to complete your first project, a small blanket. By joining our class,…

This course is suitable for students with knowledge of the basic crochet stitches & would like to improve their skills. In a relaxed environment you will learn how to crochet a naming/christening blanket, using new stitches, how to join using different techniques & finishing off. You will also learn how to read diagrams (if you…

Why not try your hand at crochet, or improve your crochet skills. Crochet is so fashionable right now. Learn to design and make your own garments of choice and learn to read crochet patterns. You will get hooked once you start! Bring any crochet hooks you may have. Yarn and hooks will be available to…

The Salsa dance is a very social dance that can help you get out and meet new people while doing a great cardio and full body workout. It’s also a great way to boost your self confidence. You don’t need partner, You don’t need special outfit, just bring comfortable shoes and your best smile!

This Cut and Blow Dry part-time course is provided by the Cork Academy of Hairdressing in Ireland. Next courses commence September and October 2021. Apply Now – Limited Places The part-time Cut and Blow Dry course is designed to detail cutting and blow-drying techniques. A suitable course for a beginner, or one established as a…

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

Want to learn all the tips and tricks of a variety of trades . Carpentry,tiling,plumbing and electrical and lot more . This is the course for you it will help keep your home in top top condition

This course is for all of you who own a dog or are considering getting one. How to groom your dog, comb out knots, bathe, cut nails, check ears, teeth, when to start to groom your puppy, as well as planning visits to your vet regarding health issues or vaccinations.

Course description as course no. 6084 above.

Learn how to care for your four-legged friends, so that they will be looking and feeling their best! This practical hands-on course will teach you tips and tricks on home maintenance and general care of your dog. Includes how to approach different breeds, Dog handling, Positive reinforcement training as well as Brushing, Bathing, Clipping, Ear…

This course is designed for adults who wish to study acting at an advanced level. Students have the option of studying for a teaching qualification in speech and drama from London College of Music and Drama or an acting diploma with Trinity College London. More information on exams: The syllabus for the teaching diploma with…

If you have completed the Beginners class we invite you to attend the Improvers class where you will complete more complex drawing and painting exercises. Enrol now Drawing and Painting Improvers

Learn the fundamentals of drawing, from designing and posing your own characters to an introduction to visual storytelling. Taught by an Animation Artist with 20 years industry experience. Ideal for those with an interest in animated Film, video game design or comic art. Suitable for all levels of artist.

Suitable for Beginners. Learn how to draw and paint with confidence using, pencil, charcoal and acrylic paints. Class will start with drawing and progress to painting. Suggested list of Materials to start your course: Pencil set (H – 8B range) Brands: Staedtler, Derwent, Faber Castel Eraser Sharpener Set of Charcoal – Black, Grey, White Suppliers…

You will be taught how to make a garment that you can wear yourself. You will be guided in every aspect of dressmaking, starting from buying your own pattern and learning how to cut it to your size, how to read and follow pattern instructions. Choose the fabric and cut and match it. Step by…

In this Dressmaking Beginners course 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’ course. Students will also learn some alteration techniques.  Sewing machines are available, but students may instead wish to bring their own machine and get…