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Old Bawn Community School

Old Bawn, Tallaght, Dublin 24., Tallaght, Dublin, Republic of Ireland

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In Old Bawn Community School we believe in life-long learning and our programme aims to meet the personal, professional and leisure needs and reflect the interests of the local resident and business community.

Each year we have over 1,000 adult learners attending our very broad spectrum of courses which run from September to May.
Besides the broad range of in-house courses we also offer a variety of professional diploma and certified courses in association with a number of colleges and institutions.

Please note:

Autumn Term 2023 commences on Tuesday 26th of September/Thursday 28th of September and finishes on Tuesday 28th of November/Thursday 30th of Novemeber 2023.

Enrolment for our autumn term commences on Monday 28th of August 2023. 

You can enrol online @ www.oldbawnadulteducation.ie or call us on 4526137 from the 28th of August.  Early enrolment is advisable as places fill up quickly

We look forward to seeing you in Old Bawn Adult Education

Introduction to Watercolours (Tuesdays)

Introduction to watercolours Fee:  €125.00 (Course materials extra) Length of Course:   10 nights 7.30-9.30pm

Cardmaking & Papercraft

Cardmaking & Papercraft Show family & friends they’re special with handmade greeting cards for all occasions.  In a fun & relaxed environment learn a range of techniques & experiment with different styles each week.  The class will accommodate absolute beginners as well as those who have some experience & want to develop their skills.   ​Fee:  €130.00.…

Sugarcraft Cake Decorating

Sugarcraft Cake Decorating—Beginners Course materials extra. Fee:  €100.00 Length of Course:     N.B. 8 nights 7.30-9.30pm

Computer - Microsoft Office Basic

Computer – Microsoft Office Basic Basic Word, Powperpoint, Excel, File Management & Emails ​Fee:  €125.00. Length of Course:  10 nights 7.30-9.30pm

Creative Writing at Old Bawn

Creative Writing This Creative Writing course is suitable for those who wish to undertake a practice-based study of creative writing.  It provides an opportunity to fully immerse in creative practice & to produce a short collection of work.  Students will be encouraged to try out different forms & genres such as fiction, poetry and creative…

Crochet

Have you always wanted to know how to crochet?  Well here’s your chance.  Come along & enjoy  

Macrame Beginners/Improvers

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

Plumbing DIY (Thursday)

Learn how to carry out plumbing repairs & installation in your home.  Emphasis will be placed on practical hands-on plumbing.  No tools or materials required.

Plumbing DIY (Tuesday)

Learn how to carry out plumbing repairs & installation in your home.  Emphasis will be place on practical hands-on plumbing.  No tools or materials required.  

Digital SLR Photography (An Introduction course)

Learn the basics of photography including improving your composition, exposure, shutter speed, aperture, ISO & much, much more. Fee:  €125.00 Length of Course:  10 nights 7.30-9.30pm

English for Beginners course

Basic English for Beginners course for speakers of other languages.

Event Management Diploma Course

Are you a good organiser?  Do you enjoy planning?  Do you pay attention to the little details that make all the difference?  Are you always on the lookout for new ideas?  Do you fancy yourself as a wedding planner?  If so, you should consider the Diploma in Event Management. Fee:  €235.00 Length of Course:   10 week…

First Aid Irish Red Cross Certificate

Basic First Aid Skills. (Manual included) N.B. 8 week course

Flower Arranging course

​Flower arranging with emphasis on modern designs. Fee:  €125.00  Course materials extra. Length of Course:   10 nights 7.30-9.30pm

Trace Your Family Tree

Introduction to tracing your family tree.  Course will cover Births, Deaths, Marriages, Census Returns, Wills and Parish Records, etc. Fee:  €70.00 ​Length of Course:   5 nights 7.30-9.30pm

Irish Conversational Class - Beginners

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

Ceilí & Set Dancing

Ceilí & Set Dancing for All Levels Keep fit while learning Ceilí & Set Dancing in a fun & relaxed atmosphere.  No partners required. Fee:  €120.00 Length of Course:   10 nights 7.30-9.30pm  

Journalism

Covers various modules in Journalism. How the media works, ethics and Issues, Language use, News, Reporting, Compiling and Editing Newsletters, Feature articles and Interviewing skills.  Fee includes tuition, IAPR registration & exam fee.

Embroidery & Cross Stitch

Learn how to embroidery in a fun & relaxed environment  

Finger Knitting - Knthitting without needles using puffy yarn

Finger Knitting – Knitting without needles using puffy yarn Perfect for those who would like to learn a new craft Fee:  €125.00  Course materials extra. Length of Course:   10 nights 7.30-9.30pm

Italian for Beginners (Old Bawn)

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

Excel for Beginners

Suitable for those who wish to learn  how to use spreadsheets.  Learn how to input data, apply basic formula, alter the presentation and layout of a spreadsheet and print data tables. N.B. 5 Week Course Fee:  €70.00 Length of Course:   5 nights 7.30-9.30pm

Introduction to Cyber Security

Foundation course on Cyber Security, learn why you need to know it & steps to take towards protecting yourself, your family and your business. N.B. 5 Week Course Fee:  €70.00 Length of Course:   5 nights 7.30-9.30pm

Cricut - Beginners

Looking to invest in a cricut machine or have already purchased one?  Learn how to use a cricut machine to its full potential.  (Class materials extra) Fee:  €130.00 Length of Course:     10 nights 7.30-9.30pm  

Cricut - Improvers

In this Cricut class you will be looking at more advanced techniques for designing using DS which will include putting images into text and so on. You will also learn how to trouble shoot different settings on your machine and how to figure out what settings you need so you will have less trouble and…

Living My One Life

​​​Living My One Life Acquire the capacity to witness what is happening inside yourself with non-judging attention, respond to life from your full cognitive, emotional and spiritual intelligence and heart. ​Fee:  €120.00. Length of Course:  10 nights 7.30-9.30pm

Pilates - Beginners/Improvers

Through exercise, this Pilates course actively teaches to improve posture & strengthen the spine & ease back pain. Please bring mat / towel.

Public Relations & Publicity Skills

This course is taught in 9 modules.  Public relations, Writing press releases, Photography, Newsletters & Magazines, Sponsorship, Exhibitions and Conferences, Organising Functions and P.R. Fee includes tuition, IAPR registration & examination fee. (Repeat or missed exam extra). Fee:  €220.00 Length of Course:   10 weeks. 10 nights 7.30-9.30pm

Self Defence for Men and Women

Learn self-defence without getting hurt in the process!  Learn accuracy and timing as opposed to relying on speed and strength.  Class taught very gently and slowly.  Lots of fun!  Class suitable for all ages and fitness levels. Fee:  €120.00 Length of Course:   10 nights 7.30-9.30pm

Sign Language certificate course (Level 1)

Level 1 Sign Language Certificate from the Irish Sign Language Association of Ireland.  Exam fee extra. 10 week course. N. B. 7.00-9.30pm

Sign Language Level 2 (Old Bawn)

​​​​Sign Language Level 2 Level 2 from the Sign Language Association of Ireland. Fee:  €255.00  Exam Fee Extra. Length of Course:     N.B. 10 week course 7.00-9.30pm. 

Spanish for Beginners (Old Bawn)

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

Spanish for Improvers class

Spanish Improvers class Learn Spanish in a relaxed & friendly environment with a native speaker.

Fun & Relaxation with the Angels

Fun & Relaxation with the Angels  An evening of bliss & relaxation – learning about Angels by guided meditation & angel cards, aura soma colour therapy, crystals & bach flower essences. Fee:  €125.00 Length of Course:     10 nights 7.30-9.30pm

Tai Chi

Improve posture, balance & co-ordination through smooth conscious movements. Develop breath awareness, concentration & relaxation, enabling you to deal with everyday stresses calmly & effectively. (Suitable for all ages and fitness levels).  

Basket Weaving (Using Newspapers)

Learn traditional basket weaving methods using newspapers in a fun & relaxed environment. (Course materials extra) N.B. 5 Week Course Fee:  €70.00 Length of Course:   5 nights 7.30-9.30pm

Beekeeping - Online Class

This 10 week online course aims to introduce the participants to the fundamentals of beekeeping, learning about their lifecycle, their needs relating to the management and wellbeing of a honeybee colony, outlining the equipment, honey production, harvesting as well as the different season activities. Each week’s class will have accompanying course notes and topic related…

Woodwork course - Beginners (Thursday)

Develop an understanding of basic hand and small Woodwork machinery tools.  Learn to design & make your own project in this Woodwork course.

Woodwork course - Beginners (Tuesday)

Develop an understanding of basic hand and small machinery tools during this Woodwork course.  Learn to design & make your own project.

Woodwork course -Follow on from Beginners class (Thursday)

This Woodwork course is designed for students wishing to further develop their hand tool skills and knowledge on from the beginner stage. It is also for those that have an interest in learning to make the different wood joints and crafting and use of same. As a means to improve their problem-solving capabilities, students will…

Yoga for Beginners/Improvers

Yoga for Beginners/Improvers Fee:  €120.00 Length of Course:     10 nights 7.30-9.30pm Please bring a Mat / Towel.

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Old Bawn Community School
Old Bawn
Tallaght, Dublin 24., Tallaght, Dublin
Republic of Ireland
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