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People’s College for Continuing Education and Training
The People’s College, Adult Education Association, is a voluntary body with the status of charitable organisation.
Set up 1948, to provide workers’ education, it continues to provide general adult education – languages, social political studies, literature, art appreciation and cultural activities as well as personal development and communication skills – for trade unionists, their families and the general public.
The People’s College is part of the European Workers’ Education movement which emphasises education for democracy. This involves creating a space where workers can study, reflect on and react to their continually changing society as well as develop their intellectual, social and creative potential. An integral part of the system is the active participation of the students in the decision-making process and organisational structures of the College.
The People’s College organises courses in the following areas:
- Languages (Irish, English , French, German, Italian, and Spanish)
- Arts, Music Creativity (Painting Art Appreciation; Music Appreciation, Creative Writing, Tin Whistle and Guitar)
- Social Studies ( Current Affairs,History, European Union, Genealogy, Japanese Culture, Economics/Political Economy).
- Environment/Nature Studies (Hill Walking, Wildlife)
- Personal Development Social Skills (Communication Skills/Public Speaking, Pilates, Yoga, First Aid)
| Acting Class - Level 2 Are you ready for Level 2 acting? That means developing the emotional and physical life of a character, learning their lines and performing in front of your classmates, peers, friends. So, you have tried our Beginners Acting class or you have taken an acting class elsewhere but now you want to Act The Maggot! Now… |
| Acting Class – Beginners - Level 1 These afternoon workshops are suitable for the complete beginner or for those who have not acted in a long time. Through fun, tailor made exercises we will explore the physical, the vocal and the emotional aspects of acting. We will use improvisation exercises to develop confidence, creativity and communication. Everyone will receive feedback on their… |
| Irish America - A Historical Overview Facilitator: Ray Esten Egan. B. A. History and Religion. H. Dip in Education. MA. Irish Political History This 12 week course aims to offer students an overview and understanding of Irish America. The timeline, the early nineteenth to the late-twentieth century, contains many of the critical events which fashioned our perceptions of Irish America. The course… |
| Avenues into Modern and Contemporary Art (Saturday Class) ART APPRECIATION (Term commences Saturday 5th October 2024 and runs for 24 weeks (excluding Bank Holiday weekends/Christmas holidays) Avenues into Modern & Contemporary Art Course is co-ordinated by Jessica O’Donnell Date: 5th October, 2024 Day: Saturday Time : 11.00 – 12.00 Category: Personal development Venue : The Hugh lane Gallery Cost: €135 for 24 classes… |
| Acrylic Painting Course Tutor: Jenny Cleary is an artist and illustrator based in Dublin, Ireland. Painting is one of the most rewarding ways to express yourself, it develops your creativity and supports your emotional well-being. This class is suited for people who are beginners and people who have some experience in painting. This 12 week course will explore… |
| Creative Stitching - Contemporary Embriordery In this Creative Stitching course participants will explore creative expression through stitching. Experience is not necessary. We will practice some basic stitches and will explore ideas and techniques such as appliqué, using paint and mixed media, stitching from photographs, using text etc Participants will be encouraged to push boundaries and find their own way… |
| Calligraphy - Wednesday Morning This class will suit both Beginners and Intermediate/Advanced level. This is a 12 week course Tutor: Noeleen Frain This class will suit both beginners and intermediate/advanced level. We will be working with both the straight holder and oblique holder and the pointed nib using ink, gouache, watercolour and coloured pencils. Beginners will concentrate on the basic… |
| CHESS for Beginners Tutor: Mandukhai Batbaatar, Candidate Master in Chess This 12-week chess course is suitable for complete beginners and post beginners as we will learn how to mate in week 2. In this course we will learn how to PLAY chess? Therefore our course is mainly based on THEORY and PRACTISE. How cool is that? 45 minutes learning 45… |
| Enlightenment & Transformation (Ontology) Lecturer: Ben Somers, 3rd Dan Ninjutsu Instructor, Tai Chi Instructor, Ontology Instructor Why do we suffer from Fear, Worry, Stress, Anger, Depression, Guilt, Grief, Craving, Insecurity, Tension, etc.? Can we be free of these crippling internal states? What is Reality? What is the Self? Does Reality generate these conditions in us, or do we somehow,… |
| The Art of Screen Writing Tutor: Peter Salisbury, MA in Screenwriting Screenwriting is a very particular kind of writing informed by the language of cinema, which uses images and sound, time, sequences, dialogue, and music to express thoughts that cannot be expressed any other way. This 12-week course for beginners encourages students to develop their own personal voice and an… |
| Creative Writing - Thursday Afternoon Class Option Tanya Farrelly is the author of four books. Her debut short fiction collection When Black Dogs Sing (Arlen House, 2016) was longlisted for the Edge Hill Short Story Prize and named winner of the Kate O’ Brien Award 2017. Two novels: The Girl Behind the Lens and When Your Eyes Close were published by Harper… |
| Creative Writing - Wednesday Evening option Tanya Farrelly is the author of four books. Her debut short fiction collection When Black Dogs Sing (Arlen House, 2016) was longlisted for the Edge Hill Short Story Prize and named winner of the Kate O’ Brien Award 2017. Two novels: The Girl Behind the Lens and When Your Eyes Close were published by Harper… |
| Creative Writing Course (Thursday Morning class) Creative Writing Course. Tutor: Ms Tanya Farrelly Tanya Farrelly is the author of four books. Her debut short fiction collection When Black Dogs Sing (Arlen House, 2016) was longlisted for the Edge Hill Short Story Prize and named winner of the Kate O’ Brien Award 2017. Two novels: The Girl Behind the Lens and When… |
| THE IRISH ABROAD Tutor: David Giltenane The Irish and diverse history of the Irish abroad will be studied in this course. It will look how Ireland has throughout history contributed to the development of other countries culturally, politically and economically. Emphasis will be places on the stories of Irish people abroad who became artists, politicians, and even criminals, the… |
| Drama Group Course Led by playwright and actor Tom O’Brien, let treading the boards at Theatre@36 (Parnell Square) become a reality for you. Not enough drama in your life? Then why not contact the People’s College Drama Group led by author & playwright, Tom O’Brien. New members are always welcome. Joining the group means you are definitely in… |
| Drawing and Sketching Class Tutor: Noel Hayes Drawing and Sketching is not just for artists, it can be a path to a healthier life. Drawing is a great asset for better memory, reducing stress, increasing creativity, planning and improving observation skills and focus. This course is suitable for all levels, and is a great foundation to the arts. For… |
| How Literature and Books can tell us more about ourselves and our lives Tutor: Anne Gormley, B.A. H. Dip in Ed. Hons, M.A. Mod English Literature/Hons 12 week course A classic is a book that has never finished saying what it has to say.’ Italo Calvino Books are powerful levellers, great healers and superb sources of conversation as well as being solid dependable companions on our journey through life.… |
| The Classic Short Story Tutor: David Butler Over 12 Tuesday afternoons, we’ll discuss two stories each by ten influential masters of the short story form, along with an introductory and concluding session. Authors to be considered might include: Guy de Maupassant; Anton Chekhov; Katherine Mansfield; James Joyce; Elizabeth Bowen; Ernest Hemingway; Frank O’Connor; Sherwood Anderson, Mary Lavin; Raymond Carver David… |
| Cinema, Film and Media Appreciation The aim of this 12 week course is to provide students with an overview of the history of cinema and the development of film as a medium of artistic expression. It will involve lectures and discussion about some of the key developments in the history of cinema; montage, editing and sound and explore the ways… |
| Irish Cinema, Film and Visual Culture Appreciation “The greatest danger to Ireland comes not from the anglicisation of Ireland but the Los Angelisation of Ireland” (James Montgomery) The aim of this 12 week course is to provide students with an overview of the history of cinema in Ireland and the development of film as a medium of artistic expression. It will involve… |
| French Beginners Course French Beginners Course. This course is designed for people with NO previous knowledge of French. It will start from the very beginning. No books necessary as materials will be provided. This is a 24 week course divided into 2 terms of 12 weeks each. 12 in the Autumn term and then 12 in the Spring.… |
| French For Improvers Course French For Improvers Course. This course is aimed at those who have a little knowledge of French – who have completed a beginners course and are familiar with the Present Tense and simple vocabulary. You will improve your accent, use of the correct verbs and increase your vocabulary. No books necessary as materials provided each… |
| French Intermediate I - (Post Improvers) Course French Intermediate I Course. Tutor: Ms Severine Guz If you have a good knowledge of the French language and wish to learn more about French culture, then this is the right course for you! Throughout the weeks, various language and cultural aspects will be discussed which will enable you not only to develop your understanding… |
| French Intermediate II - Upper Intermediate French Intermediate II Course. Tutor: Severine Guz This course is intended for students who have some measure of proficiency in the French language and wish now to immerse themselves into the French/Francophone culture via a passionate and enjoyable discussion of open topics and current affairs. Vocabulary, grammar, listening comprehension aids, magazine articles and lots more… |
| THE BOOK OF ME Tutor: Anne Gormley. B.A. H. Dip in Ed. Hons, M.A. Mod English Literature/Hons. Would you like to leave your real-life story behind when you pass on? Your story can be something very special for the people who are close to you in life. Whether this is your children, Grandchildren, nieces/nephews or siblings, I’m sure that… |
| Guitar (Intermediate) Course 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 tutelage… |
| Guitar for Beginners This beginner’s course is designed to cater for guitar in general. 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… |
| Herbal Medicine (Introduction Evening Course) Tutor: Susan O’Donoghue, BSc (Hons) Herbal Medicine, MNIMH Location: Peoples College, 31/32 Parnell Square, Dublin 1 Herbal Medicine is the use of plants in the prevention, management and treatment of disease, it is one of the oldest forms of medicine known to mankind and is steeped in history and folklore. This is a 12 week Course.… |
| HISTORY: IRELAND, 1798 – 1998 - War, Peace and a study of the people and efforts in between Tutor: Elaine Metcalfe, Bsc. Education & Training, MA Modern Irish History, Dip. Life Coaching, Certified Train-the-Trainer, DTM From the granting of Home Rule to the Home Rule Party under Redmond during the First World War, to ‘New Nationalism’ and the Peace Agreement in 1998, this course will examine the people and events that shaped Modern… |
| Irish - Conversation Class - Monday Evening Conversational Irish Course. Tutor: Dr. Réamonn Ó Donnchadha. B.A., H. Dip in Ed., (UCD), Masters in Ed., and Ph.D. (NUI Maynooth). This course is geared towards those who have some Irish but would like to increase their vocabulary and general knowledge of the language. The emphasis will be on speaking Irish in class. Students will also learn some… |
| Irish for Beginners course This course is suitable only for those who have never done Irish before. The term runs for 12 weeks and each class is 90 minutes long. By the end of the course students will be able to hold a basic conversation. You may wish to resurrect the cupla focal that you may have from your… |
| Italian (Intermediate/Conversation Class B1/B2) Tutor: Daniella Vargiu – Native Italian, MA in foreign languages and literature – Italian linguistics specialisation. The Italian B1 level course is an ‘intermediate’ level and means that the students are proficient enough in the Italian language and they have the ability to communicate and understand the essence of topics usually experienced in work, school, travel, and… |
| Italian - Elementary / Intermediate - Mixed Level A2 - B1 Tutor: Daniela Vargiu – Native Italian Elementary ability to communicate in Italian language means that the students can understand and use familiar everyday expressions and very basic phrases. They can interact in a simple way provided the other person talks slowly and clearly and is prepared to help. This course will greatly improve your conversational skills. Learning… |
| Italian for Beginners Course This course is designed for real beginners with no previous knowledge of Italian. At the end of the course students should be able to satisfy basic communicative needs. Tutor: Daniela Vargiu This course is designed for real beginners with no previous knowledge of Italian. At the end of the course students should be able to… |
| Energy and Vitality in Movement Aches and pains? Stiff joints? Bad circulation? Have your body work for you, not against you! We will teach you a whole-body routine for releasing tension and increasing energy flow. Once learned, you can employ any combination of these exercises. These exercises can be used for muscle toning and definition, or just to keep the… |
| Feltmaking - Beginners/Intermediate Date: September 25th, 2023 – Jan 22, 2023 Day: Monday Afternoons Time : 1.30pm – 3.30pm Category: The Arts Venue : To be confirmed in office on start date Cost: €175 Tutor: Carmen Garcia – Textile Artist Carmen García is a textile artist and member of the Design and Craft Council of Ireland. After… |
| History - Dublin in the Rare Ould Times Course Tutor: Elaine Metcalfe, Bsc. Education & Training, MA Modern Irish History, Dip. Life Coaching, Certified Train-the-Trainer, DTM This 12 week course will provide an overall insight into Irish life. It’s society, culture, customs and traditions from the early 18th Century to the present day. It will explore how Irish society evolved and changed, and how… |
| Mindfulness - How to Practice the art of being present Mindfulness, Meditation, Relaxation for Beginners and Tutor: Aurora Procopio – Mindfulness tutor, Wellbeing facilitator, Forest Bathing Guide, Tour Guide. “You can’t stop the waves, but you can learn to surf.” -Jon Kabat-Zinn- Mindfulness is the practice of purposely focusing your attention on the present moment and accepting it without judgment. Numerous studies have shown that mindfulness… |
| Music Appreciation - Beginners Course Lecturer: John Buckley, NT, MA, PhD, D Mus An easy introduction to pieces of popular classical music and the instruments of the orchestra. The course will outline the lives of the composers, set in a historical and cultural context. It will examine the development of classical music throughout the ages, examining the main features of each period. No… |
| Music Appreciation Course - A Guide to Listening The Course will look in detail at the great masterpieces of classical music. Emphasis is laid on understanding, leading to a deeper appreciation and enjoyment. Composers and their music will be discussed in the general historical and artistic context of their time with key works being considered in detail. Questions and discussions are welcomed. No… |
| Ukulele - Beginners - Thursday 4.45pm Option 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… |
| Ukulele Intermediate Course 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… |
| FACING INTO CHANGE - Dealing with Life Transitions FACING INTO CHANGE A learning programme for dealing with life transitions. Course Presenters The course will be presented by Eileen Quinn and Tom Doyle. Both Tom and Eileen are retirees from the management team at the Institute of Technology in Blanchardstown that is now part of TU Dublin. Both completed doctoral degrees in the area… |
| Pottery Class - Hand Built Pieces POTTERY CLASS, Introduction (HAND – BUILT) 7-week beginner’s hand-built pottery course with Therese Hackett. Therese is a ceramic artist based in Dublin, Ireland. She is a graduate of National College of Art and Design Dublin. She also holds a Master’s Degree in Education and Management from Dublin City University. This course takes place in the… |
| Public Speaking/Presentation Skills Course Tutor: Colm Mc Glade B.Ed.; DTM (Distinguished Toastmaster Award) This is a 12-week course, each class is 90 minutes long. Whether you are a student, preparing for presenting your assignments or an employee seeking promotion, a best man preparing for the wedding speech – This is the course for you. Many people feel uncomfortable when… |
| Positive Psychology - Advanced Course for Real Life Situations SPRING TERM This 12 week course is for those students who have already engaged with Positive Psychology – Beginners. It primarily examines in class, various Positive Psychology interventions for utilisation and testing at home. All the interventions have been empirically tested and proven to increase greater awareness and practice of Positive Living and Mindfulness. These interventions are… |
| Positive Psychology Beginners: Putting the Science of Happiness into your life Positive psychology is, first and foremost, an applied science. It looks at what is right with people, focuses on when people are at their best, and attends to individual and group flourishing. It does not focus on the positive at the expense of the negative. Rather it recognises negative emotions failure and problems as natural… |
| Qigong (Beginners/Improvers) Qigong course run by People’s College. Tutor: Laurence Reddin, Registered Instructor of Tai Chi and Qi Gong-The Jade Sun School of Tai Chi and Qi Gong. Qi Gong which means “energy work” is an ancient practice that originated from The Taoist Tradition. The Taoists held a very deep and profound understanding of how balance and harmony promote… |
| Spanish 1 - Beginners (A1.1) Intensive - Mondays & Wednesday Mornings This is a 12 week course. The classes are on twice a week. Monday and Wednesday mornings It is a complete beginner’s course. This course is classroom based and will be using an online platform to enhance learning during the term also. At the end of this course, the student will be able to: Ask… |
| Spanish 1 Beginners (A1.1) CEFR This course is aimed at students who want to start learning the language. This course is classroom based. This course is a 24 week course divided into two terms of 12 weeks each. At the end of this course, the student will be able to: Ask and provide personal information: name, address, phone number Express… |
| Spanish 2 - Post Beginners (A1.2) Tutor: Marta Sans Fernandez This course is not complete beginners. Students should some basic knowledge of Spanish. This course is aimed at students who want to practise orally situations that they may encounter when visiting a Hispanic country. The course consists of 24 weeks divided into two terms of 12 weeks each. This is a classroom based… |
| Spanish 3 - Level A2.1 Course (Pre-basic Spanish) Tutor: Marta Sans Fernandez Students should have previous knowledge in Spanish. This course is classroom based and will be using an online platform to enhance learning during the term. The course consists of 24 weeks divided into two terms of 12 weeks each. At the end of this course, the student will be able to: Talk about… |
| Spanish 4 - Basic (A2.2) Tutor: Marta Sans Fernandez Students should have done beginners course already. This is a classroom based course and will be using an online platform to enhance learning during the term. This course consists of 24 weeks divided into two terms of 12 weeks each. At the end of this course, the student will be able to: Give… |
| Spanish 5 - Intermediate Spanish - Level B2 Students should know the past tenses. This is a classroom base course and will be using an online learning platform to enhance learning during the term. The course consists of 24 weeks divided into two terms of 12 weeks each. At the end of this course, the student will be able to: Express conditions and… |
| Stained Glass Workshops “Research has shown that crafting, regardless of the medium you use, can bolster mood, improve self-confidence, and reduce stress overall. In addition, crafting improves mental agility, improves both gross and fine motor movements, and decreases cognitive decline. (Katrina Norris, Spectrum Health & Human Services) 7 WEEK STAINED GLASS COURSE WITH MADELEINE HELLIER Stained glass is… |
| Tai Chi Tutor: Laurence Reddin, Registered Instructor of Tai Chi and Qi Gong-The Jade Sun School of Tai Chi and Qi Gong. This is a 24 week course Learn The ancient arts of Tai Chi and Qi Gong. In this class we will explore posture, alignment, breathing and movement through White Crane Qi Gong as presented by The Jade… |
| Tin Whistle classes (Intermediate) Tutor: Peter Phelan These classes will cover more advanced techniques in ornamentation and style. They would suit people who already possess a basic knowledge of the tin whistle. This is a 24 week term for €125. Classes are normally delivered in the Teachers Club, 36 Parnell Square, Dublin 1 |
| Tin Whistle for Beginners Course 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 |
| Beginners Guide to Watercolours 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… |
| Watercolours - Beginners/Improvers Tutor: Noel Hayes In this course students will learn how to use watercolour paints and how to handle brushes and materials. We will explore the basic methods and techniques used in watercolour painting. The class is aimed to assist students create their own individual artworks in a unique and personal way. This term will include… |
| Watercolours - Intermediate/Advanced Tutor: Noel Hayes This 10 week course is aimed towards students who have basic experience of Watercolours or have completed the Beginners Guide to Watercolours in the People’s College or classes in the past through other outlets. The class will focus on a continuation of techniques learned in the previous term, along with further study… |
| YOGA - DAOIST Yoga Tutor: Laurence Reddin, Registered Instructor of Tai Chi and Qi Gong-The Jade Sun School of Tai Chi and Qi Gong. This is a 24 week course Daoist yoga is gentle, yet profound sequence of openings and stretches. It is appropriate for all ages and levels. No mat is required. The movements are done in a standing position,… |
| YOGA - Restorative Yoga - All levels - Evening Class This is a 24 week term. World renowned for bringing a profound sense of physical health and mental wellbeing, Yoga works gently towards the emergence of positive life patterns enabling us to enjoy life bringing a greater sense of joy, courage and vitality. Simple yoga postures, breathing exercises and guided relaxation, practiced at our own… |
| YOGA - Restorative Yoga - All levels - Morning Session This is a 24 week term. Tutor: Cara Chotiner, Pranic Healing Ireland Yoga practice helps with reducing stress levels, anxiety, insomnia, appetite loss, weight gain/loss, stiff joints, improves fitness and helps you to relax, just to name but a few. This class takes a slower approach to the traditional poses found in Hatha yoga to unlock… |
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