By Category : Arts, Crafts & Hobbies courses in Ireland

Macrame for Beginners Course Description: Macrame is a crafting technique that uses knots to create a textile design. The beauty of this technique is that it’s solely done by hand, not with any tool or machine.  Macrame patterns can be […]

This 10-week Marine Engine maintenance course is available in September and in January. Is your boat/yacht motorised? Ever had problems with starting or running your engine? Have you ever required a tow? If so, then this course is for you. […]

Metalwork & Metalcraft for Beginners     Course Description: Welcome to Metalwork and Metalcraft for beginners. In this 8 week course, you will be led through the design, manufacture and decorative finishing stages of a metal artefact.  Using a combination […]

This 10-week Metalwork/Metalcraft course is available in September and in January. Students will work with a variety of metals to produce projects suitable to their skill and experience. The course includes lathe work, general bench work, electronics and basic welding. […]

This introductory course is suitable for anyone with an interest in designing and creating headpieces. It is tailored to beginners and will introduce students to a variety of techniques. Each student will create a minimum of two pieces during the […]

Participants will be afforded the opportunity to acquire the basic stitches and techniques of crochet, knitting and embroidery, utilizing them in various projects. For example, in crochet and knitting, participants will be shown how to construct popular fashionable accessories, such […]

  MKCW – SEASON OF SHADOWS Interested in the Genre where the more awful the story — the better?   Join MCKW this November for some spooky sessions on Zoom with  a series of guest speakers. Please check out the […]

Commit yourself to one year of expert tuition and a wide range of classes and workshops with this new unique opportunity at MKCW. Provides everything on most accredited Masters courses plus an additional semester of beyond uni-level tuition. Enjoy your course through our […]

This is a hobby Mosaic class for beginners and improvers.  In this class you will learn a step by step approach to making your own Mosaic art piece in a relaxed and friendly atmosphere.   Students are encouraged to design their […]

This programme is suitable for individuals wishing to acquire a knowledge in Mosaic design. Both traditional and modern applications of Mosaic will be explored. You will learn design skills, glass cutting, design layout, tiling and grouting. You will leave with […]

Step by step approach to making your own Mosaic art piece using a wide selection of coloured ceramic tiles,glass and other fun items that can be used for mosaics. €30 materials charge. Tools supplied. For more information and to enrol, […]

THIS COURSE IS NOT RUNNING FOR THE SPRING TERM 2024 Suitable for painters of all levels. Students will be guided through all stages of work to produce finished works of art. Work from still life, your photos or your imagination. […]

Oil and Watercolour Painting Course TUTOR: Roxanne Fitzmaurice Learning to paint. This course introduces the beginner to painting, using two different media – oils and watercolour, highlighting their different characteristics. The more experienced amateur will acquire more information to advance […]

Learn oil painting in a relaxed and supportive environment. The focus of this class is on developing individual abilities in painting style and expression by providing advice and demonstrations of techniques. Class tutor is experienced and is a practising artist. […]

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Take up art with Oil Painting and Soft Pastels at Donahies Community School. This Oil Painting and Soft Pastels course accommodates beginner/improve/advanced. It includes mixed media of soft and hard pastel, charcoal, acrylic, water and oil paints. Explore your own […]

MKCW – CWODP —  ONE DAY PUBLISHING PLAN & FOCUS Join MKCW for a special one day session this September at the Dalton Inn Hotel, Claremorris, Co.Mayo. We will review all writers’ current projects, workshop each key section of your long […]

Using a combination of archaeology, history, medieval literature and modern folklore, the course will help you answer, or at least address, the following questions: –       Who were the Celts? What did their places of worship look like? –       What was their Otherworld? […]

This online class Taught by Lucille Redmond. Introductory hobby course teaching the basics of the craft of writing. Students can submit their own work and critique others (not compulsory!). This is an enjoyable and fun course and through writing exercises, […]

The next online course starts on 20th September 2023 at 7.30 pm   Course Dates: The 90 minute sessions will take place on Wednesdays at 7.30 pm via Zoom on 20th and 27th September, 4th 11th 18th and 25th October, […]

Suitable for total beginners and those with some knowledge of course content. Window light catchers, terrariums, window panels, lampshades, using copper foil method or lead kame. Own cutter, grozing pliers and runner essential – can be purchased in class.

Learn the craft of Glass Cutting, Foiling and Soldering, i.e. Ornamental Glass. www.hartstown-cep.com

Unleash your creative side through the art of painting!  This course is designed for individuals who want to learn the art of painting, attempt a new hobby or develop existing skills.  Create landscapes, portraits, still life, abstract composition and more […]

Unleash your creative side through the art of drawing and painting. Within weeks learn the techniques and skills needed to illustrate and paint from your own inspiration and creative thoughts. Students will be encouraged to develop their ideas through research […]

A course for beginners in the technique of painting with this versatile, fast drying medium. Also included will be the theory of colour and colour mixing, collage and still life painting. (Materials list available from office).