Arts, Crafts & Hobbies courses by Practical

Well-known sculptor Conleth Gent is running a woodcarving course for two hours per day, one day a week, over a five-week period. The course is based in the Trinity Botanic Gardens at Dartry, Dublin 6 (nearest Luas Station, Milltown). The main focus […]

An introduction to all aspects of acrylics and watercolour for both beginners and experienced painters. Individual tuition provided at all levels. Free choice of subject matter. Please bring a photo or reference picture to work from, a set of watercolour […]

OIL PAINTING An exploration into all aspects of oil painting for both beginners and experienced painters. Individual tuition provided at all levels. Free choice of subject matter. Please bring a photo or picture to work from and set of paints, […]

This programme is suitable for individuals with no previous knowledge of art who wish to develop their artistic and sketching skills through a variety of mediums in a relaxed and supportive setting. Programme Description • Develop observation skills working from still […]

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

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 […]

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 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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

Bread Making Bread / Baking Class Course Description: This class will be teaching techniques for bread making. This will include white bread, brown bread, assorted rolls, sweet breads, soda bread. There are different techniques and ways to achieve the same […]

Improve your bridge skills and enjoy a great night out!

Improve your bridge skills and enjoy a great night out!

This programme is specifically designed to introduce the complete novice and more experienced learner to clay and who wish to create individual pieces in a relaxed and friendly atmosphere. Programme Description The programme will incorporate basic coil and slab-building techniques, […]

In this Ceramics and Pottery course you will learn the basics of hand-building techniques.Coil,Slab, Pinch,Mould. Many different projects will be undertaken over the 10 weeks. Participants are welcome to come with a particular idea in mind.

*** /100% funded under Springboard 2022. Apply on www.springboardcourses.ie *** The aim of this course is to provide you with the knowledge, skills and competence necessary for a career in a professional cookery environment. This will be achieved by providing you with […]

Be the next Mary Berry or Jamie Oliver!  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 […]

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 […]

Home Baked is best 7.00-9.00 Monday Easy to Learn breads, savoury and sweets items for the home baker.   Week 1: Sausage/Veggie Rolls and Jambons Week 2: Buttermilk Soda Bread & Scones Week 3: Double Chocolate Banoffee pie, using biscuit […]

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 […]

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!!!!!! […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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) […]

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 […]

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

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 […]