This course is aimed at beginners and people with some experience of working with clay. We will look at different types of clay and learn about the tools and equipment needed. In the first 5-6 classes will cover some basic techniques, such as pinch pots, slab building and coil building. We will also go through a few more advanced techniques like slip casting and throwing. The last 4-5 classes will focus more on finishing, decorating and glazing.

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An introduction to the Irish language for absolute beginners. Covering all the basics of pronunciation, grammar and vocabulary with a focus on speaking and conversing as Gaeilge. No previous knowledge required. Students will learn vocabulary and grammar through speaking with others, rather than the traditional focus on excerise books and rote-learning. This is an informal class designed to get people speaking Irish – and having fun doing it!

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The aim of this CV Preparation and Interview Techniques course is to provide the learner with the knowledge, skills and competencies required to successfully develop and design a CV. This course will also focus on Interview preparation and various techniques to enable the learner to approach an interview situation in a confident and professional manner.

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Do you want to learn how to make your own clothes, add decoration or simply give old clothes new life? Learn how to cut a pattern to your size or make a garment to a professional standard. Learn how to use sewing machine correctly. If you have a sewing machine at home that you never used, bring it with you to class and learn on your own machine. We do have machines available for all students. There are only 10 places on this course. This course is aimed at beginners. Cost of materials is not included.

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Have you or someone you know had an interest in floristry but just never got around to joining a course? Then Fun with Flowers is the perfect course for you. The class caters to all levels, from complete beginners to those with floral ambitions, teaching a wide range of techniques, tips and tricks.  As a student you will learn how to create beautiful seasonal arrangements, from centre pieces, wreaths, flower crowns to bouquets and gift ideas and much more. You will also learn how to care for and condition flowers and use lots of different materials.

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Course Description: Introduction to Monoprint, Linocut, Dry point and Collagraph print processes. This course is designed for beginners or those seeking a refresher in printmaking. Participants will also learn about designing & transferring an image to both lino and acetate, safe carving and mark-making techniques, registering a print and inking up correctly, before printing multiples of each design using a professional studio press or by hand (using a spoon or baren).

Course Content: The course will be divided into 2 blocks. The first block will concentrate on a different print process each week :

• Monoprint – a spontaneous painterly process that incorporates a number of different techniques such as additive, subtractive, texture, stencil, painterly and trace monoprints.
• Linocut – a relief, or block print process where an image is carved into a linoleum (lino) block and the remaining surface of the block is inked and printed.
• Dry point – from the intaglio family, in which an image is incised directly into an acetate sheet with a hard-pointed needle. The ink applied to the flat surface areas of the plate are wiped back, allowing the ink to gather where any cuts or marks are made.
• Collagraph – a highly tactile & adaptable printing technique, involving creating a plate from cardboard or thin wood, upon which a wide selection of different surface materials, fibers and shapes can be layered. Building these layers will result in a richly detailed and textured plate that will then be varnished, inked up and printed.

In the second block, the participants will be encouraged to further explore the techniques already learnt, to create their own personal prints.

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The course is suitable for beginners and no sewing experience is necessary. Students will learn how to work with, manipulate and form bases with a stable millinery material, sinamay. You will learn how to make structured and free form bases using sinamay and how to stabilise them using millinery wire. You will learn to make trimmings, cut bias and use bias components in your designs to create unique sculptural pieces.

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The course is suitable for beginners and no sewing experience is necessary. Students will learn how to work with, manipulate and form bases with millinery felt. You will learn how to make structured base and how to stabilise them using millinery wire. You will learn to make trimmings from felt to adorn your piece. You will learn how to mount your headpieces along with the skills to measure, place and attach headbands, combs and elastic to your headpieces will be taught. Millinery course essentials to bring on the 1st night of your course. 1. Material scissors 2. Wire cutter pliers 3. Thread: variety of colours 4. Sewing needles 5. Various hairbands or combs you may have at home 6. Trimmings: various trimmings ,such as buttons , feathers ,embellishments that you may have at home. 7. Styrofoam mannequin head ( can be purchased online cheaply).  

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Participants will be afforded the opportunity to acquire the basic stitches and techniques of the textile crafts covered in this course, namely, crochet, knitting and embroidery (Mountmellick, Sprigging and traditional surface embroidery). The techniques peculiar to each textile craft will be utilized in various projects. For example, in crochet and knitting, participants will be shown how to construct popular fashionable accessories, such as, scarves, cowls, small bags, baby cardigans and blankets. Learners will also receive advice and instruction in interpreting various crochet and knitting patterns.

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The aim of this Special Needs Assistant course is to enable learners to build the skills, knowledge and competencies required to assist children with special educational needs. This course is suitable for anyone wishing to pursue a career as a Special Needs Assistant. Students should have access to computer/laptop with access to the internet.  The purpose of this award is to equip the learner with the knowledge, skill and competence in the practices and principles underpinning the role of a Special Needs Assistant to enable the learner to work effectively under direction in a special needs capacity.

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Students MUST have completed the QQI Special Needs Assisting Level 5 module before registering for the Level 6 course.  The purpose of this award is to equip the learner with the knowledge, skill and competence in the theory and practice underpinning the education and care of those who present with special educational needs to enable the learner to assist in the provision of this education and care.

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This class is perfect for beginners, intermediate to advanced Designed as a deeper understanding to the craft, we will upholster your own piece of furniture with the design of your choice. You will learn about the different possibilities, design & materials used as well as covering lots of techniques from applying hessian and foam, cutting fabric, shallow buttoning and applying decorative nails. You will be given a full induction, covering all the tools of the trade, and everything is included you just have to bring yourself.

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This is an introduction to woodwork, this course is aimed at beginners who have little to no previous experience or a refresher course for those that haven’t done any woodwork in some year. We will introduce the fundamentals of wood and woodworking. you will gain an understanding of the material and various hand tools and how to use them safely.

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This is a continuation of our Level 1 course or for those who have attended a similar course in the past. It is suitable for those with some woodwork experience who are looking to improve. We will delve a little more into the usage of different tools and materials and focus on the dovetail joint.  We will reaffirm the basics of preparation, marking and layout moving on to discuss the various types of through dovetails and there appropriate application.

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A class suitable for Beginners & those returning to Hatha Yoga.  Start off on the right foot in this class designed to help you create a well-rounded & balanced Yoga practice. Relaxing, uplifting & fun. A great all-rounder class to help improve mood, enhance flexibility & get confident on your Yoga mat. Plenty of time given, plenty of variations & adaptations.

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