By Category : Arts, Crafts & Hobbies courses in Clonsilla, Dublin

An introduction to all aspects of 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 paints, brushes […]

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.

Get started in the wonderful handcraft of crochet. Learn the basics needed to complete your own project and how to read a pattern. You will get hooked once you start!!!!!! Those with experience will be supported to improve their skills […]

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 […]

Finally, you can learn to prepare “Classic Italian Dishes” in this easy step by step class. Impress your friends and family with your “Italian Specialities”.  Ingredients extra.

OIL PAINTING An introduction to 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, […]

Learn the craft of Glass Cutting, Foiling and Soldering, i.e. Ornamental Glass.

PHOTOGRAPHY & PHOTOSHOP Introductory course in photography. Participants learn about camera techniques and controls, image quality, composition, exposure and an introduction to digital manipulation. Course suited to both film and digital camera users.

An introduction to Photoshop CS. This course will give you a good working knowledge of of CS3. It covers the work area, the tools layers, masking, restotration and preparing images for printing and web publishing. Students should have a good […]

Throw pots on a potters wheel and learn hand-building techniques in our fun, relaxing class. Many different projects will be undertaken every 10 weeks. Participants are welcome to come with a particular idea in mind.

Learn to use a sewing machine and acquire or improve your sewing skills for repairs and alterations, dressmaking, soft furnishings, curtains, festive decorations, handbag-making and many other projects.

You’ll learn to wind a bobbin and thread the machine, change the needle and install a presser foot. Become familiar with the most useful stitches. Once your machine is up and running, explore the basic techniques of dressmaking, patchwork, quilting […]

Let your artistic side shine through with this Stained Glass evening course at Hartstown Community School. Using the Copper Foil method, learn to cut and shape glass to create small light catchers. Assemble, solder and finish ornamental glass. No experience […]

WOODTURNING (Intermediate/Advanced) Participants must be confident with lathe and tools and have completed at least one beginners course. €25 extra for specialist timber to be used.

WOODTURNING (Beginners) Learn all you need to know to start or improve your woodturning. No experience necessary, just a love of wood. Beginners will make a candlestick holder & a two-piece lamp. €25 extra for specialist timber to be used.