By Category : Arts, Crafts & Hobbies courses in Kildare

A course designed for those who wish to gain experience in the world of art, design and printing. Explore different methods of art and design such as drawing , paint, collage, print, pottery and textiles. Learn new skills while meeting […]

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

Improve your bridge skills and enjoy a great night out!

Improve your bridge skills and enjoy a great night out!

In this practical, hands-on course you will be introduced to your camera’s manual controls and the basic camera functions. Get to grips with exposure using aperture & shutter speed to get perfect photos every time. Subjects include, creative depth of […]

Description as Evening Course No. 6030 Above.

Release your inner creative talent! We will look at various forms of writing including articles, essays, stories, and will cover topics such as dialogue, narrative, character development, research, etc. The techniques under discussion will be practised and writers will receive […]

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 […]

The purpose of this award is to equip the learner with the knowledge, skill and competence in the theory and practice of digital photographic production to produce digital photographic images. It will develop practical, critical and academic skills of value […]

Learn to draw a variety of subjects using pencil, charcoal and chalk pastels.

This course is designed for learners who have an interest in sketching portraits that achieve a good likeness. Suitable for absolute beginners and those who have some knowledge in drawing techniques. You will need to purchase your own drawing supplies

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 […]

A course for beginners and the experienced in the techniques of hand built pottery and modelling. All items made during the course are kiln fired and glazed.

Immerse yourself into the world of Wine. This Beginners course will cover wines from all over the world and each week there will be an informative wine tasting. You will learn about everything from grape varieties to wine regions. Places […]

Learn all the basics to make your own jewellery at home! This course is project based and will cover the fundamentals of Jewellery Making. The course will cover the proper and safe use of jewellery making tools. Suitable for complete […]

Build on your existing Jewellery making skills. This course is project based and will cover new techniques such as Wirework, Chainmaille and Bead Weaving. A basic knowledge of jewellery making and one’s own tools are essential. Materials will cost extra, […]

Cooking for fun. Want to entertain family and friends or cook just for one? This is an easy paced practical approach to cooking. All tastes catered for includes soups and bread, stirfryes, curries, pasta dishes, Irish specialities, Sunday dinner and […]

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. […]

Description as Evening Course No. 6058 Above

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.

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).

Start taking pictures you want to keep! Hungry for more information on photography with a burning desire to improve and move on? In this photography workshop learn new techniques, develop your creative vision, and be inspired to take your photography […]

Develop a simple post production workflow. Manage and store your photo files and optimise the quality of your images before exporting for print or the web. Learn how to edit, repair and make colour adjustments, working with layers and masks. […]

Learn the Art of Quilling, which is the curling and shaping of paper strips into outlines or designs of your own, to create unique one of a kind pieces of art, decorations, gifts and more. In this project based course […]

A course for beginners and the experienced in the techniques of painting with watercolours.

Description as Evening Course No. 6060 Above.

Learn the ancient art of woodcarving. This course is project based and will cover the fundamentals of woodcarving. Participants will be tutored in the skills of both relief carving and carving in the round. The course will also cover the […]