Courses by Type - Practical

Join us for a creative and relaxing journey into the art of wire jewellery making. Over 10 weeks, youll learn how to shape, wrap, and…

In this hands-on barista and coffee fundamentals course, students will explore the full journey from bean to cup. The class covers essential skills including espresso…

In this hands-on barista and coffee fundamentals course, students will explore the full journey from bean to cup. The class covers essential skills including espresso…

In this hands-on barista and coffee fundamentals course, students will explore the full journey from bean to cup. The class covers essential skills including espresso…

This acting audition workshop, led by one of the core acting teachers at The Lir Academy, will guide participants through how to prepare for auditions,…

Our Introduction to Acting course is perfect for anyone who is thinking about a future career in Our Acting Level 1-3 courses are perfect for…

Summer Acting Camp is a one-week long course providing drama training for young performers in Junior Cycle aged 12-15 who have a passion for acting.…

This course offers an insight into the creative process behind designing costumes for theatre. Participants will be taught by top industry professionals who will walk…

This course introduces students to the Fundamentals of Acting Technique for both the stage and the screen. Taught by The Lir's experienced teachers, you will…

Our Introduction to Acting course is perfect for anyone who is thinking about a future career in acting and those who simply want to challenge…

This in-person introductory course is ideal for any student looking to improve their screenwriting skills, focusing on the various forms, ideas and craft of screenwriting.…

Puppetry Performance is a weekend course which will examine some of the multiple forms of puppetry used across theatre and filmed productions. Participants will be…

These practical ten-week courses introduce students to screen acting and develop confidence in front of the camera. Level 1 will cover the fundamentals of screen…

Whether you're a performer, artist, or someone simply looking to reconnect with your playful side, this workshop invites you to explore the transformative art of…

The Lir Academy’s Young Actors’ Two Week Programme is designed to give young performers a taste of what it is like to study at conservatoire…

Designed by Roger Evans, The Lir Academy’s Director of Short Courses and delivered by The Lir Academy’s Short Course tutor team these Saturday acting classes…

The purpose of this course is to equip learners with the skills, knowledge and competence to devise and perform a short, one-act piece of theatre…

How might we understand how people thought in past centuries?  About the natural world, or the supernatural? About ways to do politics? About their own…

TIG welding is an electric arc welding process in which the fusion energy is produced by an electric arc burning between the workpiece and the…

The purpose of this award is to equip the learner with the knowledge and skills to TIG Weld. This course is scheduled to run Tuesday…

Tutor: Seamus Ong These classes will cover more advanced techniques in ornamentation and style. They would suit people who already possess a basic knowledge of…

Beginners will learn the basics of both the instrument and traditional music theory. By the end of the course they will be able to play…

Tutor:  Seamus Ong These classes are designed for beginners and will cover all aspects of traditional Irish music. The tin whistle is the generation “D”…

Enhance your appearance with professional advice and tips from a qualified therapist on skin-care, make-up, hair and nails. Get that salon look for less! www.hartstown-cep.com

This course is suitable for those who wish to learn the basic skills of traditional home baking; there are few things more welcoming than the…

The aim of this course is to enable the learner development the knowledge skills and competence to safely operate under supervision, a central lathe. This…

Learn to play this little gem! Our master tutor will have you strumming, picking and playing the Ukulele in no time www.hartstown-cep.com

The Ukulele for Beginners is a fun course and an opportunity to learn a new instrument which is becoming very popular. Tutor:  Darren Loughran, MMus.…

Learn how to play the ukulele in this fun beginners class. Develop your musical talent and learn new songs on this unique instrument. Your own…

Improve your ukulele skills further, through this follow-on course. Suitable for anyone who hasn't played for some time or for those looking to improve their…