Arts, Crafts & Hobbies courses by Practical

This Advanced Photoshop course will appeal to individuals with basic or intermediate knowledge and skills in Adobe Photoshop and image editing software. The course aims to teach participants the techniques necessary to create, manipulate and edit professional quality images with […]

This Animation Portfolio course is designed for students wishing to apply for a degree in Animation. Students will be given a broad introduction to the subject with the view to creating suitable portfolios for entry into third level. There will […]

This Animation Portfolio course is designed for students wishing to apply for a degree in Animation. Students will be given a broad introduction to the subject with the view to creating suitable portfolios for entry into third level. There will […]

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 […]

Learn how to create restaurant-style Indian and South-East Asian dishes. Learn tips, tricks and techniques. This class is a mixture of demonstration and hands-on cooking.

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 short, intensive Baking course will cover cakes, buns, breads.  Every class is practical and shortly before the start of the course students will be given a list of ingredients to bring to the first class. You will need containers […]

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 […]

Nutritious, budget-conscious meals suitable for family cooking; main courses, starters, desserts. This Beginners Cookery programme will be given on first night. First evening is demonstration and all other classes are practical.  Students must bring in own ingredients and containers to […]

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: Ms Grainne Carr Date: Oct 13, 2020 – Jan 12, 2021 Day: Tuesday Time : 11am – 1.00pm Category: Personal development, The Arts Venue : The Connect Union Building, 6 Gardiner Row, Dublin 1 Cost: €130 for ten classes […]

Well known Sculptor Conleth Gent (www.conlethgent.ie) will be running a woodcarving course two hours per day 11 am-1 pm, one day a week over a five-week period based in the Trinity Botanic Gardens at Dartry, Dublin 6 (nearest Luas Station, […]

Improve your bridge skills and enjoy a great night out!

Improve your bridge skills and enjoy a great night out!

This programme is suitable for individuals with previous knowledge and want to progress with their creative cake decorating skills to produce outstanding Centre-pieces for any occasion.

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, […]

Explore the versatility of working with clay through this introductory class in Ceramics. Through hands-on, step by step instruction you will learn about hand-building, surface decoration as well as the use of tools and glazing to produce functional and artistic […]

This Christmas Cookery course covers festive bakes, starters and/or side dishes for Christmas dinner and party food for the festive season. Every class is practical and shortly before the start of the course students will be given a list of […]

Cooking For All – with Mary Glennon 7pm-9pm Monday A series of recipes to get you started in the kitchen   Week 1: Brown Bread Week 2: Wholesome Vegetable Soup Week 3: Chicken Curry with Basmati Rice Week 4: Shepherd’s […]