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New Year Programme 2010
Enrolment: Monday 18th January
10.00am - 12.00noon / 2.00 - 4.00pm / 7.00 - 9.00pm
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| BTEI Courses * |
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| Painting 10.00am – 1.00pm |
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| An intermediate painting class. Fee: €150 (conc. apply). BTEI level 5. Bernie Kennedy |
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| Graphic Communications Through Art 10.00am – 1.00pm NEW |
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| Learn basic graphic skills, composition, proportion, scale & contrast using the skills of sketching, drawing & calligraphy. Fee: €75 (conc. apply). BTEI level 3. Anja Gnauck |
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| Graphic Design 2.00 – 5.00pm NEW |
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| Design a printed project of your choice using the graphic techniques of linocut, woodcut, copper engraving & lithography. Also learn the basic history of graphic design & graphics in art history. Fee: €75 (conc. apply). BTEI level 4. Anja Gnauck |
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| Mosaic Art 7.00 – 10.00pm |
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| This course is for those new to the craft of Mosaics. By the end of the course each student will have learned and used a range of Mosaic craft and design processes and will have at least one completed Mosaic. Sessions are relaxed and each student is able to work at his/her own level and pace. Fee: €75 (conc. apply). BTEI level 3.Catriona Davies |
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| Adult Education Courses * * |
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| Ceramics For Kids 3.30 – 5.30pm |
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Fun clay activities for National school children. The children will make a range of items to take home. 5 weeks.
Fee: €75.Adult Ed. Catriona Davies |
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| Spanish for Beginners 8.00 – 9.30pm |
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| Learn to speak Spanish with native speaker Mariano Moral. 6 weeks. Fee: €60. Adult Education. Mariano Moral |
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| Living A Brilliant Life I 6.00 – 7.30pm |
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A life changing experience! Join the many that have already embarked on this programme of personal growth and development.Covering topics such as self esteem, anxiety, personalities, eIective communication, anger-management and developing greater confidence. It is delivered by the author. Certificate awarded to participants. 6 weeks.
Fee: €60.Adult Ed.Lee Tiller |
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| Living A Brilliant Life II 7.30 - 9.00pm |
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| The next stage! More life changing experiences! Open only to those who have already completed Living Brilliant Life I. Covering topics such as happiness (being happier), assertive communication skills, life balance, anxiety and developing greater confidence. It is delivered by the author. Certificate awarded to participants. 6 weeks. Fee: €60.Adult Ed.Lee Tiller |
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| Mother & Baby Yoga 11.00am – 12.00noon |
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Introduction to baby massage - stretch, release and relax with your baby. Suitable for babies up
to 1 1/2 years. 6 weeks. Fee: €40. Adult Ed. Lesley MacVean |
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| Antenatal Yoga 7.00 – 8.00pm |
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A relaxing class that will help prepare yourself and your baby for the birth.6 weeks.
Fee: €40. Adult Ed. Tutor, Lesley MacVean. |
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| Community Education Courses* * * |
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| Art & Design for The Active Retired 2.00 – 4.00pm |
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| Painting class suitable for beginners. 8 weeks. Fee: €40.Comm. Ed. Bernie Kennedy |
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| Art Class for Beginners 6.00 – 8.00pm |
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| Suitable for people with no art experience. 8weeks. Fee: €40.Comm. Ed. Bernie Kennedy |
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| Painting For The Active Retired 8.00 – 10.00pm |
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| This class will take place in the Community Centre in the Glen. 8 weeks. Fee:€40.Comm. Ed. Anja Gnauck |
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| Literacy/Basic Adult Education * * * * |
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Ceramics Taster / 10.30am -12.30pm |
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Through hands on practical pottery projects. Suitable for people with no art experience. 6 weeks.Contact the centre for further details. Adult Basic Education.Catriona Davies
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| Basic Maths through Arts & Crafts 1.00 – 3.00pm NEW |
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Students will develop basic numeracy skills through access to practical, visual exercises. This short course will provide a colourful, enticing alternative pathway into Maths. 6 weeks. Contact the centre for further details.
Adult Basic Education.Catriona Davies |
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| English for Internationals 7.30 – 9.00pm |
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A class in basic English for internationals. 6 weeks.
Contact the centre for further details. Adult Basic Education. Una Martin |
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| Tuesday |
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BTEI Courses |
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| Occupational First Aid 1.00 – 5.00pm / 6.00 – 10.00pm |
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| Individuals will learn life saving skills including CPR, defibrillator usage, & choking. The course also includes with how to deal with minor injuries and illnesses that can occur in the home or workplace. All learners will receive a first aid certificate on completition of the course. 6 weeks. Fee: €75 (conc. apply). BTEI level 5.Carmel O’Sullivan |
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| Ceramics for Beginners 2.00 – 5.00pm |
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| A beginners course in pottery. Fee: €75 (conc. apply). BTEI level 3. Catriona Davies |
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| Advanced Digital Photo 7.00 – 10.00pm |
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A course suitable for people with a good knowledge of digital photography. Not suitable for beginners.
Fee: €150 (conc. apply). BTEI level 5. Michael Herrmann |
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| Glass & Ceramics 7.00 – 10.00pm NEW |
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An opportunity to experiment combining clay with fused and painted glass.
Fee: €150 (conc. apply). BTEI level 5. Catriona Davies & Mary Daly |
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| Adult Education Courses |
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| Yoga 10.00 – 11.30am |
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| A relaxing stretch exercise routine. 6 weeks. Fee: €60. Adult Ed. Lesley MacVean |
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| Pilates 11.30am – 1.00pm |
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| A gentle exercise routine that will help you to become stronger, longer, leaner, and more able to do anything with grace and ease. 6 weeks. Fee: €60. Adult Ed. Lesley Mac Vean |
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| Mother & Toddler Yoga 1.00 – 2.00pm |
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| Suitable for babies from1½ to 3½ years. 6 weeks. Fee €40. Adult Ed. Lesley MacVean |
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| Cake Decorating & Sugar Craft 7.00 – 9.00pm |
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Hands on approach to icing & decorating cakes, making flowers etc. with Gold medal winner
from the Cork Sugarcraft Guild. 6 weeks. Fee: €80 (not including materials). Adult Ed. Kathleen Cronin |
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| Woodwork Advanced 7.00 – 10.00pm NEW |
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| A course designed for those who have become addicted to woodwork over the years and want to continue producing beautiful pieces. 8 weeks. Fee: €105 (not including materials). Adult Ed. Susanne McCarthy |
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| Community Education Courses |
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| Signwriting 10.00am – 1.00pm NEW |
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Introductory course to the craft of signmaking. Are you running your own business or part of a community initiative? Design & learn how to layout your idea and make a striking finger point sign. 7 weeks.
Fee: €45.Comm. Ed. Susanne McCarthy |
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| Restore & Repair Stained Glass Taster 10.00am - 1.00pm NEW |
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This short workshop will provide individuals with the basic skills required to restore and repair stained glass windows, with a view to co-ordinating with community employment schemes to tackle local community buildings. 4 weeks.
Fee: €20. Comm. Ed. Mary Daly |
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| Teacht le Cheile 2.30 – 4.30pm |
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Light exercise & dance for the over 50’s. Organised by the Waterville Active Retirement Group. 8 weeks.
Fee: €20.Comm. Ed. Bernie Kennedy |
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| Literacy/Basic Adult Education |
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| Creative Writing / 7.30 - 9.00pm |
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Develop self-expression through discussion and writing. 10 weeks.
Contact the centre for further details. Adult Basic Education. Alison Dowling |
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Wednesday |
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| Pre- ECDL 10.00am – 12.00noon |
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| This pre-ECDL course will give you the basic skills required to progress to taking the full ECDL exams. Run in conjunction with FAS. Contact the centre for further details. Keisha Kong |
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| BTEI Courses |
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| Art & Design 10.00am – 12.00noon |
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| This is the most important of all the courses where the student learns from the beginning the basic skills needed to produce a drawing or painting. Fee: €75 (conc. apply). BTEI level 3. Helen Richmond |
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| Stained Glass 10.00am – 1.00pm |
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| Learn traditional methods of cutting, foiling, and leading of glass. Each student will complete a stained glass panel of their own design or from a template. Fee: €75 (conc. apply). BTEI level 3. Mary Daly |
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| Computer for The Terrifed 7.00 – 9.00pm |
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| A course suitable for people with no computer experience. Fee: €75 (conc. apply). BTEI level 3.Keisha Kong |
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| Woodwork in Times of Recession 7.00 – 10.00pm NEW |
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Reuse/recycle your old timber furniture from the shed,mix and match to create a fabulous new piece for very little money.
Fee: €75 (conc. apply). BTEI level 3. Susanne McCarthy |
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| Hill-Walking 7.00pm – 9.30pm & Saturday 10.00am – 4.00pm |
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This course will provide participants with the opportunity to acquire and develop knowledge on various topics related to hill walking. This course is also suitable for people interested in a career in outdoor recreation or eco-tourism. 6 weeks.
Fee: €150 (conc. apply). BTEI level 5. Michael Crawley & Mark O’Dwyer (Mór Active) |
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| Combined Materials in Stained Glass, Fusing & Painted Glass 7.00– 10.00pm |
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| Some experience in glass art required. Experimental class with each student completing a panel / 3D piece at the end. Fee: €150 (conc. apply). BTEI level 5. Mary Daly |
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| Adult Education Courses |
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| Holistic Care in The Home 10.00 – 11.30am/7.00pm – 8.30pm |
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An introductory course covering safe and proper use of essential oils in the home. Advice on food groups to avoid and food groups to incorporate into one’s diet when suffering from common ailments and much more. 6 weeks.
Fee: €60. Adult Ed. Aoife Quinlan |
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| Advanced Plus Painting 1.00 – 4.00pm |
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| This course is designed for students who have already completed level 5 painting or equivalent and would like to develop their own work in a challenging and supportive environment. 8 weeks. Fee: €115 (incl.materials). Helen Richmond |
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| Yoga 7.00 – 8.30pm |
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A course to help develop suppleness & breathing awareness through the use of movement
& stillness. 6 weeks. Fee: €60. Adult Ed. Lesley MacVean |
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| Community Education Courses |
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| Quiltmaking/Patchwork / 10.00am – 12.00noon |
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| This course will teach you to design and make your traditional, hand stitched patchwork quilt and also develop your creative skills in sewing, embroidery, needlework and applique. 8 weeks. Fee: €40.Comm. Ed. Barbara Hodges |
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| Mobile Phone Texting 10.00 – 12.00noon NEW |
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| This course is aimed at older people to encourage them to use their mobile phones effectively. Starting on 20th January. 2 weeks. Fee: €10. BenefIT. Keisha Kong |
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| Aerobics 7.30 – 9.00pm |
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Suitable for all ages, sizes and levels. This class will take place in the Glen. 8 weeks.
Fee: €35. Comm. Ed. Anja Gnauck |
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| Computers for Fisherman & Farmers 7.00 - 9.00pm |
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| Learn how to use internet and email including BIM, Dept. of Agriculture Fisheries and Food, Dept. of Transport and Meteorological websites. No computer experience necessary. 6 weeks. Fee: €10. BenefIT. Keisha Kong |
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| Traditional Singing 7.00 – 8.00pm NEW |
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Traditional singing classes which will focus on developing repertoire as well as traditional ornamentation
and phrasing techniques. The class will be set in an informal singing session style and will focus on delivering both English and Irish, local and well known traditional songs and ballads. 11 weeks.
Fee: €45. Traditional Music & Singing Programme. Róisín Ní Riaín |
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| Men’s Yoga 8.30 – 9.30pm |
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Learn helpful breathing & relaxation techniques to release body tension and stress. 8 weeks.
Fee: €20. Comm. Ed. Lesley MacVean |
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| Thursday |
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| BTEI Courses |
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| WoodcraI (Relief Carving) 10.00am – 1.00pm NEW |
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Discover the beauty of timber and create an individual piecemaking designs appear to grow out of the surface.
Fee: €75 (conc. apply). BTEI 4. Suzanne McCarthy |
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| Human Growth & Development 10.00am – 1.00pm |
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This course aims to introduce learners to human development and behaviour from infancy to old age.
Fee: €150 (conc. apply). BTEI level 5. Deborah O’Connor |
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| Adult Education Courses |
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| Art for Total Beginners 10.00am – 12.00noon |
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A short introductory course covering the basic skills needed to produce a drawing or painting. 8 weeks.
Fee: €115 (incl.materials). Adult Ed. Helen Richmond |
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| Painting for Kids 3.30 – 5.30pm NEW |
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| A 5 week fun course covering the fundamental skills of drawing and painting. Fee: €75. Adult Ed. Helen Richmond |
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| Recession Busting Cookery 7.30 – 9.30pm |
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| 4 weeks. Fee: €50 (not including materials). Adult Ed. John Casey |
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| Community Education Coureses |
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| Computers for Beginners 10.30am – 12.30pm |
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A basic computer class for the active retired. This class will take place in Valentia. Starting 21st January. 6 weeks.
Fee: €30. Comm. Ed. Keisha Kong |
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| Friday |
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| Woodwork for your Community10.00am – 1.00pm NEW |
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| This course will teach the basic skills of woodwork and enable participants to design and create projects for their local community. Fee: €75 (conc. apply). BTEI level 3. Suzanne McCarthy |
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| Local & Organic Food 1.00 – 3.30pm NEW |
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| A comprehensive course on integrated organic vegetables and herb garden. Includes using recipes and nutrition. You will also learn how to prepare and cook organically. Fee: €75 (conc. apply). BTEI level 4. Christine Birrer |
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| Community Education Courses |
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| Childcare for Fathers 1.30 – 3.30pm NEW |
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A very practical skills based course looking at fathers who have, due to unemployment, taken on a greater parenting role in the household. Content to be dictated by participants, but envisaged to be practical, skills such as nappy changing, making bottles, and weening etc. Behaviour management, play, & how children learn. 6 weeks.
Fee: €30. Comm. Ed. Marion O’Neill |
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| Short- Term Workshops |
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| Introduction to Google Analytics Tuesday 2nd February 10.00am - 1.00pm |
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In this short workshop you will learn what Google Analytics can do for your business or website. You will also learn how to setup Google Analytics for your web site and see how Google Analytics works.
Fee: €20 (1 day).Adult. Ed. Eithne Garvey & Paula Tiller |
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| Make & Mend in a Fun Creative WayMonday 8th & Tuesday 9th February 10.00am – 2.00pm |
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| A fun creative class that will teach you basic sewing skills, alter your existing wardrobe, copy a favourite design, and understand paper patterns. Fee: €20 (2 days). Comm. Ed. Lyn Fellowes |
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| Introduction to Google Adwords & Keywords Tuesday 9th February 10.00am - 1.00pm |
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Half day workshop to help Google find you and to prepare images to add to the internet.
Fee: €20 (1 day). Adult. Ed. Eithne Garvey & Paula Tiller |
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Knitting / Crochet Taster Thursday 11th February 10.00am – 3.00pm
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Suitable for beginners or for those who would like to renew lost skills. If you have needles, wool or crochet hooks bring them along. Emphasis will be on enjoyment but could lead to a whole new pastime!
Fee: €35 (1 day). Adult Ed. Ena Sweeney |
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| Panorama Photography Saturday 13th February 10.00am - 4.00pm |
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Learn how to create panorama photos, what settings to use, how to select the right scene and
how to create the images on the computer. Fee: €40 (1 day). Adult Ed. Michael Herrmann
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| Colour Me Confident Saturday 13th February & Saturday 13th March 10.00am – 4.00pm |
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Start the New Year on a positive note and make sure you look good and feel fabulous. It doesn’t matter what shape, size or age you are this course is for everyone who wants to look and feel their best. Topics that will be covered over two Saturdays: colours that suit you best, styles that suit your body shape, everything about make-up, skin care, hair styles and colours, lingerie, accessories and how all this will enhance your self esteem.
Fee: €80 (2 days). Adult Ed. Mety Zantigh |
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| Voice Improvement Lessons Saturday 13th February 10.00am - 4.00pm |
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| Your voice is important, it is an essential tool of expression in everyday life, and this course will give you the tools for life . Your voice is your link to career improvement, meeting new people and having a quality social life. Alan is an experienced Actor/Filmmaker & VoiceCoach, and has worked in both Ireland and New York. Fee: €65 (1 day). Private. Alan Cooke |
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| Country Wine Making Saturday 27th February 10.00am - 4.00pm |
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Use the fruits and flowers of the Countryside to produce delicious home-made wines. This one-day workshop explains how easy it is. Learn about fermentation, the brewing process, the equipment needed, how to bottle and store your produce. It even offers you a chance to indulge in a little tasting session. Course fee includes the basic equipment to get you started with 5L of your own produce. All you do is bring along 3 - 4lbs of the fruit or vegetables you want to turn into wine. Create your own bottle of wine for as little as 40c!
Fee: €45 (including materials, 1 day). Limited spaces available. Richard Tindale |
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| Indian Head Massage Saturday 27th February & 6th March 10.00am – 4.00pm |
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| An introduction to the basics of this relaxing and therapeutic treatment. Fee: €80 (2 days). Adult Ed. Aoife Quinlan |
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| High Dynamic Range Photography Saturday 13th March 10.00am - 4.00pm |
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What is HDR, how to create HDR-Photos with your camera, what software to use and how to use it.
Fee: €40 (1 day). Adult Ed. Michael Herrmann |
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| Black & White Photography Saturday 17th April 10.00am - 4.00pm |
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Learn how to create black and white and sepia toned photos with your digital camera.
Fee: €40 (1 day). Adult Ed. Michael Herrmann |
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THE FOLLOWING WORKSHOPS/CLASSES WILL BE ARRANGED IN THE NEW YEAR (SUBJECT TO DEMAND).
PLEASE CONTACT THE CENTRE FOR FURTHER DETAILS. |
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Leadership Styles with Nancy Holmes Smith
Understand the function of leadership in groups and the wider community. Gain a greater
understanding of your own qualities and the range of leadership qualities within the whole
group or community.
Effective Group Work with Nancy Holmes Smith
Gain an appreciation of the characteristics and processes which make a group or committee
effective and a better understanding of the ways in which you participate in groups.
Conflict with Nancy Holmes Smith
Gain a better understanding of the different ways that people deal with conflict within groups
and an opportunity to consider different styles which may be more effective for dealing with
confict in the groups within which you work.
Storysacks
The course involves parents learning to choose books suitable for younger children who are
attending primary school and with the help of a tutor they make props to go with the book.
This involves art/crafts and a lot of fun.
Eurowatchers – A Home Budgeting Programme
This programme aims to support adult learners inmanaging their money better and in monitoring
and controlling their use of credit.
Driver Theory
Let us help you pass the test by understanding the vocabulary and the theory.
Intermediate Spanish with Mariano Moral
Read Write Gold Computer Training
This assistive computer software programme enables reading and writing of text on a computer
in any programme or internet site on a pc or laptop. It is aimed at people with specific learning diffculties.
German with Eva Herrmann
Create Your Own Website with Eithne Garvey & Paula Tiller
Start from the beginning and learn how to update the site with a simple free content management system.
Social Media for Small Business with Eithne Garvey & Paula Tiller
Learn how to increase your presence on the internet including Facebook, blog, twitter, & youTube.
Book Club / FilmStudies / Bridge / Sustainable Living In Our Environment
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CLASSES CONTINUING FROM BEFORE CHRISTMAS WILL RESUME ON MONDAY 11TH JANUARY 2010.
* Back To Education Initiative Courses (BTEI)
The overall aim of BTEI is to increase the participation of adults with less than upper second
level education in a range of flexible learning opportunities leading to formal recognition of
learners’ achievements through the National Framework of Qualifcations. No fees apply for
people in receipt of Social Welfare Payments or early school leavers. Childcare subsidy available
for learners enrolled in BTEI courses.
* * Adult Education Courses (Adult Ed.)
Self-financing programmes covering a wide range of hobby and professional courses.
* * * Community Education Courses (Comm. Ed.)
Kerry Education Service Community Education programme aims to provide locally based
education programmes that are responsive to the local community's needs at affordable rates.
* * * *Literacy/Basic Adult Education Courses
Confidential one-to-one tuition available in reading, writing and spelling at a time that suits
you in a comfortable setting. Family literacy courses also include Storysacks, Maths for Parents,
Dads & Lads courses, The Power of Encouragement, Ceramics Taster, Basic Maths
through Arts & Crafts, Creative Writing, English for Internationals, Communications,
Writing, Spelling and Reading available through the Literacy/Basic Adult Education programme.
For further information on these courses please call 9473166/9478956.
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| Course fees |
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Fees: Fees must be paid in full before beginning classes. Fees can be paid by cash or cheque (made payable to Kerry Education Service). All course fees are receipted.
Cancelled Classes: All classes/workshops are based on a minimum number. Pre-booking is essential at least a week before the start of the class/workshop. Refunds or fees are made only where classes are cancelled due to insufficient enrolment numbers. A refund of your tuition fees will be prepared and forwarded to you at your postal address.
Information is accurate at time of publication, adjustments to programme may arise.
Arts Events:
The Centre organises a regular programme of arts activities. Please contact us if you would like to be added to our email list for notification of planned events. See Events.
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