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Website by Mr. C. Young
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©Abbey Community College,
Wicklow, Ireland.
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The College is committed to serving the entire community. In keeping with this commitment, the College offers a wide range of adults' and children's classes to all members of the community. Details of classes are available in September each year. Outside of Bray, our school offers the widest community education programme in the county.Link to ECDLSample of classes offered as part of our Community Education Programme(Classes offered: Spring 2004)
General InformationFees must be paid on enrolment and are not refundable once a course has commenced. If a class is not viable due to insufficient enrolments, fees will be refunded. Unemployed people and non-contributory old age pensioners will be given a special price concession once course commences (evidence of unemployed status must be provided). Full fee to be paid initially. Classes do not take place on Bank Holidays. If you would like to suggest a course that we might offer we would be delighted to look into the possibility of running it All courses are for 10 weeks duration unless otherwise stated. Smoking is strictly prohibited in the school and grounds Monday Evening Classes1A Computers for Beginners 7:00 - 8:30 pmIntroduction to computers to include Microsoft Word and Windows 98 on multi-media Pentiums. This course is aimed at students who have no previous experience of computers. Fee: €85
2A Computers Advanced 8:30 - 10:00 pm This course is for students who have some experience on computers. It will cover creating database files, merging files and printing a document. Fee: €85
3A Flower Arranging 7:30 - 9:30 pm All aspects of flower arranging Fee: €65
4A Photography 7.30 – 9.30 pm Learn the art of successful photography in this 10-week practical course. Fee: €65
5A Second Chance Maths 7.30–9.30 pm This course is intended for adults who may be taking Ordinary level Maths in the 2004 Leaving Certificate. It will comprehensively cover the main aspects of the syllabus.Fee: €65
6A Art for Beginners 7:30 - 9:30 pm Introduction to Drawing and Painting for adults Fee: €65
7A Bridge for Beginners 7.30 – 9.30 pm Fee: €65
8A Beginners Guitar 7.30 – 9.30 pm Maximum students:12
9A German for Beginners 7.00 – 8.30 pm A course in conversational German for the absolute beginner Fee: €55
10A German for Improvers 8.30 – 10 pm Fee: €55
11A First Aid 7.30 – 9.30 pm An enjoyable and practical course suitable for all Fee: €65
12A Social Ballroom Dancing 8 – 10 p.m A thoroughly enjoyable way of passing these long winter Nights. Suitable for the young and not so young alike. Fee: €65
13A Interior Decoration 8.30 – 10 pm Relax and enjoy this informative course under the watchful eye of our tutor. Fee: €60
14A Italian for Beginners 7.30 – 9.30 pm Learn how to speak Italian in an informal and relaxing atmosphere. Fee: €65 15A Reiki 1 7:30 – 9.30 pm Awaken and develop your own natural healing ability. A practical course in understanding energy, and using this knowledge to transform and empower your life.Fee: €80
16A Basic English for Foreign Students 7 – 8.30 pm (Beginners) Fee: €60
17A Basic English for Foreign Students 8.30 – 10 pm (Level 2) Fee: £60
18A Entertaining Made Easy 7.30 – 9.30 pm Cooking and entertaining made easy in your own home, covering a variety of recipes, starters, main courses, desserts, breads and accompaniments Fee: €65
19A Gardening 7.30 – 9.30 pm Course covers the basic principles of design, layout, different plants, techniques and much more for successful and creative gardening. A different topic will be covered each week. Fee: €65
20A Tin Whistle and Music Reading 7.30 – 9.30 pm Suitable for all ages. Fee: €65
21A Opening Avenues 7.30 – 9.30 pm This course will include still life drawing including shading, perspective, marquetry, woodcarving (2 lessons), wood-turning and lettering, basic algebra for parents of First Year students. Fee: €65 Tuesday Evening Classes1B Computers for Beginners 7:00 - 8:30 pm Introduction to computers to include Microsoft Word and Windows 98 on multi-media Pentiums. This course is aimed at students who have no previous experience of computers. Fee: €85
2B Irish-Improvers 7.30 – 9.30 pm Suitable for those who understand the basics. Fee: €65 3B Aromatherapy and Head Massage 7:30 - 9:30 pm Learn the art of aromatherapy massage, relieving tension in the head, neck and shoulders. General use of aromatherapy oils in the house, safety factors, oils and children. Fee: €65 4B Russian – Beginners 7 - 8:30 pm Learn this widely spoken language in a relaxing environment under the guidance of a native speaker. Fee: €55
5B Russian – Improvers 8.30 – 10 pm Fee: €55
6B New Horizons – Children started School? Returning to Work and other options 7.30 – 9.30 pm The target group for this course would be parents who have stayed at home whilst their children were small and are now thinking of what they could do in the next phase of their lives – work, voluntary work, retraining, self employment etc. Fee:€65
7B Basic Sign Language 8 – 10 pm Fee: €65
8B Guitar-Advanced 7:30 – 9.30 pm Maximum students: 12 Fee: €65
9B Set Dancing 7:30 – 9.30 pm Enjoy this traditional Irish experience under the watchful and experienced eye of your tutor. Fee: €65
10B Yoga 7:30 - 9:30 pm Learn to relax in mind and body. Fee: €65
11B Tai Chi Chuan 7.30 - 9.30 pm This class will introduce the basic elements of Tai Chi. Tai Chi is suitable for people of ages and improves posture, balance and coordination along with providing methods of breathing, relaxation and meditation which in turn lead to improved health and fitness. Fee: €65
12B D.I.Y. 7.30 – 9.30 pm Learn to tackle simple everyday repairs around the house/garden and save money. Course duration is 8 weeks. Fee: €65
13B Spanish-Beginners 7:30 - 9:30 pm Conversational Spanish for beginners Fee: €65
14B Italian - Improvers 7.30–9.30 pm Suitable for those who are familiar with the basics.Fee: €65
15B Bridge - Improvers 7.30 – 9.30 pm Fee: €65
16B History of Wine 7.30 – 9.30 pm Discover the history of the great wine regions of the World. Samples will be provided (optional). (8 week course) Fee: €100
17B Woodwork 7:30 - 9:30 pm Instruction in basic woodwork techniques. Each student may make a small item e.g. coffee table, tray etc.Maximum students: 14 Fee: €65 Wednesday Afternoon Classes1C ECDL 3.00 – 5 pm Course duration is 72hours over 36 weeks. Fee: €380
2C Vegetarian Cookery for Beginners 7.30 – 9.30 pm Step by step introduction to vegetarian cooking. Students are expected to provide their own ingredients. Fee: €65
3C Shiatsu 7:30 - 9:30 pm Shiatsu is a Japanese form of relaxation using thumb pressure. This course will include self-massage, stretches, meditation, simple home remedies. Fee: €65
4C Family History and Local History Made Easy 7:30 - 9 pm Researching your family history is lots of fun. This easy-to-follow course is for beginners. Who? What? Where? When? – All your questions answered. Documents supplied. (8 week course) Fee: €55
5C Calligraphy 7:30 - 9:30 pm An artistic and interesting course under the guidance of our experienced tutor. Fee: €65
6C ECDL 7.30 – 9.30 pm Course duration is 30 hours over 15 weeks. Fee: €280 Thursday Evening Classes1D CAD - Beginners 7.00 – 8.30 pm Details available from College. Fee:€85
2D CAD - Improvers 8.30 – 10 pm Suitable for those who have already learned the basics. Fee:€85
3D Spanish- Improvers 7:30 – 9.30 pm Conversational Spanish for improvers. Fee: €65
4D French - Beginners 7.00 - 8.30 pm Conversational French for beginners. Fee:€55
5D French - Improvers 8.30 - 10 pm Same tutor as the Beginners course. Ideal for those who have some grasp of the language. Fee:€55
6D Adult Art and Craft 7.30 – 9.30 pm An enjoyable and relaxing course doing drawing batik, glass painting, ceramic sculpture and much more. Fee: €80
7D Lace Work and Crochet 7:30 - 9:30 pm Learn the basics of this interesting craft under the care of our tutor. Fee: €80
8D Homeopathy 7.30 – 9.30 p.m This course is aimed at teaching students the basics of home prescribing. Fee: €65
9D Creative Writing 7.30 – 9.30 pm Learn to use your imagination and express yourself. Fee: €65
10D Pottery 7:30 - 9:30 pm Expert tuition under the watchful eye of our professional tutor. Fee includes all course materials. Maximum students: 14 Fee: €80
11D Stained Glass and Painting 7.30 – 9.30 pm Create beautiful pieces. Fully inclusive of all materials. Fee: €100
12D Art – Improvers 7:30 - 9:30 pm Improve your technique and develop your own unique style of painting. Not suitable for beginners. Fee: €65
13D Recipes from Around the World 7:30 - 9:30 pm Wholesome cooking including a variety of dishes and cooked by the class each evening. Teacher will notify the class regarding materials. Fee: €65
14D Lyric Opera 7 – 9.30 pm Comprehensive course featuring the works of the greats e.g. Puccini, Maria Callas etc. The course will dispel some of the elitism and stuffiness around opera today. (8 week course) Fee:€80
15D Play and the Developing Child 7 – 9.30 pm Course is of 8 weeks duration. Contact college for details. Fee: €85
16D Mountain Skills 7.30 – 9.30 pm Theoretical and practical course. Further available from the College. Fee: €65
17D Reflexology 7.30 – 9.30 pm How does it work? Zones of the feet. Self-help techniques. Fee: €65
18D Alpha 7:30 - 9 pm Basic introduction to Christianity in the 21st century. Course duration is 8 weeks. Fee: €55
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