| Code |
Autumn
2009 - Course
Description |
Cost |
301 |
 ASIAN
COOKING
Learn
how to create restaurant-style Indian and Thai cooking.Includes starters,
side dishes and main courses. Learn tips, tricks and techniques. Mixture
of demonstration and hands-on cooking
|
€
90 |
302 |
 BOOK-KEEPING
AND ACCOUNTS [BEGINNERS]
Introduction
to the basic principles of accounting, debtors & creditor ledgers,
bank reconciliation and preparation of wages/salaries (PAYE/PRSI),
trial balance, final accounts and introduction to VAT.
|
€
90 |
303 |
 BODYSCULPT
AEROBICS
7.30 - 8.25PM
A
fitness class combining a series of exercises to improve body tone
and and increase aerobic fitness. |
€
60 |
304 |
BODYSCULPT
AEROBICS 8.35 - 9.30 PM
A
fitness class combining a series of exercises to improve body tone
and and increase aerobic fitness. |
€
60 |
305 |
CAREER
PLANNING
This practical course aims to help participants assess and identify
career opportunities and threats in the workplace and to analyse their
own strengths and developmental needs.
|
€
90 |
306 |
 COMPUTERS
[BEGINNERS]
6.45 - 8.15 PM
Pre-ECDL
course for the absolute beginner. Familiarise yourself with your PC
before taking the next step. |
€
95 |
307 |
COMPUTERS
[INTERMEDIATE] 8.30 - 10.00 PM
Based
on ECDL Word processing, Excel and File management modules. Course
will cover basic tasks through to advanced. Some previous computer
knowledge required and access to a PC an advantage. |
€
95 |
308 |
 CREATIVE
CARD MAKING
An
introduction to the various techniques involved in making your own
greeting cards and scrapbook pages. Learn rubber stamping, embossing,
decoupage, quilling and other aspects of card craft. (8
Weeks) (Specialist kit required costing €25)
|
€
90 |
309 |
 CREATIVE
WRITING
Have
you ever wanted to write but thought you couldn't? Have you ever felt
the fear of the blank page? Do you think that you might like to write
but have never tried? Bring paper and pen. No previous writing experience
necessary |
€
90 |
310 |
EXERCISE FOR THE OLDER ADULT
6.30 – 7.30pm
A very gentle exercise routine
designed to get the heart rate moving and working more efficiently. |
€
90 |
311 |
 GOLF
(Beginners)
7.00 – 8.00pm
Learn rules, etiquette, equipment, grip, stance, swing and short
game.
Two classes held indoors, remaining classes held in Elmgreen Golf
Centre. (6 weeks. Golf balls extra)
|
€
100 |
312 |
GOLF
(Improvers)
8.00 – 9.00pm
As above plus stance and swing improvements, driver and fairway
shots. (6 weeks. Golf balls extra)
|
€
100 |
313 |
 GUITAR
[BEGINNERS]
7.30 - 8.30 PM
Have
fun learning guitar in this step by step class for total beginners |
€
90 |
314 |
 HAIRDRESSING
[BEGINNERS]
Basic
introduction to hairdressing to include cutting, perming, colouring
and upstyles.
|
€
90 |
315 |
 INDIAN
HEAD MASSAGE AND RELAXATION 7.15 - 9.30 PM
Learn
how to give a quality massage, easing tension in the upper back,
shoulders, arms, neck, head and face. Massage will be worked in
a seated position through the clothes. A number of relaxation techniques
will be used. (8 weeks)
|
€
90 |
316 |
IRISH
HERITAGE STUDIES 
Gain an insight into some of the important aspects of our heritage
and culture and look at some of the major heritage sites and historical
artefacts in the museums of Ireland.
|
€
90 |
317 |
MASTER
BREADMAKING
Master the skills and techniques
involved in making your own fresh breads like soda bread with smoked
cheese, focaccia, brown yeast breads.
Also master the skill of traditional soups like wild mushroom &
thyme and sweet potato & chilli. |
€
90 |
318 |
 MEDITATION
& RELAXATION
The course
offers practical ways to relax, meditate and become still. It is
designed for people who want to develop inner stillness, awareness
and peace and destress from their busy lives. |
€
90 |
319 |
 MUSIC
(KEYBOARD)
Learn how to play some popular tunes on
the keyboard. Keyboards supplied.
Suitable for beginners.
|
€
90 |
320 |
PERSONAL
DEVELOPMENT
Taking effective control of your life. Course covers self-esteem,
assertiveness,
communication and goal-setting.
It incorporates a holistic and reflective outlook on life.
|
€
90 |
321 |
 PILATES
[Beginners]
6.30 - 7.25 PM
Develops core muscle strength,
relieves stress and back pain, improves balance and
co-ordination
|
€
65 |
322 |
PILATES
[Beginners]
7.30– 8.25pm
|
€
65 |
323 |
PILATES
[Improvers] 8 Weeks
8.30– 9.30pm
|
€
65 |
324 |
PHOTOSHOP
An introduction to Photoshop CS. This course will give you a good
working knowledge of CS3. It covers the work area, the tools layers,
masking, restoration and preparing images for printing and web publishing.
Students should have a good working knowledge of Microsoft Windows
and a basic understanding of photographic terms. |
€
120 |
325 |
POLISH
Whether you want to learn Polish for holiday, business or to surprise
your friends from Poland, this course will provide you with sufficient
information and knowledge to communicate.
|
€
90 |
326 |
 PUBLIC
SPEAKING AND PRESENTATION SKILLS
This
fun and informative course provides all the skills and techniques
required to confidently speak in front of an audience, whether preparing
for a wedding speech or making a formal business presentation. |
€
90 |
327 |
SILVER
JEWELLERY MAKING
Produce
pendant, ring and earrings of your own design. An introduction to
creativity, material and tool familiarisation.
All materials included. (6 weeks). |
€
150 |
328 |
SKINCARE
& MAKE UP 
Enhance
your appearance with professional advice and tips on make-up, skin
care and general grooming from a qualified MAC make-up artist. |
€
90 |
329 |
 SPANISH
[BEGINNERS]
Basic
level of conversation for use in everyday situations.
|
€
90 |
330 |
SPANISH
[IMPROVERS]
The
next step for those who have completed a beginner’s course.
|
€
90 |
331 |
STAINED
GLASS
This workshop involves both the traditional leaded glass and Tiffany
(copper foil) methods.
All materials included
(6 weeks)
|
€
130 |
332 |
 TAI
-CHI 7.00 - 8.15 PM
Ancient
Chinese art of exercise and meditation through gentle movement. Build
natural strengths to handle everyday stresses |
€
60 |
333 |
TAI
- CHI 8.15 - 9.30 PM
Ancient
Chinese art of exercise and meditation through gentle movement. Build
natural strengths to handle everyday stresses |
€
60 |
334 |
 WOODTURNING
[BEGINNERS]
Learn
all you need to know to start or improve your woodturning.
No experience necessary, just a love of wood.
Beginners will make a candlestick holder and a 2 piece lamp
|
€
95 |
335 |
 YOGA
- HATHA [Beginners & Improvers]
7.00 - 8.25 PM
Bringing
balance and harmony to body and mind, this Ancient Indian discipline
will help you to relax, focus and improve physical and mental health.
|
€
60 |
336 |
YOGA
- HATHA [Beginners & Improvers] 8.35 - 10.00 PM
Bringing
balance and harmony to body and mind, this Ancient Indian discipline
will help you to relax, focus and improve physical and mental health.
|
€
60 |
337 |
YOU
CAN HEAL YOUR LIFE 
In this transformational workshop you will discover the mindset
that has limited your success in business, financial abundance, intimate
relationships, spiritual growth and more.
(Course originally created by Louise L.Hay)
|
€
90 |
Course contents, titles and fees are subject to change.
