| Code |
Spring
2012 - 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 |
 CAKE
DECORATION AND SUGAR CRAFT
7.00 - 9.00pm
First
night demonstration covering cake, 1 tier christening cake, making
roses, making miniature figures, run outs, pulled flowers and a novelty
cake
[Beginners] |
€
100 |
304 |
 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 |
305 |
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 |
306 |
CONFLICT
MANAGEMENT
This course will give you the
tools and techniques required to manage conflict in any environment.
You will become more personally aware and assertive.
|
€
90 |
307
|
COUNSELLING
– An Introduction
This course will enable you to understand counselling and to differentiate
it from other activities and skills to bring about self-awareness.
Course topics will include theory of counselling, counselling skills
and counselling with adults, adolescents and children. |
€
90 |
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 |
CROCHET
(Improvers)
Improve
your crochet skills. Crochet is so trendy right now. Learn to make
your own Autumn/Winter tops, ponchos or baby wear. Need to have
completed a Beginners’ class. |
€
90 |
310 |
EXERCISE TO ENERGISE (Age 55+)
6.30 – 7.30pm
A gentle exercise routine designed
to improve the condition of the heart and lungs followed by a toning
programme to increase muscle strength.
We will finish with stretching for flexibility and relaxation. |
€
50 |
311 |
FRENCH
(Improvers)
For those
who have completed a beginners’ course |
€
90 |
312 |
 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 |
313 |
GOLF
(Improvers)
8.00 – 9.00pm
As above plus stance and swing improvements, driver and fairway
shots. (6 weeks. Golf balls extra)
|
€
100 |
314 |
 GUITAR
[BEGINNERS].
Have
fun learning guitar in this step by step class for total beginners |
€
90 |
315 |
 HAIRDRESSING
[BEGINNERS]
Basic
introduction to hairdressing to include cutting, perming, colouring
and upstyles.
|
€
90 |
316 |
 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.
Time out to unwind and de-stress.
(8 weeks)
|
€
90 |
317
|
JOB
SEEKERS BOOTCAMP (Monday & Wednesday)
This short-term
course is for people who, while searching for work, need focus, guidance
and that extra push to continue their search. Particular focus is
on self-motivation and belief. Basic English language required as
the course includes written and verbal communication.
Course runs two nights a week on Mondays
and Wednesdays for 4 weeks. |
€
90 |
318 |
LITERATURE
APPRECIATION
We will
look at works from the classics to modern and discuss some famous
writers including Shakespeare, Keats, Yeats, Kavanagh. Will cover
poetry, drama and the novel and examine character, plot, imagery
etc.
|
€
90 |
319 |
MEDITATION
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 |
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 |
PHOTOGRAPHY
Introductory course in photography. Participants learn about camera
techniques and controls, image quality, composition, exposure and
an introduction to digital manipulation. Course suited to both film
and digital camera users |
€
95 |
322 |
 PILATES
- [BEGINNERS] 6.30-7.25pm
Develops
core muscle strength, relieves stress and back pain, improves balance
and
co-ordination. |
€
65 |
323 |
PILATES
- [BEGINNERS] 7.30-8.25pm |
€
65 |
324 |
PILATES
- [IMPROVERS] 8.30-9.30pm (8
weeks) |
€
65 |
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 |
 SPANISH
[BEGINNERS]
Basic
level of conversation for use in everyday situations.
|
€
90 |
328 |
SPANISH
[IMPROVERS]
The
next step for those who have completed a beginner’s course.
|
€
90 |
329 |
STAINED
GLASS
[Beginners to Intermediate]
This workshop involves using Tiffany style (copper foil) methods.
Working with small 2D objects and 3D objects.
All materials included.
(6 weeks)
|
€
130 |
331 |
 TAI
-CHI [BEGINNERS] 7.00 - 8.25 PM
Ancient
Chinese art of exercise and meditation through gentle movement. Build
natural strengths to handle everyday stresses |
€
60 |
332 |
TAI
- CHI [IMPROVERS] 8.35 - 10.00 PM
Ancient
Chinese art of exercise and meditation through gentle movement. Build
natural strengths to handle everyday stresses |
€
60 |
333
|
TAROT
CARD READING
This
course covers the study and explanation of the Tarot
as both a tool of personal empowerment and an instrument
of self exploration and guidance. Learn to read, review and understand
the significance of the cards. |
|
334 |
TIN
WHISTLE
Improve your skills and knowledge of playing
and expand your repertoire of tunes. Acquire popular ‘session’
tunes to join in!
Key
of D whistle required – Generation recommended)
|
€
90 |
|
TOP
TO TOE BEAUTY 
Enhance
your appearance with professional advice and tips on make-up, skin
care and general grooming from a qualified MAC make-up artist.
Get that
salon look for less! |
|
336 |
 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 |
337 |
 YOGA
- HATHA [Beginners]
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 |
338 |
YOGA
- HATHA [Beginners] 8.35 - 10.00 PM
|
€
60 |
339 |
YOU
CAN HEAL YOUR LIFE 
Based on the philosophy of Louise Hay. Improve your life by changing
your thoughts in a practical, easy to understand, relaxed and fun-filled
way! Come prepared for a positive change!
|
€
90 |
340
|
ZUMBA!!!
Latin-inspired fitness programme that is exhilarating, effective
and calorie-burning. Come to the party! |
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Course contents, titles and fees are subject to change.
