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Spring 2012









DATES FOR YOUR DIARY
 
MON
TUES
WEDS
WEEK 1
Jan
30th
Jan 31st
Feb 1st
WEEK 2
Feb
6th
Feb 7th
Feb 8th
MID-TERM BREAK
NO CLASSES
WEEK 3
Feb 20th
Feb 21st
Feb 22nd
WEEK 4
Feb 27th
Feb 28th
Feb 29th
WEEK 5
March 5th
March 6th
March 7th
WEEK 6
March 12th
March 13th
March 14th
WEEK 7
Bank
Holiday
March 20th
March 21st
WEEK 8
March 26th
March 27th
March 28th
EASTER HOLIDAYS
2nd APRIL [TWO WEEKS]
WEEK 9
April 16th
April 17th
April 18th
WEEK 10
April 23rd
April 24th
April 25th
EXTRA
WEEK
April 30th

 









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.

 

 

 

€ 90

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

 

 

 

335

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!

 

 

 

€ 90

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!

 

 

€ 65

COMMUNITY EDUCATION DEPT
Tel. 8209863
Fax: 8209867
E-mail:
www.hartstown-cep.com
Secretary available 10am - 3pm

Course contents, titles and fees are subject to change.