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These courses start on Monday, 30th January 2012 and last for seven weeks.
Antique Furniture Restoration and Repair - Open    
  A practical course that enables you to restore your piece of old furniture to its former beauty. We regret that furniture cannot be stored at the Centre. See also Thursday. 7:30-9:45pm €100
Basic Cookery for All - 'Hands On' - Term 2    
  Delicious meals made easy. Every second week is 'Hands-on' every other week is a demonstration. 7:30-9:30pm €100
Bridge - Beginners - Level 1 - Term 2    
  Improve on the basics of Bridge  in a friendly atmosphere. 7:30-9:45pm €95
Computer Introduction - Beginners    
  This is a course for the absolute beginner.  You will learn how to create simple documents such as letters and memos, how to save , print and find them again.  We will look at using the Internet to find information and learn how to manage files and folders on the computer.  See also Tuesday and Thursday. 5:20-6:50pm €95
Digital Photography - Improvers    
  Become a more proficient digital photographer in this class. (Basic computer skills required).   See also Tuesday and Thursday. 7:30-9:45pm €95
First Aid - Open    
  Irish Red Cross. It is too late to get interested in First Aid when there is an emergency. Burns, cuts, concussion, swallowed poison and many other conditions need First Aid and fast. You could well save a life as a result of doing this course. This course lasts for seven weeks. See also Tuesday. 7:30-9:30pm €95
Frame Your Own Pictures - Open    
  Learn how to choose frames and mounts and build your own picture frames. 7:30-8:30pm €100
French - Levels 1,  2 and 3 - Term 2    
  Learn French in a friendly atmosphere. 7:30-9:30pm €90
German - Levels  1 and 2 - Term 2    
  For those who wish to learn German in an enjoyable atmosphere. See also Tuesday. 7:30-9:30pm €90
Indian Head and Stress Management Massagenew course    
  Indian Head Massage is particularily effective for emotional/ mental stress and ideal for treating headaches and tension. Stress Management is a technique which concentrates on the breathing and massage of shoulders, head and face. 7:30-9:45pm €100
Italian for  Leaving Cert. 2012    
  An advanced course of language and literature following the Leaving Certificate syllabus but with no obligation to take the examination. 7:30-9:30pm €90
Italian - Level 1 - Term 1    
  Learn this language in a relaxing way.  7:30-9:30pm €90
Italian - Level 2 - Term 2    
  Learn this language in a relaxing way.  7:30-9:30pm €90
Jewellery and Bead Design - Beginners    
  Learn how to make necklaces, bracelets, ear-rings etc., in this class. Master the practical skills using the various tools involved. 7:30-9:45pm €100
Mosaic - Introduction    
  A new and exciting way to decorate your home or office. 7:30-9:45pm €100
Motorcycle Maintenance - Beginners    
  Handy tips for maintaining your motorcycle and saving money. 7:30-9:45pm €100
Oil Painting - Open    
  Learn to paint in oils and find out about the work of painters from the past to modern times. 7:30-9:45pm €95
Pilates    
  Beginners - A unique system of stretching and strengthening exercises which unites mind and body to give more energy. See also Tuesday and Thursday. 7:00-8:00pm €70
  Pilates - Open 8:15-9:15pm €70
Portuguese Conversation - Improvers    
  This course is designed for people who have completed Stage  2/3  or equivalent. See also Tuesday and Thursday. 7:30-9:30pm €90
Spanish - Levels 1, 2, 3 - Term 2    
  For people who want to learn the  the language for holidaying. CDs,  videos and other images are used to enable the student to recognise signs on the road, ask for directions, order meals etc.  7:30-9:30pm €90
Sugarcraft  (Cake Icing) - Beginners, Term 1    
  Master the basic skills required to decorate a celebration cake. Techniques will include modelling and sugar flowers. See also Thursday.  7:30-9:45pm €100
Yoga (Iyengar)     
  Beginners - The Iyengar method uses simple props to help the student bring the body back to the correct alignment, promoting better posture, breathing and general well-being.  See also Tuesday and  Thursday. 6:45-8:15pm €70
  Improvers. 8:30-10:00pm €70