Kilternan Adult Education is run by a voluntary committee who work to provide lifelong learning opportunities in a welcoming friendly environment.
Over 30 courses are offered in Kilternan Adult Education Centre per term. The Centre offers a combination of Morning and Evening courses, covering a broad range of areas, including: Art, Book Club, Computers, Creative Writing, Crochet, Enjoying English, Fit & Healthy for Life, Gardening, Genealogy, Golf, Guitar, History of Art, Music Appreciation, Nordic Walking, Photography, Photography and Picasa, Sewing Machine Class, Social Media, Yoga.
SATURDAY: 11.00 a.m. – 1.00 p.m.
MONDAY: 9.30 a.m. – 11.30 a.m.
TUESDAY: 9.30 a.m. – 11.30 a.m.
WEDNESDAY: 9.30 a.m. – 11.30 a.m.
Classes Commence: Monday 18th September, 2017
Mid-Term – 30th October – 6th November 2017
| Course Title | Week | Time | Price | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Photography 1 (101)With Elma Murray. For those who want to build further on their knowledge of basic camera settings. Visit to Gallery of Photography and some specific field trips included. |
10 | 9.30 - 11.30am | €143 | Kilternan |
Photography 2 (102)With Elma Murray. For those more familiar with camera settings who would like to develop further both technically and creatively. Specific areas of photography and related field trips included. |
10 | 12 - 2pm | €143 | Kilternan |
Art 1 – Oils/Acrylics (103)Noel Long |
10 | 9.30 - 11.30am | €143 | Kilternan |
Art 2 – Watercolours (104)Noel Long |
10 | 12 - 2pm | €143 | Kilternan |
Yoga 1 – Improvers/Mixed Ability (105)Helen Morrow. Stress Management through yoga, stretching, breathing, relaxation and meditation techniques. |
10 | 9.30 - 11.00am | €105 | Kilternan |
Yoga 2 – Beginners/Improvers (106)Helen Morrow. Stress Management through yoga, stretching, breathing, relaxation and meditation techniques. |
10 | 11.15am - 12.45pm | €105 | Kilternan |
Golf Tuition – Small Groups (107)Individual attention- fun learning. NB All golf classes take place at the Stepaside Golf Centre. |
6 | 10.30 - 11.30am | €125 | Kilternan |
| Course Title | Week | Time | Price | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Windows 10 [NEW] (201)With Miriam McGuirk. Bring your own Laptop if you wish. Create documents, manage your files, internet safety tips, shop online, book flights, tickets etc. Explore some popular apps, upload photographs and send e mails. |
10 | 9.30 - 11.30am | €143 | Kilternan |
Yoga 3 – Experienced (202)Helen Morrow. Stress Management through yoga, stretching, breathing, relaxation and meditation techniques. |
10 | 9.30 - 11.00am | €105 | Kilternan |
Yoga 4 – Beginners/Improvers (203)Helen Morrow. Stress Management through yoga, stretching, breathing, relaxation and meditation techniques. |
10 | 11.15am - 12.45pm | €105 | Kilternan |
The Autumn Garden (204)With Noreen Curran. Advice on plants, shrubs, lawns and answers to your gardening queries. Includes two garden visits. |
10 | 9.30 - 11.30am | €143 | Kilternan |
Beginners Garden Course (205)Noreen Curran. This course is aimed to give an understanding of creating and maintaining a healthy garden. Includes two garden visits. |
10 | 11.45am - 1.45pm | €143 | Kilternan |
History of Art [NEW] (206)With Tony Suttle. Enjoy a gentle introduction to the History of Art through Europe and Ireland. Follow the development of Painting, Sculpture & Architecture, from the Renaissance to Jack Yeats & Picasso. 10 classes will involve participative PowerPoint presentations of art images and a morning visit to the National Gallery. |
10 | 11.45am - 1.45pm | €143 | Kilternan |
Fit for Life – Stand Strong Classes [NEW] (207)Physical activity classes that are fun, enjoyable and social occasions and are designed to challenge every individual at an appropriate level regardless of their initial level of fitness or health. The classes are a combination of physical activities to improve strength, balance, flexibility and general fitness. Need to bring a mat, towel and two hand weights. |
10 | 1 - 2 pm | €85 | Kilternan |
| Course Title | Week | Time | Price | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Computers for Everyday Tasks (301)Use Word to create attractive documents. Learn to use a sscanner, memory stick, burn a CD. Upload photos and email to friends. Introduction to Facebook/Twitter/Skype (Basic knowledge of computers desirable. |
10 | 09.30 - 11.30 | €143 | Kilternan |
Art 3 – Oils/Acrylics (302)With Pat O’Breartúin. |
10 | 9.30 - 11.30am | €143 | Kilternan |
Creative Writing (303)Áine Miller. Discover that book or poem you always wanted to write. |
10 | 9.45 - 11.45am | €143 | Kilternan |
Enjoying English (304)Phil Dunne. In this course we will explore aspects of the novel, short story, drama, poetry and journalism. No prior knowledge of English Literature required |
10 | 12 - 2pm | €143 | Kilternan |
Genealogy 1 (305)Máire MacConghail. Beginners class: enjoy learning how to research your family history - a practical hands-on course. |
10 | 12 - 2pm | €143 | Kilternan |
Introduction to Watercolours [NEW] (306)With Olivia Hayes. Suitable for beginners. |
10 | 11.45 am – 1.45 pm | €143 | Kilternan |
Photographs on the Computer [NEW] (307)Elma Murray. Learn to transfer and file photos to your computer from phones, tablets and cameras. Have fun editing and improving your photos. Get familiar with Picasa & Google Photos and share images with family & friends |
10 | 2.10 - 4.10pm | €143 | Kilternan |
| Course Title | Week | Time | Price | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Word Processing & File Management (401)Miriam McGuirk. Create and edit detailed documents with Word. Create and edit spreadsheets using Excel. Create folders and organise your files, upload photos to email, copy to memory stick/CD (Basic knowledge of computers desirable) |
10 | 9.30 - 11.30am | €143 | Kilternan |
Art 4 – All Mediums (402)With Jimmy Burns |
10 | 9.30 - 11.30am | €143 | Kilternan |
Art 5 – Painting for Pleasure (403)Jimmy Burns. Art for All. with a dollop of music and a splash of History |
10 | 11.45am - 1.45pm | €143 | Kilternan |
Crochet (404)Audrey Cremin. Continue to build on existing skills and advanced techniques to make your own creations. |
10 | 9.30 - 11.30am | €143 | Kilternan |
Crochet – Beginners (405)Audrey Cremin. Learn to follow a pattern and create many interesting small items. |
10 | 12 - 2PM | €143 | Kilternan |
Genealogy 2 (406)Máire MacConghail. Continuation course : with a beginners course completed, this course brings you along the path to further explore family and local history. |
10 | 12 - 2pm | €143 | Kilternan |
Art 6 – Watercolours – Advanced (407)Olivia Hayes – Advanced Only. This course is for artists with experience in a wide range of watercolour techniques. |
10 | 2.10 - 4.10pm | €143 | Kilternan |
| Course Title | Week | Time | Price | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Art 7 – Watercolours (501)Watercolours |
10 | 9.30 - 11.30 am | €143 | Kilternan |
Art 8 – Watercolours Advanced (502)Olivia Hayes – Advanced Only. This course is for artists with experience in a wide range of watercolour techniques. |
10 | 9.30 - 11.30am | €143 | Kilternan |
Tablets, Computer and Smart Phone Basics with an Emphasis on Social Networking [NEW] (503)With Stephen Matthews. A light hearted class in which we will ‘network’ with each other before reaching out to the wider world! |
10 | 9.30 - 11.30am | €143 | Kilternan |
T’ai Chi [New] (504)With Trish McNally. T’ai Chi is a graceful series of set movements, a discipline for mind and body which can help alleviate many ailments. An exercise for health and wellbeing. Great for balance and flexibility. Suitable for people of all ages. |
10 | 12 - 2pm | €105 | Kilternan |
Book Club Monthly (506)2nd Friday |
5 | 2 - 3.30pm | €0 | Kilternan |
Basic Sewing Machine Class (505) (NEW)With Katie Holland. Learn to use a sewing machine, cut and sew fabric accurately. Complete a small project e.g. bag, blanket, cushions. Beginners Welcome. |
10 | 12 - 2pm | €143 | Kilternan |