Secret School of Sound: The Secret School of Sound is a sound training centre offering a range of short courses and weekend workshops in Ableton Live, Logic Pro, DJing and music production. Taught in the Twisted Pepper building in the heart of Dublin city, our courses are taught by respected industry professionals. What’s more, our classes are extremely competitively priced, with regular special offers and a 10% unemployed & student discount to make our classes accessible to all.
Our school is easily-accessible by public transport, just seconds from the Abbey Street Luas stop, and a stones throw from O' Connell Street.
The Piano Academy of Ireland is a quality music and piano school offering a wide range of music and piano classes that enables students of all ages, levels and abilities to allow music to play an important role in their lives. We are based in Rathgar, a suburb of Dublin, approximately 3 km south of the city centre. With a proud passion for teaching for more than 12 years, our on-going inspiration is found in our students from all corners of Dublin and beyond and in the commitment, energy and expertise of our teachers.
The Piano Academy of Ireland celebrates the piano and we invite people of all ages, levels and abilities to enjoy the piano. Whether a complete beginner or about to enter a career in music, whether only 3 years old or 83 years old, we welcome you. With teachers to cater for everyone and their needs, there is a place for all to explore this beautiful instrument.
The academy plays a significant role in the expansion and advancement of Ireland’s pianistic educational programme contributing to society. We are deeply dedicated, through music education, performance and appreciation, to inspiring and motivating students, enabling them to shine through music.
- One-on-one piano tuition (classical and jazz) for children and adults
- Jazz piano tuition and group jazz improvisation class
- Pre-Instrumental classes for ages 3-6 years
- Children's Choir for ages 6-12 years
- Children's Musicianship course
- Junior Cert Music course
- Leaving Cert Music course
- Adult Music Appreciation course
- RIAM Diploma course
Art in Galway provides quality art classes to adults, teenagers and children of all levels of expertise - from beginner to advanced. Based in the Four Winds Studio in Murrough, Galway, we offer a range of art courses, including oil painting, drawing and sculpture classes for adults, portfolio courses, art grinds for secondary school students and summer art camps for kids.
Art in Galway is a one-stop shop for your creative needs. Whether you have always wondered what it would be like to paint or draw, or you have been practicing for years and would benefit from a fresh eye or group support, this is the place for you. Art in Galway is run by Bernadine Burke. With a wealth of experience in many art media and means of expression, Bernadine will help you develop skills and nurture your creativity in a happy and positive environment.
- Group art classes for adults (oil painting, drawing & sculpture sessions available)
- One to one art classes for adults
- Art grinds for secondary school students
- Portfolio preparation courses
- Group art classes for kids
- Summer art camps
- Arty Parties
Founded in 1994, Waltons New School of Music in Dublin city centre is a comprehensive music school combining music tuition of the highest standard with innovative approaches to music education. We offer music lessons to adults and children of all ages and skill levels.
Musical instruments taught include piano, guitar, violin, drums, flute and many others. We also offer courses in music technology, Leaving Cert music as well as singing lessons. Whether your interest is in classical music, Irish traditional music, jazz, world music, popular music or innovative technology, there are many different paths by which you may enter the New School.
Our students – over twelve hundred each term – range in age from three to eighty-something. While we welcome those who study music purely for enjoyment (and offer a variety of instrumental, singing, theory and music technology courses for beginners), we are also committed to provide training for those who want to make a career of music.
We offer tuition in most instruments and theory to teaching diploma level and beyond, as well as training in a number of specialised styles and instrumental techniques.
• Calling students from Ireland and internationally! Founded in 1995, Marbella Design Academy is a leading international design school in Spain, state-recognised by the Ministry of Education.
• Our students can choose between 3-year academic studies, a 3-month foundation course, and short intensive summer courses in a range of creative arts and design subjects, taught entirely in English.
• We offer 3-year Bachelor of Arts - BA (Hons) degree programmes in Interior Architecture, Graphic Design & Fashion Design, awarded by the University of Bedfordshire, UK (These BA degree titles are state-recognised in the UK).
• Students can avail of Free Spanish classes during the academic year.
• Our school is located in a stunning purpose-built facility in Monda, only 15km from Marbella on the Costa del Sol in the South of Spain.
• The building has been approved by the Ministry of Education as living up to all the latest demands and facilities required for a modern design school.
• Graduates have a near 100% employment rate. Many companies contact our college with job offers for our students.
"Marbella Design Academy is more than a place of education, it is an all-round experience."
- Graphic Design Student, Lana from Spain / UK
The Baking Academy of Ireland in Dublin offers hands-on courses in bread and cake baking, chocolate making and sugar craft cake decoration. Our courses are for everybody, the novice and the dedicated amateur. All we require is that you have a desire to learn the art of making real bread, cakes, pastry, chocolates and sugar craft decoration. The most important aspect of our courses is that you learn by doing – you will have fun and you get to bring your creations home. Our baking courses are not only rewarding but are enjoyable and great fun.
We are located in Palmerstown Village, Dublin 20, and at Rosse Court, Balgaddy, West Dublin. Both venues are located close to the Liffey Valley Shopping Centre. When you take a course in the Baking Academy you enter a unique space dedicated to the world of baking. We are not cooks or chefs – we are professional and dedicated bakers, confectioners, pastry and sugar craft specialists.
Big Moon Cottage Meditation Centre offers residential and non-residential meditation courses and retreats in Skibbereen, West Cork in the South of Ireland. Skibbereen is approximately 4 hours drive from Dublin and 1.5 hours drive from Cork City. Courses are held at the weekend and mid-week. Individuals and groups are welcome. We cater for a maximum of 6 people for residential courses and 10 people for the non-residential courses.
The purpose of our Foundation in Meditation courses is to teach you about the background and practice of meditation in a clear, enjoyable and practical way. As a result you will be able to meditate effectively and correctly on your own by the end of the course. Your teacher Susan O'Brien has many years' experience and will guide your progress in small groups and in a very supportive and friendly environment.
In the winter season, we offer one-week residential Foundation in Meditation courses which are held in Fuerteventura in the Canary Islands off the northwest coast of Africa. This is a quiet and relaxing alternative one-week holiday sharing a beautiful villa with like-minded people. This holiday is available to meditators and non-meditators alike.