Ballsbridge College of Further Education

Evening Courses: Programme for September 2010

Arts & Crafts

Make your own Handicrafts This course brings with it a chance to try out 10 different crafts, with a new one each week. Projects will include glass painting, card making, silk painting and mosaic, to name a few. It’s a chance to relax and enjoy a fulfilling course while learning new practical skills. Materials will be provided by the teacher with a small charge each week to be paid on the evening. A course for anyone who appreciates the beauty and charm of individual handmade items.
The course runs for 10 Weeks at a cost of €110 beginning on Thursday 23 September 2010.
The course is on:

  • Thursdays from 6.30 to 9.00pm (Code No 09)
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Painting and Drawing A range of media will be explored in this course, including acrylic and watercolour paints and a variety of graphic media such as pencil, charcoal, crayon and pen and ink. Subjects will include observational work such as still life. Students will be encouraged to work individually with the tutor to find the media most suited to them.
The course runs for 10 Weeks at a cost of €150 beginning the week of Tuesday 21 September 2010.
There is a choice of days:

  • Tuesdays from 6.00 to 9.00pm (Code No 04)
  • Thursdays from 6.00 to 9.00pm (Code No 06)
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Still Life Painting and Drawing for Older Adults This Friday afternoon course is tailored to the older adult. Acrylic and watercolour paints and a variety of graphic media such as pencil, charcoal, crayon and pen and ink are explored, and students may choose the media which best suit them.The course is structured around a number of still life projects.
The course runs for 10 Weeks at a cost of €90 beginning on Friday 24 September 2010.
The course is on:

  • Fridays from 2.00 to 4.00pm (Code No 10)
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Introduction to Watercolour Painting is intended for beginners, but is also suitable for those with some experience. Various simple subjects suitable to watercolours are used – landscapes, flowers, interiors, etc. Basic drawing, composition, perspective and colour mixing are covered in the course.
The course runs for 10 Weeks at a cost of €60 beginning on Monday 20 September 2010.
The course is on:

  • Mondays from 6.00 to 7.30pm (Code No 01)
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Introduction to Acrylic Painting is designed for those starting out and also for those with a little experience. Acrylic is a modern, quick-drying odourless painting medium which produces effects similar to oil paint. Students are encouraged to find their own subjects and develop them with the tutor. The basics of drawing, composition, perspective and colour mixing will be covered.
The course runs for 10 Weeks at a cost of €60 beginning the week of Monday 20 September 2010.
There is a choice of days and times:

  • Mondays from 7.45 to 9.15pm (Code No 02)
  • Thursdays from 6.00 to 7.30pm (Code No 07)
  • Thursdays from 7.45 to 9.15pm (Code No 08)
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Drawing - Beginners involves working with a range of subjects, including observational work such as still life. Drawing techniques and approaches to drawing will be dealt with. Students may use a range of media, under advice from the tutor.
The course runs for 10 Weeks at a cost of €150 beginning on Monday 20 September 2010.
The course is on:

  • Mondays from 6.00 to 9.00pm (Code No 03)
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Life Drawing involves drawing from a live model in the classroom under supervision from a tutor. There will be a range of both shorter and longer poses each session. Students may use a range of media, under advice from the tutor.
The course runs for 10 Weeks at a cost of €150 beginning on Tuesday 21 September 2010.
The course is on:

  • Tuesdays from 6.00 to 9.00pm (Code No 05)
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Please Note:
Materials must be supplied by the student. The tutor will advise students on the most suitable materials during the first class. General information on materials can be given at enrolment.

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Enrolment for Evening Courses

Postal Bookings may be made from 1 June to 31 August 2010. Download the booking form (in Word doc format).
Cheques and postal orders may be used to pay by this method.

Personal Enrolment for Evening Courses is on:
Monday 6, Tuesday 7 and Thursday 9 September 2010 from 6.00 - 7.30 p.m.
Cash, cheque, credit Card or Laser card may be used to pay fees on these evenings.

Enrolment will also take place in the main office Monday to Friday from 3 to 4pm, starting on Monday 13 September. Payment at these times is by cash or cheque only (no credit cards).

Fee Waivers: A small fund is available to help those who have difficulty attending a course due to the course fees. Applications for fee waivers must be made to the Principal whose decision is final.

Fees are payable in advance and are not transferable to another student. Cheques should be made payable to City of Dublin VEC. Please write your name and address and current Banker's Card number on the back of the cheque.

Refund of Fees: No refund of fees can be made except where a course does not form.

Rules and Regulations: All enrolments are subject to the rules and regulations of CDVEC, a copy of which is available from the Principal. A copy is also on display in the College foyer.

Class Calendar:
Evening Classes start the week beginning Monday 20 September 2010.
The College will be closed for Halloween during the week of Monday 25 October to Friday 29 October 2010.

Parking: The road running through Herbert Park, which is a couple of minutes' walk from the College, has free parking from 6.30pm onwards. Before this time there is pay-and-display parking. As of May 2010, some of the road has free parking from 2pm.

There is pay-and-display parking on Shelbourne Road up to 7pm on the opposite side of the road to the College. The College side is a clearway from 4pm to 7pm.

Always check on-street signage when parking, as it may be changed without notice.

Further information about accessing the College and the College location is available on the Contact page.

How to Contact Ballsbridge College

Ballsbridge College logo Ballsbridge College of Further Education
Address: Shelbourne Road, Ballsbridge, Dublin 4, Ireland
Phone: +353 1 6684806
Fax: +353 1 6682361
Web: www.ballsbridgecollege.com
Email: info@ballsbridge.cdvec.ie

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