Ballsbridge College of Further Education

Evening Courses: Programme for September 2010

Hobby Courses

History of Art: Italian Masters from Giotto to Michaelangelo This course is designed for those of you who would like to make the most of your time spent in galleries, churches or museums at home or abroad. This slide-illustrated lecture series is devoted to Italian art from 1300 to 1600, and covers the great masters from Giotto to Michaelangelo.
The course runs for 10 Weeks at a cost of €90 beginning on Monday 20 September 2010.
The course is on:

  • Mondays from 6.30 to 8.30pm (Code No 43)
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History of Art: Italian Masters from Correggio to Caravaggio This course is designed for those of you who would like to make the most of your time spent in galleries, churches or museums at home or abroad. This lecture course accompanied by slides covers the period from the late Renaissance to the early Baroque which begins and ends with these two masters.
The course runs for 10 Weeks at a cost of €90 beginning on Tuesday 21 September 2010.
The course is on:

  • Tuesdays from 6.30 to 8.30pm (Code No 44)
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Interior Design Our Interior Design course, which has been recommended by The Sunday Times, gives many inspiring ideas to make the most of your home and avoid making expensive mistakes. It covers colour, lighting and soft furnishings. You will learn how to approach room transformations, where to best use colours, how to achieve professional lighting and plan your space. You will also be able to select your room style, gain storage ideas and much more. As well as theory, most classes involve enjoyable hands-on project work which may involve a small extra charge for materials on the night.
The course runs for 10 Weeks at a cost of €120 beginning the week of Monday 20 September 2010.
There is a choice of days:

  • Mondays from 6.00 to 9.00pm (Code No 42)
  • Tuesdays from 6.00 to 9.00pm (Code No 47)
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Irish Heritage & History Discover our ancient Celtic past, about legends and myths of so long age that are still famous today. Learn about the ancient peoples of this island, their culture, their religion, their art, customs, way of life. Also learn about the famous archaeological discoveries, about Tara, the Book of Kells, the Tara Brooch, round towers and more.
The course runs for 10 Weeks at a cost of €90 beginning on Tuesday 21 September 2010.
The course is on:

  • Tuesdays from 6.30 to 8.30pm (Code No 48)
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Bridge for Beginners is for those who would like to be introduced to the basic principles of the game. Our tutor from the Bridge Association explains the rules of the game, as well as game strategies. The social aspect of Bridge is stressed.
The course runs for 10 Weeks at a cost of €80 beginning on Thursday 23 September 2010.
The course is on:

  • Thursdays from 6.00 to 7.45pm (Code Nos. 49 or 50)
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Bridge - Continuation for those who already know the basic principles, is now on offer alongside Bridge for Beginners.
The course runs for 10 Weeks at a cost of €80 beginning on Thursday 23 September 2010.
The course is on:

  • Thursdays from 7.45 to 9.30pm (Code Nos. 51 or 52)
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Yoga - has proved to be so popular that, even with extra classes, it is still one of the first courses to book out. Hatha yoga combines physical exercises and relaxation. The practice of yoga leads to greater flexibility and calmness, as well as promoting overall health and well-being. Students are asked to bring their own mat.
The course runs for 10 Weeks at a cost of €80 beginning the week of Monday 20 September 2010.
There is a choice of days and times:

  • Mondays from 6.00 to 7.30pm (Code No 40)
  • Mondays from 7.45 to 9.15pm (Code No 41)
  • Thursdays from 6.00 to 7.30pm (Code No 53)
  • Thursdays from 7.45 to 9.15pm (Code No 54)
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Creative Writing - The Creative Writing course explores creativity along with structuring and editing work. The focus will be on the essential ingredients of dramatic narrative: conflict, character, contrast, movement and theme. Short stories, novels, poetry, plays and film will be dealt with, as will comedy and children's writing. Participants will be encouraged to develop strong individual writing styles and to produce at least one completed work.
The course runs for 10 Weeks at a cost of €60 beginning on Tuesday 21 September 2010.
There is a choice of times:

  • Tuesdays from 6.00 to 7.30pm (Code No 45)
  • Tuesdays from 7.45 to 9.15pm (Code No 46)
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Dressmaking The Dressmaking course (note the time) is one of the longest-established courses in the college. In this course, participants make an item of their own choice. Students may also choose to make items of soft furnishing such as cushions.
Please Note: Materials must be supplied by the student. The tutor will advise students on the most suitable materials during the first class.
The course runs for 10 Weeks at a cost of €90 beginning on Friday 24 September 2010.
The course is on:

  • Fridays from 2.30 to 4.30pm (Code No 55)
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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

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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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