Evening Courses in Ballsbridge College
Programme for January 2008
Hobby Courses
- Interior Design
- NEW - Interior Design - Continuation
- Bridge for Beginners
- Bridge - Continuation
- Yoga
- Creative Writing
- NEW - Creative Writing - Continuation
- Dressmaking
Interior Design Our Interior Design course gives many ideas on colour, lighting, texture and materials to help transform your home. You will learn where to best use colours, how to understand lighting and plan your space. You will also be able to select your room style, gain storage ideas and much more. Students will purchase materials on the advice of the tutor.
The course runs for 10 Weeks at a cost of €120 beginning the week of Monday 21 January 2008.
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 45)
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NEW - Interior Design - Continuation This is a follow-on course for those who have already completed our Beginners' Interior Design course. This programme covers Builders in the Home, Moving, Finalising Plans, Stained Glass, Silk Painting and many more treats!
Limited numbers, so book early.
The course runs for 10 Weeks at a cost of €120 beginning on Thursday 24 January 2008.
The course is on:
- Thursdays from 6.00 to 9.00pm (Code No 46)
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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 24 January 2008.
The course is on:
- Thursdays from 6.00 to 7.45pm (Code Nos. 47 or 48)
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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 24 January 2008.
The course is on:
- Thursdays from 7.45 to 9.30pm (Code Nos. 49 or 50)
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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 21 January 2008.
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 51)
- Thursdays from 7.45 to 9.15pm (Code No 52)
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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. People 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 22 January 2008.
The course is on:
- Tuesdays from 6.00 to 7.30pm (Code No 43)
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NEW - Creative Writing - Continuation is suited to students who have completed our Creative Writing course or who have already attended a beginner's course elsewhere.
The course runs for 10 Weeks at a cost of €60 beginning on Tuesday 22 January 2008.
The course is on:
- Tuesdays from 7.45 to 9.15pm (Code No 44)
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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. General information on materials can be given at enrolment.
The course runs for 10 Weeks at a cost of €90 beginning on Friday 25 January 2008.
The course is on:
- Fridays from 2.30 to 4.30pm (Code No 53)
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Enrolment for Evening Courses
Personal Enrolment for Evening Courses is on:
Monday 14, Tuesday 15 and Thursday 17 January 2008 from 6.00 to 7.30pm.
Cash, cheque, Credit Cards or Laser Cards may be used to pay fees on these evenings.
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: Classes start the week beginning Monday 21 January 2008 and end the week beginning Monday 14 April 2008.
Mid-term: The College is closed for mid-term from Monday 11 February to Friday 15 February 2008 (inclusive).
Easter: The College is closed for Easter from Monday 17 March to Friday 28 March 2008 (inclusive).
Contact Info:
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
