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How to Use Your Sewing Machine Course Duration 8 weeks Start Date & Time 14 October 2025 at 17:30:00 Weekly on Tuesday Hours per week 2.5 Price €135 Course Overiew This course is for those who have absolutely no sewing experience or who may have learnt to sew years ago and would like to take up sewing as a new experience or to reacquaint themselves with the machine sewing. It includes hands-on practice and will conclude with a final project and detailed course notes and practice sheets. You will learn the basics of the machine, from winding the bobbin, threading the machine and the different functions of the machine. You will also practice basic and decorative stitching using the machine and find out how to apply such stitches in creating garments & textile pieces. You will also be given an opportunity to practice different seams, set seam allowances, blind hemming and complete a buttonhole. Students will be encouraged to complete a finished piece of choice which demonstrates the technical skills learnt within the course. Students are encouraged to bring their own sewing machine, but some college machines will be available. Students will also get the opportunity to use an over-locking machine and practice machine troubleshooting. Course notes will be provided. Course Content Course Content Topics covered on this course include: Threading the machine & changing the needle Filling the bobbin & thread tension Exploration of different stitch types & creative stitching Sewing a basic seam & other types of seams Using the buttonhole feature Hemming Using a sewing pattern Simple project construction Not Yet Open For Applications Express Your Interest Previous Course Next Course Courses All Courses Apply Online Start Here Supports Support Services FAQs Get Answers Ready to Take the Next Step? Contact Us If you have any questions, please get in touch. You can apply online through our website. We have an FAQ page, and course fees are easily accessible. First name* Last name* Email* Phone Message* I consent to Cavan Institute contacting me for the purpose of responding to my enquiry. Submit

Floristry for Beginners Course Duration 8 weeks Start Date & Time 14 October 2025 at 17:30:00 Weekly on Tuesday Hours per week 2.5 Price €135 Course Overiew The purpose of this course is to introduce participants to the basics of floral design. The fee listed above does not include the cost of a number of materials required to complete the course. Course Content Course Content Topics covered on this course include: Ordering and Use of Commercial Flowers Completion and Presentation of Various Bouquets, including Gift Wrapped and Hand Tied Not Yet Open For Applications Express Your Interest Previous Course Next Course Courses All Courses Apply Online Start Here Supports Support Services FAQs Get Answers Ready to Take the Next Step? Contact Us If you have any questions, please get in touch. You can apply online through our website. We have an FAQ page, and course fees are easily accessible. First name* Last name* Email* Phone Message* I consent to Cavan Institute contacting me for the purpose of responding to my enquiry. Submit

MS Office 365 Basics Course Duration 8 weeks Start Date & Time 14 October 2025 at 17:30:00 Weekly on Tuesday Hours per week 2.5 Price €135 Course Overiew This course will provide users new to the MS Office 365 suite of applications with an overview of the range of functions and software available to them. Course Content Course Content This is an introductory course which will cover the following software available as part of the MS Office 365 package: MS Word MS Excel MS Outlook (email) OneDrive (cloud storage) MS Calendar Not Yet Open For Applications Express Your Interest Previous Course Next Course Courses All Courses Apply Online Start Here Supports Support Services FAQs Get Answers Ready to Take the Next Step? Contact Us If you have any questions, please get in touch. You can apply online through our website. We have an FAQ page, and course fees are easily accessible. First name* Last name* Email* Phone Message* I consent to Cavan Institute contacting me for the purpose of responding to my enquiry. Submit

Irish Sign Language for Beginners Course Duration 8 weeks Start Date & Time 14 October 2025 at 17:30:00 Weekly on Tuesday Hours per week 2.5 Price €135 Course Overiew Irish Sign Language is the first language of many hard-of-hearing and deaf people. Today many hearing people learn sign language as a means of communicating with deaf and partially deaf people. Signs are made using the hands in combination with non-manual features, including eyes, brows, cheeks, lip patterns, tilting the head and some movement of the shoulder and the upper torso. Course Content Course Content Course Content Vocabulary, Grammar, Sign in Context, Expressions Family, places, holidays, food, drink & hobbies Group Work Deaf Technology Deaf Culture and Community Not Yet Open For Applications Express Your Interest Previous Course Next Course Courses All Courses Apply Online Start Here Supports Support Services FAQs Get Answers Ready to Take the Next Step? Contact Us If you have any questions, please get in touch. You can apply online through our website. We have an FAQ page, and course fees are easily accessible. First name* Last name* Email* Phone Message* I consent to Cavan Institute contacting me for the purpose of responding to my enquiry. Submit

Dog Grooming for Beginners Course Duration 4 weeks Start Date & Time 5 November 2025 at 18:30:00 Weekly on Wednesday Hours per week 2.5 Price €80 Course Overiew The purpose of this course is to introduce students to the basics of dog grooming. This course will start with a theory class that provides an overview on the equipment involved in grooming and how to maintain it. This is followed by three practical classes that will demonstrate the process involved in a groom, introducing you to the different way to groom a variety of breed and coat types. You will also learn important elements related to housing a dog, a dog’s body language, the dog’s skin and possible skin disorders. This will be followed by three practical classes. Students are advised to apply early for this course as it tends to fill up quickly. Course Content Course Content Topics covered on this course include: Theory: equipment, grooming process, how to care for the dog throughout the groom, reading its body language Practical: The grooming process Wash and blow dries only (smooth coated dogs) How to groom dogs with double-coated fur, e.g., huskey, rough collie, German Shepherd, Bernese mountain dog De-shedding process, followed by wash and blast dry Brushing/combing/clipping of dogs How to groom dogs with curly coats, e.g., cockapoo, poodle, bichon frise Not Yet Open For Applications Express Your Interest Previous Course Next Course Courses All Courses Apply Online Start Here Supports Support Services FAQs Get Answers Ready to Take the Next Step? Contact Us If you have any questions, please get in touch. You can apply online through our website. We have an FAQ page, and course fees are easily accessible. First name* Last name* Email* Phone Message* I consent to Cavan Institute contacting me for the purpose of responding to my enquiry. Submit

Acrylic Nails and Nail Art Course Duration 8 weeks Start Date & Time 14 October 2025 at 17:30:00 Weekly on Tuesday Hours per week 2.5 Price €135 Course Overiew If you have an interest in nails and nail art, then this is the course for you. Taught by an award-winning tutor, you will will become to go-to person among friends and family who want to get their nails done! Students will be required to purchase a kit to participate in this course. Details of cost and recommended suppliers will be provided to you on the first evening of the course. Course Content Course Content This course covers the following topics: • Cleaning and sanitation • Anatomy of the nails • Acrylic application • Different techniques (Dip System) • Step-by-step sculpting acrylic • Correct application using both forms and tips • Removal techniques • Safety in the salon • Nail art • French and Ombré techniques Not Yet Open For Applications Express Your Interest Previous Course Next Course Courses All Courses Apply Online Start Here Supports Support Services FAQs Get Answers Ready to Take the Next Step? Contact Us If you have any questions, please get in touch. You can apply online through our website. We have an FAQ page, and course fees are easily accessible. First name* Last name* Email* Phone Message* I consent to Cavan Institute contacting me for the purpose of responding to my enquiry. Submit