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Digital Media Design Using Canva (Beginners) Course Duration 6 weeks Start Date & Time 4 November 2025 at 18:30:00 Weekly on Tuesday Hours per week 2.5 Price €105 Course Overiew Digital Media Design is a new course that teaches students how to create a wide variety of digital media using CANVA. Canva is a free-to-use online graphic design tool you can use to create professional social media posts, posters, flyers, birthday cards, postcards, presentations, CVs and logos. You can also create infographics, newsletters, bookmarks, brochures, certificates, wedding invitations, online meeting backgrounds and more. This course is suitable for anyone interested in graphic design, including: students who wish to create visually appealing CVs or powerful presentations teachers to enhance their teaching material with creative tools entrepreneurs or business owners to grow their brand business owners to engage with their customers politicians to create eye-catching posters, social media posts or great campaigns professionals and corporates to enhance their reports and presentations project managers to create charts with visual impact digital marketers Course Content Course Content Here's a snapshot of what the course covers: The differences between free and paid Canva, and decide which is right for you. How to navigate around the Canva app with ease How to create designs from scratch How to choose the right dimensions for your design How to create a background for your design How to add photos or pictures into your design How to edit photos in Canva How to add text and change it in Canva How to create eye-catching designs for Facebook, Instagram and LinkedIn that will help you get noticed on social platforms How to use templates How to publish your design How to use colours in Canva and develop a brand kit How to create a presentation How to create animated GIFs for social media 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

Skincare and Make-Up Application Course Duration 4 weeks Start Date & Time 4 November 2025 at 18:30:00 Weekly on Tuesday Hours per week 2.5 Price €80 Course Overiew This course will give you everyday knowledge on how to care for your skin along with techniques and confidence to apply your own make-up. It is suitable for all ages and interests, whether you want to learn the basics or just want to make the most out of your make-up bag. The course will be adapted to suit students’ needs, and there will be opportunities to ask lots of questions and to learn basic skincare & make-up techniques in a fun, relaxed environment. Course Content Course Content This course will cover the following topics: Skincare Knowing your skin type Choosing products Daily cleansing routine Skin prep for makeup application Make-up Application make-up skills and techniques for natural daytime and special occasion looks. step-by-step application of your own make-up from base, concealing and eye shadow techniques, to brow shaping, contour, lips & more. 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

Basic Barbering Skills Course Duration 6 weeks Start Date & Time 4 November 2025 at 18:30:00 Weekly on Tuesday Hours per week 2.5 Price €105 Course Overiew The barbering course will teach you everything you need to know to be able to develop basic barbering cutting skills. You will learn various cutting styles and techniques, with a full demonstration on how to use all the cutting tools and attachments. This course is suitable for anyone who wants to learn how to cut men's hair. This could be just for someone who wants to know how to cut hair at home or for students thinking about starting a career in barbering or upskilling. The tutor will provide you with advice on what tools and equipment you will need to be able to cut men's hair, including clippers with various attachments, scissors and cutting comb, cutting gown, water spray bottle, hair dryer and hairbrush for styling, optional styling products. If students have their own tools and equipment at home, there is no need to buy new ones as these can be bought as they grow in with confidence in using the cutting tools. Course Content Course Content Here's what will you learn each week: First, students will be shown how to use cutting tools and attachments. Each week students will be given a demonstration on various cutting techniques. From week two onwards, students will be encouraged to bring their own model to start building their confidence in using the cutting tools and this will hugely benefit their confidence to grow each week. What will I need to bring/buy for the course? Students will be asked to bring a model each week. This will ensure the students get the most out of the course. Bringing a model allows the student to demonstrate the skills that have been shown during class. This is not necessary but will hugely benefit the student. You will learn to use the following tools and equipment: Clippers with various attachments Scissors and cutting comb Hair dryer and hairbrush for styling Styling products 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

Oil Painting (All Levels) Course Duration 8 Weeks Start Date & Time 7 October 2025 at 17:30:00 Weekly on Tuesdays Hours per week 2.5 Price €135 Course Overiew This course is suited to a wide range of participants. If you have never painted, you will find a supportive teaching environment in which to learn the basics. And yet others who have painted for years are welcome to join the class to benefit from the support of a group and a teacher to reignite their creative practice. You don't have to display any great artistic ability to join this class, simply an interest in exploring this painting medium in a fun, relaxed and encouraging environment. This is a step-by-step class taking the student from understanding their materials and how to use them, to producing various styles and themes of oil painting. The fee listed does not include a list of materials required for class which will be emailed to participants in advance of the course start date. Course Content Course Content Materials: types of brushes, student vs artist quality paints, different painting surfaces and painting mediums How to set up your palette How to mix paints, basic colour theory Understanding shapes, light, perspective Composition and the rule of thirds How to apply and manipulate paint to suit your style 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

Introduction to Millinery: Headpieces and Fascinators 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 exciting course introduces you to all the basic techniques to create your own fascinators & headpieces. You will learn how to work with Millinery materials like Sinamay, Veiling and Crin, creating different shapes and styles using patterns and finishing them off using feathers, flowers & embellishments, attaching them to combs and hairband to secure to your head. This course is for everyone, no previous experience is required. The course fee excludes the cost of materials. On the first evening, the tutor will provide advice on where to purchase materials and. Course Content Course Content The course starts with a with basic introduction to millinery and materials. You will learn how to work with a wide range of materials like: Sinamay Crin Veiling Feathers Flowers The Bias Strip Finally, you will develop patterns & basic sewing techniques for Millinery. 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

Sugarcraft 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 €145 Course Overiew This course will provide students with a basic introduction to the art of sugarcraft. It is aimed at those wishing to build on basic skills or those wanting to learn the skill from scratch. The course fee includes a dummy cake, but all other course materials must be purchased or provided by the student. The tutor will give you clear guidance on the first evening on what to buy. These include good quality fondant, marzipan, balling tools, flower paste, fondant smoothening tool, modelling foam mat, plastic rolling pin and a small paintbrush. All additional cutters etc. will be available in the school, but you are welcome to bring your own along. Upon completion of this course, students will be able to confidently ice a cake to a professional standard, pipe with a high level of precision and definition, create a variety of modelling flowers and much more. Course Content Course Content During this 8-week course, students will learn how to: Decorate a cake using fondant icing Apply marzipan Enhance piping skills, including writing on a cake The different pastes and their uses Lettering and sugar flowers The moulding of basic novelty cakes and decorations 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

Jewellery Making 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 €150 Course Overiew Imagine how much pleasure you’d get in wearing or gifting a piece of jewellery that you’d made yourself. Well, now’s your chance to learn how make some unique, hand-made pieces that you can wear with pride or give as presents to loved ones and friends. This course will teach you the basics of how to make a range of stunning pieces of jewellery. During the course you will get the chance to learn as you create, developing skills that you can continue to use long after the course ends. The fee listed excludes the cost of materials. The tutor will provide students with advice on what they need to purchase for this course and a range of places from which to buy. Course Content Course Content Here's a snapshot of what the course covers: You will make a necklace, earrings, rings and more using wire, crystals and stones. You will also be introduced to precious metals. We will make and finish a solid silver ring from scratch. By the end of the eight weeks, you’ll have made least one necklace, a wire ring, a set of earrings and a silver ring. 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

Backpack Programme: Human & Spiritual Development 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 designed to equip participants with essential tools for life, such as self-awareness, positive self-contemplation, boundaries, resilience and stress management. The Backpack curriculum is taught over three sections: relationship with self relationship with others relationship with God. This programme interlinks cutting-edge psychological concepts with human development and spirituality. It is taught in an interactive, fun way and is suitable for anyone who would like to learn how to effectively manage their relationships and make better choices. Course Content Course Content Here's an overview of the course content, week-by-week: Introduction: The truth about you and your process of development. Students will learn how to positively contemplate themselves Mental and Physical Well-being: Making good choices and an introduction to relaxation exercises Learning to Drive your Brain: Breaking negative thought patterns Anxiety, Grief and Self-Awareness Conscience and Learning about Imperfection Boundaries: Forging healthy relationships Contemplative Prayer: My personal relationship with God Wrapping up: Resilience and the undefended life 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

Introduction to Interior Design 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 Unleash your creative side and begin an inspiring journey to transform interior spaces. Over this eight-week, practical course, you will design your very own mood board and learn about the psychology of colour and principles of spatial design. Course Content Course Content Week by week, you will cover the following topics: Elements and principles of design that are used to create harmonious interiors. Making design decisions based on the desired function, style and mood of the space. Spatial planning is to suit the intended function of the space. Selecting the best lighting for a room and the importance of ambient lighting. Psychology of colour and how to use it as a pivotal design tool. Decorative Textiles and Fabrics and their technical properties. Visual communication of your design concept through Mood Board creation. Positioning beautiful objects into perfectly planned and well-thought-out spaces. 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