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Explore Cavan Institute’s night courses—flexible, practical evening learning options designed to upskill, progress your career, or learn something new. Dog Grooming (Intermediate) Apply Now If you would like to be informed when the online application system opens again for enrolment for this course next term, then click Notify Me below Notify Me Course Duration 4 Weeks Start Date & Time 24 February 2026 at 18:30:00 Weekly on Tuesday Hours per week 2.5 Price €80 Course Overview This four-week intermediate dog grooming course is tailored for those who’ve already completed Cavan Institute’s beginner course in dog grooming. It will allow you to advance from basic grooming to intermediate techniques. You will develop breed-specific styling skills for diverse coat types. You’ll also improve your handling and safety skills, developing a more in-depth knowledge of how to use the various tools in the dog grooming facility. This course is designed for those who want to be able to groom their own dog or are considering studying to become a professional groomer. You will build your confidence in using professional tools and applying finishing touches by working with a variety of breeds of dog. Students are encouraged to bring in their own dogs as models each evening. Course Content Course Content Here is a week-by-week outline of what you will cover on this course. This programme is subject to change, depending on the needs of the group. Week 1: Advanced Handling & Coat Assessment Focus: Understanding coat types, skin health and prepping for styling Week 2: Bathing & Drying for Professional Finish Focus: Elevating wash and dry techniques for show-quality results. Week 3: Clipping & Scissoring Techniques Focus: Precision cutting and shaping for intermediate styles. Week 4: Styling & Finishing Touches Focus: Bringing it all together for a polished, professional groom. Apply Now Express Your Interest Previous Course Next Course More from Cavan Institute Courses All Courses Apply Online Start Here Supports Support Services FAQs Get Answers 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

Explore Cavan Institute’s night courses—flexible, practical evening learning options designed to upskill, progress your career, or learn something new. Sugarcraft for Beginners Apply Now If you would like to be informed when the online application system opens again for enrolment for this course next term, then click Notify Me below Notify Me Course Duration 8 Weeks Start Date & Time 10 February 2026 at 18:30:00 Weekly on Tuesday Hours per week 2.5 Price €145 Course Overview 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, cake box and cake board, 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 along your own. 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 They will also learn about: The different pastes and their uses Lettering and sugar flowers The moulding of basic novelty cakes and decorations Apply Now Express Your Interest Previous Course Next Course More from Cavan Institute Courses All Courses Apply Online Start Here Supports Support Services FAQs Get Answers 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

Explore Cavan Institute’s night courses—flexible, practical evening learning options designed to upskill, progress your career, or learn something new. How to Use Your Sewing Machine Apply Now If you would like to be informed when the online application system opens again for enrolment for this course next term, then click Notify Me below Notify Me 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 Overview 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 and 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 Apply Now Express Your Interest Previous Course Next Course Ready to Take the Next Step? Courses All Courses Apply Online Start Here Supports Support Services FAQs Get Answers 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

Explore Cavan Institute’s night courses—flexible, practical evening learning options designed to upskill, progress your career, or learn something new. Basic Barbering Skills Apply Now If you would like to be informed when the online application system opens again for enrolment for this course next term, then click Notify Me below Notify Me 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 Overview 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 Course Content Course Content 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. Apply Now Express Your Interest Previous Course Next Course Ready to Take the Next Step? Courses All Courses Apply Online Start Here Supports Support Services FAQs Get Answers 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

Explore Cavan Institute’s night courses—flexible, practical evening learning options designed to upskill, progress your career, or learn something new. Digital Media Design Using Canva (Beginners) Apply Now COURSE FULL If you would like to be informed when the online application system opens again for enrolment for this course next term, then click Notify Me below Notify Me 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 Overview 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 Apply Now Express Your Interest Previous Course Next Course Ready to Take the Next Step? Courses All Courses Apply Online Start Here Supports Support Services FAQs Get Answers 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

Explore Cavan Institute’s night courses—flexible, practical evening learning options designed to upskill, progress your career, or learn something new. 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 Apply Now 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 Ready to Take the Next Step? Courses All Courses Apply Online Start Here Supports Support Services FAQs Get Answers 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 Apply Now 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 Ready to Take the Next Step? Courses All Courses Apply Online Start Here Supports Support Services FAQs Get Answers 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

Card Games: 25s & Whist 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 Introducing a new course called Cards: 25s and Whist ! This course is designed to introduce you to the rich world of card games, focusing on the timeless classics 25s and Whist. Whether you're a complete beginner or someone looking to brush up on old skills, you'll learn rules, strategies and techniques to boost your confidence at the card table. These games offer not only entertainment but also mental stimulation and social connection. Join us and discover how a simple deck of cards can lead to hours of fun and learning! Course Content Apply Now Course Content This course is structured into weekly 2.5-hour sessions (with a break), combining theory, demonstration and guided play. Here’s an overview of each week’s content: Week 1: Introduction to Whist and the Basics Week 2: Game Mechanics and Basic Strategy Week 3: Team Play and Tactics Week 4: Mini Tournament and Review Week 5: Introduction and Rules of 25s Week 6: Scoring and Strategy Basics Week 7: Advanced Play and Table Tactics Week 8: Friendly Tournament and Review Not Yet Open For Applications Express Your Interest Previous Course Next Course Ready to Take the Next Step? Courses All Courses Apply Online Start Here Supports Support Services FAQs Get Answers 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

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Creative Hairstyling and Upstyling Course Duration 4 weeks Start Date & Time 3 March 2026 at 18:30:00 Weekly on Tuesday Hours per week 2.5 Price €80 Course Overiew This course will be in the format of demonstrations and hands-on workshops delivered in Cavan Institute's hairdressing training salon. We will start from the beginning with the consultation as this is the key to understanding what the client wants and what will suit her. The next step is to learn the essentials of how to put up hair, build a style with balance and structure, choose the perfect upstyle and start the foundation section right, through to finishing the fronts. You will need to bring along a full tool kit that would use for upstyling, e.g., tail comb, up-styling brush, paddle brush, bobby pins, curling wand & iron, bobbins. Please bring along any hair jewellery or pieces you would like to incorporate into your updo. Course Content Course Content This four-week introductory course will cover the following areas: Consultation advice and tips Foundation building and the importance of this Product knowledge Techniques and methods to starting your style Tips, tricks and secrets in upstyling, including hiding hair and clips. Skills to create a range of upstyles Plaiting, various types Blowdrying to smooth the cuticle in preparing the hair How to grip and secure the hair and how to hide the clips Types of backcombing available, covers all types of hair Messy and set buns Occasional upstyles, using your preparation to transform and create a number of quick and easy styles that clients love Low or high chic styles 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

Canine First Responder 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 The Canine First Responder course will be of relevance to anyone who owns a dog, works or volunteers in a dog shelter, dog grooming facility or veterinary clinic. It provides the opportunity to carry out realistic CPR practice on a canine mannequin. The instructor is a qualified trainer and canine behaviourist with extensive knowledge of communicating with dogs, which is an important element of the course content. Following completion of this course, you may wish to avail of the opportunity to achieve certification from the recognised awarding body in this specialist area. The instructor can provide you with details about the cost of such certification and the steps to achieve it. Course Content Course Content Content covered includes: Scene Assessment and Barrier use Primary Assessment CPR and Rescue Breathing Choking Control of serious bleeding Shock Management Spinal Injury Management Injury Assessment Illness Assessment Splinting for Fractures and Dislocations Bandaging Minor Wounds Emergency Evacuation to Advanced Medical Treatment Burns, Poisoning, Hypothermia/Hyperthermia and 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