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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

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

Spanish 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 This course is designed for complete beginners who wish to develop some competence in communicating in Spanish. It is taught in a fun, relaxed atmosphere where everyone is encouraged to participate. Typical classroom activities include pair and group work, whole class discussions, some individual activities, activities in which students mingle with the whole class and some project work. Lessons will be interspersed with videos and audio clips in Spanish. The programme follows a communicative approach to language teaching. Our lessons focus on language that is required for communicating in authentic situations with an emphasis on speaking and listening. Course Content Course Content Week by week, you will learn the following: Lesson 1: How to greet in Spanish; Introducing yourself, saying thank you; Asking for the meaning of certain words; Naming things, Spanish Pronunciation; The Spanish Alphabet and important vocabulary; Where do you come from? Lesson 2: An introduction to verbs (Present tense); Talking about yourself, your family; Your home; Asking and answering personal questions; Looking for things; Numbers 0-20 Lesson 3: What do you like eating?; Hobbies; Telling the time - Asking and giving the time; Arranging things; The weather; Numbers 20-100 Lesson 4: The difference between SER and ESTAR; Asking where things are; Finding your way around; Buying things in a shop;Food at a restaurant; Irregular verbs and the past tense Lesson 5: The months and seasons; Colours, days of the week; At the airport; At a hotel, your accommodation; The future tense Lesson 6: Talking about your daily routine; Talking about free time activities; The conditional tense; Countries and nationalities Professions Lesson 7: The past tense; Parts of the body; At the hospital, Doctor; Renting things; Pronunciation; Grammar (Pronouns & Adjectives) Lesson 8: Revision and development; Recap 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

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 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 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

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

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

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