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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. Watercolour Painting (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 €135 Course Overview You are invited to join an introductory course in Watercolour Painting , designed for adult learners in a relaxed, creative environment. This course is tailored to beginners, so no prior experience needed. You’ll be introduced to the fundamentals of watercolour painting, develop practical skills and be encouraged to express yourself creatively through guided practice. Watercolour painting is a versatile and expressive medium known for its fluidity and unpredictability. This technique emphasises light and transparency, making it ideal for capturing delicate details, atmospheric landscapes and vibrant abstract compositions. Our skilled tutor will teach you all you need to know to get started with watercolours and to develop a love for painting in this medium. Course Content Course Content Here's a draft outline of the course programme, week-by-week: Week 1 : Getting Started with Watercolours Overview : Materials, tools and workspace setup. Week 2 : Exploring Colour & Texture Skills : Layering, glazing and creating textures (salt, sponges, plastic wrap). Week 3 : Light, Shadow & Simple Shapes Skills : Value scales, creating depth with light and dark. Week 4 : Painting Nature – Leaves & Flowers Skills : Wet-on-wet vs wet-on-dry techniques. Week 5 : Landscapes & Skies Skills : Creating atmospheric perspective, painting skies and water. Week 6 : Adding Details & Mixed Media Skills : Fine brushwork, pen and ink accents, lifting colour. Week 7 : Personal Project & Composition Skills : Planning a painting, balancing composition. Week 8 : Showcase & Reflection 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

Cavan Institute offers evening courses in a range of subjects, ideal for upskilling, career progression or personal development at your own pace. Evening Courses Search Courses Filter by Level Select Level Filter by Course Category Select Course Category Filter by Category All Computing & Photography Food & Nutrition Hair & Beauty Hobby & Special Interest Languages Baking Cakes and Sweet Treats 8 Weeks €135 10 February 2026 at 18:30:00 Course Details Canine First Responder 4 weeks €80 24 February 2026 at 18:30:00 Course Details Canva for GAA Club Communication Officers 6 Weeks €105 24 February 2026 at 18:30:00 Course Details Creative Hairstyling and Upstyling 4 weeks €80 24 February 2026 at 18:30:00 Course Details Decorative Wreath Making 4 weeks €80 24 February 2026 at 18:30:00 Course Details Dog Grooming (Beginners) 4 weeks €80 4 March 2026 at 18:30:00 Course Details Dog Grooming (Intermediate) 4 Weeks €80 24 February 2026 at 18:30:00 Course Details Floristry for Beginners 8 weeks €135 10 February 2026 at 18:30:00 Course Details How to Use Your Sewing Machine 8 weeks €135 14 October 2025 at 17:30:00 Course Details Introduction to Interior Design 8 Weeks €135 10 February 2026 at 18:30:00 Course Details Introduction to Irish Law 8 Weeks €135 10 February 2026 at 18:30:00 Course Details Introduction to Millinery: Headpieces and Fascinators 8 weeks €135 10 February 2026 at 18:30:00 Course Details Irish Sign Language for Beginners 8 weeks €135 10 February 2026 at 18:30:00 Course Details Jewellery Making for Beginners 8 weeks €135 10 February 2026 at 18:30:00 Course Details MS Office 365 Basics 8 weeks €135 10 February 2026 at 18:30:00 Course Details Oil Painting (All Levels) 8 Weeks €135 10 February 2026 at 18:30:00 Course Details Sight Reading for Singers and Musicians 4 Weeks €80 4 March 2026 at 18:30:00 Course Details Skincare and Make-Up Application 4 weeks €80 24 February 2026 at 18:30:00 Course Details Spanish for Beginners 8 weeks €135 10 February 2026 at 18:30:00 Course Details Sugarcraft for Beginners 8 Weeks €145 10 February 2026 at 18:30:00 Course Details Understanding and Training Your Dog 4 weeks €80 14 April 2026 at 17:30:00 Course Details Watercolour Painting (Beginners) 8 Weeks €135 10 February 2026 at 18:30:00 Course Details Load More 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. Understanding and Training Your Dog 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 14 April 2026 at 17:30:00 Weekly on Tuesdays Hours per week 2.5 Price €80 Course Overview This course introduces adult learners to the principles of dog behaviour and training using positive reinforcement techniques. It combines theory (understanding canine psychology, communication and behaviour) with practice (training exercises with their own dogs). By the end of the course, learners will have the skills to manage common behavioural issues and strengthen the bond with their pets. This course will be held in on our Cathedral Road campus which offers a large indoor space and outdoor access for practical work. There will be a maximum of 10 learners (with dogs) on the course. The equipment you will need to bring along includes: An appropriate leash (details to be provided by tutor in advance of course) Treats Clicker Poop bags A water bowl. To ensure the safety of all participating dogs, we require dogs to be vaccinated and non-aggressive. Learners will be required to sign a safety agreement in advance of the start date and to bring along their dog’s vaccination record on the first evening. Course Content Course Content Week 1: Foundations of Dog Behaviour Theory: How dogs learn: classical vs. operant conditioning. Reading canine body language: stress signals, calming signals and play cues. The role of breed, age and environment in behaviour. Common myths about dog training. Introduction to positive reinforcement and why it works. Preparing for practical sessions: what to bring, safety guidelines and dog readiness. Homework: Observe your dog’s body language in different settings; note triggers and responses. Week 2: Communication & Positive Reinforcement Theory: Positive reinforcement vs. punishment: why rewards work. Timing and consistency in training. Using markers (clicker or verbal cues). Practical (with dogs): Clicker training basics. Teaching “sit,” “stay” and “come” using reward-based methods. Controlled socialisation exercises. Week 3: Problem-Solving & Behaviour Modification Theory: Why dogs develop problem behaviours (barking, jumping, pulling). Identifying triggers and managing the environment. Counter-conditioning and desensitisation techniques. Practical (with dogs): Loose-leash walking drills. Redirection techniques for jumping and barking. Calm greetings and impulse control games. Week 4: Building Lifelong Habits Theory: Proofing behaviours in real-life scenarios. Maintaining training consistency over time. Enrichment and mental stimulation for dogs. Practical (with dogs): Recall games in a safe, controlled space. Advanced impulse control (leave it, wait). Group walk and graduation activity. 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. Spanish 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 €135 Course Overview 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 and numbers 0-20 Lesson 3: What do you like eating?, Hobbies, Telling the time - Asking and giving the time. Arranging things, the weather and 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 and the future tense Lesson 6: Talking about your daily routine, talking about free time activities, the conditional tense, Countries and nationalities and professions Lesson 7: The past tense; Parts of the body, at the hospital, doctor, renting things, pronunciation and grammar (Pronouns, Adjectives) Lesson 8: Revision and development; Recap 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. Skincare and Make-Up Application 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 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 and 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. 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. Sight Reading for Singers and Musicians 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 4 March 2026 at 18:30:00 Weekly on Wednesday Hours per week 2.5 Price €80 Course Overview Introducing “Sight-Reading for Singers and Musicians ”, an introductory course in how to read and perform written music. Open to anyone with an interest in singing or performing, who would like to be able to read music accurately, this course will help you develop sight-reading skills that you can apply directly to a choral repertoire or your own instrument, as well as strengthen your rhythmic and melodic decoding skills. It will help you to build confidence in the accuracy of your pitch and the fluency of your rhythm. Taught by a skilled music tutor, this course is delivered in a relaxed, supportive environment. Each session blends theory with practical application. You don’t need to be a member of a choir to take part or even a skilled musician! Please note that this course is delivered at Cavan Institute's Dublin Road Campus on Wednesday evenings. Course Content Course Content Here is a rough programme outline of the content of the course, week-by-week: Week 1: Foundations of Sight-Reading Focus: Understanding notation and rhythm basics in a singing context. Learning Outcome: Students can identify notes and rhythms and apply them to short vocal phrases. Week 2: Pitch Accuracy & Interval Training Focus: Building confidence in melodic reading and tonal relationships. Learning Outcome: Students can sight-sing simple melodies with accurate pitch and recognise intervals. Week 3: Rhythm Complexity & Multi-Part Singing Focus: Handling syncopation, dotted rhythms and singing in harmony. Learning Outcome: Students can maintain rhythm and pitch while singing in harmony. Week 4: Putting It All Together – Real Choral Scores Focus: Applying sight-reading to actual choir repertoire. Learning Outcome: Students can approach new music with confidence and accuracy. 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. Oil Painting (All Levels) 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 Tuesdays Hours per week 2.5 Price €135 Course Overview 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 in oils before, 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 the cost of materials required for class, which will be emailed to participants in advance of the course start date. Course Content Course Content Topics covered on this course include: Materials: types of brushes, student vs artist Quality paints, Different painting surfaces 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 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. MS Office 365 Basics 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 €135 Course Overview 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. You’ll learn the core features of Word, Outlook, Calendar and Excel to help you boost productivity and gain confidence in everyday IT tasks. This course is perfect for beginners interested in getting an overview of the tools that power modern work and communication. A new feature of this course is an introduction to Co-Pilot , Microsoft's AI application which is now part of the 365 Office suite. 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 Co-Pilot (in-built AI) 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. Jewellery Making 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 €135 Course Overview 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 and get an understanding of the various precious metals. By the end of the eight weeks, you’ll have made at least one necklace, a wire ring and a set of earrings. 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. Irish Sign Language 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 €135 Course Overview 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 Topics covered on this course include: Vocabulary, Grammar, Sign in Context, Expressions Family, places, holidays, food, drink and hobbies You will also learn about: Deaf Technology Deaf Culture and Community 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. Introduction to Millinery: Headpieces and Fascinators 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 €135 Course Overview 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. Course Content Course Content Here's a snapshot of what the course covers: 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. 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. Introduction to Interior Design 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 €135 Course Overview 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 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. 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