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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

Decorative Wreath Making 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 Unlock your creativity and learn to craft unique, beautiful and timeless reads to adorn your front door at this decorative wreath class. Over this four-week, hands-on course you will craft your very own one-of-a-kind door wreath and a luxurious centrepiece for your dining table, sideboard or fireplace. The experienced tutor will guide you through the principle and mechanics of arranging with artificial flowers, giving you ideas, inspiration and advice on the design and construction of a decorative door wreath and centrepiece arrangement. Each student will be encouraged to consider colour, tones, composition, as well as shape and texture to create something truly unique and beautiful to suit each individual style and preference. The course fee excludes the cost of materials. Course Content Course Content Among the areas covered in this course are: Preparation of materials. Ways to apply materials to a base wicker frame. Ribbon preparation and application artificial flowers selection Preparation and application and decorative centrepiece making using wired ribbons and florals. 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

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