Practical Courses

This course is ideal for anyone as it accommodates needs across the spectrum of all ages and levels of experience. The fundamentals course will give the learner a insight into building core masculine shape using the key elements of our cutting philosophy. Structure, balance and precision. Through this course you will gain an insight into…

Transform your Body in 10 weeks with Diet, Exercise & nutritional guidance. Full body screening before & after the 10 weeks to measure progress, which will be achieved through a wide variety of exercise techniques covering aerobic, anaerobic, flexibility strength & endurance.

Enrol in our personal training package to reach your desired goals under the tutelage of one of our experienced trainers. Your bodyfat percentage will be calculated at the beginning and the end of the term, with the client having the option of extending the time frame. Receive a personalised diet plan to enable you to…

At Menspire Academy, we pride oursevles on running the best barbering courses in Dublin. Ranging from 1 day fundamental courses, to 6 month full-time programmes we have a course for barbers of all levels and experience. For more information on our courses, check out the details below and download our course curiculum to get a…

Tutor: Amy Redmond Amy is delighted to be partnering with The People’s College to deliver her own unique take on acting and public speaking. Act The Maggot – beginners acting and public speaking classes – is the brainchild of Amy Redmond who trained and worked as a professional actor in New York. Her many acting…

Tutor: Amy Redmond Amy is delighted to be partnering with The People’s College to deliver her own unique take on acting and public speaking. Act The Maggot – beginners acting and public speaking classes – is the brainchild of Amy Redmond who trained and worked as a professional actor in New York. Her many acting…

NOW OFFERING LIVE CLASSES AGAIN FOR 2022! COVID_19: Providing that the COVID-19 government regulations continue to allow us, we will proceed with our live performance classes and will have procedures in place such as small class size (10 student maximum),  ventilation, santizing, and mask wearing where suitable, in order to provide the safest work conditions…

Advanced Acting For Camera Course This Advanced Acting For Camera Course is aimed at those who have some training and experience in acting – but need hands-on experience with Film Acting. The course covers Soaps, Episodic TV, and Film Acting, and the techniques required for each format. This will be an intensive course. It will employ…

AUDITIONING NOW FOR JANUARY-JUNE 2022 LIVE COURSE! The Advanced 6-Month Actor Training course is the most comprehensive advanced performance course that we currently offer, and is for the experienced advanced student by audition/interviews by appointment. Details are being finalized now for the next course option will run in January 11th-June 22nd 2022 Tuesday evenings 6:30-9:00pm with a “Midterm” performance on March…

Auditions being held in February 2022 by appointment for this theatre performance course fo those of you with some experience! Due to COVID-19 course changes, we have combined the Advanced Adult Scene Study with the final 3-months of our Advanced Actor Training to cover contemporary and classical performances. Course content will cover voice and body…

Advanced Barbering Diploma Course. Next courses commence September and October 2021. Apply Now – Limited Places This Advanced Barbering Diploma Course was designed to deliver best standard of knowledge, skills and practice to all students taking part. All attendants will learn skills that are needed in order to become a professional barber and progress their career…

This Advanced Photoshop course will appeal to individuals with basic or intermediate knowledge and skills in Adobe Photoshop and image editing software. The course aims to teach participants the techniques necessary to create, manipulate and edit professional quality images with skill and precision.  The participants will be taken through the entire post production process of…

Raise the heart rate, enjoy an aerobic work out which burn those troublesome calories and helps tone from head to toe. Followed by a variety of body resistance exercises to give the body definition. Incorporates various fitness levels. Cool down as your body’s heart rate returns to normal. (Qualified Instructor), (Bring mat & bottle of…

Alexander Technique is a tool in understanding how your body moves and works. Conscious movement applied to everyday activities from sitting and standing to walking and lifting. We work in a gentle focused manor, doing less to allow more, in this practical, mindful class.

Duration This is a Full-time One Year course, which runs from September to May, 5 days a week. Overview This course is designed to equip students with the knowledge and the skills to work in a variety of areas within the Animal Healthcare sector or to progress to Higher Education through the Higher Education Links Scheme. Students will…

This Animation Portfolio course is designed for students wishing to apply for a degree in Animation. Students will be given a broad introduction to the subject with the view to creating suitable portfolios for entry into third level. There will be strong emphasis on notebook and research work for character development. Students will be taught…

This Animation Portfolio course is designed for students wishing to apply for a degree in Animation. Students will be given a broad introduction to the subject with the view to creating suitable portfolios for entry into third level. There will be strong emphasis on notebook and research work for character development. Students will be taught…

Duration Block release as part of the apprenticeship (11 weeks for phase 4 and 10 weeks for phase 6.) Overview An apprenticeship is a training and education programme, which mixes learning in a college such as DFEi with work-based learning in a company. This Carpentry and Joinery apprenticeship programme is a 4-year programme consisting of…

This programme is suitable for individuals with no previous knowledge of art who wish to develop their artistic and sketching skills through a variety of mediums in a relaxed and supportive setting. Programme Description • Develop observation skills working from still life using various pencils • Understanding basic drawing techniques such as shape/form/texture/composition • Knowing your medium…

Would you like to learn to Paint and Draw but don’t know where to begin? This course is designed to give you the skills and the confidence to start painting and to improve. Tutor Joyce Duffy, believes that learning should be fun, and that people learn best in a relaxed and friendly atmosphere. On this…

This Cut and Blow Dry part-time course is provided by the Cork Academy of Hairdressing in Ireland. Next courses commence September and October 2021. Apply Now – Limited Places The part-time Cut and Blow Dry course is designed to detail cutting and blow-drying techniques. A suitable course for a beginner, or one established as a…

Hairdressing – Beginners Course. Next courses commence September and October 2021. Apply Now – Limited Places This course is ideal for anyone who intends to go into hairdressing and make a career for themselves that is both exciting and creative. This career could take you anywhere in the world and can be very well paid!…

Introduction To Barbering Course. Next courses commence September and October 2021. Apply Now – Limited Places Men and women of all ages, from all over the country and from all walks of life have taken this course. People who have an eye for detail, that enjoy working with people and with a passion for hairdressing…

This Musical Theatre Dance course is delivered Monday evenings by Rathmines College of Further Education.

Step into enjoying your garden. Plan the future for your room outside. Introduction to low maintenance planting and seasonal colour. Plant seeds and bulbs for summer splendour. Learn the art of propagation. Make your own compost. Grow organic herbs and vegetables. Choice of plants for containers and window boxes. Year round lawn care.

The Degree in Audio Production and Music Project Management course is delivered in collaboration with our partners Sound Training College. Located at Rory Gallagher Corner and the Temple Bar Music Centre (The Button Factory), the Sound Training College has been setting standards in audio education for over 30 years. Our Audio Production and Music Project Management course…

The Degree in Audio Production and Music Project Management is delivered in collaboration with our partners Sound Training College. Located at Rory Gallagher Corner and the Temple Bar Music Centre (The Button Factory), the Sound Training College has been setting standards in audio education for over 30 years. Our Audio Production and Music Project Management course offers…

This short, intensive Baking course will cover cakes, buns, breads.  Every class is practical and shortly before the start of the course students will be given a list of ingredients to bring to the first class. You will need containers to bring food home. The first two classes are two hours long and as students…

Interesting and a fun experience. A hands on practical approach to baking. Learn how to bake cakes for all occasions. Party desserts, different pastries, pies, meringues & roulades and much more

Waltz, tango, foxtrot, quickstep, samba, cha cha, rumba, jive. Tutor: Internationally qualified instructor who has also represented Ireland in international competition abroad.

Introduction course to include basic cutting, blending, razor work and beard styling.

Barbering Basic Beginners Course By Night. Next courses commence September and October 2021. Apply Now – Limited Places An ideal course for anyone who would like to start their barbering career. We teach the art of gents cutting with scissor and razor, also some highlighting techniques. This is a good foundation course to become a…

Become proficient in basic barbering skills. Learn men’s cutting, styling and cutting facial hair. Students must be professional hairdressers/ trainees working full-time in salons and/or barbershops.

This programme is suitable for individuals with little or no previous knowledge and want to develop their creative cake decorating skills using fondant. Learn how to add the personal touch to special celebrations and save money on your show stopping cakes

Beginners cutting course for hairdressing trainees with approx. 6 months full time experience in a salon.

Learn the techniques and make a project. All pieces must be of a size that can be taken home at the end of class each night.

Experienced & Improver female basketball players can now sign up for class at Donahies Community School. Join the Basketball for Women (Experienced Players) course at Donahies Community School. This is a 10 week class for experienced  and improver women basketball players starting this September ’22.  If you are familiar with the rules of basketball (even…

NOT RUNNING THIS TERM Look and feel amazing inside and out! Learn how to treat your skin the best way. This Beauty and Makeup course covers skin analysis, skincare, masks, scrubs, lashes, eyebrow tinting & shaping, manicures and pedicures. Makeup for all occasions & much more by highly qualified tutor. Tutor: Toni O’Leary  

This programme is suitable for individuals who wish to develop skills and techniques in the application and design of sculptured nails/nail extensions so that the participant can offer this service to the public. Programme Description The application of sculptured nails is an art in itself that takes time, precision and skill. Sculptured nails are semi-permanent…

Backyard Bee Keeping is a wonderful hobby, but to many it seems surrounded by mystery. This course opens the lid of the honey bee’s hive, enabling the novice beekeeper to understand this complex and fascinating world. We will explore the life cycle of the hive, what happens when the bees swarm and so much more.…