Top Ireland Art & Culture Classes

While visiting Galway County, opt to spend some time away from sightseeing on the city’s popular coast with this Irish homemade baking scones and bread class. You’ll meet in a local’s home to learn how to bake Irish favorites from scratch. Your guide takes the time to teach you how to bake from a provided recipe, as you learn about Ireland’s baking practices of the past and present.

Trace the fascinating evolution of Irish writing/printing from Ogham, to Insular script and finally to Cló Gaelach. The Social Hack to Ireland: We do not just teach writing; we decode Hiberno-English - Ireland's very own English, insight into the Irish language and even into the Irish Constitution itself! Work with 100-year-old poetry in the Irish language from a trailblazing female Dublin poet (Alice Furlong, a founder member of Inghinidhe na hÉireann alongside Maud Gonne). A Souvenir with a Story: You won’t just leave with your very own written masterpiece; you’ll receive a digital resource pack to keep your Irish journey alive long after you fly home. Discover More Tours is a social enterprise, all proceeds work towards supporting/achieving its social goals.

Make your own hammered silver ring on this hands-on jewelry workshop in Dublin's city center. Souvenirs can often lack personal significance and connection to your travel experience. Create something more meaningful, while learning traditional silversmithing techniques including measuring, cutting, shaping, filing, and texturing under the watchful eye of your tutor.

The idyllic setting on a traditional Irish family farm makes this experience one of a lifetime. I am a professional aran knitter giving a modern take on traditional Irish cable patterns and shapes. Located in the world famous Burren lowlands I can show you how to weave together craft, landscape and colour to create modern heirlooms using the best natural fibres unique to Ireland. Whether you are a beginner or more experienced this will be a unique fun learning experience with some delicious homemade food as an added extra.

Enjoy an evening of traditional Irish food, music and dance with an Irish show at the Belvedere in Dublin. Get set for a night of non-stop entertainment as professional Irish folk musicians and dancers take to the stage to perform Irish dances, jigs and reels. Tuck into a delicious typical Irish cuisine, sip a pint of Guinness (own expense) and maybe even get up on stage to try your hand at Irish dancing.

Take a creative break in County Cork with a craft lesson at Europe’s only toy soldier factory. After your instructors guide you through the process of making a miniature model of your choice, enjoy a walk through the factory’s miniature model exhibitions, including historical dioramas and Lord of the Rings characters.

Try your hand at traditional Irish dance, with a former Riverdancer leading the way! In this afternoon dance experience, learn how to perform dances like the ceili group dance and sean nós, the ‘old style’ of Irish dancing, as well as the internationally popular moves of the Riverdance. Learn about the history behind all these dances and their place in Irish culture from your teacher, an expert in the history and performance of Irish dance.

During this workshop on the Dingle Peninsula, we investigate and explore our camera settings at a series of wonderful scenic locations on the western edge of the Dingle Peninsula, that are specially chosen to demonstrate various aspects of photography. As you become confident and more creative using aperture and shutter speed settings, we’ll discuss using different types of lenses and mastering automatic and manual focusing. Towards the end of the session, we’ll discuss and experiment with filters, low light and long exposure photography towards the evening.

Explore the stunning landscapes of Ireland on a guided photowalk designed for non-professional photographers. Capture the rugged beauty of the Wild Atlantic Way as you learn to master your mobile phone's camera settings. This hands-on experience offers essential tips on composition and lighting while you enjoy a scenic walk through breathtaking locations like the Donegal Boardwalk and Ballyvaughan Seafront. Conclude your adventure by creating and sending a personalized postcard using your favorite photos from the day, all while savoring a warm scone and tea in a local tearoom. - Small group experience ensuring personalized attention - Learn photography techniques tailored for mobile devices - Explore picturesque locations along Ireland's coastline - Enjoy refreshments while creating your unique postcard

Avoid the crowds and explore Irish history in peace on this Book of Kells and Dublin Castle exterior tour. Visit the Trinity College Library, home to the famous Book of Kells—widely considered among the most important of all Ireland’s ancient treasures. Listen as your guide brings medieval Ireland to life, shedding light on the Book of Kells’ profound historical significance. Afterward, enjoy a guided walking tour around Dublin Castle’s mighty exterior. Visit the gardens and yards, and learn of the castle’s role as court, fortress, treasury, and jail.

Immerse yourself in a night of Irish revelry at the Irish House Party in Dublin. Set in an 18th-century Georgian townhouse, experience one of the city’s best ways to spend an evening at this event, complete with live traditional music, song, dance and Irish humor. Enjoy a more personal, authentic alternative to large-scale stage productions and make the evening a complete experience with an upgrade to a 3-course dinner.

Learn Irish dance from an actual Irish musician at this group dance party in Dublin. This is an opportunity to learn the steps while listening to a live Irish fiddle. In addition practicing the moves, hear stories about Irish culture and tradition from your guide. You may even make a few new friends in the process, too.

Explore the stunning landscape of Donegal on a guided photowalk designed for amateur photographers. Your photographic guide will teach you about the advanced settings on your mobile phone camera and photography techniques that will enhance your skills. Enjoy a hands-on experience capturing beautiful scenery and fun portraits with fellow participants. After the walk, unwind at the local café with a cup of tea or coffee as you create a personalized postcard to commemorate your adventure. - Guided outdoor experience ideal for non-professional photographers - Small group setting (minimum of 5 - maximum of 8 participants) - Learn mobile photography tips, composition, and lighting techniques - Includes a scone and drink at a local tearoom and a printed postcard of your favourite photos

We are based in the famous town of Killarney in Co. Kerry, Ireland. Killarney is the perfect place for photographers with the most picturesque locations in Ireland. We also run tours in various scenic and exciting locations on Ireland’s west coast, also known as the Wild Atlantic Way. Your tour guide, Micheál O’Sullivan, is an experienced, professional photographer and considered a leading authority on Irish landscape photography.

This is a unique location specific writing workshop with local writer Dr. Prior (you can call me Niamh!). Of course there's time to chat and ask questions while we walk.

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You will learn the basics of goldsmithing, this includes: – How to pierce ( saw ) a piece of 3mm sterling silver – How to form a bangle using pliers – You will watch it being soldered whilst being explained the process by your teacher – How to file the bangle using different size hand files – How to texture the bangle using a planishing hammer- choose from a few finishing options – You will watch it being polished on a polishing motor to your chosen finish – matt or shiny!

Charm makers over time have become more and more creative -you can even make more than 1 charm out of your square of silver so you can have a layer of charms to add to your necklace. It really is a great way to be creative, learn a new skill and come away with a stunning, hand made piece of jewellery that you can keep as a wonderful memento of your time in Dublin.