Courses

Courses are run throughout the year at the Pine Forest Art Centre.

Summer Courses

All Junior (ages 5 to 12) and Senior (ages 13 to 16) Summer Courses last two weeks at a time. Hours of attendance for all Courses are 10.00am – 4.00pm.
There are private buses from various pick up points available to transport the children to and from the Art Centre if required. Students bring a packed lunch. There are no shop facilities on the premises or nearby. Students are divided into groups of their own age and participate in a wide variety of art and craft activities. Please click here for course dates and fees

Portfolio Preparation Course: Ages 16 - 19. This Course programme is structured to assist students in developing a comprehensive portfolio for application for entry to 3rd level institutions and / or preparing for Leaving Certificate. An individual programme is organised for each member of the group. Please click here for course dates and fees. Click a button below for:

Easter Course

The Easter Course is held during the Easter holidays and is designed for children between the ages of 5 and 12 years old. Times are Monday - Friday, 10 am -4 pm. Each child participates in a wide variety of Art and Craft activities according to the pupil’s age, ability and interests. They bring a packed lunch and a drink for the day. There is no shop. There are lunch time walks, weather permitting. The children are under careful supervision throughout the day.

School Term Tours and Summer Group Days

School Art & Craft activity days run from March to June, Summer Art & Craft Activity days run during the Summer. Halloween and Christmas Art & Activity days can be booked throughout the year:

School Art and Craft Activity Days:

Single day: 1 March -30 June 2010. Times: 10 am -3 pm flexible, Mon -Fri. Ages 5 -12 years. Cost: €12 per child, minimum 20 children.

Summer Groups Art and Craft Day Trips:

Single day: 1 July-27 August 2010. Times: 10.30 am -2.30 pm flexible.

Halloween and Christmas Art Activity Workshops:

Single day: 1 Oct -22 Dec 2010. Times: 10 am -2.30 pm flexible, Mon -Fri. Ages 5- 12 years. Cost: €12 per child, minimum 20 children.

The day comprises of Art and Craft activities adapted to suit the children’s age and abilities. There is also a Nature Walk, weather permitting.

The children bring home their three finished pieces.
Accompanying teachers are welcome to join in.
Fee includes materials.

Hallow'een Course

The Halloween Course takes place during the Autumn mid-term school break.

This year Halloween Camp will run for one week between 26th -29th October 2010.

It is designed for children between the ages of 5 and 12 years old.

Times are 10 am -4 pm. Price including materials is €120.00.

Thursday After School Classes

Thursday Afternoon classes run parallel to school term times.

Times are 4.15 -5.15 pm and cost is €95.00 for 10 weeks.

"We did loads of art. I made pictures and bracelet with my name on it" Anna - Form 4