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Come and join us for our lively Opening Week 19th to 25th of SEPTEMBER at the Learning Garden, Killimor (located near Portumna), and discover a choice of exiting subjects in a friendly atmosphere in our lovely new venue.
All Introductions are mini-workshops or lectures. Duration is approximately 1h, including light refreshments and is FREE of charge, all materials are supplied,
Booking is absolutely essential as places are limited.
Info & Booking: thelearninggardenireland@gmail.com:

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Introduction to Beginners Sewing, Knitting & Crochet
10.00-11.00pm
Monday 19th Sept		 Introduction to Zero-waste Arts, Crafts & Repairs
7.00-8.00pm 
Monday 19th Sept		Introduction to Bookbinding
7.00-8.00pm 
Tuesday 20th Sept
Join our fun relaxed group and discover beautiful easy projects while learning the basics of hand-sewing, knitting & crochet. In this intro you'll get to make a small little needle book and discover this wonderful new course while sipping on a nice cuppa.Creative Zero Waste Arts, Crafts & Repairs is a lot of fun. Open to students of all levels, come and get a taste of this wonderful workshop where you'll learn about creating and repairing many useful and beautiful ojects, and see the potential of upcycling everyday items.This 1h introduction to our popular Bookbinding course, is open to students of all levels interested in book creation & repairs, building customised presentations for 2D works, or even start their own publication! Materials, tea/coffee included.
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Bonjour! French Evening
7.00-8.00pm
Wednesday 21st Sept		Creative Drawing, Painting & Illustration
7.00-8.00pm
Thursday 22st September		Introduction to Art History & Appreciation
7.00-8.00pm
Friday 23rd Sept
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Join our friendly group and get a taste of a French class with us. We'll introduce the course, have a couple of fun activities, and give you a chance to assess your level privately (are you Beginner or Post Beginner/ Intermediate) and have a nice cuppa in our new venue. No stress, just relaxed fun.

\n		Starting a rich portfolio? Furthering your experience as an artist or developping it as a beginner? we'll explore new ideas and projects, along with an inspiring variety of mediums and techniques.. this course is open to all levels. Come and join us for a taste and a 1h mini workshop.\n

Discover our long running and popular Art History & Appreciation course, open to anybody with an interest or curiosity for art or history.  (Re)discover beautiful and fascinating works of arts and their rich and fascinating context while having a genuinely great evening.

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To book a class, or if you have any questions, you can contact us here :
thelearninggardenireland@gmail.com
* French: contact us for a free evaluation if you are unsure of your level

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\"FreeFriendly Flexible French Support for Students - Any Level
Pick a topic you are stuggling with or general student support.		€30/1.30h
\"FreeConversational/Written French Support for Professionals - Any Level
Pick a topic you are stuggling with or general professional support.		€45/1.30h
\"FreeArtist Coaching & Artist Block Support
Artistic technical support, brain storm about your practice and your goals, motivating creative exercises to bring up new ideas as well as to go beyond artist blocks. 		€45/1h
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Portfolio Coaching - University/Art School Entries
M.A. level guidance & coaching for the creation of an outstanding portfolio for Art School or University Applications
€35/1h
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Teacher Support and General enquiries:

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thelearninggardenireland@gmail.com
 
Postal Address:
The Learning Garden
Main street, 
Killimor, (located near Portumna)
Ballinasloe
Co. Galway
H53 K2W5
Ireland
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The Learning Garden is a registered Adult Education Art & Language School based in Killimor, County Galway, where you can study a wonderful range of subjects taught at Masters Level including:
- Bookbinding 
- Textile Arts & Crafts (Sewing, Crochet, Knitting, Quilting, Weaving, Soft Toy Making)
- Beginners WoodWork, DIY
- Painting & Drawing (including Portfolio preparations)
- Art History 
even learn French!  
We start at the complete Beginner's level and move all the way to the Advanced level. We focus on Adult Education, but welcome motivated young adults under certain conditions. Follow us on Facebook and get updates on our FREE workshops!

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Pre-recorded classes: Learn at your own pace - with all the benefit of a teacher to answer your questions as you progress.

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Zoom Classes: Join us for demonstrations, live workshops and classes via Zoom, you will find some are paying (in order to support our teacher's and workshop leaders) and some are free / donation based, so you can discover a new skill or topic which we hope will turn into a passion!

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If you have any questions, you can Contact us here

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Our SPRING Programme is ready! We are welcoming bookings for all classes. Don't hesitate to contact us if you have any questions about a course or if you wish to be added to our mailing list to receive updates as well as occasional free trial classes and vouchers. WE ALSO DO GIFT VOUCHERS! Contact us at: thelearninggardenireland@gmail.com

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FRENCH Support for Students & Professionals -
All Levels - inc. Junior/Leaving Cert.
Pick a topic you are stuggling with or general student support. Online or Classroom - ONGOING
Native teacher with 30 years experience.

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GRINDS & CLASSES
€30 /1.30h - 1 Student
€45 /1.30h - 2 Students
€45 /1.30h - 1 Adult
Inc. handouts

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INTRODUCTION TO BOOKBINDING. Make 2 beautiful hardback books guided by an experienced bookbinder and teacher. All levels - with interest in book creation & repairs, artist books, or starting their own publication

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Sat 30th/Sun 31st August 
10.30 to 4pm
€135 Inc. material 
€45 for 2h/private class

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INTRODUCTION TO PRINTMAKING. Try drypoint etching and linocut printing, guided by an experienced bookbinder and teacher.

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All Levels are welcome.

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Sat 12th/Sun 13th July
10.30 to 4pm
€145 Inc. material 

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TEXTILE & YARN CRAFT DAY 
- 10am to 12pm: Crochet for Beginners. Relaxed group. Learn the basic stitches so you can embark on the great Crochet Craft journey. Mini Free Crochet Kit for each participant. 
- 1pm to 3pm: Hand sewing for beginners. A delightful, easy, sewing workshop, all genders welcome! This is your opportunity to learn the basic stitches to do small repairs, sew a button and even try a mini project. Free essentials for each participant.
- 4pm to 6pm: Creative Brooch making with fabric and beads. Join us for a relaxing, creative workshop, where you will be making one or more Brooches with fabric and beautiful beads, trying a few different techniques. All materials are supplied, but participants are welcome to bring bits of jewellery, old beads and pieces of fabric they love and with to use.

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Try 3 different techniques/classes, create beautiful works, assisted by patient and experienced teacher & artist Laurie Legrand.
All Levels and genders are welcome.
All techniques are guided step by step.

Saturday 28th June
€45 for 2h/class
Inc. material
€40 + than 1 class

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PAINTING TECHNIQUES DAY 
- 10am to 12pm: Portrait Sketching with paint.
A great way to discover or improve your painting techniques, focus on representation, realism and colour. You will learn valuable tricks and tips which can be applied to any subject.
- 1pm to 3pm: Frame painting and decoration.
A delightful, easy, Craft orientated workshop, you will discover beautiful fun patterns and create a beautiful frame which can be used for a photograph or as a handmade gift. You can practice painting, decoupage or a mix of both.
- 4pm to 6pm: Botanical Painting.
Join us for a relaxing, delicate painting workshop, where you will be exploring a choice of native and imported flowers and plants, learn about their properties and get lost in the details while improving or discovering useful painting techniques.

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Try 3 different techniques/classes,  create beautiful works, assisted by patient and experienced teacher & artist Laurie Legrand.
All Levels are welcome.
All techniques are guided step by step.

Saturday 21st June
€45 for 2h/class
Inc. material
€40 + than 1 class

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PAINTING CLASSES - Learn the basics of drawing & Acrylic painting. Teacher with 30 years experience and a Masters in painting. Personal projects, Coaching, Portfolio, Leaving Cert, Art College Application & Art History. 

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€45 for 2h/private class
Inc. material

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HOW TO USE YOUR COMPUTER! An easy relaxed course for BEGINNERS. (bring your own laptop) Learn all the useful basics: emails, pictures, organise your files & documents, video calls, safely search & buy online (shops, websites, information, entertainment)...

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€45 for 2h/private class
Inc. material

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POST BEGINNERS BOOKBINDING - Practice your skills and get your questions answered. Make a beautiful hard cover for your favourite paperbacks. Repair a book or its cover. Work on your own project

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€45 for 2h/private class (for existing students)
Inc. material 

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- DIY Beginners
- Art History

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* free? because we are surrounded by quality disposable materials which usually end up in the bin, let me show you how much FUN it is to prepare them for an art project :)
* zero waste? if you add the environmental cost of creating new materials: you soon realise how it makes sense to re-use what is at hand.\n

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