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Drama, Theatre and Acting Classes

An 8-week evening course exploring acting fundamentals, improvisation, voice and poetry — no previous experience required.
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What we teach

Three class types run across our Carrigaline and Kinsale venues each September term. Here’s what each one covers.
Draíocht Classes

Speech and Drama

Plays, poetry, object theatre, improvisation and character development, with regular chances to perform in plays and poetry recitals.
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Visual Art

Clay, drawing, paint and colour, fabric and fibre, and construction, building the skills and techniques for expression, inventiveness and individuality alongside the performing classes.
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Drama, Theatre & Acting for Adults

Performance and character work for teens and adults.
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Benefits of attending Speech & Drama
classes at Draíocht

  • While attending Draíocht Creative Arts School students will explore and experiment with:
    • -Plays
    • -Poetry
    • -Object Theatre
    • -Improvisation 
    • -Musical Theatre 
    • -Character Development
    • - Warm ups, mime & movement 
    • -Drama & Theatre Games 
  • Students will get the opportunity to perform in plays and poetry recitals throughout the year enhancing self-expression and self-esteem in a fun and enjoyable setting.
  • Speech, Drama and Communication Classes enable students to develop confidence in public speaking and presentation skills by learning about the six elements of vocal variety (pitch, pace, pause, power, inflection and tone) as well as clear diction and voice projection.
  • Drama games give students the chance to co-operate with others in a relaxed atmosphere through imaginative play enabling students to make new friends in the process.
  • Improvisation and role play empowers students to experiment with movement and engage in creative, critical, imaginative and reflective thinking.

Benefits of doing visual art classes with us:

  • Students will experiment with:
    • -Clay 
    • -Drawing
    • -Paint & Colour 
    • -Fabric & Fibre 
    • -Construction
  • Students will develop the skills and techniques necessary for expression, inventiveness & individuality 
  • Students will be provided with opportunities to explore how the work of famous artists & craftspeople might relate to their own work by studying various techniques used 
  • Students will be encouraged to express ideas, feelings & experiences in visual & tactile forms 
  • Art lessons for children boost cognitive growth, fine motor skills, emotional expression and communication 
  • Art lessons provide a safe space to build problem solving skills, enhance confidence and encourage creative and critical thinking 
  • Studies have shown that structured art activities like drawing, painting, clay/print making can reduce stress, improve emotional regulation, promoting positive mental health and wellbeing 

Drama, Theatre & Acting for Adults

This 8-week course introduces adults to the foundations of acting through theatre games, improvisation, scene study, character development, voice work, and poetry performance. The class blends dramatic acting techniques with literary exploration and ensemble collaboration in an encouraging and relaxing setting. No previous experience in acting is required but enjoying yourself, getting to know new people and having fun is a must!

Students will

  • Build confidence in performance
  • Learn acting fundamentals
  • Experiment with object theatre
  • Master the art of improvisation
  • Explore dramatic text and poetry
  • Develop voice and movement skills
  • Perform monologues and scenes
Where
Carrigaline Community School
When
Monday nights, 7–9pm
Starting Date
Monday 21 September 2026
How to Book
Via Carrigaline Community School’s Adult Education website

€100 for the 8-week course

Booking is handled directly through Carrigaline Community School’s Adult Education website.
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