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Our small class sizes allow IAC students to create meaningful connections with enthusiastic peers and expert instructors—and also means spots fill up fast! Register soon to join our next cohort of Irish language, dance, music, literature, and theatre students and embark on a new season of learning.

Keep scrolling for our fall 2023 master class spotlights and full roster of offerings. Term starts September 18!

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Master Class Spotlight

Writing Speculative Fiction For Children With Patricia Forde

Join Ireland's Children's Literature Laureate Patricia Forde as she shares insight from writing her latest book, The Girl who Fell to Earth, and provides tips on how to write your own piece of speculative fiction/dystopian fiction.

Sep 27

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Introduction To Tune Arranging

The communal spirit of playing tunes in unison at a pub-table session is great fun! Learn how to listen for the musical secrets that transform good bands into great ones, and pick up some of those tricks yourself for when you play tunes with others.

Oct 14

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Classes at a Glance

Music >

Celtic Harp I: Introduction (Online)
Celtic Harp I: Introduction (In Person)
Celtic Harp II: Advanced Beginner (Online)
Harp Circle (In Person)
Celtic Harp III: Mixed Level (Online)
Concertina I: Beginners (In Person)
Concertina II: Advanced Beginners (In Person)
Concertina III: Intermediate (In Person)
Fiddle I: Absolute Beginners (In Person)
Fiddle II: Beginners (Online)
Fiddle II: Beginners (In Person)
Fiddle III: Advanced Beginners (In Person)
Fiddle III: Advanced Beginners (Online)
Fiddle IV: Early Intermediate (Online)
Fiddle IV: Early Intermediate (In Person)
Fiddle V: Intermediate (Online)
Fiddle VI: Advanced (Online)
Mandolin I: Beginners (Online)
Mandolin II: Advanced Beginners (Online)
Tin Whistle I: Beginners (Online)
Tin Whistle II: Advanced Beginners (Online)
Tin Whistle III: Intermediate (Online)
Learning Tunes by Ear : Beginners (Online)
Introduction to Music Theory (Online)
Introduction to the Traditional Irish Session (In Person)

Language >

Irish Language I: Introduction (Section A) (Online)
Irish Language I: Introduction (Section B) (Online)
Irish Language I: Introduction (Section C) (Online)
Irish Language I: Introduction (Section D) (Online)
Irish Language II: Beginners (Online)
Irish Language III: Advanced Beginners (Online)
Irish Language IV: Early Intermediate (Online)
Irish Language V: Advanced Intermediate (Online)
Irish Language VI: Advanced (Online)
Tae agus Comhrá (Tea and Conversation) (Online)
TEG-Certified Irish Language Level I: Introduction (Online)
TEG-Certified Irish Language Level II: Beginners(Online) 

Dance >

Step Dance I: Beginners (Online)
Step Dance I: Beginners (In Person)
Step Dance II: Advanced Beginners (In Person)
Introduction to Hard Shoe (Online)
Set Dance: Irish Old Style Social Dance (In Person)

Theatre Arts >

Storytelling I: Beginners (In Person)
Storytelling II: Advanced Beginners (Online)

Kids And Family >

Introduction to Irish Step Dance for Kids (In Person)

Master Classes >

Writing Speculative Fiction for Children (In Person)
Introduction to Tune Arranging (In Person)

Things to Know

Interested in a music class but don't own an instrument? You can rent or purchase one online.

Want to join with a friend? Sign up with someone who's new to Irish Arts Center and we'll give you both 20% off your class registrations. (To learn how to apply this bonus, email [email protected].) 

More than one subject calling your name? Become an Irish Arts Center member at any level and you'll get 20% off every course you enroll in for the length of your year-long membership. Learn more.