Have you been eager to learn a new skill in the Irish arts or brush up on an existing one? Irish Arts Center's online and in-person classes cater to all levels of Gaeilgeoirí and musicians, step and set dancers, and storytellers and Joyceans, and our new six- and eight-week spring term begins this week. See below for the course calendar, and to register.

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Class Spotlight 

Mandolin I: Beginners (Online)

Our intro course covers the basics of this beautiful and versatile instrument, with a focus on Irish music but also touching upon its use in bluegrass, folk, and jazz.

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Introduction To Irish Step Dance For Kids (In Person)

Calling all kids! Niall O’Leary's class in the traditional Irish form of step dancing teaches technique, form and style, as well as dances such as the reel and the jig.

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Classes at a Glance

Music > 

Bodhrán I: Introduction (In Person)
Bodhrán II: Advanced Beginners (In Person)
Celtic Harp I: Introduction (In Person)
Celtic Harp II: Advanced Beginner (Online)
Harp Circle (In Person)
Concertina I: Beginners (In Person)
Concertina II: Advanced Beginners (In Person)
Fiddle I: Absolute Beginners (In Person)
Fiddle II: Beginners (Online)
Fiddle III: Advanced Beginners (In Person)
Fiddle IV: Early Intermediate (Online)
Fiddle V: Intermediate (Online)
Fiddle VI: Advanced (Special Edition) (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 I: 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
TEG-Certified Irish Language Level II: Beginners

Dance >

Step Dance I: Beginners (Section A) (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)

Literature >

U for You! Joyce's Ulysses for New Readers (and Re-Readers) (In Person)

Kids And Family >

Introduction to Irish Step Dance for Kids (In Person)

Master Classes >

Irish Traditional Singing Master Class: Part Two (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.