Become a Skilled Barista with McAuley Place!

Learn the art of coffee-making in this fun training session tailored for students!

Looking to master the art of coffee-making? Our Barista Training offers you a hands-on experience at the Convent Tearooms in Naas. For just €60, you’ll learn from experienced baristas, gain valuable skills, and create the perfect brew, whether you’re an aspiring professional or simply passionate about coffee.

 

Threads of Memory, an Heirloom Project by Element 15

23 May 2026

WORKSHOP IS FULLY BOOKED OUT!!!

Join cut paper artist Aisling Doyle on Saturday 23rd May 2026 from 10:30am - 2:30pm for a fun day of creating unique, colourful piece of art featuring bright summer blooms. 

26 May 2026

COURSE IS FULLY BOOKED OUT!!!

Following on from the success of our first Crochet Classes for Kids, we are delighted to announce a second course tailored towards children. Crochet expert Gintare Petrikaite will guide the children through everything they need to know about the art of crocheting. By the end of the six week course, they'll have created a forever keepsake that they'll be proud to display at home for all to see.

6 Jun 2026

WORKSHOP IS FULLY BOOKED OUT!!!

Join Fused Glass expert Sarah McGuinness for one of her ever popular workshops on Saturday 6th June 2026

27 Jun 2026

Join Grace from Floral & Fred for a perfect class for beginners or those looking to refresh their embroidery skills

25 Jun 2026

Join Book-binding expert Angelina Foster for a beginners book-binding workshop on Thursday 25th June from 7:00pm - 9:30pm

Learn the basics of bookbinding with Angelina Foster at the Luisne Centre, McAuley Place. Angelina will guide you to create your own hardback Accordion or Concertina Book with tie or closure and a simple A5 pamphlet book.

11 Jul 2026

Join Eco-Printing expert Angelina Foster for an introductionary Natural Dye Eco-Printing Workshop on Saturday 11th July

Harness the power of natural dyes when you join a taster eco-printing workshop at the Blueway Art Studio. This hands-on beginners’ workshop is an excellent taster experience if you’d like to learn how to make natural dyes. The fun and informative experience will give you the chance to create your own natural, botanical art print on paper using leaves and flowers from the local trees and plants in Ireland’s Ancient East.


 

18 Jul 2026

Joins Alice from Gardens of Arduinna which is based in Naas for a Beginners Flower Arranging Workshop on Saturday 18th July from 10:30am - 1:30pm

 

15 Aug 2026

Join stained glass expert Damien Quinn, for a day long workshop at which he'll take you through the art of stained glass design in a hands on relaxed, fun environment.

 

7:45am - 8:45am - Breakfast Club - Convent Tea Rooms

9:30am - 10:30am - Pilates with Jana - Luisne Centre

11:00am - 1:00pm - Interactive Music Workshop - Arts & Culture Centre

1:45pm - 2:45pm - The 1:40 Club - Arts & Culture Centre

2:45pm - 3:45pm - Naas Homework Club - Arts & Culture Centre

3:30pm - 8:00pm - Project Fashion - Luisne Centre

6:45pm - 7:45pm - Pregnancy Yoga with Danielle Griffin - Arts & Culture Centre

7:00pm - 8:00pm - Hatha Yoga with Gemma Deeney - Main Hall

7:30pm - 9:30pm - School of Philosophy - Rathasker Room

8:00pm - 9:00pm - Women's Wellness Yoga with Danielle Griffin - Arts & Culture Centre

8:15pm - 9:30pm -  Hatha Yoga with Gemma Deeney - Main Hall

7:45am - 8:45am - Breakfast Club - Convent Tea Rooms

9:50am - 10:50am - Pilates with Jana - Luisne Centre

10:00am - 11:00am - Hatha Yoga with Gemma Deeney - Main Hall

10:00am - 12:30pm - National Learning Network - Rathasker Room

11:00am - 1:00pm - Past Times Community Choir - Arts & Culture Centre

11:30am - 12:30pm - Chair Yoga - Luisne Centre

1:45pm - 2:45pm - The 1:45 Club - Arts & Culture Centre

2:45pm - 3:45pm - Naas Homework Club - Arts & Culture Centre

2:00pm - 4:00pm - Naas Retirement Association - Main Hall

7:00pm - 9:00pm - Yoga Therapy with Danielle Griffin - Arts & Culture Centre

7:30pm - 9:30pm - Naas Photography Club - Luisne Centre (Twice a Month)

7:30pm - 8:30pm - Qi Gong & Tai Chi with Sabine - Main Hall

7:30pm - 9:30pm - Open Share Recovery - Rathasker Room

7:45am - 8:45am - Breakfast Club - Convent Tea Rooms 

9:45am - 10:45am - Baby Yoga with Danielle Griffin - Main Hall

11:00am - 12:00pm - Baby Massage with Danielle Griffin - Main Hall

10:00am - 11:00am - Physio Yoga with Niamh - Arts & Culture Centre

12:30pm - 1:30pm - Tai Chi with Stuart - Arts & Culture Centre

1:45pm - 2:45pm - The 1:45 Club - Arts & Culture Centre

2:45pm - 3:45pm - Naas Homework Club - Arts & Culture Centre

4:30pm - 6:30pm - Why Not Dance Company (Ballet) - Main Hall

5:00pm - 6:15pm - Irish Grinds for Secondary School Students - Fairgreen Room

7:00pm - 8:00pm - Pranic Meditation with Alina (Once a Month) - Main Hall

7:30pm - 9:30pm - No Tags Dancing (Line Dancing Class) - Arts & Culture Centre

7:30pm - 9:30pm - Open Share Recovery - Rathasker Room

 

7:45am - 8:45am - Breakfast Club - Convent Tea Rooms

9:30am - 12:30pm - Alzheimers Activities - Luisne Centre

9:30am - 12:30pm - F.A.I.M. Project - Arts & Culture Centre

10:00am -11:00am - Pilates with Yana - Main Hall

12:45pm - 1:45pm - Line Dancing - Main Hall

1:00pm - 2:00pm - Alcoholics Anonymous - Rathasker Room

1:45pm - 2:45pm - The 1:40 Club - Arts & Culture Centre

2:45pm - 3:45pm - Naas Homework Club - Arts & Culture Centre

6:30pm - 7:30pm - Naas Ladybirds - Main Hall

7:00pm - 8:15pm - Irish Grinds for Secondary School Students - Tandy's Room

7:30pm - 9:00pm - Naas Girl Guides - Main Hall

7:30pm - 9:30pm - School of Philosophy - Rathasker Room

 

 

7:45am - 8:45am - Breakfast Club - Convent Tea Rooms

1:30pm - 5:00pm - Bridge Club - Arts & Culture Centre

1:45pm - 2:45pm - The 1:40 Club - Main Hall

6:30pm - 7:30pm - Naas Fairyflax Brownies - Main Hall

8:00pm - 9:00pm - Alcoholics Anonymous - Rathasker Room

9:00am - 12:30pm - Finance Class for Secondary School Students - Rathasker Room

9:30am - 10:30am - Yoga Booster Class with Gemma Deeney (Every 1st & 3rd Saturday of the Month) - Main Hall

11:45am - 1:30pm - Kildare Academy of Communication - Main Hall

2:00pm - 6:00pm - Seventh Day Adeventists (Every 2nd Saturday) - Main Hall

8:00pm - 9:00pm - Alcoholics Anonymous - Rathasker Room