Nice place to give private lessons?

tradhead

Hi guys,

Looking for somewhere like a library in the general area of Fairview/ North Strand for an hour-long class for an hour-long class twice a week. Could be a total long shot but I just thought it was worth a try! :-)

Birneybau

Depends on what the lesson is. If it's drums, no idea. If it's something academic, sure there's a library in Fairview.

tradhead

Birneybau wrote: »

Depends on what the lesson is. If it's drums, no idea. If it's something academic, sure there's a library in Fairview.

Sorry I should have said, it's Spanish lessons. The library in Fairview closes at 5 on most evenings, so it might suit for one of the classes at a push but not both. Are there any other similar facilities anywhere nearby? I've only recently moved here myself so still getting to know the local area.

January

How about a quiet coffee shop?

tradhead

January wrote: »

How about a quiet coffee shop?

Thanks January- a coffee shop would probably work but I'm trying to make a few bob from the lessons without ripping her off so having to buy something at every class would eat into my profit margin a bit :-( I appreciate the suggestion tho!

bren2001

tradhead wrote: »

Thanks January- a coffee shop would probably work but I'm trying to make a few bob from the lessons without ripping her off so having to buy something at every class would eat into my profit margin a bit :-( I appreciate the suggestion tho!

Is there a reason you cannot give it to her in her house or yours? I give Math grinds in the students home all the time.

athtrasna

tradhead wrote: »

Thanks January- a coffee shop would probably work but I'm trying to make a few bob from the lessons without ripping her off so having to buy something at every class would eat into my profit margin a bit :-( I appreciate the suggestion tho!

Not sure it's allowed to charge money for a lesson in a library. My mother is a librarian in another part of Ireland and it's strictly banned there. Any classes using the facilities are voluntary groups or organised by the council.

tradhead

bren2001 wrote: »

Is there a reason you cannot give it to her in her house or yours? I give Math grinds in the students home all the time.

We're both in shared acommodation. She lives with about seven people(!) and I've only just moved into a place with two girls that like their downtime after work (which I completely understand). There's one evening a week that would suit in my house as both girls are out but its a good bit later than I was hoping to do the lessons...but if I don't come up with anything else it'll have to do! :-)

tradhead

athtrasna wrote: »

Not sure it's allowed to charge money for a lesson in a library. My mother is a librarian in another part of Ireland and it's strictly banned there. Any classes using the facilities are voluntary groups or organised by the council.

That's an excellent point and one I hadnt even considered :-( I'll enquire anyway, but thanks for the heads-up!

robjones1981

Try a hotel lobby either
Usually pretty quiet spots

banjopaul

East end of Hamilton building in Trinity is used by people giving Grinds in evenings all the time, not much facilities wise basically a big corridor, but quiet enough.

tricky D

You could try some community centres or the like. They often have small offices or spaces to rent by the hour for as little as €10/hr.

Have a look at these and get in touch on the chance they have some ideas or pointers for you.
http://www.marino.ie/contacts
http://www.fairview-marino.com/cymclc