Galway Barista School
The Galway Barista School is an Independent School set up to facilitate Coffee Lovers at all levels.
We currently run several types of courses from One Day Barista Workshops, to Barista Basics, Barista Advanced and Latte Art Courses.
We are also a member of the SCA Specialty Coffee Association and run Barista Foundation, Intermediate and Professional SCA courses. Check our availability below.
Ideally located in the centre of the West of Ireland, we are approximately an hour from Westport, Castlebar, Ballina, Sligo, Leitrim, Roscommon, Athlone, Limerick & Ennis.
If you’re a coffee lover then we’re not too far away.
FAQs
Who are the Barista courses for?
Our courses are designed for:
1. People looking to get a job in the coffee industry
2. For people already working in a Cafe who would like to upgrade their skills
3. Or for people who just have a keen interest in coffee and want to learn more & have a fun day immersed in the World of Coffee.
What can I expect?
Our aim is to provide a fun and relaxed environment while learning essential Coffee skills at the same time, a Galway Barista School course will cater for all.
Class sizes are no more then 4 students so the ratio of Student to Teacher is 4:1
Each person attending can expect to learn some historical points about coffee, where it comes from, how its processed etc. You will also get to work on a professional coffee machine and make the basic specialty drinks on a coffee menu, such as, espresso, americano, cappuccino, latte and flat white. For those looking to gain more experience we dive into Latte Art.
Do I need to have experience before booking a course?
No, not at all! Our Barista Basics Course is designed for those who are beginners in Coffee or for those with a very keen interest in Coffee.
No previous experience is required to attend
How do I book a course?
Our classes and timetable schedules are run directly from the Galway Barista School website. If you would like to book a course then reserving your place though the booking form is essential. If you have any questions regarding any of the courses you can email us at galwaybaristaschool@coffee.ie
To view our future scheduled dates and current availability of courses, click the button below.
