PLC: The Real Path to Art Careers | Cork News

Cork News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Aug 26, 2026 · 1m

Forget the myth — Post-Leaving Cert courses are a legit, powerful pathway to art careers and higher education. Deirdre Hayes Archbold proves it: she used a Level Five in Art, Craft, and Design to launch into a Level Six in Professional Arts Practice, mastering painting, ceramics, sculpture, and even furniture making — plus gallery prep, artist statements, and business skills. That foundation led her straight to a BA and MA in Visual Arts, and now she’s teaching at four West Cork colleges. With small classes, personalized tutoring, and real-world support, PLCs aren’t just backup plans —…