Tone and revitalise your whole body at your own pace. Focus on correct breathing, flexibility, yoga and relaxation.

Tai Chi is meditation in motion: learn a series of slow, continuous movements that promote physical and mental well being, and improve coordination and balance. This course is suitable for total beginners and those with a little experience. Please wear comfortable clothing that permits movement. Places are limited on this course so please enrol prior to attending to ensure a space is available. Fridays 12:30 - 2 PM at the Orakei Community Centre.

Kia ora. This course is for those new or relatively new to Te Reo Māori and Māori culture. Please read below the course dates for course commitments. Only the first three upcoming courses show below. To see all upcoming courses, click the 'SHOW MORE' button. Full courses with waiting lists may have been removed from the website.

In this workshop, Mollies Make and Create will introduce you to the wonderful world of upholstery. Course held in Papakura from 9:30 am to 3:30 pm. Registrations close 30 April to ensure enough time to manufacture footstool frames. Please contact the office on 521 9623 to enquire about places after this time.

72 hour IELTS Preparation course

Stay fit and have some fun with this class. Classes comprise mat work, simple dance steps to great music and barre work. This is a barefoot class as it is held on a sprung floor giving a 'softer' feel and absorbing the impact. Please bring a yoga mat with you. Terms 1, 3 and 4 are 9 week courses with Term 2 being an 8 week course.

Are you planning a holiday or are you going to work in Latin America or Spain? Then this beginner level course is for you! It will help you to communicate when buying food, organising transport and booking accommodation. Suitable also for higher level Spanish learners wanting to learn the vocabulary of travel. More info about course levels and the learning pathway below the course dates.

Learn to play the uke! Basic chords, strumming patterns and tab. Bring a uke and a smile. Suitable for beginners or near beginners.

Take a virtual tour up the Nile from Cairo to Aswan and learn about the history of Ancient Egypt. Step back in time with Dr Lawrence Xu-Nan of the University of Auckland and discover the many ancient sites of Egypt while gaining an understanding of Egyptian art, religion and society.

Are you wanting to harness the benefits of yoga but don't know where to start? Do you have concerns about injuries, flexibility and fitness? Join this inclusive class with patient and experienced tutors who will show you the basics of yoga within the limitations of your body. Stretch, relax and feel good! Yoga helps tone, strengthen and revitalise your whole body, and helps you to manage stress. This is a 9 week course during the school terms 1, 3 and 4. Term 2 is an 8 week course.

Further explore aspects of traditional Yoga including: breathing, meditation and deep relaxation, and learn more challenging postures. The Monday night class is a 1 1/2 hour class for 9 weeks during the school terms 1, 3 and 4. Term 2 is an 8 week course. The Wednesday night class is a 1 hour class only for 9 weeks for all terms.

Are you interested in speaking Chinese language? Are you working in an organisation which needs to deal with Chinese-speaking people? Are you going to travel in China or conduct business with Chinese? Join Dodo to explore Chinese culture, and start your Chinese language learning journey.

Have you read about the Cinque Terre? "The Five Lands" is composed of five villages on a rugged portion of coast along the Italian Riveria. It is a region close to June's heart and in this course she will share with you recipes collected both from her travels and from her Italian friends. Among the local specialties covered in this course are focaccia, farinata, pesto, pansotti, torta della nonna.

Start a business or buy a business and make it make YOU lots of money! Learn the skills of becoming an entrepreneur. This course will cover many aspects of business including: how to choose a business; how to get started; how to build your business to profitability; how to market and promote your service or product; how to keep records, and work with your accountant.

Come on this fun adventure and learn a style of modern Asian cooking which has stormed the Auckland eat out market. All ingredients are included in the course fee and at the end of each class, you'll get to enjoy the tasty dishes you've prepared.

A second level language course for those who have successfully completed our Level 1 course or have gained that level of ability elsewhere.

The Roman Empire, an enduring empire in human history, lasted for many centuries due to their great innovations, including the most important, roads and aqueducts. These monuments were designed to last more than 100 years to show the world the magnificence of the emperors.

Always wanted to learn to sew? Come along to this fun class and make your own Tote Bag and Apron while learning the basics of sewing.

A follow on course for those who have completed our beginners course or already have basic watercolour painting skills. BYO materials.

Improve your fitness by dancing your heart out to ABBA and the Bee Gees. Designed to suit the fitness level of active older adults and those new to cardio. Due to the floor surface, street shoes cannot be worn. Please wear soft leather (dance type) shoes, socks, or bare feet. Terms 1, 3 & 4 are 9 week courses. Term 2 is an 8 week course.

This third level Spanish class is for those who already have ability and confidence to talk about situations in the present tense, daily routine and activities. This course will introduce the past tense.

For those who have taken the "Ukulele for Beginners" introductory course or for those already familiar with some chords and strumming patterns who wish to take their ukulele playing further in a friendly and safe group class environment. Please note this is a beginner/intermediate class therefore not suitable for advanced players.

Tai Chi is meditation in motion: learn a series of slow, continuous movements that promote physical and mental well being, and improve coordination and balance. This is the Level 2 class. Read below.

Are you wanting to harness the benefits of yoga but don't know where to start? Do you have concerns about injuries, flexibility and fitness? Join this inclusive class with patient and experienced tutors who will show you the basics of yoga within the limitations of your body. Stretch, relax and feel good! Yoga helps tone, strengthen and revitalise your whole body, and helps you to manage stress. This is a 9 week course during the school terms 1, 3 and 4. Term 2 is an 8 week course.

This 9 week class incorporates both beginner and continuing levels in a friendly, easy-going general mat class. For those who are completely new to Pilates and feel they would benefit from a term of foundational Pilates, we hold Beginners classes at 5.30pm on Wednesdays.

Spice things up with a cooking lesson perfect for couples, friends, family members – these classes are fun and light-hearted with plenty of opportunity for hands-on learning. And you'll eat your delicious meal each night.

Join us for an exploration of the human form. Learn basic anatomy, learn how to draw both realistically and gesturally from photos and later from live models (clothed). All materials are included within the course fee.

Prepare yourself for the NZ Citizenship process and interview. Remove the anxiety of the unknown! The purpose of this course is for applicants to understand the NZ Citizenship requirements, to practise for the interview, and to be able to communicate a genuine commitment to NZ. Please note: This is not an immigration course. Minimum Intermediate Level English.

Want to achieve a home that is a true reflection of you? In this course you will not only identify what this is, you will identify tips on how to use colour, light and space in the most effective way.

Learn or update your computer skills to produce attractive, structured letters and forms. Become adept at copying, cutting, pasting, editing and formatting text, tabs and leaders, tables and columns.

Discover the exotic flavours of Morocco. This part-demonstration, part-practical class uses aromatic spices like saffron, coriander and cumin to prepare wonderful dishes such as couscous, tagines, preserved lemons and harissa. NOTE: The course fee includes $20.00 for ingredients for the first class only.

Planning a trip to Russia? Do you have Russian friends? Getting started with learning this language and the Russian cyrillic alphabet.