Following on from the Excel for Beginners course, this intermediate level course takes your Excel skills to the next level. You will learn more formulae, some awesome tips for working with multiple worksheets, advanced printing, sorting,filtering, and more. These topics will really improve your productivity and save you lots of time.

Come and learn how to create a cake that has the WOW factor! Naked cakes have no outside layer of icing allowing you to show off the delicious layers and fillings inside and create amazing toppings. In our November course, Oscar will offer suggestions to ice the cake with a Christmas theme, giving the option of a fresh approach to this seasonal cake.

The old road-maps that have been used to plan our lives are out of date. We are living longer and doing it differently to previous generations. This workshop is aimed at making sense of the changes that are taking place and equipping you to make informed choices about the next stage in your life. Bring a friend or partner and plan your futures together - register two people for the price of one! This discount will automatically apply when you enrol.

A follow on workshop for those who have already attended an English Improve Your Pronunciation Skills workshop.

Learn how to make soap using a variety of techniques and materials. Course runs from 10.00am to 4.00pm and fee includes materials of $25.

An introduction to this fun medium. Get the confidence to start dabbling at home. All materials are included.

Be part of the movement to reduce plastic waste! Join Kimberly in the kitchen where she will show you how to make your own reusable beeswax food wraps - a beautiful alternative to plastic cling film. Course fee includes $10.00 for materials. New courses will be scheduled according to demand so register your interest!

Be part of the movement to reduce plastic waste! Join Kimberly in the kitchen where she will show you how to make your own reusable beeswax food wraps - a beautiful alternative to plastic cling film. Course fee includes $10.00 for materials. New courses will be scheduled according to demand so register your interest!

Suitable for 6 - 12 years. Course fee includes all materials.

Join Nichole for two days of cooking for Christmas.  During this course you will learn to cook a range of goodies that you will be able to give away as Christmas gifts, see proposed menu below.  Course fee includes ingredients and materials. Suitable for children 8 to 12 years.

Are you keen to teach adults? Join this hands-on course covering creating a learning climate, how adults learn, group interactions, course planning and evaluation - suitable both for those already tutoring adults or planning to start.

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.

72 hour IELTS Preparation course

A creative, open-ended class focused on experimenting with different art-making processes - all the while having loads of fun! All materials included. Suitable for 6 - 12 year olds.

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.

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.

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

Further explore aspects of traditional Yoga including: breathing, meditation and deep relaxation, and learn more challenging postures. This is a 9 week course during the school terms 1, 3 and 4. Term 2 is an 8 week course.

Come and learn the basics of decorating cakes using rolled fondant, butter icing and piping techniques. Create an icing picture and put it all together to produce the completed cakes.

Continue learning about the fascinating Chinese language and culture.

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

An introduction to this popular programme will lead you through how to create spreadsheets, charts, perform calculations with formulae, and analyse numerical information.

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.

For those who are confident with the basic chords (about 10) and are ready to progress in their ukulele practice. Each lesson is one and a half hours long.

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.

This 9 week class incorporates both beginner and continuing levels in a friendly, easy-going general 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.

Join artist and educator Milvia Goldstein for a practical introduction to drawing with pencil, charcoal, soft pastels and ink. All materials are included within the course fee.

Continue developing your higher level French grammar and fluency.

A condition of enrolling in this course is that you commit to attending at least 80% of classes. Only the first three upcoming courses show below. To see all upcoming courses, click the 'Show more' button.

Have you ever wanted to work with clay, but not known where to start? Come and learn a range of skills that you can later adapt to fulfil your creative ideas. This course, designed for beginners or relative beginners, teaches hand building skills in a structured way. It is essential to attend the first two evening classes or the first weekend day to learn foundational skills. Read below dates for more information. The first three upcoming courses are visible. To see later course dates, click 'show more'.

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. Each courses has 8 classes of one and a half hours. Please read below the course dates for full information.

Join Helen for a weekly hour of gentle, whole-body exercise suitable for all ages, combining elements of dance, martial arts, yoga and mindfulness. This is a barefoot class.