This two-day course focuses on the background to WordPress, how each version works, and how to edit and manage the WordPress dashboard. You will then go on to install WordPress in class and over the weekend build a website.

Come and learn about social media, content creations, ROI, graphics, Google Ads and how to use them to maximise them to market your business.

Always wanted to write a picture book? This course will teach you tips and techniques for developing your ideas, organising them into a story, polishing them into a finished manuscript and submitting them to publishers and competitions. 10am - 4pm.

Come and spend a day reading, writing, and talking about poetry in this year's Poetry Cafe. 10am - 4pm.

Wanting to record your travel experiences whether exploring New Zealand or travelling further afield? Join experienced travel writer Yvonne Van Dongen and learn how to put these experiences into words for a blog, an email, a journal or for publication.

In this course, participants will bring along family stories and workshop them into fiction.

A follow on course for those who have completed Margaret's Calligraphy - An Introduction course. You will need to buy a more advanced pen for this course - more details below.

A condition of enrolling in this course is that you commit to attending at least 80% of classes.

Bring your dance partner and experience an introduction to salsa and bachata dancing: enjoy the rhythm of these Latin dances. Learn some easy moves and impress on the dance floor! $130 per couple.

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.

Give yourself the gift and opportunity to learn mindful presence in this weekend of immersion. If you are curious about mindfulness and meditation and would like to learn more then this weekend is for you. If you have an established practice or would like to create one then this course will help you to go deeper into mindfulness and support you to set up a routine.

Come and learn the secrets that you won't find in recipe books from a real Bangkokian, and leave with a repertoire of delicious and authentic Thai dishes. Course fee includes $65.00 for ingredients.

Discover how this international movement of the late 19th to early 20th centuries, which grew out of concern for the effects of industrialisation, impacted the way in which we design and manufacture every day products in today’s world.

You know the basics of DSLR, now explore different types of photography and continue your learning.

Transform your garden with confident plant selection.

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.

Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn and Instagram. We've all heard of them, but do we really know how to unlock their full potential for enjoyment and business use? In this course, professional Social Media Consultant Clark Valmont teaches you about promoting your business, brand or dream idea on social media and how to get engagement that turns into real business results.

An introduction to Internet marketing and the key concepts of Search Engine Optimisation (SEO) from an organic perspective ie without purchasing advertising. This course was previously known as How to be Found on the Internet.

Would you like to quit sugar and make healthier food choices? Do you need some guidance to get you started? By attending this one-day workshop you’ll find out how sugar impacts on your health and what the good alternatives are. Course fee includes $8.00 for ingredients.

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This course runs over three weekends. You will be introduced to the exciting possibilities of working with clay in a structured teaching environment.

Want to learn some easily accessible and affordable home remedies for helping keep your family healthy? Ears, Eyes, Throat and skin tend to be the main causes for families to need some help. There are times for seeking outside assistance, however if you could solve it quickly first it can save strain on the family budget and the healing may be faster. Come learn a few simple remedies for keeping your family healthy.

Take a tour into the world of the macaron. These delicacies are very hard to master without the right guidance. Come and learn from an expert. Course fee includes $15.00 for ingredients.

Produce your own stunning fabric lampshade in one short workshop. Kit provided. Bring your own fabric.

Introduction to Wet Media: Gouache, Watercolour and Acrylic Ink. BYO own materials and liquid media. Read below for options.

Through studying paintings and other art forms we can uncover fashion trends from the past. We will learn about clothing, such as the roman toga, as well as the decoration of homes, including the use of Persian rugs. See how these trends have evolved into the ever-changing fashion industry of today.

Learn how to print small scale images into clay to make tiny artworks that become wearable jewellery such as brooches. Art materials included.

Join author and writing mentor Lindsey Dawson for a day of learning how to write blogs that catch the eye and keep readers engaged.

A hands-on introduction to basic car maintenance which will help keep your car costs low and ensure you know what to do if your car breaks down. Workshop runs 8:30 - 11:30am.

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.

Find out about this rapidly growing way of doing business. Learn about getting online, market research, case studies and more. Prerequisite skills.

Bokashi is a composting system very suitable for the smaller home (even for those with only a balcony or patio garden). Leave this course with your very own bin and everything you need to get composting. The course fee includes all materials.

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.

A guided paper collage course to extend your creativity and develop concepts in a supportive learning environment.

Did you know that the average time someone spends looking at a painting is 4-5 seconds? Charlotte believes that slowing down and looking at a handful of key works, while interacting with others through dialogue and activities, can help us to access the work further, challenging our perceptions, build our creative thinking and offer a far richer experience.

Do you have the Camino de Santiago on your bucket list? Find out about the life changing pilgrimage through this captivating course and learn the dos and don'ts to successfully tick this one off your bucket list.

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.

Continue your journey into studying the art of floral design, learning finer wiring techniques to create more detailed floral pieces. Fresh, seasonal flowers will be supplied and participants will be able to take home their creations.

Bring your own cake base and come and learn the basics of decorating. Course fee includes $20.00 for ingredients.