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.

For those who have attended our Introduction to Te Reo course. Continue learning Te Reo and Te Ao Māori. Please contact the office if you are new to our programme. It is essential that students attend at least 80% of classes.

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. Terms 1, 3 and 4 are 9 week courses with Term 2 being an 8 week course.

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

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 9 week course during the school terms 1, 3 and 4. Term 2 is an 8 week course. The Wednesday night class is a 9 week course for all terms.

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.

Buongiorno! Are you planning a trip to Italy? Do you have a fascination with all things Italian? Join us for this beginners language course. If your time is limited, or you do not plan to continue Italian language studies, you may prefer to attend a shorter weekend workshop, Italian for Travellers. Read below the course dates for more information.

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.

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.

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.

A beginner level watercolour evening class. All materials are included and you'll take home your own starter watercolours kit.

A step-by-step class where you will learn to draw, measure and assemble a simple project. Gain confidence in using machinery, knowledge and characteristics of wood, different cuts, joins and techniques. Read below course dates for information about the project.Bring your own materials (see note below)

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.

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.

An intensive evening course for Intermediate to Advanced speakers of English.

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 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.

This course is for those who have already completed Sewing for Beginners or have basic sewing skills.

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.