Terms 1, 3 & 4, 2020 - 24 hours (8 classes). Term 2, 2020 - 18 hours (6 classes).

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

Learn how to create your own design by altering an existing pattern. At the first lesson, we will discuss your design ideas and look at suitable pattern options on-line. You will then purchase the pattern to alter and tailor.

Discover how to correctly prune fruit trees and ornamental bushes for maximum productivity.

Bring your own cake base and come and learn the basics of decorating.

Do you want to learn more about using colours in your soap making? Or have you ever wondered about a particular colouring technique? Then this workshop is just for you!

Learn to utilise Pivot Tables to summarise data and streamline the process of formatting and displaying the results. Who should enrol: the experienced Excel user who wants to go beyond the basics with a special focus on analysing large tables of data or databases using Excel's Pivot Tables. You will already be confidently preparing charts and tables and using a range of formulae and functions. More details below course dates.

This course aims to help you establish the mindset needed to lose weight and make long term lifestyle changes. It covers the fundamental elements of sustainable weight loss, focusing on changing beliefs and habits. Read on below course date for more information.

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. New in 2020 - also available as a weekday course in July.

Come along and learn the amazing benefits of essential oils and gain ideas for removing nasty chemicals from your home. Course fee includes all materials ($30)

Make your trip to Spain, Latin America or South America more enjoyable by learning helpful phrases and vocabulary before you go.

A combined history and practical workshop where students will make their own icon. Materials of $40 included in course fee and students will take home a set of paints.

Come and enjoy working with this easy medium to create your own gorgeous flowers. On the second day you will assemble your flowers to make either a wreath or you can create your own floral arrangement. Your course fee includes all materials.

Come to this workshop for an introduction to permaculture and an introduction to organic gardening. Special offer: register a friend on your order and you'll get this second registration at no charge.

Bring your mobile phone camera for a photowalk at Mission Bay locality followed by an editing session on Snapseed.

Suitable for beginners and intermediate painters, in this workshop you'll learn the process of painting a subject from life. Students will be taught with a hands-on approach, being guided in a step-by-step fashion from start to finish. The goal is that you leave with the confidence and knowledge to continue to develop as a painter.

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 list.

Create your own masterpiece to enhance your garden or interior spaces. The soft stone sculpture is one of the most accessible mediums to work with as ideas can be quickly realised and easily modified. Includes sculpting block. Courses run 11am - 4pm.

Learn the special tricks of container gardening from an expert. Workshop runs 10am - 1pm.

Your lifestyle and life challenges may well dictate a reorganisation of your home priorities and belongings, resulting in a need to downsize and/or declutter. Learn how to manage this process. Workshop runs 10am - 3pm. Breaks will be taken.

Learn the basics of floristry and how to tie posies and bouquets. The design will be made with fresh seasonal flowers and participants will be able to take home their creation!

9 out of 10 people love chocolate....and the 10th person is lying! Come along and learn from a master chocolatier the tips and tricks of creating perfect chocolates, including truffles and moulded chocolates. You will never be short of a gift idea again.

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

Join resin artist Andrea Waterhouse and make your own personalised piece of resin art to hang on your wall.

Join this one day course and learn how to use pen, watercolours and pencil to create your own personal travel journal.

Get an overview of some fascinating places to visit in northern Italy. It will cover significant architectural and historical sites such as the Sforza castle in Milan and the Scrovegni Chapel in Padua.

Do you find it hard to make the time to do something just for YOU! These three hour classes held on Sunday afternoons during term time are an opportunity for you to relax, learn something new and meet other people who also live busy lifestyles. So, leave the kids at home, forget about the housework, don't worry about dinner - instead, get creative with crafting, while chilling, meeting others and having a glass of wine. Join whichever sessions take your fancy. Scroll down for more information.

This convivial cooking experience will lead you through an encounter with the flavours, aromas, spices and the culture of Silvia's beloved Mexico and its flavourful cuisine. The course fee includes all ingredients.

This course was originally scheduled to start 4 May but has been deferred due to Covid19. 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.

For many of us, all we know about Islam is what we hear in the media. Here is your chance to learn more about this rich and old religion. Learn about the prophets of God, the holy book The Qur'an, women in Islam, the concept of life in Islam, the prohibited, science and Islam today.

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 a 4 week course.

From minions to penguins, elephants to giraffes, and roses to wild flowers, this class  will introduce you to working with sugar paste and modelling fondant to make basic animals, flowers and figurines.

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.

Join Gautam and learn to create three exotic bowls of goodness that are equally nourishing and comforting.

This is a fun and very practical course for people of all ages wanting to cook for one. You may want to re-kindle an interest in cooking or start from scratch. You may have always had someone cook for you and now you want to learn to cook for yourself.

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.

This course is for those who have already completed Sewing for Beginners or have basic sewing skills. We'll start by making an A-line or flared skirt.

Are you interested in knowing how to achieve a vibrant state of health and well-being through proper use of food? Would you like to learn about the connection between your constitution (body type) and the food you eat? Learn to create simple, tasty and nutritious vegetarian meals by incorporating a range of spices while appreciating their health benefits, in this part theory, part practical course. Course fee includes $35.00 for ingredients.

Are you a business owner? Are you looking to understand how you could make it through the COVID-19 crunch, improve your business and aim to succeed? If so, join us for this 90 minute workshop delivered via Zoom video-conference. This course price has been discounted to $5.

Join sewing tutor Karen Balmer and learn to make cotton face masks. You'll learn two different styles.

Follow-on from the beginners course. Take the next step and pick up more functions and shortcuts and become a Word whiz.

Come and learn traditional NZ baking such as Anzac biscuits, scones, sponge cake and ginger gems. June will share her secrets to creating perfect and delicious treats - it's easier than you think!

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). Our May courses are full with long waiting lists and are no longer visible on our website.

This course is designed as an introduction to the DSLR camera. Bring your own camera.