Come and have fun with Karen and learn the basics of hand sewing and using a sewing machine. For children 9 - 12 years. Materials included.

Tone and revitalise your whole body at your own pace. Focus on correct breathing, flexibility, yoga and relaxation. Please note that Orakei Community Centre is no longer available for us to hold these classes. Please see below course dates for information on current venues.

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. For Term 1 only - Session 1 from 11.30 AM to 1 PM.

64 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.

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.

As this is a government-subsidised course, at least 80% (7 of 8 classes) is required as a condition of enrolment.

Learn to play the uke! Basic chords, strumming patterns and tab. Bring a uke and a smile. Suitable for beginners or those who have basic experience. Ages 13 and above welcome. Each lesson is one and a half hours long.

On a recent trip overseas June was delighted to discover some delicious new regional recipes. Join her and she will share some of these easy to prepare nouvelle cuisine using healthy recipes with fresh and lightly cooked ingredients, drawing on the different regions and nouvelle cuisine of France for inspiration.

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.

Further explore aspects of traditional Yoga including: breathing, meditation and deep relaxation, and learn more challenging postures.

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. Course fee includes $25.00 for ingredients.

Continue learning about the fascinating Chinese language and culture.

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. 2 for 1 offer for this term.

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

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.

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.

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.

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. Materials additional.

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.

This course is suitable for students planning to take either the general or the Academic IELTS examination. The teacher will provide teaching for both.

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.

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 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.

Special introductory offer for 2019: Enrol online for this course and automatically receive a 50% discount on the course fee.

Learn to cook authentic, traditional Indian curries, using fresh ingredients. Course fee includes $10.00 for ingredients for the first class only.