- August 2024
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Writer's Weekend Opening Address: Raves and Faves with Carole Beu
Saturday 17 August1 hours, Sat 9:00 AM - Sat 10:00 AM At Selwyn College, Auckland.You are invited to attend our free Writer's Weekend opening address at 9am on Saturday 17 August 2024. Carole Beu from The Women's Bookshop will fire up the day with an early morning talk on her raves and faves. Have a cuppa, listen to Carole and meet others.Free Course for some students -
Interior Design & Colour: Being Adventurous with Colour
Saturday 17 August$85.00 incl. GST -
English Improve Your Pronunciation Skills - Part 1
Saturday 17 AugustFor Intermediate to Advanced level English learners.$15.00 incl. GST -
Introduction to Memoir Writing
Saturday 17 AugustThis workshop will be inspiring for those who want to jump start their memoir writing project or need motivation to keep writing.$220.00 incl. GST -
Plain English Writing Bootcamp
Saturday 17 AugustDo you do a lot of writing? Then make your words count, by learning some simple techniques to get your writing into shape. Your readers will thank you!$15.00 incl. GST -
Sewing - Next Steps
Saturday 17 AugustThis 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 pencil skirt, or simple pants.$156.00 incl. GST -
Barista for Beginners
Saturday 17 AugustThrough a combination of online learning and hands-on practice, learn about espresso and learn to make popular espresso coffees. A course fee subsidy applies for permanent residents of NZ (conditions apply).$40.00 incl. GST -
Create Your Own Collaged Memory Box
Saturday 17 AugustDive into the world of paper collage and create a personalised keepsake that captures the essence of your life's moments. We provide materials but feel free to bring old photos, personal notes, letters, drawings, or maps from home to make it truly personal.$92.00 incl. GST -
French Travellers Weekend Course (Beginners)
Saturday 17 AugustMake your next trip more enjoyable by learning some French before you go. This course is designed for those new, or relatively new, to French language.$80.00 incl. GST -
How to Use Instagram for Marketing
Saturday 17 AugustThis introduction to Instagram will cover creating a profile, different types of content for posts, and how to create and edit reels or make a live feed that can be turned into a video. Course fee $40 - $80.$40.00 incl. GST -
Mixed Media Portraiture
Saturday 17 AugustUsing your own portrait photographs we will use acrylic ink and other mediums to merge, blend and collide to create your own unique portraits.$105.00 incl. GST -
Mosaics - Contemporary Mosaics with Vintage China
Saturday 17 AugustWeekend Workshop, Saturday 10AM - 4PM and Sunday 9AM - 12PM At Selwyn College, Auckland.Learn how to create contemporary and fashionable mosaic art from broken vintage (or modern!) china, ceramic, glass, beads and trinkets. All materials are provided and you'll take home your completed artwork at the end of the weekend.$138.00 incl. GST -
Packing for Travel
Saturday 17 AugustStressing out over your travel packing? Concerned about excess weight? Confused about rolling vs flat packing? Come and learn some essential tips from an expert and take the stress out of your travelling.$55.00 incl. GST -
Pottery Beginners
Saturday 17 AugustSaturday & Sunday 10 AM - 4:30 PM and glazing session 7 September 10 AM - 1 PM At Selwyn College, Auckland.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. Do you want us to email you when new courses are scheduled? Click on "Let me know about future course dates".$310.00 incl. GST -
Rethread, Repair or Remake Bead Necklaces
Saturday 17 AugustHave you got broken necklaces at home that you'd love to repurpose into new jewellery? Bring some of your own old beads and fashion fabulous new necklaces. Beading afficionado Kathy will show you the tricks of turning beads into necklaces. Learn to restring beads and finish your necklace with a secure clasp.$74.00 incl. GST -
Take your Camera off Auto
Saturday 17 AugustCome and learn from an expert how to maximise the features of your camera - get more out of your investment!$87.00 incl. GST -
The Advanced Art of Conversation
Saturday 17 AugustA practical class for learners who want to improve their skills in a social setting.$40.00 incl. GST -
Travel Writing
Saturday 17 AugustWanting to record your travel experiences whether exploring New Zealand or travelling further afield? Learn how to put these experiences into words for a blog, an email, a journal or for publication.$120.00 incl. GST -
Writing Fiction
Saturday 17 AugustLearn about characterisation, setting, dramatic arcs and emotional arcs. You'll come away with a concrete understanding of what makes fiction work on the page.$220.00 incl. GST -
Writing Poems for Children
Saturday 17 AugustAre you interested in writing poems for children? Join Elena de Roo to learn the key elements of crafting poetry for children. (This course is for adults who want to write poetry for children).$60.00 incl. GST -
Writing Poetry from the Heart - Tihei Mauri Ora
Saturday 17 August$220.00 incl. GST -
Zentangle Art
Saturday 17 AugustZentangle ® is mindful drawing. Come along and create a miniature abstract work of art with a collection of patterns. All your materials are provided and you will spend a relaxing half-day drawing structured patterns in a mindful way.$64.00 incl. GST -
Indonesian Cuisine and Spiceries
Saturday 17 AugustJoin Rina and learn how to infuse traditional Indonesian spices for creating delicate and subtle flavours into authentic Indonesian dishes. Each of the two workshops offers a different menu of dishes.$72.00 incl. GST -
Korean Kimchi Masterclass
Saturday 17 AugustLearn to make kimchi, the popular and healthful Korean fermented cabbage dish. Your course fee includes all ingredients ($45). This course is spread over two afternoons so you can learn more about the processes involved in making kimchi.$130.00 incl. GST -
Lampshade Making
Saturday 17 AugustProduce your own stunning fabric lampshade in one short workshop. Equipment and a frame are supplied, just bring your own fabric. More details below course dates.$117.00 incl. GST -
Making Sauerkraut
Sunday 18 August2 hours, 30 minutes, Sun 9:30 AM - Sun 12:00 PM At Selwyn College, Auckland.Sauerkraut? Learn about the background of this nourishing food – where it comes from, how it is made and its health benefits. The workshop runs for 2 - 2.5 hours depending on how much time participants need. Course fee includes $12.00 for ingredients.$49.00 incl. GST -
Barista: Latte Art
Sunday 18 AugustThis course is for those who can already use an espresso machine confidently, and now want upskill milk and pouring.$40.00 incl. GST -
Crash Course in Container Gardening
Sunday 18 AugustLearn the special tricks of container gardening from an expert. Workshop runs 10am - 1pm.$42.00 incl. GST -
Experimenting with New Materials & Techniques with Evan Woodruffe
Sunday 18 AugustSuitable for those with some art experience. Come along and join Evan from Gordon Harris and have some fun experimenting and playing with a range of new art materials that will expand your art practice.$50.00 incl. GST -
Ex-Voto Painting - The Mexican Art of Gratitude
Sunday 18 AugustLearn to explore and create these indigenous paintings of gratitude used in Mexico for centuries to offer thanks to the saints for recoveries from misfortune.$98.00 incl. GST -
Floral Design: Dried Floral Arrangements
Sunday 18 AugustDried flowers are experiencing huge revival in the fields of interior design and even weddings. In this class you will use dried flowers to create a dried floral wreath, as well as learning the basics of drying flowers.$95.00 incl. GST -
Makeup for the 40+
Sunday 18 AugustYou may be stuck doing the same makeup routine that you have always done. But now that you are in your 40's or older, the makeup look that you loved in your 20's and 30's just isn't right any more.$94.00 incl. GST -
Plant-Based Cooking with Aaron Brunet - Food for Life
Sunday 18 AugustJoin Masterchef NZ 2013 winner Aaron Brunet for this introduction to wholefood plant-based dishes to boost your aliveness. Suitable for those on vegan diets.$165.00 incl. GST -
The Art of Folding Books
Sunday 18 AugustLearn the art of folding books to form beautiful art.$49.00 incl. GST -
Travel Sketching
Sunday 18 AugustJoin this one day course and learn how to use pen, watercolours and pencil to create your own personal travel journal.$105.00 incl. GST -
Weekend DIY Workshop
Sunday 18 AugustLearn a range of basic cost- and time-saving tips for your DIY Projects.$95.00 incl. GST -
Writing Children's Picture Books
Sunday 18 AugustAlways 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.$120.00 incl. GST -
Writing Romance
Sunday 18 AugustHave you always wanted to write a romance novel but didn’t know where to begin? This course will take you from start to finish, with either a one-day workshop or an evening course over six weeks.$120.00 incl. GST -
Ancient Egyptian Religion - Matters of Life and Death
Monday 26 AugustIn this fascinating course come and learn about the concept of life and death through ancient Egyptian religion. You will get to explore Egyptian mythology and cosmogony, and learn how people across Egyptian society interacted with religion including in their daily lives, politics, literature, and the afterlife.$90.00 incl. GST -
Date Night - French Cuisine
Monday 26 AugustSpice things up with a French Cuisine cooking lesson perfect for couples, friends, family members - these classes are fun and light-hearted with plenty of opportunity for hands-on learning. And then relax and share your delicious meal, and enjoy a glass of wine if you like.$82.00 incl. GST -
Food Styling - The Art of Plating
Tuesday 27 AugustJoin Komal and learn how to add the wow factor to your food presentation.$95.00 incl. GST -
Learn to Knit
Tuesday 27 AugustA course designed for those new to knitting. Bring some needles and a ball of wool.$110.00 incl. GST -
Sketching and Painting Birds
Tuesday 27 AugustJoin Geoff to learn the basics of gestural drawing to capture the movement of birds. Then you'll progress to fluid media with watercolor and acrylic paint, putting the birds into their environment and habitat.$198.00 incl. GST -
A Dumpling Night
Wednesday 28 AugustCome and learn to make homemade sticky dumplings using pork, chicken or vegetables from scratch. And you will learn how to create a delicious dipping sauce using Asian inspired ingredients, and have fun along the way.$45.00 incl. GST -
The Rise and Fall of the Roman Empire
Wednesday 28 AugustJoin Richard Holtz for these four 90 minute sessions for an overview of four periods of Roman History.$59.00 incl. GST -
Microsoft Terrific Templates
Wednesday 28 AugustMicrosoft Templates save time – why create a CV, an invoice, or a newsletter from scratch when these are available to us to customise to our own needs? Course fee $20 - $75.$20.00 incl. GST - September 2024
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A Dumpling Night
Monday 02 SeptemberCome and learn to make homemade sticky dumplings using pork, chicken or vegetables from scratch. And you will learn how to create a delicious dipping sauce using Asian inspired ingredients, and have fun along the way.$45.00 incl. GST -
Crochet for Beginners
Tuesday 03 SeptemberGet face to face, hands on instruction over four weeks building your skills from absolute beginner to confident crocheter! All materials are provided - just show up and learn.$138.00 incl. GST -
Microsoft Excel Continuation
Tuesday 03 SeptemberFollowing 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. Course fee $25 - $98.$25.00 incl. GST -
Traditional Indian Curries
Wednesday 04 SeptemberLearn to make popular tasty Indian recipes with Vinay's tips and tricks.$145.00 incl. GST