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Japanese Incense Making
Saturday 28 NovemberLearn about incense and its history in Japan. You'll learn and make incense to take home.$125.00 incl. GST -
Lampshade Making
Saturday 28 NovemberProduce 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 -
Upcycled Jewellery: Feather earrings and more from inner tubes
Sunday 29 NovemberJoin waste warrior Ronja Schipper (AKA re:purpose Ronja) in this fun workshop, crafting a pair of earrings and a necklace from discarded bicycle inner tube.$55.00 incl. GST -
A Celebration of Plant and Pattern with Zoë Nash
Sunday 29 NovemberImmerse yourself in a day of creativity and connection with nature in this one-day art workshop with Zoë Nash, celebrating plants and patterns. Perfect for anyone with a love of the natural world, this course encourages you to explore drawing, painting, and mixed media in fresh, playful ways.$135.00 incl. GST -
A Creative Decoupage Experience – Gilded Seashells
Sunday 29 NovemberDiscover the beauty of transforming simple seashells into elegant, gold-accented keepsakes using the decoupage process.$85.00 incl. GST -
Alcohol Ink Blooms
Sunday 29 NovemberUnleash your creativity and explore the vibrant world of alcohol ink in this hands-on four hour workshop! In Alcohol Ink Blooms, you'll learn the techniques to create stunning florals, landscapes, and even abstract designs using the dynamic and colourful medium of alcohol ink.$95.00 incl. GST -
Carve Your Own Pounamu Māori Whale's Tooth Pendant
Sunday 29 NovemberUsing traditional methods and also modern machinery participants will get to create a Rei Niho (whale's tooth) pendant. (Includes all materials).$215.00 incl. GST -
ChatGPT Made Easy: Practical Skills for Everyday Work & Life
Sunday 29 NovemberThis hands-on course helps you get the most out of ChatGPT for writing, planning, organising, learning, and everyday problem‑solving.$45.00 incl. GST -
Embossed Metal for Textile Art
Sunday 29 NovemberJoin Alysn Midgelow-Marsden to experiment with metal as a surface for textile-based work. You’ll learn how to emboss patterns into lightweight metal, apply alcohol inks for colour, and combine fabrics, threads, and beads to build rich surfaces. (All materials included).$167.00 incl. GST -
Gelli Plate Printing
Sunday 29 NovemberLearn the skills to confidently print your own designs with gelatin plates. You'll take home your own commercial gelli plate 8 x 10 inches.$160.00 incl. GST -
Japanese Shortcake: Mastering the Fluffy Sponge Cake and Decoration
Sunday 29 NovemberDiscover the secrets of baking the classic fluffy Japanese sponge cake and learn techniques for frosting and decorating your cake, with expert baker, Yu.$93.00 incl. GST -
Travel Sketching
Sunday 29 NovemberJoin this one day course and learn how to use pen, watercolours and pencil to create your own personal travel journal.$150.00 incl. GST -
Hissing and Sizzling - Barbecue Brilliance
Sunday 29 NovemberCome along and learn how to produce mouth watering, fall-off-the-bone meat every time you have a BBQ and the importance of rubs, marinades and accompaniments. And you will also learn a selection of fresh seasonal salads to accompany your meat dishes.$120.00 incl. GST -
Transitioning Your Garden for the Changing Seasons at Kings Plant Barn
Sunday 29 NovemberCome and learn how to revive your small garden, your patio and your pots for the changing seasons. Landscaper and container specialist Paul Crowhurst will inspire you and share his tips for making it easy.$40.00 incl. GST - December 2026
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From Garden to Jar: DIY Flavoured Salts
Tuesday 01 DecemberCome and discover how to transform simple ingredients into beautifully aromatic, gourmet flavoured salts—perfect for gifting or elevating your own home cooking and pick up presentation tips to package your salts beautifully for thoughtful, handmade gifts.$59.00 incl. GST -
Sewing for Children 9 - 12 Years
Friday 18 December1 day, Fri 9:00 AM - Fri 4:00 PM At Selwyn College, Auckland.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. Bring your lunch.$106.00 incl. GST -
Christmas Cooking with Nichole (8 - 12 Years)
Monday 21 DecemberJoin Nichole for two days of cooking for Christmas. During this course you will learn to cook a range of goodies that make great Christmas gifts. Course fee includes ingredients and materials. Suitable for children 8 to 12 years.$158.00 incl. GST





