Discover how to correctly prune fruit trees and ornamental bushes for maximum productivity. This course consists one weeknight classroom session then a Saturday workshop offsite at a nearby venue (to be advised).

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 the full course description on our website for information about the project and the materials you should bring.

Understanding accounting concepts will help you successfully read, create and comprehend financial reporting. You will gain useful practical knowledge of accounting principles and methods. This course is designed for those new to accounting.

Sourdough bread is well known and has been loved in Europe for many centuries. Come and learn the secrets of making delicious loaves and rolls using rye and wholemeal spelt flour.

Step into the world of digital creativity with Adobe Photoshop, the industry-standard tool for photographers, designers, and visual artists. Whether you want to enhance your photos, create striking graphics, or experiment with creative effects, this hands-on course will give you the essential skills to get started. Participants should have strong computer skills. Please read more information about suitability and the software below the course dates.

More and more customers don't search Google anymore. They ask ChatGPT, Gemini or Google's AI answers, "Who's the best café in Takapuna?" Find out whether AI recommends your business, why or why not, and leave with a practical plan to get found.

Join us for two days to experience the wisdom of the world’s five major religions and develop your own spiritual resources.

Find out about this rapidly growing way of doing business. Learn about getting online, market research, case studies and more.

Following 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.

Through 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).

Join Masterchef NZ 2013 winner Aaron Brunet for this introduction to wholefood plant-based dishes to boost your aliveness. Suitable for those on vegan diets.

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 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. Additional classes will be added when there is demand.

Through 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).

Come and learn how to create simple, professional designs that look great on social media and feel right for your business.

We all want to grow the freshest, healthiest and juiciest vegetables and fruit but the cost of setting up and growing can be off-putting. This workshop will take you through all the simple tricks to save costs beginning with planters and gardens to what is the most cost effective soil to use and on to how to collect your own seed and propagate your own plants. Cost need not be a barrier to producing great vegetables and fruit from your own garden.

This course is for those who can already use an espresso machine confidently, and now want upskill milk and pouring.

Feeling stuck? Come and discover the power of belief transformation. We'll delve into the roots of our beliefs—how they're formed and how they shape our thoughts and perceptions. More importantly, we'll explore practical techniques to identify and replace disempowering beliefs with empowering ones that align with our true selves and goals.

Join our hands-on workshop and discover how to use artificial intelligence tools to create a winning digital content strategy. Learn how to generate brand names, design logos, and create stunning visuals, all while crafting a marketing plan tailored to your niche.

Come to this workshop for an introduction to organic gardening and permaculture.

Discover how to integrate stories—big or small—into your artwork. In this one-day workshop, you’ll explore practical and creative ways to bring both narrative and personal experience into your visual art. Through guided activities, you’ll gather inspiration and materials, experiment with composition using acrylics and your personal objects you will build confidence in expressing a story that feels meaningful to you.

Capture the personality of your favourite companion in this relaxed, hands-on day. Bring a photo of your dog, cat, horse, bird or any other animal you love, and go home with a finished portrait.

Feeling overwhelmed can make even simple tasks feel difficult. This practical and compassionate course is designed to help you understand the feeling of overwhelm, reduce its impact, and regain a sense of clarity and steadiness in daily life.

Course fees $45 - $470 plus books.

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. Additional classes will be added when there is demand.

Are you tired of the 'renovation regret'? If your home projects lead to a blown budget, arguments with your partner, or a finished room that just feels off—you’re not alone. Come and learn a step by step process to stay on track!

Following 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.

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 the full course description on our website for information about the project and the materials you should bring.

Sourdough bread is well known and has been loved in Europe for many centuries. Come and learn the secrets of making delicious loaves and rolls using rye and wholemeal spelt flour.

Explore the awesomeness of resin with jewellery artist Maca Bernal. Learn how to make your own utterly unique resin jewellery incorporating pigments and glitters.

Learn the special tricks of container gardening from an expert.

Learn how to mosaic and create your own designed piece of garden art on a natural stone or for your driveway or patio. All materials are supplied. This is an ideal opportunity to re-use the broken china you've been collecting or create a personal gift using the materials provided - it could be a letterbox number or a garden ornament or even a door stop.

Have 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.

An introduction to the key concepts of Search Engine Optimisation (SEO) from an organic perspective (without purchasing advertising).

Through 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).

Understanding accounting concepts will help you successfully read, create and comprehend financial reporting. You will gain useful practical knowledge of accounting principles and methods. This course is designed for those new to accounting.

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

If you've been curious about creating videos but don't know where to start, this workshop is for you. Using Canva's built-in video editor, you'll learn how to turn video clips, text and graphics into engaging videos suitable for social media, marketing and business promotion. We'll cover the fundamentals of video editing inside Canva, including timelines, transitions, text animation, music, video clips, branding and exporting your finished video.

This course is for those who can already use an espresso machine confidently, and now want upskill milk and pouring.

CapCut can help enhance video marketing with effects, music, subtitles and more!

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.