- February 2025
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Speaking With Confidence Level 2
Tuesday 18 FebruaryThis is a follow-on course for those who have completed Speaking With Confidence (our introductory course) to continue developing public speaking skills. Course fees $50 - $155.$50.00 incl. GST -
Tai Chi Beginners - Levels 1, 2 & 3
Tuesday 18 FebruaryTai Chi is meditation in motion. It is a series of slow, continuous movements that promote physical and mental well being and improve coordination and balance. In this course you will learn Qigong, breathing exercises, Tai Chi Philosophy and some Tai Chi Yang style. This easy and relaxing class is an introduction to Tai Chi and Mindfulness. Read below for info. These courses usually fill with waiting lists each term - please contact the office to book places for the whole year.$93.00 incl. GST -
Tai Chi Intermediate - Levels 1 & 2
Wednesday 19 FebruaryTai 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 for Intermediate level students covering Levels 1 and 2, at Bruno's invitation. These courses usually fill with waiting lists each term - if you would like to book in the whole year, with payment closer to the start of each course. please contact the office to arrange this.$93.00 incl. GST -
Ballroom and Latin Dancing for Beginners
Wednesday 19 FebruaryBring your partner and together learn some new easy dance moves where you will be introduced to a different style of dance each night - waltz, quickstep, cha cha cha, jive rock 'n' roll, rumba, bossa nova and Argentine tango. Special price: $140 per couple. Please contact the office to enquire about places for single dancers.$70.00 incl. GST -
Vinay's Turkish Imam Bayildi
Wednesday 19 FebruaryJoin Vinay for an evening of learning, cooking and eating as he helps you to make this Turkish Imam Bayildi dish with yoghurt cacik.$49.00 incl. GST -
Introduction to Argentine Tango
Wednesday 19 FebruaryBring your dance partner for this introduction to Argentine Tango. Special price: $140 per couple. Please contact the office to enquire about places for single dancers.$70.00 incl. GST -
Tai Chi Beginners - Levels 1, 2 & 3
Wednesday 19 FebruaryTai Chi is meditation in motion. It is a series of slow, continuous movements that promote physical and mental well being and improve coordination and balance. In this course you will learn Qigong, breathing exercises, Tai Chi Philosophy and some Tai Chi Yang style. This easy and relaxing class is an introduction to Tai Chi and Mindfulness. Read below for info. These courses usually fill with waiting lists each term - please contact the office to book places for the whole year.$93.00 incl. GST -
English: Grammar Revision & Practice
Thursday 20 FebruaryFor learners with Upper Intermediate to Advanced English skills who need practice of grammar for improved fluency.$15.00 incl. GST -
Beginner’s Calligraphy: An Introduction to Beautiful Writing
Monday 24 FebruaryUnlock the art of beautiful handwriting, in this beginner friendly calligraphy course! This is perfect for those with little or no experience, this workshop will guide you through the basics of creating elegant, expressive lettering using a broad edged pen and ink.$190.00 incl. GST -
Parents as Career Influencers - Supporting Your Teen's Career Journey
Monday 24 FebruaryParents play a crucial role in shaping their children’s career aspirations, confidence and decisions. Parents as Career Influencers is a transformative course designed for parents of young teenagers, offering practical strategies and insights on how to be a constructive, positive influence in their child’s career thinking.$65.00 incl. GST -
Watercolours - An Introduction
Monday 24 FebruaryA beginner level watercolour evening class. All materials are included and you'll take home your own starter watercolours kit.$164.00 incl. GST -
Xero Web Based Accounting: Getting Started
Monday 24 FebruaryLearn how to set up your business in Xero. Get familiar with the Dashboard and basic Xero functions. Students will need their own Xero log on and should have basic computer and business literacy. Course fee $60 - $148.$60.00 incl. GST -
How to Navigate Difficult Conversations and Find Common Ground
Tuesday 25 FebruaryIn today's world, social media and AI strongly influence our opinions, often leading to challenging conversations with others – ending in polarisation, withdrawal, or conflict. In this course, we will look at what has caused an increase in polarisation and learn how to have satisfying conversations where everyone benefits and relationships are maintained.$30.00 incl. GST -
A Dumpling Night
Wednesday 26 FebruaryCome and learn to make homemade potsticker dumplings using pork, vegetables and herbs. 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 -
Jin Shin Jyutsu - Practical Self-Help Energy Medicine
Wednesday 26 FebruaryJin Shin Jyutsu is founded on the principle that in order to heal the body the person must strengthen and harmonise the flow of energy from within. In this course you will learn a routine for your daily energy needs, hand positions for the restoration of your health and wellbeing.$94.00 incl. GST -
Permaculture in the City - Garden for Wellbeing for You and the Planet
Friday 28 FebruaryAn introduction into how to make the best use of your own garden space to live more sustainably, healthier and wealthier. This course is held offsite at Wadhamville Garden in St Heliers and runs on Fridays.$97.00 incl. GST - March 2025
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Resin Art
Saturday 01 MarchJoin resin artist Andrea Waterhouse and make your own personalised piece of resin art to hang on your wall. Artworks need to dry overnight and will be available to collect during the following week. Each workshop is three hours long. Full courses with long waiting lists may not be visible on the website.$130.00 incl. GST -
WordPress Bootcamp
Saturday 01 MarchThis 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 practice website. Course fee $120 - $276.$120.00 incl. GST -
English Improve Your Pronunciation Skills - Part 1
Saturday 01 MarchFor Intermediate to Advanced level English learners.$15.00 incl. GST -
Knife Skills 101 - Fish & Chicken
Saturday 01 MarchThrough a combination of demonstration and hands-on experience, our chef tutor will instruct you in the precise art of cutting, filleting, deboning, carving, selection, handling, sharpening and preservation of knives to give you the professional touch in the kitchen.$75.00 incl. GST -
Microsoft Excel - Beginners
Saturday 01 MarchAn introduction to this popular programme will lead you through how to create spreadsheets, charts, perform calculations with formulae, and analyse numerical information. Course fee $30 - $120.$30.00 incl. GST -
Portuguese for Travellers Weekend Course
Saturday 01 MarchMake your trip to Portugal or Brazil more enjoyable by learning helpful phrases and vocabulary before you go.$85.00 incl. GST -
Raranga Kete Wananga
Saturday 01 MarchJoin Lisa Critchley for a holistic experience of raranga weaving in accordance and alignment with traditional indigenous practices (Tikanga and Kaupapa Māori). You'll learn the basic skills to weave a kete.$160.00 incl. GST -
Safe and Mindful Aromatherapy: Harnessing the Power of Essential Oils
Saturday 01 MarchApproach aromatherapy with a greater understanding and confidence, ensuring a safe and enriching experience with essential oils in your daily life.$110.00 incl. GST -
Sewing For Beginners
Saturday 01 MarchAlways wanted to learn to sew? Come along to this fun class and make your own tote bag and apron (or tote bag and hat) while learning the basics of sewing. Bring your own material etc. Two patterns are prepared and supplied by the teacher. A charge for this is included within the course fee. This course is offered as either an evening or weekend course. Read below for more details.$209.00 incl. GST -
The Art of Kintsugi
Saturday 01 MarchCome and learn this beautiful and healing Japanese art that uses gold or silver-coloured glues to bring together pieces of a broken pottery item and at the same time enhance the breaks.$165.00 incl. GST -
Abstraction and Pattern
Saturday 01 MarchJoin EK on this introduction to abstraction using pattern and repetition. Have a fun day completing an artwork. All materials are included including paper and paints and a large canvas.$105.00 incl. GST -
Barista: Latte Art
Saturday 01 MarchThis course is for those who can already use an espresso machine confidently, and now want upskill milk and pouring.$49.00 incl. GST -
Candle Making for Beginners
Saturday 01 MarchLearn to prepare and fragrance two container candles.$56.00 incl. GST -
Delicious Rolled Sponge Cake
Saturday 01 MarchDuring this course we will be making a delicious sponge cake. You will learn to create a light sponge and a delicious cream filling to create a sponge roll.$93.00 incl. GST -
Floral Design: Foraging and Arranging Wild Flowers
Saturday 01 MarchIn this short course you will learn how to select and arrange flowers from your rambles along roadsides, parks or beaches. Autumn and winter options offered in 2025.$95.00 incl. GST -
How to Grow Your Business with Digital Marketing
Saturday 01 MarchThis workshop will give you an overview of digital marketing including channels, funnels, audience demographics and behaviour. You will learn how to create an online persona and start your own digital journey. Course fee $40 - $80.$40.00 incl. GST -
Introduction to Organic Gardening and Permaculture
Saturday 01 MarchCome to this workshop for an introduction to organic gardening and permaculture.$53.00 incl. GST -
Pottery Beginners
Saturday 01 MarchSaturday & Sunday 10 AM - 4:30 PM & glazing session Saturday 15 Mar 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 -
Understanding Yin and Yang Energy
Saturday 01 MarchLearn about Yin and Yang energies to live a more fulfilling life.$12.50 incl. GST -
Write a Winning CV and Get Noticed
Saturday 01 MarchDo you do a lot of writing? Don't leave it all to AI! Make your words count, by learning some simple techniques to get your writing into shape. Your readers will thank you! Tone up, with active verbs, sharp sentence structures and a personal tone. Trim down by reducing words, ditching ‘fluff’ and discarding ‘corporate-speak’. Keep your writing in shape with tips to plan, structure, lay out and review your documents. These techniques work for all business writing – from long reports to CVs, from emails$15.00 incl. GST -
Zentangle Art
Saturday 01 MarchZentangle ® 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 -
Lampshade Making
Saturday 01 MarchProduce 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 -
Sourdough Bread
Sunday 02 MarchSourdough 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.$75.00 incl. GST -
Cyanotype Photographic Printing
Sunday 02 MarchLearn this 19th century photographic printing process, also known as shadowgraphs or blue-prints, which can be used to create fine art prints, cards or bespoke books.$68.00 incl. GST -
Barista for Beginners
Sunday 02 MarchThrough 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).$49.00 incl. GST -
Boost Your Digital Literacy and Online Search Skills
Sunday 02 MarchIncrease your critical thinking skills and learn hands-on strategies for online searching techniques, to be more digitally literate when it comes to finding trusted sources on the internet.$42.00 incl. GST -
Colour Analysis and Makeup Workshop
Sunday 02 MarchPersonal colour analysis is an investment in yourself and your future. Confidence comes from wearing the colours that enhance you and truly suit your own unique personal colouring. Learn how in this group workshop.$98.00 incl. GST -
Drawing for Beginners Workshop
Sunday 02 MarchDuring this one day course you will learn to feel confident using basic art materials to create your own style of drawing. All materials provided.$90.00 incl. GST -
Gelli Plate Printing
Sunday 02 MarchLearn the skills to confidently print your own designs with gelatin plates. You'll take home your own commercial gelli plate 8 x 10 inches.$150.00 incl. GST -
Photography - DSLR Camera Beginners Workshop
Sunday 02 MarchThis course is designed as an introduction to the DSLR and mirrorless camera. Bring your own camera.$87.00 incl. GST -
Plant-Based Cooking with Aaron Brunet - Everyday Meals
Sunday 02 MarchJoin Masterchef NZ 2013 winner Aaron Brunet to make and taste delicious, satisfying plant-based meals that everyone will enjoy. Suitable for those on vegan diets. Gluten-free.$165.00 incl. GST -
Soft Stone Sculpture
Sunday 02 MarchCreate 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.$138.00 incl. GST -
Cake Decorating - The Basics
Sunday 02 MarchBring your own cake base or use a dummy cake to come and learn the basics of decorating.$65.00 incl. GST -
Crochet for Beginners
Tuesday 04 MarchGet 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.$143.00 incl. GST