Dried 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.

Do 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! Course fee $15 or $79.

Interested in classes at our Auckland pottery studio? Have you ever wanted to work with clay, but not known where to start? Join our beginner pottery class and learn a range of essential clay techniques. Whether you're a complete novice or have some experience, this pottery course will help you develop key skills, including hand-building and clay molding. Come and join Matt McLean, one of New Zealand's top award-winning potters and learn a range of hand building and wheel throwing techniques.

Wanting 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.

This workshop, facilitated by memoir teacher Dr Deborah Shepard, offers an opportunity to explore your family stories through writing and recording people's stories. Deborah will open with some memoir/ autobiographical writing exercises to assist you to settle into your voice and then lead you through the writing of biographical/family stories. Please bring any family photographs, heirlooms, domestic items, taonga to use as creative triggers. Recording the stories of family members and significant others.

Learn about characterisation, setting, dramatic arcs and emotional arcs. You'll come away with a concrete understanding of what makes fiction work on the page.

Are 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).

Join 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.

Join 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.

Curious about AI but don't know where to start? In this short course for beginners, you will discover which AI tools work for you through hands-on exploration. You'll test-drive the top AI assistants (ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, Perplexity), creative and productivity tools for both personal and professional use.

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 textile artist Lesley Pearce to create your own personalised fabric book cover using dyes, stencils and block printing.

This engaging supported workshop invites you to approach the portrait in a creative way, looking at contemporary New Zealand artists as a source of inspiration.

Use the season's freshest flowers to shape a posy with texture and balance.

Join 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.

Come and learn from an expert how to maximise the features of your camera - get more out of your investment! This course is suitable for those who know the basics of using their camera already.

Learn the art of folding books to form beautiful art.

Join this one day course and learn how to use pen, watercolours and pencil to create your own personal travel journal.

Use words and watercolours to express feelings and emotions which arise from consideration of nature.

Always 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.

Have 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.

Whether you’re planning your first novel, a business presentation, want to nail a Linkedin blog, craft an edgy hobby club email or write an engaging social media post, in this interactive short course you will be given lots of tools and techniques to connect with your authentic voice.

Join 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.

Join Vinay for an evening of learning, cooking and eating. In this class, Vinay will show you how to make chicken skewers with the flavours of Turkey, and a complementary dish of Bulgur Pilaf.

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.

Unlock the cozy and creative world of Corner to Corner (C2C) crochet in this hands-on course, suitable for those confident with a range of stitches (more below). Over four weeks, you'll master the C2C technique, learn how to read C2C patterns, and expertly manage colour changes. The step-by-step guidance ensures you'll confidently tackle increases, decreases, and colour changing techniques specific to C2C. Each two-hour session builds towards completing your very own C2C crochet pillow.

Korean pancakes or fritters, known as Jeon, are a versatile dish and can be meat, seafood or vegetable-based, are really tasty and often have a delicious crispy texture. Learn some variations with Cecilia.

Want to capture the world around you using the magical world of watercolour? Learning both traditional and experimental techniques, we’ll learn how to paint simple landscapes (mountains, coasts, bush, gardens, streams) from the masters. By the end of the course, you will be beginning to paint atmospheric landscapes that are meaningful to you, and have gained some experience using watercolour.

Continue developing your higher level French grammar and fluency.

Immerse yourself in the rich, flavourful world of Syrian desserts in this hands-on course, where you’ll learn to make some of the most beloved sweets from Syria's vibrant culinary tradition. From delicate pastries to decadent cakes, you’ll discover the secrets behind crafting these iconic treats.

Join us for a delightful one-night Italian cooking class perfect for couples or friends seeking a fun and flavourful evening!

Join Dr Miriam Bissett to explore Greek mythology, philosophy and literature and discover their relevance to the modern psyche.

Discover the healing power of turmeric in this interactive 5-week cooking workshop in Auckland.

Is 2025 the year to be buying property? We’re entering uncertain times and you’re probably confused by all the articles, opinions and predictions on what’s going to happen. This course will give you the strategies and skills to make sound decisions.

Learn how to use AI tools to help you write better in this six-hour hands-on course. We'll explore popular AI writing helpers like ChatGPT and Claude. You'll see how these tools can fix grammar, can improve your writing style, and give you ideas when you're stuck. We'll practice using these AI assistants for different writing tasks. You'll learn what these tools can and can't do, and how to work with them to make your writing stronger and more creative.

If you have someone you care about who has mental health challenges this course will help you gain an understanding of what is going on for them and how to communicate and support that person.

Come 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.

Embark on a culinary adventure with our four-week French Cuisine evening course where you'll master the art of traditional French cooking in a hands-on, interactive setting. Each class will guide you through essential techniques and iconic dishes that capture the essence of France’s rich culinary heritage.

In an age of endless scrolling, polarized opinions, and AI-curated echo chambers, real conversation is becoming a lost art. We’re more connected than ever—yet feel more disconnected from each other. This four-evening workshop is designed to counter this growing disengagement. It offers a space to slow down, reflect, and rediscover the human need for meaningful dialogue. Reclaim meaningful dialogue in a divided world. For thousands of years, people gathered around fires, in pubs, churches, knitting circles

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. Course fee $25 or $98.

Come and confidentially learn to plan your financial future by understanding how to get the most out of financial advisers or how to do it yourself. You will learn about shares, property, insurance, safe assets and socially responsible investment plus a lot more! Register yourself and partner together and pay only one course fee.

Unlock the art of making delicious, flaky pies and mouthwatering pastries in this hands-on course, offered as either a one-day workshop, or an evening course.

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. Available as an evening or weekend workshop. 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.

Join Vinay for an evening of learning, cooking and eating. In this class, Vinay will show you how to make saag paneer with the flavours of India.

Join experienced apiculture teacher Greg Harrington for this intensive introduction to beekeeping. You'll leave this course with enough knowledge to manage your own beehive including queen rearing and how to split a hive.

Join Cecilia and learn to make Korean vegetarian foods focusing on lunch dishes.

Join us for an exciting one-day hands-on baking workshop where you will learn to create some iconic continental cakes including the rich and indulgent Black Forest Cake and the velvety, decadent Chocolate Mousse Cake.

We aim to cover the top 15 functions you might need to advance your Excel skills, and the techniques you need to make them work harder; absolute and mixed cell references, nesting, using range names and Table ‘structured references’. Please read below for greater detail and prerequisite skills. Course fee $25 or $102.

An 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 Saturdays.