Follow-on from the beginners course. Take the next step and pick up more functions and shortcuts and become a Word whiz.

Learn about the fascinating history of food production in Auckland and how that relates to feeding Auckland now, commercially and domestically.

Come 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.

Learn to create with papier mâché dolls and make / decorate your own Frida Kahlo doll. All materials supplied. ($20)

Discover how to correctly prune fruit trees and ornamental bushes for maximum productivity.

This workshop will help you develop an understanding of how to effectively communicate and build relationships with people from other cultures. You will identify potential barriers to successful intercultural communication and understand how an awareness of our own and other cultures can influence attitudes and behaviour.

Learn to utilise Pivot Tables to summarise data and streamline the process of formatting and displaying the results. Who should enrol: the experienced Excel user who wants to go beyond the basics with a special focus on analysing large tables of data or databases using Excel's Pivot Tables. You will already be confidently preparing charts and tables and using a range of formulae and functions. More details below course dates.

This 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 website.

For Intermediate to Advanced level English learners.

Learn the basics of this publishing software to produce professional-looking newsletters, pamphlets and brochures.

Make your trip to Portugal or Brazil more enjoyable by learning helpful phrases and vocabulary before you go.

Have fun making natural baskets using cane, bark, driftwood and seagrass. You'll learn to work with a variety of materials and weave them into practical containers. You will need to bring some tools and oddments for this course.

Learn authentic French pastry recipes with our French Pastry Chef, Anne Picart in this day workshop.

Come and work with fabrics, papers, beads and a variety of textiles to make creative art. This is a course for beginners and improvers alike, led by an internationally experienced artist and author. You will leave with your very own book of samples and ideas to pursue your obsession.

This course is designed as an introduction to the DSLR and mirrorless camera. Bring your own camera.

Flowers can 'make' a room and add that perfect finishing touch. With lots of tips to create maximum impact at minimum cost, you'll learn and create an arrangement to suit your home.

Join Nancy November from the School of Music at the University of Auckland to learn about the life and times of two great composers.

Come and learn how to create a cake that has the WOW factor! Naked cakes have no outside layer of icing allowing you to show off the delicious layers and fillings inside and create amazing toppings. In our November course, Oscar will offer suggestions to ice the cake with a Christmas theme, giving the option of a fresh approach to this seasonal cake.

Come and learn how to create with origami. You'll leave the course with your very own fairy light. Course fee includes all materials.

Never know what to say at a social or networking event? Join us to learn the skills and confidence to introduce yourself in ways that are memorable and how to actively listen to people so you can remember what they’re telling you, and how to respond well. These techniques are aimed to help you build rapport with other people and make talking with others less challenging. (Note: this course is not designed to teach English to speakers of other languages. High level ESOL students are welcomed.)

This practical course empowers you with a toolkit of mind-body practices that untangle the tensions from the body and from the mind, so you can feel lighter, calmer, happier and more relaxed than you have in a very long time!

In this course you'll learn how to create eye-catching line and wash artwork, combining the linear qualities of pen and ink with the looser characteristics of watercolour. Suitable for beginners and all course materials are provided.

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.

Bring your own cake base and come and learn the basics of decorating.

Get started using Facebook and Instagram for connecting with friends and family.

You 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.

Learn how to make soap using a variety of techniques and materials. Course runs from 10.00am to 4.00pm and fee includes materials of $25.

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. Full courses with long waitling lists may not be visible on the website.

This is a guided paper collage course to extend your creativity and develop concepts in a supportive learning environment.

Join polymer clay artist Olga and learn to use this exciting medium to create your own brooch. Includes all materials. Maximum class size 8.

Be part of the movement to reduce plastic waste! Join Kimberly in the kitchen where she will show you how to make your own reusable beeswax food wraps - a beautiful alternative to plastic cling film. Course fee includes $10.00 for materials. New courses will be scheduled according to demand so register your interest!

Be part of the movement to reduce plastic waste! Join Kimberly in the kitchen where she will show you how to make your own reusable beeswax food wraps - a beautiful alternative to plastic cling film. Course fee includes $10.00 for materials. New courses will be scheduled according to demand so register your interest!

In just two and a half hours you will discover some delicious and healthy new vegetable dishes to inspire you to cook more vegetables at home.

Join Gautam and learn to create three exotic bowls of goodness that are equally nourishing and comforting.

This school holiday course will give young students the opportunity to learn cooking skills in a fun and safe environment. For children aged 8 to 12 years. Course fee includes $20.00 for ingredients for both days.

Use coding to design your driverless car, then construct a model using electric motors and LEDs. For 8 to 12 years of age.

Come and create some sea creatures out of easy to use polymer clay and assemble them to make your own sea floor. For children 7 - 12 years.

Children 7 - 12 years. Art materials included - just bring a t-shirt or other item that you want to screen print. And your lunch!

Nau mai, Haere mai! Come and join us these holidays! Get out for the day these holidays while learning transferable skills about our country and its culture. For children 7 to 12 years of age.

Beat boredom this school holidays while doing something meaningful in our 5-day programme to inspire and engage kids 8 - 12 years. Get Real provides fun ways for kids to understand relevant social topics and enjoy making positive changes in the world and in the lives of others.

Beat boredom this school holidays while doing something meaningful in our 5-day programme to inspire and engage kids 8 - 12 years. Get Real provides fun ways for kids to understand relevant social topics and enjoy making positive changes in the world and in the lives of others.

Beat boredom this school holidays while doing something meaningful in our 5-day programme to inspire and engage kids 8 - 12 years. Get Real provides fun ways for kids to understand relevant social topics and enjoy making positive changes in the world and in the lives of others.

Beat boredom this school holidays while doing something meaningful in our 5-day programme to inspire and engage kids 8 - 12 years. Get Real provides fun ways for kids to understand relevant social topics and enjoy making positive changes in the world and in the lives of others.