In this three hour workshop, you will learn the basics of soap-making and have a chance to make your own soap from scratch, using oils that you can buy in the supermarket.

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

Love plants? Have a favourite you want to sketch? This workshop is an introduction to plant illustrations and is ideal for anyone interested in drawing and painting the botanical world.

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

This hands-on course helps you get the most out of ChatGPT for writing, planning, organising, learning, and everyday problem‑solving.

Indulge in a full day of hands-on chocolate making as you learn the essential techniques behind creating beautifully crafted artisan chocolates. This immersive workshop is perfect for beginners, food lovers, and anyone curious about the magic behind their favourite treat.

Personal 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.

Spend an inspiring weekend with Sally to develop landscape painting techniques in oils. You will depict, in a semi-abstract form, a landscape that is important to you.

Discover the art of micro macramé as you learn the skills to create your own beautifully wrapped crystal pendant. In this hands-on workshop, you’ll gain confidence in simple knotting techniques and learn how to securely bind raw crystals so they become unique, wearable pieces of jewellery.

Discover the creative possibilities of fibre art in this hands-on workshop with Liz Mitchell one of NZ’s leading fashion designers. By the end of the course, you’ll leave with a unique finished piece and the confidence to continue exploring these innovative techniques at home.

Move beyond casual snapshots and learn how to create expressive, artistic portraits in this four hour, hands on photography workshop

Do you have the Camino de Santiago on your bucket list? Find out about the life changing pilgrimage through this captivating course and learn the dos and don'ts to successfully tick this one off your list.

Join Vinay to create this delicious and aromatic meal using banana leaves less oil than usual SE Asian recipes. You'll also learn a tasty rice accompaniment.

Come and learn from a qualified naturopath how the foods you eat can tip the scales towards lowering inflammation- helping you recover faster and feel better!

The rise of authoritarian movements around the world presents an accelerating illiberal trend in international affairs.

Discover the powerful connection between your gut, brain, and immune system in this informative and accessible workshop.

Join Vinay for an evening of learning, cooking and eating as he helps you to make a North Indian style lentil curry with a tasty rice pilaf on the side.

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).

In this creative two and a half hour workshop, you’ll learn how to turn delicate pressed blooms into a beautiful framed artwork - an elegant way to showcase nature’s details.

Join us for a delicious three-session cooking course dedicated to mastering the art of European soups! From the cool and creamy Vichyssoise to the refreshing Gazpacho and comforting Minestrone, this course will teach you the techniques and flavours that make these iconic soups truly unforgettable. This course will also include how to make delicious accompaniments including Focaccia, Italian Sage Sticks and Gougeres.

Aged 45–65+ & still working Retire once. Retire well. Plan with confidence. This course gives you the knowledge, tools, and expert strategies to design a secure lifetime income, protect yourself legally, support your family safely, and future-proof your retirement decisions.

Create the best from your small courtyard or garden and create another room for modern living.

Unlock confidence in the kitchen with this practical, hands-on knife skills workshop focused on preparing fruit and vegetables safely and efficiently. Perfect for beginners, home cooks, or anyone who wants to improve their speed and accuracy, this course teaches the essential techniques that make everyday cooking easier and more enjoyable.

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.

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 model website. Course fee $120 or $276.

Come along and spend a day being introduced to the art of calligraphy and learn techniques to achieve beautiful lettering for stationery, invitations, signs and cards. Materials included and you'll take home a starter pack. Please note this is an adults course and is not suitable for children.

Prerequisite to attend this workshop: Students are to have attended the our English Improve Your Pronunciation Skills - Part 1 workshop. This is a follow-on course to Part 1.

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

Make your trip to Spain, Latin America or South America more enjoyable by learning helpful phrases and vocabulary before you go.

Come 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.

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 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.

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).

Learn the special tricks of container gardening from an expert.

Come and join Giulia, globetrotter, Italian teacher and podcaster as she unveils the intricate history of Italy to unification and its 20-year fascist dictatorship. On the way you will look at how modern history transformed iconic cities like Florence and Rome and look at some of the important women who were part of this.

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.

This introduction to Instagram will cover creating a profile, different types of content for posts, and how to create and edit reels or make a live feed that can be turned into a video.

These mosaic classes for beginners (or more experienced) will teach you how to create contemporary and fashionable mosaic art from broken vintage (or modern!) china, ceramic, glass, beads and trinkets. All materials are provided and you will take home your completed artwork at the end of the weekend.

Come and learn the skills to paint portraits from photos. Learn the basics of form, value and colour - while stealing a few tricks from some of the old masters. Create your very own masterpieces. Materials fee is included in this course.

Bring your sewing project to life! This hands-on course is perfect for anyone looking for individual guidance on their personal sewing projects

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. Two classes spread over Saturday and Sunday. This course is suitable for high level (UI+) second-language English students.

Learn about incense and its history in Japan. You'll learn and make incense to take home.

Learn to make kimchi, the popular and healthful Korean fermented cabbage dish. Your course fee includes all ingredients.

Curious about AI but don't know where to start? In this short course for beginners, you will discover which A.I. 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.

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

Experience the ancient sounds of Aotearoa and join the Maha Tomo to learn about Taonga Puoro (treasures that bring sound to life).

Personal 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.

Learn from a professional container garden trainer: Paul will show you how to plant, propagate and care for your indoor plants.

Take a day out to slow down, relax, and enjoy the meditative art of sewing. In this workshop, you’ll learn the traditional Japanese technique of sashiko stitching, exploring its rhythmic, decorative patterns and mindful approach.

Embark on a thrilling artistic journey as we delve into the captivating world of still life.