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Edible Garden Workshop
Saturday 07 SeptemberLearn how to turn your backyard into a productive garden full of healthy, nutritious fruit, vegetables snd herbs for your family. You will learn about how to start, with soil preparation, plant selection, propagation using permaculture ideas. This course is held offsite at Ellen's food forest in St John's, Auckland.$65.00 incl. GST -
A Walking Food Tour of Ponsonby Road
Sunday 08 SeptemberTake a stroll with Andre down Ponsonby's memory lane reliving the food history which makes Ponsonby Three Lamps area so fascinating. Find out about a murder, a brothel owner, and a sly grog operation. Tour starts and finishes in Ponsonby. Registrations close two days before tour.$36.00 incl. GST -
Continental Cakes
Monday 09 SeptemberDo you want to create mouth-watering, delicious and decadent gateaux, tortes and tarts? Swiss Caravelle, Paris Brest, Austrian Carrot Cake, Dutch Pruimencka, French Apple Cake, Langues de Chat, Russian Cake are some of the recipes you will learn. June will show you useful techniques and best kept secrets to create a variety of spectacular and special treats for grand occasions. Classic creations made easy!$120.00 incl. GST -
Introduction to Food Photography
Tuesday 10 September3 sessions, 2 x Tues 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM + 1 x Sat 9:30 AM - 11:30 AM At Selwyn College, Auckland.This course runs over two concurrent Wednesdays evenings with a Saturday morning offsite workshop in between. Are you wanting to create great photos for Facebook and Instagram or a blog? Join Ian and learn how to take fabulous food photos.$87.00 incl. GST -
Historic Auckland Walks: Guided Auckland City Walk
Saturday 14 SeptemberEach of our Historic Walks covers Maori and European history of the Auckland isthmus, the trials and tribulations of Auckland's early growth, natural and social history, historic places, public art and heritage art.$35.00 incl. GST -
Introduction to Beekeeping
Saturday 21 SeptemberJoin 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.$169.00 incl. GST -
Resin Art
Saturday 21 SeptemberJoin 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 -
Sourdough Bread
Saturday 21 SeptemberSourdough 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. If you'd like to take home a sourdough starter at the end of the course, you can indicate this on your registration and the tutor will prepare one for you.$75.00 incl. GST -
Aromatic Wellness & Self Care with Essential Oils
Saturday 21 SeptemberCome and learn how to blend and apply essential oils for both pleasurable and therapeutic benefits.$105.00 incl. GST -
Drawing Botanicals with Sandra Morris
Saturday 21 SeptemberHere is your chance to learn from one of the best! Sandra Morris is an award winning illustrator and she will introduce you to the world of botanical art using techniques that are a great way to start. You will leave the course not only with new skills but a set of high quality pencils to continue your practice.$133.00 incl. GST -
English Improve Your Pronunciation Skills - Part 2
Saturday 21 SeptemberA follow on workshop for those who have already attended an English Improve Your Pronunciation Skills - Part 1 workshop.$15.00 incl. GST -
Home Styling and Bringing Colour Into Your Home
Saturday 21 SeptemberAre you feeling tired of the current look of your home but don’t want to spend a fortune adding some pizzazz to your interiors? Come and join a professional interior designer and she will give you lots of tips to inspire you to refresh your home.$99.00 incl. GST -
Microsoft Excel - Beginners
Saturday 21 SeptemberAn 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 -
Raranga Kete Wananga
Saturday 21 SeptemberFull weekend, Saturday & Sunday 9:30 AM - 4:30 PM At Selwyn College, Auckland.Join Aver-Kathleen 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 -
Sewing For Beginners
Saturday 21 SeptemberAlways 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 21 SeptemberCome 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 -
Action Painting (Abstract Expressionism)
Saturday 21 SeptemberJoin EK on this introduction to action painting. Have a fun day completing an artwork. All materials are provided, including paints, quality paper and a large canvas.$95.00 incl. GST -
Barista for Beginners
Saturday 21 SeptemberThrough 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).$40.00 incl. GST -
Candle Making for Beginners
Saturday 21 SeptemberLearn to prepare and fragrance two container candles.$56.00 incl. GST -
Make a Concertina-style Journal or Sketchbook
Saturday 21 SeptemberCome and create your own concertina-style sketch book with a difference – an ideal travel journal or nature journal.$120.00 incl. GST -
Voice Work: Unlock the Power of Your Voice
Saturday 21 SeptemberJoin Mark in this series of group voice sessions that will help you make connections between your breath, your body and your voice. You will be introduced to practices that invite you to open to the power of your unique voice, accessing a fuller range of vocal expressivity. Also available as a short weekend workshop.$40.00 incl. GST -
Knife Skills 101 - Fish & Chicken
Saturday 21 SeptemberThrough 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.$90.00 incl. GST -
Resin Dreamcatcher
Saturday 21 SeptemberUsing a resin mould you will create your own dreamcatcher by adding glitter, small shells, gems or dried foliage - the dream is yours to create. You will assemble your catcher at home once the mould has set.$86.00 incl. GST -
Lampshade Making
Saturday 21 SeptemberProduce 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 -
The Waikato War
Sunday 22 SeptemberJoin tour guide Terry Hobin on this fascinating one day coach trip to the Waikato following the path of the British Army during the Land Wars. We will stop to visit a number of military redoubts - Pokeno, Whangamarino, and Pirongia and survey battle sites including Rangiriri and Oraakau, and we will visit the church at Rangiaowhia. During the journey we will discuss the use of boats by the British and cannon by Maaori, compare policies and consider outcomes. There is some walking required - see below.$190.00 incl. GST -
Calligraphy - An Introduction
Sunday 22 SeptemberCome 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.$88.00 incl. GST -
Keeping a Nature Journal
Sunday 22 SeptemberKeeping a nature journal is a great way of slowing down and being in the moment. Learn the nuts and bolts of effectively observing and recording what you see--whether it be a habitat or a collection of items discovered on your walks.$120.00 incl. GST -
Resin Jewellery
Sunday 22 SeptemberExplore the awesomeness of resin with jewellery artist Maca Bernal. Learn how to make your own utterly unique resin jewellery incorporating pigments and glitters.$70.00 incl. GST -
Barista for Beginners
Sunday 22 SeptemberThrough 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).$40.00 incl. GST -
Drawing for Beginners Workshop
Sunday 22 SeptemberDuring 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 -
Floral Design: Minimalist Elegance with Ikebana-Inspired Arrangements
Sunday 22 SeptemberLearn the art of floral expression in this Ikebana-inspired class, where you'll learn the principles of minimalist design using a kenzan pin. This will assist you to achieve the delicate balance between form and impact.$95.00 incl. GST -
Makeup for the 40+
Sunday 22 SeptemberYou 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.$94.00 incl. GST -
Nervous System Essentials for Maximum Wellbeing
Sunday 22 SeptemberDuring this course you will discover some quick, easy and effective hacks to access the relaxation response so that you can feel calmer, healthier and happier during uncertain times (and certain times too)! You will walk away feeling more grounded, balanced and peaceful than you have in a very long time!$25.00 incl. GST -
Producing Vegetables and Fruit from Small Gardens
Sunday 22 SeptemberWe 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 is not a barrier to producing great vegetables and fruit from your own garden.$53.00 incl. GST -
Street Art Photography
Sunday 22 SeptemberThis course is held offsite.$44.00 incl. GST -
Traditional Japanese Cream Puffs
Sunday 22 SeptemberLearn to create authentic Japanese cream puffs with delicious crusty choux pastry and filled with a sweet custard filling. Yu will show you the secrets and you will be able to create your own delicious puffs at home.$88.00 incl. GST -
Think Talk: Urban Issues - What is Our City Coming To?
Tuesday 24 September$5.00 incl. GST -
Aspiring Young Cooks (8 - 12 Years)
Monday 30 SeptemberThis 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 $32.00 for ingredients.$149.00 incl. GST -
Sewing for Children 9 - 12 Years
Monday 30 SeptemberCome and have fun with Karen and learn the basics of hand sewing and using a sewing machine. For children 9 - 12 years. Materials included. Bring your lunch.$94.00 incl. GST -
Drawing REAL Animals with Sandra Morris (8 - 12 Years)
Monday 30 SeptemberAn art workshop for children 8 - 12 years$135.00 incl. GST - October 2024
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Cooking for Teens (13 - 16 Years)
Thursday 03 OctoberJoin Nichole for foundation cooking skills these school holidays.$149.00 incl. GST -
Lawn Bowls 101
Sunday 06 October3x Sundays - 10:00AM - 12:00PM Kohi Bowling ClubJoin the Kohimarama Bowling Club coaching team for 2 hour sessions over three consecutive Sundays and have a go!$65.00 incl. GST -
Aspiring Young Cooks (8 - 12 Years)
Monday 07 OctoberThis 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 $32.00 for ingredients.$149.00 incl. GST -
Cooking for Teens (13 - 16 Years)
Thursday 10 OctoberJoin Nichole for foundation cooking skills these school holidays.$149.00 incl. GST -
Pilates and Yoga
Monday 14 October1 day, Mon 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM - No Class on Labour Day 28 October or 2 December (school event) At Selwyn College, Auckland.Learn gentle exercises for pelvis, back support and strengthening your abdominal region. You will explore gentle breathing and meditation techniques for relaxation. This course is also suitable for expectants mothers in the second and third trimester. This course is suitable for those new to pilates and those with experience. Claudia will adjust her exercises to suit.$100.00 incl. GST -
Barre Fit
Monday 14 OctoberEight Mondays, 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM, no class 28 Oct Labour Day or 2 Dec college function At Selwyn College, Auckland.Stay fit and have some fun with this class. Classes comprise mat work, simple dance steps to great music and barre work. This is a barefoot class as it is held on a sprung floor giving a 'softer' feel and absorbing the impact. Please bring a yoga mat with you. This course usually fills with a waiting list each term - if you would like to book in the whole year, with payment closer to the course start , please contact the office.$90.00 incl. GST -
English Conversation Club Intermediate Night
Monday 14 October8 weeks, Mon, Tue & Wed 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM - No Classes on 28/10 Labour Day, 29/10 & 02/12 At Selwyn College, Auckland.24 hours (24 classes). Course fee $215 or free for some students.Free Course for some students -
English Conversation Club Upper Intermediate to Advanced Night
Monday 14 October8 weeks, Mon & Wed 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM - No Classes on Labour Day & 2 December At Selwyn College, Auckland.Course fee $177 or free for some students.Free Course for some students -
Pilates for Everyone
Monday 14 OctoberEight Mondays 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM no class Labour Day 28 October or 2 December (school event) At Selwyn College, Auckland.This eight week class incorporates both beginner and continuing levels in a friendly, easy-going general mat class. For those who are completely new to Pilates and feel they would benefit from a term of foundational Pilates, we hold Beginners classes at 7pm on Tuesdays. 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.$100.00 incl. GST -
Yoga - Continuing
Monday 14 OctoberEight Mondays 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM No class Labour Day 28 October At Selwyn College, Auckland.Further explore aspects of traditional Yoga including: breathing, meditation and deep relaxation, and learn more challenging postures. These courses usually fill with waiting lists each term - if you would like to book in the whole year, with payment closer to the course start , please contact the office.$125.00 incl. GST