- October 2025
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Transitioning Your Garden for the Changing Seasons at Kings Plant Barn
Thursday 30 OctoberCome 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.$29.00 incl. GST - November 2025
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Microsoft Excel Advanced - Pivot Tables
Saturday 01 NovemberLearn 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.$70.00 incl. GST -
Resin Glass Coasters
Saturday 01 NovemberJoin resin artist Andrea and learn to create your own 9 cm glass coasters using flowers, glitter, or even photographs. You'll create four personalised and beautiful glass coasters. These will need to set overnight and can be collected from the school over the next week.$83.00 incl. GST -
Sourdough Bread
Saturday 01 NovemberSourdough 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 -
Botanical Drawing and Painting: Capturing Nature in Art
Saturday 01 NovemberLove 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.$145.00 incl. GST -
Cyanotype Photographic Printing
Saturday 01 NovemberLearn 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 -
English Improve Your Pronunciation Skills - Part 1
Saturday 01 NovemberFor Intermediate to Advanced level English learners.$15.00 incl. GST -
Indonesian Cuisine and Spiceries
Saturday 01 NovemberJoin Rina and learn how to infuse traditional Indonesian spices for creating delicate and subtle flavours into authentic Indonesian dishes. Each of the two workshops offers a different menu of dishes.$72.00 incl. GST -
Introduction to Photoshop
Saturday 01 NovemberThis course is for those completely new to Adobe Photoshop and offers an introduction to the key concepts of Photoshop and how to digitally manipulate images. The objective of this course is to give participants a basic understanding of Photoshop and the potential that Photoshop offers. Participants should have strong computer skills. Please read more information about suitability and the software below the course dates. Course fee $60 or $148.$60.00 incl. GST -
Microsoft Excel - Beginners
Saturday 01 NovemberAn 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 or $120.$30.00 incl. GST -
The Art of Kintsugi
Saturday 01 NovemberCome 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 01 NovemberJoin 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.$105.00 incl. GST -
Creating a Visual Journal
Saturday 01 NovemberWant to learn how to keep a visual diary? The possibilities are endless with Visual Journaling – as varied as your days and as boundless as your art! Learn how with Ashley.$123.00 incl. GST -
Floral Design: Minimalist Elegance with Ikebana-Inspired Designs
Saturday 01 NovemberLearn 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 -
How to Use Instagram for Social Media Marketing
Saturday 01 NovemberThis 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. Course fee $40 or $80.$40.00 incl. GST -
Mosaics: Mosaic a Garden Rock or Paver Stone
Saturday 01 NovemberWeekend workshop, Saturday 10AM to 4PM and Sunday 9AM to 12PM At Selwyn College, Auckland.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.$138.00 incl. GST -
Pottery Beginners
Saturday 01 NovemberSaturday & Sunday 10 AM - 4:30 PM & glazing session Saturday 15 Nov 10 AM - 1 PM At Selwyn College, Auckland.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.$310.00 incl. GST -
Sashiko Stitching for Beginners
Saturday 01 NovemberCome and learn the beautiful Japanese art of Sashiko Stitching with a New Zealand flavour. You'll leave the course having embroidered a cushion cover, and with the skills to repair worn clothes, giving them an extended life.$130.00 incl. GST -
Japanese Incense Making
Saturday 01 NovemberLearn about incense and its history in Japan. You'll learn and make incense to take home.$125.00 incl. GST -
Resin Glass Coasters
Saturday 01 NovemberJoin resin artist Andrea and learn to create your own 9 cm glass coasters using flowers, glitter, or even photographs. You'll create four personalised and beautiful glass coasters. These will need to set overnight and can be collected from the school over the next week.$83.00 incl. GST -
Creating Beautiful Natural Dyes
Sunday 02 NovemberExplore the beauty of natural dyeing on wool and silk. Participants will learn to prepare the fibre to receive the colour and to extract the colour from natural plants.$164.00 incl. GST -
Solo Travel for Women - Explore the World Fearlessly
Sunday 02 NovemberIn this workshop we'll discuss why you should consider travelling alone, and give you lots of tips to make this possible.$90.00 incl. GST -
Boost Your Digital Literacy and Online Search Skills
Sunday 02 NovemberIncrease 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.$20.00 incl. GST -
Cubism Drawing and Painting
Sunday 02 NovemberWe will learn about Cubist compositional principles, and practice making a cubist still life, a cubist portrait and a cubist abstract painting.$105.00 incl. GST -
Plant-Based Cooking with Aaron Brunet - Food for Life
Sunday 02 NovemberJoin Masterchef NZ 2013 winner Aaron Brunet for this introduction to wholefood plant-based dishes to boost your aliveness. Suitable for those on vegan diets.$165.00 incl. GST -
Traditional Japanese Cream Puffs
Sunday 02 NovemberLearn 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 -
Watercolour and Drawing
Sunday 02 NovemberIn this course Susannah will teach you 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 (a materials charge is included in your course fee).$115.00 incl. GST -
Soft Stone Sculpture
Sunday 02 NovemberCreate 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 -
Vinay's Vietnamese-Style Rice Paper Rolls
Monday 03 NovemberJoin Vinay for an evening of learning, cooking and eating as he helps you to make Vietnamese-style rice paper rolls, a fresh and healthy dish perfect for a light supper, lunch or a buffet spread.$49.00 incl. GST -
Photography - DSLR and Mirrorless Cameras for Beginners
Wednesday 05 November5 sessions, 4 x Wed 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM + 1 x Sat 9:30 AM - 11:30 AM At Selwyn College, Auckland.Learn the basics of DSLR photography and camera modes, aperture, shutter speed, night photos and much more.$124.00 incl. GST -
Vinay's Turkish Imam Bayildi & Cacik
Monday 10 NovemberJoin 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 -
Accounting - The Basics
Monday 10 NovemberUnderstanding 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.$25.00 incl. GST -
Sculptures & Murals in the Central City
Saturday 15 NovemberJoin us for a central city walk of art which will embrace sculpture, murals and commissioned art and the influence it has on public spaces. 10am - 12pm$35.00 incl. GST -
Making Croissants
Monday 17 NovemberJoin us over two evenings, and learn to make croissants.$95.00 incl. GST -
Microsoft Excel Continuation
Monday 17 NovemberFollowing 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.$25.00 incl. GST -
Think Talk:Tackling Antimicrobial Resistance: A Global Challenge
Tuesday 18 NovemberAntimicrobial resistance (AMR) is one of the most pressing global health issues, with the potential to impact everyone, everywhere. If left unaddressed, AMR will only continue to worsen, threatening the effectiveness of antibiotics and other life-saving treatments. This talk will provide a comprehensive overview of antimicrobial resistance, covering its origins, the factors contributing to its rise, and its impact across health, environmental, and agricultural sectors.$5.00 incl. GST -
Vinay's Healthy South East Asian Cooking Class
Monday 24 NovemberJoin 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.$49.00 incl. GST -
English Improve Your Pronunciation Skills - Part 2
Saturday 29 NovemberPrerequisite 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.$15.00 incl. GST -
Gold Foiling Inspired by Christmas
Saturday 29 NovemberEveryone loves gold bling! Learn how to add these golden delicacies to your cards, calligraphy and even little objects, with a special focus on Christmas delights.$105.00 incl. GST -
Contemporary Textile Art: Flaming Hot Fibres
Saturday 29 NovemberFull weekend, Saturday and Sunday 10:00AM - 4:00PM At Selwyn College, Auckland.Join Alysn Midgelow-Marsden for this exciting and innovative mixed media workshop where you will experiment ways to use heat, flame and stitch to produce exciting colours, textures and patterns on various materials. You will explore the distinctive properties of Lutradur, Tyvek and Angelina and learn to manipulate these to create richly coloured, textured and embellished surfaces.$285.00 incl. GST -
Experimenting with New Materials & Techniques with Evan Woodruffe
Saturday 29 NovemberSuitable for those with some art experience. Come along and join Evan from Gordon Harris and have some fun experimenting and playing with a range of new art materials that will expand your art practice.$50.00 incl. GST -
Floral Design: Celebrate Christmas with Flowers
Saturday 29 NovemberIn this course we will create a traditional event wreath for your table, and a Christmas day centrepiece using seasonally available flowers. Each participant will take home their creations.$90.00 incl. GST -
How to Grow Your Business with Digital Marketing
Saturday 29 NovemberThis 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 or $80.$40.00 incl. GST -
How to Make Pastels & Water-Based Paints with Earth Pigments
Saturday 29 NovemberIn this immersive one-day workshop, you’ll learn the step-by-step process of transforming archival-quality, pre-ground pigments into vibrant, custom-made art supplies.$125.00 incl. GST -
Japanese Shortcake: Mastering the Fluffy Sponge Cake and Decoration
Saturday 29 NovemberDiscover the secrets of baking the classic fluffy Japanese sponge cake and learn techniques for frosting and decorating your cake, with expert baker, Yu.$93.00 incl. GST -
Photography - DSLR Camera Beginners Workshop
Saturday 29 NovemberThis course is designed as an introduction to the DSLR and mirrorless camera. Bring your own camera.$87.00 incl. GST -
Write a Winning CV and Get Noticed
Saturday 29 NovemberEmployers are busy people and the job market is challenging. So make your skills and experience stand out with a CV and cover letter that are relevant, professional, chock-full of measurable achievements and easy-on-the-eye. Then back up your applications with an engaging LinkedIn profile that builds your network. Then wow your interviewers with examples that show you're the person for the job.$15.00 incl. GST -
Zentangle Art
Saturday 29 NovemberZentangle ® 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 -
Hissing and Sizzling - Barbecue Brilliance
Saturday 29 NovemberCome along and learn how to produce mouth watering, fall-off-the-bone meat every time you have a BBQ and the importance of rubs, marinades and accompaniments. And you will also learn a selection of fresh seasonal salads to accompany your meat dishes.$98.00 incl. GST -
Lampshade Making
Saturday 29 NovemberProduce 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