- March 2023
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How to Start an Online Business
Saturday 04 MarchFind out about this rapidly growing way of doing business. Learn about getting online, market research, case studies and more.$60.00 incl. GST -
Calligraphy - An Introduction
Saturday 04 MarchCome 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 -
Cherry Blossom Painting
Saturday 04 MarchEnjoy a relaxing day of art and design using gouache to create your own cherry blossom painting.$149.00 incl. GST -
English Improve Your Pronunciation Skills - Part 1
Saturday 04 MarchFor Intermediate to Advanced level English learners.$15.00 incl. GST -
Making Soap
Saturday 04 MarchLearn how to make soap using a variety of techniques and materials. Course runs from 9:30am to 4.00pm and fee includes materials of $25.$99.00 incl. GST -
Microsoft Excel - Beginners
Saturday 04 MarchAn introduction to this popular programme will lead you through how to create spreadsheets, charts, perform calculations with formulae, and analyse numerical information. A course fee subsidy applies for permanent residents of NZ (conditions apply).$30.00 incl. GST -
Plain English Writing Bootcamp
Saturday 04 MarchDo 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!$15.00 incl. GST -
Raranga Kete Wananga
Saturday 04 MarchJoin Hazel 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 -
Career Clarity - Figure Out Your Next Move
Saturday 04 MarchReady for a change in your career but not sure what you want to do next? Fed up with job-hopping from one unfulfilling job to the next? In this half day workshop, you’ll take a fresh approach to finding a job you love.$36.00 incl. GST -
Dot Painting
Saturday 04 MarchFrom dropping your first dot on the canvas, you’ll discover how easy it is to create your own patterns and designs. You will learn about the different tools and be guided through the techniques and you’ll leave with the skills to create more of your own designs at home. Includes materials $15.00.$90.00 incl. GST -
Flowers in Watercolour
Saturday 04 MarchDesigned for those with some painting experience, this workshop will give students opportunities to experiment and learn various watercolour techniques. This is a chance to explore a less botanical, more expressive and contemporary way of depicting flowers. I'd like to encourage students to paint in a freer, looser way.$108.00 incl. GST -
How to Be More Assertive
Saturday 04 MarchLearn how to become more confident and comfortable with personal assertiveness, how to cope with other people's negativity and how to respond when someone else is being overbearing or aggressive towards you.$25.00 incl. GST -
How to Grow Your Business with Digital Marketing
Saturday 04 MarchThis 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.$40.00 incl. GST -
Māori Traditional Medicines and Home Remedies
Saturday 04 MarchFull weekend, Saturday and Sunday 10 AM - 4:30 PM Selwyn College, Auckland.Haere Mai Welcome. Join HineAhua to learn more about your local bush and the plants within. Discover some simple methods of plant medicine preparation and home remedies for common ailments and conditions.$175.00 incl. GST -
Pebble Mosaics
Saturday 04 March$147.00 incl. GST -
Pottery Beginners
Saturday 04 MarchFull weekend, Saturday & Sunday 10:00 AM - 4:30 PM plus glazing session 10am - 1pm on 25 March At Selwyn College, Auckland.Have you ever wanted to work with clay, but not known where to start? Come and learn a range of skills that you can later adapt to fulfil your creative ideas. This course, designed for beginners or relative beginners, teaches hand building skills in a structured way. It is essential to attend the first two evening classes or the first weekend day to learn foundational skills. Do you want us to email you when new courses are scheduled? Click on "Let me know about future course dates".$310.00 incl. GST -
Resin Art
Saturday 04 MarchJoin 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 -
Sewing For Beginners
Saturday 04 MarchAlways wanted to learn to sew? Come along to this fun class and make your own Tote Bag and Apron 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.$205.00 incl. GST -
SEO For Small Business
Sunday 05 MarchAn introduction to the key concepts of Search Engine Optimisation (SEO) from an organic perspective (without purchasing advertising).$60.00 incl. GST -
Solid Shampoo and Conditioner Bars
Sunday 05 MarchGreat for gifts. Less packaging. Kind on your pocket. Learn to make solid shampoo and conditioner bars.$62.00 incl. GST -
Abstract Painting Workshop
Sunday 05 MarchThis course is suitable for both beginners and those with some experience looking to develop their practice.$95.00 incl. GST -
Autumn Landscapes With Watercolours
Sunday 05 MarchLearn about different tones and colour gradients in the autumn palette enabling you to create beautiful watercolour landscapes with realistic trees and leaves.$108.00 incl. GST -
Floral Design: Bouquets
Sunday 05 MarchLearn the basics of floristry and how to tie bouquets. The design will be made with fresh seasonal flowers and participants will be able to take home their creation!$95.00 incl. GST -
Lampshade Making
Sunday 05 MarchProduce your own stunning fabric lampshade in one short workshop. Lampshade frame provided. Bring your own fabric. More details below course dates.$115.00 incl. GST -
Makeup for the 40+
Sunday 05 MarchYou 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 05 MarchDuring 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!$35.00 incl. GST -
Make Your Own Botanical Face Cream
Sunday 05 MarchLearn to make your own beautiful botanical face cream.$65.00 incl. GST -
Mosaics: Mosaic a Garden Rock or Paver Stone
Monday 06 MarchLearn 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 -
Japanese Cuisine
Monday 06 MarchJoin Masami Utsugi, food enthusiast and chef, to learn some authentic Japanese favourites at home.$144.00 incl. GST -
Budgeting Made Simple
Tuesday 07 MarchThis course is designed to build on your knowledge and understanding of budgeting and equip you to become more actively engaged with your money.$15.00 incl. GST -
Jewellery Making for Beginners
Wednesday 08 MarchAn introduction to jewellery-making with Phillipa Gee. Through making a wire ring and a flat ring using copper, you'll gain familiarity with jewellery making tools and processes. Held offsite in Pt Chevalier.$276.00 incl. GST -
Painting Birds with Soft Pastels
Wednesday 08 MarchLearn basic drawing skills and how to paint beautiful birds that fly off the page. You’ll learn how to work with pastels and be taught simple drawing techniques to create vibrant paintings of feathered friends.$164.00 incl. GST -
Photography - DSLR Camera Beginners - The Next Level
Wednesday 08 MarchYou know the basics of DSLR, now explore different types of photography and continue your learning. Two Saturday morning classes are held offsite (field trips).$120.00 incl. GST -
Date Night - French Cuisine
Monday 13 MarchSpice things up with a French Cuisine cooking lesson perfect for couples, friends, family members - these classes are fun and light-hearted with plenty of opportunity for hands-one learning. And you'll eat your delicious meal each evening, and enjoy a glass of wine if you like.$76.00 incl. GST -
Cooking for Absolute Beginners
Tuesday 14 MarchFeel you don't know the basics? Need the confidence and skills to cook for yourself and others? This course will give you all the basic skills you need to get started with cooking. Course fee includes $55.00 for ingredients.$170.00 incl. GST -
Cake Decorating - Introduction
Tuesday 14 MarchCome and learn the basics of decorating cakes using rolled fondant, butter icing and piping techniques. Create an icing picture and put it all together to produce the completed cakes.$130.00 incl. GST -
Selling a Property - What you Need to Know!
Tuesday 14 March$29.00 incl. GST -
Scottish Country Dancing 101
Tuesday 14 MarchThis course is held off-site at the Kohimarama Bowling Club hall.$35.00 incl. GST -
Think Talk: Kids and Screens: The State of Play
Tuesday 14 March1 hour, Tue 7:30 PM - Tue 8:30 PM At Selwyn College, Auckland.$5.00 incl. GST -
Becoming Unstoppable
Wednesday 15 MarchFeeling stuck, tired, and not able to motivate yourself? Discover where our limiting beliefs come from, how they affect our lives and impact our wellbeing.$25.00 incl. GST -
How to Teach Adults
Saturday 18 MarchAre you keen to teach adults? Join this hands-on course covering creating a learning climate, how adults learn, group interactions, course planning and evaluation - suitable both for those already tutoring adults or planning to start.$195.00 incl. GST -
Understanding Climate Change
Tuesday 21 MarchDo you want to help tackle climate change but don’t have the time to become a climate scientist? In just three hours, this collaborative and playful science-based workshop enables you to understand climate change's physics, causes, and consequences and empowers you to take action.$30.00 incl. GST -
Transitioning Your Garden for the Changing Seasons at Kings Plant Barn
Thursday 23 MarchCome 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 -
Photography Through the Seasons
Sunday 26 MarchSee the seasons through the camera lens at the Auckland Domain. Look at the changing light, how colours change throughout the year and during the time of day. Open your eyes to what's around you and record this vision with your camera.$40.00 incl. GST - April 2023
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Basic Car Maintenance
Saturday 01 AprilA hands-on introduction to basic car maintenance which will help keep your car costs low and ensure you know what to do if your car breaks down. Reduce your impact on the environment as well as your wallet: take control of your own vehicle and make educated and cost-effective decisions.$52.00 incl. GST -
Developing Intercultural Competence
Saturday 01 AprilThis 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.$20.00 incl. GST -
Eco Printing on Fabric
Saturday 01 AprilLearn how to create beautiful botanical prints on fabric using leaves and flowers from around Auckland.$150.00 incl. GST -
Microsoft Excel Advanced - Pivot Tables
Saturday 01 AprilLearn 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 -
English Improve Your Pronunciation Skills - Part 2
Saturday 01 AprilA follow on workshop for those who have already attended an English Improve Your Pronunciation Skills - Part 1 workshop.$15.00 incl. GST -
Gold Foiling
Saturday 01 AprilEveryone loves gold bling! Learn how to add these golden delicacies to your cards, calligraphy and even little objects. See Margaret's video below.$102.00 incl. GST