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.

Join Liz Mitchell, one of New Zealand’s leading bespoke couture designers, for an inspiring workshop exploring the art of wet felting. Under Liz’s expert guidance, you’ll create a personalised textile piece using soap, water, fibre, and agitation to transform fabric scraps into something entirely new.

Learn 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.

In 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).

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

Come and learn to make North Indian Cheicken Korma, you will learn how to create a delicious Korma using Asian inspired ingredients, and have fun along the way.

Do you feel you wished you had paid more attention at school to your maths lessons? Here is a short course that will provide an introduction to the fundamentals providing you with the tools to apply these concepts in real-world situations.

Join Masami Utsugi, food enthusiast and chef, to learn some authentic Japanese favourites to cook at home.

This one-evening introductory course is designed for individuals curious about mindfulness and seeking practical tools to enhance their well-being.

Learn how to use AI tools like ChatGPT, Perplexity, Gemini and NotebookLM to support three key skills: learning new topics, doing better research and writing more clearly. This course shows you how to understand information based on your learning style, summarise long documents, explore topics in depth with reliable sources, and use AI to draft, rewrite or refine your writing. It’s a practical workshop built for everyday learners, professionals and anyone wanting to make sense of information more easily.

Indulge your love of baking in this four-evening course dedicated to creating classic sweet pastries from around the world. Perfect for enthusiastic home bakers, this hands-on class will guide you through essential pastry techniques while you craft two iconic treats.

Learn the basics of working with dried blooms, explore natural textures and colours and create a unique, long-lasting piece - a wallhanging for your home. All materials are provided, and you’ll leave with a beautiful artwork that brings nature indoors year-round.

Discover the joy of artisan bread making in this hands-on course designed for both beginners and home bakers looking to try their hand at baking breads in a relaxed, fun evening setting. Over two nights, participants will learn the fundamentals of fermentation, dough handling, and baking while creating a range of breads including focaccia and brioche.

Using plants to support your health can be simple, empowering, and fun! Come and discover the top 10 plants to have on hand.

Distinguished Professor Emeritus Paul Spoonley will discuss the latest data on how New Zealand is changing.

Feeling overwhelmed can make even simple tasks feel difficult. This practical and compassionate course is designed to help you understand overwhelm, reduce its impact, and regain a sense of clarity and steadiness in daily life.

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).

From minions to penguins, elephants to giraffes, and roses to wild flowers, this class  will introduce you to working with sugar paste and modelling fondant to make basic animals, flowers and figurines.

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.

For Intermediate to Advanced level English learners.

Join us for a weekend of creativity and craftsmanship as I guide you through the process of hand stitching and binding your own unique book.

An 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 $122.

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

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).

Come and learn how to create simple, professional designs that look great on social media and feel right for your business. Course fee $40 or $80.