Buongiorno! Are you planning a trip to Italy? Do you have a fascination with all things Italian? Join us for this beginners language course. If your time is limited, or you do not plan to continue Italian language studies, you may prefer to attend a shorter weekend workshop, Italian for Travellers. Read below the course dates for more information.

A second level language course for those who have successfully completed our Level 1 course or have gained that level of ability elsewhere.

Come and spice up your life with some delicious Thai street food plus a selection of other authentic Thai dishes.

Learn to make kimchi, the popular and healthful Korean fermented cabbage dish. Your course fee includes all ingredients ($40). This course is spread over two mornings so you can learn more about the processes involved in making kimchi.

Learn to use Excel's tools to summarise and analyse data including subtotals, simple PivotTables, statistical functions and Excel's powerful Analysis Tools.

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.

This course is for those new to Adobe Illustrator and offers an introduction to the key concepts of Illustrator. You'll explore the main features of this powerful vector-based graphic design tool, used to produce logos, letterheads, business cards, posters, and websites. Participants should have strong computer skills. Please read more information about suitability below the course dates.

An 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).

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

Always 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.

Ready 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? Have you analysed your career situation to death without getting any clearer on the way forward? This workshop is for you.

Suitable 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.

Learn to create closed terrariums and take home your own miniature indoor garden at the end of this workshop.

Join Seann for an introduction to Canva and how it can help promote your business.

This course is designed as an introduction to the DSLR and mirrorless camera. Bring your own camera.

Join Masterchef NZ 2013 winner Aaron Brunet to make and taste delicious, satisfying plant-based meals that everyone will enjoy. Suitable for those on vegan diets.

Join 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.

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

Join 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.

Come and learn from a master pastry chef the secrets to perfect pies and pastry goods, with a focus on savoury foods.

Come along and learn the amazing benefits of essential oils and gain ideas for removing nasty chemicals from your home. Course fee includes all materials ($30)

Join 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.

During this one day course you will learn to feel confident using basic art materials to create your own style of drawing. All materials provided.

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 and a wall hanging, as well as learning the basics of drying flowers.

Join NZ artist Lizzie Snow (AKA 'fortyonehundred') for a contemporary exploration of the mandala.

We 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.

Learn the art of folding books to form beautiful art.

Do 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!

Following 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.

During this course we take a fascinating look at the cultural cuisines of Auckland, starting with traditional Māori food growing, through manufacturing and brands and how they shaped downtown Auckland and looking at today and the food media and how it shapes our tastes.

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.

Microsoft Templates save time – why create a CV, an invoice, or a newsletter from scratch when these are available to us to customise to our own needs?

Discover how to correctly prune fruit trees and ornamental bushes for maximum productivity. Wednesday session at Selwyn College and Saturday workshop offsite nearby (venue to be confirmed).

Are 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.

Join Vinay for an evening of learning, cooking and eating. In just one night you will learn to create mouth watering satay chicken with a beautiful peanut sauce. This course is suitable for those on gluten free diets.

Beat boredom this school holidays while doing something meaningful in our 5-day programme to inspire and engage children 8 - 12 years. Get Real provides fun ways for children to understand relevant social topics and enjoy making positive changes in the world and in the lives of others.

Beat boredom this school holidays while doing something meaningful in our 5-day programme to inspire and engage children 8 - 12 years. Get Real provides fun ways for children to understand relevant social topics and enjoy making positive changes in the world and in the lives of others.

Beat boredom this school holidays while doing something meaningful in our 5-day programme to inspire and engage children 8 - 12 years. Get Real provides fun ways for children to understand relevant social topics and enjoy making positive changes in the world and in the lives of others.

Beat boredom this school holidays while doing something meaningful in our 5-day programme to inspire and engage children 8 - 12 years. Get Real provides fun ways for children to understand relevant social topics and enjoy making positive changes in the world and in the lives of others.

Beat boredom this school holidays while doing something meaningful in our 5-day programme to inspire and engage children 8 - 12 years. Get Real provides fun ways for children to understand relevant social topics and enjoy making positive changes in the world and in the lives of others.

Come 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.

This is a hands-on workshop where children will learn the tips and tricks for successful colour pencil and watercolour techniques. Suitable for children 8 years and over.

An art workshop for children 8 - 12 years

Tone and revitalise your whole body at your own pace. Focus on correct breathing, flexibility, yoga and relaxation. This course is held offsite at St Marks Church Hall in Remuera. These courses usually fills 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.

48 hours (24 classes). Course fees $30 - $460 plus books.

Please contact the office to express interest in the course.

48 hours (16 classes). Course fees $30 - $460 plus books.