Discover the beauty of transforming simple seashells into elegant, gold-accented keepsakes using the decoupage process.

Unleash your creativity and explore the vibrant world of alcohol ink in this hands-on four hour workshop! In Alcohol Ink Blooms, you'll learn the techniques to create stunning florals, landscapes, and even abstract designs using the dynamic and colourful medium of alcohol ink.

Celebrate the abundance of the harvest season in this hands-on weekend workshop where you’ll learn to preserve and create with fresh, seasonal ingredients.

This course is for those who can already use an espresso machine confidently, and now want upskill milk and pouring.

Learn to prepare and fragrance one container candle.

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.

Learn the special tricks of container gardening from an expert.

Learn 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 Johns, Auckland.

Unlock the power of visualisation and goal-setting with this hands-on course on creating vision boards.

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

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.

This course is for those new to sewing and will teach fundamental sewing skills. You will leave with your own kimono-style robe.

Understand the psychology of money and how it influences your spending and saving habits, so you can make better financial decisions

A beginner level watercolour class. All materials are included and you'll take home your own starter watercolours kit.

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.

Produce 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.

Learn 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.

For Intermediate to Advanced level English learners.

In this workshop we'll discuss why you should consider travelling alone, and give you lots of tips to make this possible.

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.

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.

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).

Take a gentle pause from the noise of daily life through the calming art of mixed-media collage.

Using traditional methods and also modern machinery participants will get to create a Rei Niho (whale's tooth) pendant. (Includes all materials).

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.

This 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.

Learn the basics of this exquisite embroidery technique using beads and sequins.

Discover the secrets of baking the classic fluffy Japanese sponge cake and learn techniques for frosting and decorating your cake, with expert baker, Yu.

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. Gluten-free.

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 need not be a barrier to producing great vegetables and fruit from your own garden.

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.

Join this one day course and learn how to use pen, watercolours and pencil to create your own personal travel journal.

Create 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.

Discover how to grow thriving plants in pots and containers in this practical 2-hour class.

Join Vinay for an evening of learning, cooking and eating. In this class, Vinay will show you how to make satay chicken skewers accompanied by a vegetable Thai salad.

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

Ready to create a life that feels more aligned, spacious, and purposeful? In this immersive four-hour workshop, you’ll gently explore what might be standing between you and the life you’re trying to build.

In this hands-on 2.5-hour workshop, you’ll learn the essential skills to create beautiful bouquets using locally sourced seasonal blooms.

For children 8 - 12 years old.

This 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 $35.00 for ingredients.

This 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 $35.00 for ingredients.

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.

Join Nichole for foundation cooking skills these school holidays.

Learn how to design and create your own food forest in a suburban sized backyard, following permaculture principles. This course is held offsite in Ellen's food forest at St Johns.

This presentation will outline why social cohesion matters, our current state, and emerging thinking on next steps.

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 Mark's 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.

Come and learn the gentle art of pressing flowers – preserving blooms in all their delicate beauty.

Packed with hints and tips on how to grow nutrient dense food with the least amount of work harnessing nature to do the hard yards for you! Enjoy 'The Good Life' with a sumptuous homegrown, homemade morning tea. The class is held offsite at Wadhamville Garden in St Heliers and runs on Saturdays.

On this immersive 2-hour walking tour, you'll explore the tucked-away laneways and back streets of central Auckland to uncover a surprising collection of hidden artworks, intriguing artefacts, and sculptural treasures by some of New Zealand's most celebrated artists.

Course fees $42 - $470 plus books. This course offers 48 hours tuition over 24 classes.