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.

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.

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.

Learn the special tricks of container gardening from an expert.

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.

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.

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! This course includes a sumptuous homegrown, homemade morning tea. It 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.

Rediscover ease of movement in a friendly, supportive environment.

Stay fit and have some fun with this class. Classes comprise mat work, simple dance steps to great music and barre work. This is a barefoot class as it is held on a sprung floor giving a 'softer' feel and absorbing the impact. Please bring a yoga mat with you. This course usually fills with a waiting list each term - if you would like to book in the whole year, with payment closer to the course start , please contact the office.

This eight week class incorporates both beginner and continuing levels in a friendly, easy-going general mat class. For those who are completely new to Pilates and feel they would benefit from a term of foundational Pilates, we hold Pilates for Beginners classes too.

Be the life of the party and learn the ukulele! Learn basic chords, strumming patterns and tab reading by playing along with new songs each week. BYO ukulele and singing. No musical experience required.

Take your yoga practice to the next level with this supportive course designed for students who are ready to go beyond the foundations.

Further explore aspects of traditional Yoga including: breathing, meditation and deep relaxation, and learn more challenging postures. These courses usually fill 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.

Are you feeling left behind with computers? Are you lacking confidence dealing with email? Join this small group and our patient and kind computing teacher Kathy will teach you the basics of using a PC. Course fee $35 or $165.

Bring your ideas to life! Join Robin’s practical woodworking course where you’ll choose and build your own project. Learn planning, design, tool skills, and workshop safety in a supportive, hands-on environment. Beginners welcome!

Butter Chicken is everyone's go-to takeaway. Join Vinay for this workshop and gain the skills to make this quintessential dish from North India at your own home.

Always wanted to learn to sew? Come along to this fun class and make your own tote bag and apron (for evening classes) or tote bag and hat (for weekend classes) 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.

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.

In four interactive sessions, Sheena Hendon will explain the physiological changes of perimenopause and menopause, explore common symptoms, and provide guidance on both hormone therapy (HRT/MHT) and holistic strategies to support your body. Her approach combines evidence-based information with practical, natural actions that you can start applying right away.

This course is for those completely new to Adobe InDesign and offers an introduction to the key concepts of InDesign and how to prepare print publications. The objective of this course is to give the participants a basic understanding of InDesign and the potential that it offers. Participants should have strong computer skills. Please read more information about suitability below the course dates.

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

This hands-on class helps you understand the different AI helpers available today. We explore ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, Perplexity, and show what each one is good at. You’ll learn how to use these tools for real-life tasks like writing emails, planning, research, creating ideas, data analysis, and organising information. By the end, you’ll know which AI assistant suits you and how to use it confidently.

This class is designed for those who are new to pilates. It introduces students to the foundation skills of pilates breathing, pelvic floor control and isolation of muscle groups for targeted effort.

If you have someone you care about who has mental health challenges this course will help you gain an understanding of what is going on for them and how to communicate and support that person.

A follow on course for those who have completed our beginners course or already have basic watercolour painting skills.

Improve your fitness by dancing your heart out to ABBA and the Bee Gees. Designed to suit the fitness level of active older adults and those new to cardio. Due to the floor surface, street shoes cannot be worn. Please wear soft leather (dance type) shoes, socks, or bare feet.

Are you wanting to harness the benefits of yoga but don't know where to start?  Do you have concerns about injuries, flexibility and fitness?  Stretch, relax and feel good! Yoga helps tone, strengthen and revitalise your whole body, and helps you manage stress.

This is a follow-on course for those who have completed Speaking With Confidence (our introductory course) to continue developing public speaking skills.

Once a week come along and be guided through full body stretch exercises to release tense muscle groups, let go of stress, recharge and relax.

This eight week class incorporates both beginner and continuing levels in a friendly, easy-going general mat class. For those who are completely new to Pilates and feel they would benefit from a term of foundational Pilates, we hold Pilates for Beginners classes too.