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Microsoft Excel - Beginners
Wednesday 28 AugustAn 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 - $120.$30.00 incl. GST - September 2024
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Date Night - French Cuisine
Monday 02 SeptemberSpice 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-on learning. And then relax and share your delicious meal, and enjoy a glass of wine if you like.$82.00 incl. GST -
Crochet for Beginners
Tuesday 03 SeptemberGet face to face, hands on instruction over four weeks building your skills from absolute beginner to confident crocheter! All materials are provided - just show up and learn.$138.00 incl. GST -
Microsoft Excel Continuation
Tuesday 03 SeptemberFollowing 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. Course fee $25 - $98.$25.00 incl. GST -
Think Talk: Toitū te marae o Tāne, toitū te marae o Tangaroa, toitū te iwi. If the land and sea are healthy, the people will be healthy
Tuesday 03 September$5.00 incl. GST -
Traditional Indian Curries
Wednesday 04 SeptemberLearn to make popular tasty Indian recipes with Vinay's tips and tricks.$145.00 incl. GST -
Edible Garden Workshop
Saturday 07 SeptemberLearn 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 John's, Auckland.$65.00 incl. GST -
A Walking Food Tour of Ponsonby Road
Sunday 08 SeptemberTake a stroll with Andre down Ponsonby's memory lane reliving the food history which makes Ponsonby Three Lamps area so fascinating. Find out about a murder, a brothel owner, and a sly grog operation. Tour starts and finishes in Ponsonby. Registrations close two days before tour.$36.00 incl. GST -
Making Croissants
Monday 09 SeptemberTwo evenings, Monday & Tuesday, 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM At Selwyn College, Auckland.Join Jean Christophe over two evenings, and learn to make croissants.$95.00 incl. GST -
Continental Cakes
Monday 09 SeptemberDo 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!$120.00 incl. GST -
Introduction to Food Photography
Tuesday 10 September3 sessions, 2 x Tues 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM + 1 x Sat 9:30 AM - 11:30 AM At Selwyn College, Auckland.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.$87.00 incl. GST -
Historic Auckland Walks: Guided Auckland City Walk
Saturday 14 SeptemberEach of our Historic Walks covers Maori and European history of the Auckland isthmus, the trials and tribulations of Auckland's early growth, natural and social history, historic places, public art and heritage art.$35.00 incl. GST -
Sunset Photography
Sunday 15 September3 hours, Sun 4:00 PM - Sun 7:00 PM Mt EdenThis course is held at a sunset venue to be confirmed.$22.00 incl. GST -
Knife Skills 101 - Vegetables and Fruit
Monday 16 SeptemberLearn the building blocks for professional knife handling that will have you slicing and dicing through a broad range of ingredients in no time. There will be plenty of drill practice with an emphasis on proper technique and safety. Our chef tutor will introduce you to the no more tears method for cutting an onion and help you identify the correct knife for whatever you are cutting or slicing.$75.00 incl. GST -
Decoupage Pots - Introduction to the Art of Decoupage
Tuesday 17 SeptemberLearn the art of decoupage in this evening workshop. Decoupage is the art of decorating a surface with paper, and is a fun way to make everyday items special.$70.00 incl. GST -
Think Talk: The Criminal Justice System in Aotearoa New Zealand: A Critical Introduction
Tuesday 17 September1 hours, Tue 7:30 PM - Tue 8:30 PM At Selwyn College, Auckland.$5.00 incl. GST -
Introduction to Beekeeping
Saturday 21 SeptemberJoin experienced apiculture teacher Greg Harrington for this intensive introduction to beekeeping. You'll leave this course with enough knowledge to manage your own beehive including queen rearing and how to split a hive.$169.00 incl. GST -
Resin Art
Saturday 21 SeptemberJoin 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 -
Sourdough Bread
Saturday 21 SeptemberSourdough bread is well known and has been loved in Europe for many centuries. Come and learn the secrets of making delicious loaves and rolls using rye and wholemeal spelt flour. If you'd like to take home a sourdough starter at the end of the course, you can indicate this on your registration and the tutor will prepare one for you.$75.00 incl. GST -
Aromatic Wellness & Self Care with Essential Oils
Saturday 21 SeptemberCome and learn how to blend and apply essential oils for both pleasurable and therapeutic benefits.$105.00 incl. GST -
Beautiful Feather Earrings from Recycled Bicycle Tubes
Saturday 21 SeptemberJoin 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.$52.00 incl. GST -
Drawing Botanicals with Sandra Morris
Saturday 21 SeptemberHere is your chance to learn from one of the best! Sandra Morris is an award winning illustrator and she will introduce you to the world of botanical art using techniques that are a great way to start. You will leave the course not only with new skills but a set of high quality pencils to continue your practice.$133.00 incl. GST -
English Improve Your Pronunciation Skills - Part 2
Saturday 21 SeptemberA follow on workshop for those who have already attended an English Improve Your Pronunciation Skills - Part 1 workshop.$15.00 incl. GST -
Home Styling and Bringing Colour Into Your Home
Saturday 21 SeptemberAre you feeling tired of the current look of your home but don’t want to spend a fortune adding some pizzazz to your interiors? Come and join a professional interior designer and she will give you lots of tips to inspire you to refresh your home.$99.00 incl. GST -
Microsoft Excel - Beginners
Saturday 21 SeptemberAn 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 - $120.$30.00 incl. GST -
Raranga Kete Wananga
Saturday 21 SeptemberFull weekend, Saturday & Sunday 9:30 AM - 4:30 PM At Selwyn College, Auckland.Join Aver-Kathleen 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 -
Sewing For Beginners
Saturday 21 SeptemberAlways wanted to learn to sew? Come along to this fun class and make your own tote bag and apron (or tote bag and hat) 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.$209.00 incl. GST -
The Art of Kintsugi
Saturday 21 SeptemberCome 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.$165.00 incl. GST -
3D Painting Using Paper Paint Pulp
Saturday 21 SeptemberExplore texturing in paper pulp to create a stunning 3D low-relief sculptural work. This course runs over a full Saturday plus Sunday afternoon.$140.00 incl. GST -
Candle Making for Beginners
Saturday 21 SeptemberLearn to prepare and fragrance two container candles.$56.00 incl. GST -
How to Use CapCut for Content Marketing
Saturday 21 SeptemberCapCut can help enhance video marketing with effects, music, subtitles and more! Course fee $40 - $80.$40.00 incl. GST -
Intro to Tambour Embroidery
Saturday 21 SeptemberLearn the basics of this exquisite embroidery technique using beads and sequins.$92.00 incl. GST -
Make a Concertina-style Journal or Sketchbook
Saturday 21 SeptemberCome and create your own concertina-style sketch book with a difference – an ideal travel journal or nature journal.$120.00 incl. GST -
Voice Work: Unlock the Power of Your Voice
Saturday 21 SeptemberJoin Mark in this series of group voice sessions that will help you make connections between your breath, your body and your voice. You will be introduced to practices that invite you to open to the power of your unique voice, accessing a fuller range of vocal expressivity. Also available as a short weekend workshop.$40.00 incl. GST -
Knife Skills 101 - Fish & Chicken
Saturday 21 SeptemberThrough a combination of demonstration and hands-on experience, our chef tutor will instruct you in the precise art of cutting, filleting, deboning, carving, selection, handling, sharpening and preservation of knives to give you the professional touch in the kitchen.$90.00 incl. GST -
Resin Dreamcatcher
Saturday 21 SeptemberUsing a resin mould you will create your own dreamcatcher by adding glitter, small shells, gems or dried foliage - the dream is yours to create. You will assemble your catcher at home once the mould has set.$86.00 incl. GST -
Beautiful Feather Earrings from Recycled Bicycle Tubes
Saturday 21 SeptemberJoin 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.$52.00 incl. GST -
Lampshade Making
Saturday 21 SeptemberProduce 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.$117.00 incl. GST -
The Waikato War
Sunday 22 SeptemberJoin tour guide Terry Hobin on this fascinating one day coach trip to the Waikato following the path of the British Army during the Land Wars. We will stop to visit a number of military redoubts - Pokeno, Whangamarino, and Pirongia and survey battle sites including Rangiriri and Oraakau, and we will visit the church at Rangiaowhia. During the journey we will discuss the use of boats by the British and cannon by Maaori, compare policies and consider outcomes. There is some walking required - see below.$190.00 incl. GST -
Solid Shampoo and Conditioner Bars
Sunday 22 SeptemberGreat for gifts. Less packaging. Kind on your pocket. Learn to make solid shampoo and conditioner bars.$65.00 incl. GST -
Calligraphy - An Introduction
Sunday 22 SeptemberCome 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 -
Keeping a Nature Journal
Sunday 22 SeptemberKeeping a nature journal is a great way of slowing down and being in the moment. Learn the nuts and bolts of effectively observing and recording what you see--whether it be a habitat or a collection of items discovered on your walks.$120.00 incl. GST -
Resin Jewellery
Sunday 22 SeptemberExplore the awesomeness of resin with jewellery artist Maca Bernal. Learn how to make your own utterly unique resin jewellery incorporating pigments and glitters.$70.00 incl. GST -
Barista for Beginners
Sunday 22 SeptemberThrough 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).$40.00 incl. GST -
Drawing for Beginners Workshop
Sunday 22 SeptemberDuring this one day course you will learn to feel confident using basic art materials to create your own style of drawing. All materials provided.$90.00 incl. GST -
Floral Design: Minimalist Elegance with Ikebana-Inspired Arrangements
Sunday 22 SeptemberLearn the art of floral expression in this Ikebana-inspired class, where you'll learn the principles of minimalist design using a kenzan pin. This will assist you to achieve the delicate balance between form and impact.$95.00 incl. GST -
Makeup for the 40+
Sunday 22 SeptemberYou 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 -
Producing Vegetables and Fruit from Small Gardens
Sunday 22 SeptemberWe 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.$26.50 incl. GST -
Street Art Photography
Sunday 22 SeptemberThis course is held offsite.$44.00 incl. GST -
Traditional Japanese Cream Puffs
Sunday 22 SeptemberLearn 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.$88.00 incl. GST