- May 2024
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Microsoft Excel Advanced - Formulae and Functions
Wednesday 22 MayWe aim to cover the top 15 functions you might need to advance your Excel skills, and the techniques you need to make them work harder; absolute and mixed cell references, nesting, using range names and Table ‘structured references’. Please read below for greater detail and prerequisite skills. Course fee $25 - $102.$25.00 incl. GST -
Ballroom and Latin Dancing for Beginners
Wednesday 22 MayBring your partner and together learn some new easy dance moves where you will be introduced to a different style of dance each night - waltz, quickstep, cha cha cha, jive rock 'n' roll, rumba, bossa nova and Argentine tango. Special price: $140 per couple.$70.00 incl. GST - June 2024
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How to Buy Your First Home
Tuesday 04 June$29.00 incl. GST -
Painting Landscapes in Watercolour
Wednesday 05 JuneWant to capture the world around you using the magical world of watercolour? Learning both traditional and experimental techniques, we’ll learn how to paint simple landscapes (mountains, coasts, bush, gardens, streams) from the masters. By the end of the course, you will be able to paint an atmospheric landscape that is meaningful to you – ready to take home and frame.$115.00 incl. GST -
Mexican Cuisine
Monday 10 JuneCome and enjoy four evenings of delicious Mexican food. Tutor Troy will take you on a culinary tour of Mexico, exploring famous dishes from different regions. You'll learn to cook traditional Mexican cuisine full of fragrance and taste, and will enjoy the dishes you prepare each evening.$188.00 incl. GST -
Cake Decorating - Introduction
Monday 10 JuneCome and learn the basics of decorating cakes using rolled fondant, butter icing and piping techniques. Create an icing picture and put it all together to produce the completed cakes.$130.00 incl. GST -
Microsoft Terrific Templates
Monday 10 JuneMicrosoft 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? Course fee $20 - $75.$20.00 incl. GST -
Balinese Cuisine
Tuesday 11 JuneDo you want to recreate some memorable Balinese cuisine? Using authentically Balinese ingredients, you will create delicious and flavoursome dishes incorporating flavours and influences from other Indonesian regional cuisine.$168.00 incl. GST -
Nutritious, Delicious and Easy Meals for Busy Singles
Tuesday 11 JuneDo you live alone and have a busy life with no time for planning and preparing healthy meals? Want to learn ways to make the most of your left overs? This course will help you plan quick meals that are seasonal, healthful, and full of flavour and you’ll have fun while doing it!$165.00 incl. GST -
Vinay's Vietnamese Spring Rolls Evening
Wednesday 12 JuneJoin Vinay for an evening of learning, cooking and eating as he helps you to make Vietnamese spring rolls.$45.00 incl. GST -
Accounting - The Basics
Wednesday 12 JuneUnderstanding accounting concepts will help you successfully read, create and comprehend financial reporting. You will gain useful practical knowledge of accounting principles and methods. This course is designed for those new to accounting.$25.00 incl. GST -
Think Talk: Moving Forward: Sustainable Transportation in the Climate Change Era
Tuesday 18 June$5.00 incl. GST -
A Dumpling Night
Wednesday 19 JuneCome and learn to make homemade sticky dumplings using pork, chicken or vegetables from scratch. And you will learn how to create a delicious dipping sauce using Asian inspired ingredients, and have fun along the way.$45.00 incl. GST -
Knife Skills 101 - Vegetables and Fruit
Saturday 22 JuneLearn 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 -
Microsoft Excel Advanced: Dashboard Building
Saturday 22 JuneExplore the graphical elements used to present your dashboard, particularly lesser known chart types such as the Bullet Chart, doughnut charts and Excel's Sparklines. For the advanced Excel user who can already use PivotTables.$70.00 incl. GST -
SEO For Small Business
Saturday 22 JuneAn introduction to the key concepts of Search Engine Optimisation (SEO) from an organic perspective (without purchasing advertising). Course fee $60 - $142.$60.00 incl. GST -
Resin Jewellery
Saturday 22 JuneExplore 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 -
The Art of Kintsugi
Saturday 22 JuneCome 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 -
Abstraction and Pattern
Saturday 22 JuneJoin 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.$95.00 incl. GST -
Barista: Latte Art
Saturday 22 JuneThis course is for those who can already use an espresso machine confidently, and now want upskill milk and pouring.$40.00 incl. GST -
Colour Analysis and Makeup Workshop
Saturday 22 JunePersonal 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. March course full with long waiting list.$94.00 incl. GST -
Create Your Own Printed Book Cover
Saturday 22 JuneJoin textile artist Lesley Pearce to create your own personalised fabric book cover using dyes, stencils and block printing.$104.00 incl. GST -
Creating Abstract Landscapes in Oils
Saturday 22 JuneSpend an inspiring weekend with Sally to develop landscape painting techniques in oils. You will depict, in a semi-abstract form, a landscape that is important to you.$160.00 incl. GST -
How to Use Canva for Social Media Marketing
Saturday 22 JuneJoin Seann for an introduction to Canva and how it can help promote your business. Course fee $40 - $80.$80.00 incl. GST -
Māori Traditional Medicines and Home Remedies
Saturday 22 JuneHaere Mai Welcome. Join us to learn more about your local bush and the plants within. Discover some simple methods of plant medicine preparation and home remedies for common ailments and conditions.$175.00 incl. GST -
Pebble Mosaics
Saturday 22 JuneLearn how to create gorgeous pebble mosaics through the precast indirect reverse method.$147.00 incl. GST -
Photography - DSLR Camera Beginners Workshop
Saturday 22 JuneThis course is designed as an introduction to the DSLR and mirrorless camera. Bring your own camera.$87.00 incl. GST -
Pruning
Saturday 22 JuneDiscover how to correctly prune fruit trees and ornamental bushes for maximum productivity. Saturday workshop offsite nearby (venue to be confirmed).$53.00 incl. GST -
Words and Watercolours - A Day of Poetic Art
Saturday 22 JuneUse words and watercolours to express feelings and emotions which arise from consideration of nature.$105.00 incl. GST -
Japanese Incense Making
Saturday 22 JuneLearn about incense and its history in Japan. You'll learn and make incense to take home.$125.00 incl. GST -
Cake Decorating - Modelling with Fondant and Sugar Paste
Sunday 23 JuneFrom 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.$65.00 incl. GST -
How to Start an Online Business
Sunday 23 JuneFind out about this rapidly growing way of doing business. Learn about getting online, market research, case studies and more. Course fee $60 - $142.$60.00 incl. GST -
Barista for Beginners
Sunday 23 JuneThrough 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 -
Creating Water and Sky With Watercolours
Sunday 23 JuneDo you want to extend your watercolour skills by painting the ever-changing landscapes of sky and water? Come and learn how to harness light and dark and create atmospheric scenes that you will be proud of. This course is suitable for those with a base knowledge of painting.$99.00 incl. GST -
Declutter and/or Downsize Your Home
Sunday 23 JuneYour lifestyle and life challenges may well dictate a reorganisation of your home priorities and belongings, resulting in a need to downsize and/or declutter. Learn how to manage this process. Workshop runs 10am - 3pm. Breaks will be taken.$68.00 incl. GST -
Ditch the Self-Doubt
Sunday 23 JuneAre you overthinking every small detail of your life? Do you struggle to make decisions? Would you like to stop doubting yourself and experiencing more confidence and calm? Come and unlock the hidden keys to endless calm, clarity and confidence by tapping into the power of the subconscious mind – and learning how to program (and reprogram it).$25.00 incl. GST -
Plant-Based Cooking with Aaron Brunet - Everyday Meals
Sunday 23 JuneJoin 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.$165.00 incl. GST -
Producing Vegetables and Fruit from Small Gardens
Sunday 23 JuneWe 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.$53.00 incl. GST -
Sashiko Stitching for Beginners
Sunday 23 JuneCome and learn the beautiful Japanese art of Sashiko Stitching with a New Zealand flavour. You'll leave the course having embroidered a cushion cover, and with the skills to repair worn clothes, giving them an extended life.$130.00 incl. GST -
Soft Stone Sculpture
Sunday 23 JuneCreate 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.$138.00 incl. GST - July 2024
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Aspiring Young Cooks (8 - 12 Years)
Monday 08 JulyThis 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 $32.00 for ingredients.$149.00 incl. GST -
Sewing for Children 9 - 12 Years
Monday 08 JulyCome 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.$94.00 incl. GST -
Delicious Dumplings (8 - 12 Years)
Wednesday 10 JulyFor children 8 - 12 years old$72.00 incl. GST -
Cooking for Teens (13 - 16 Years)
Thursday 11 JulyJoin Nichole for foundation cooking skills these school holidays.$149.00 incl. GST -
Aspiring Young Cooks (8 - 12 Years)
Thursday 18 JulyThis 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 $32.00 for ingredients.$149.00 incl. GST -
Woodworking for Beginners
Monday 22 JulyA step-by-step class where you will learn to draw, measure and assemble a simple project. Gain confidence in using machinery, knowledge and characteristics of wood, different cuts, joins and techniques. Read the full course description on our website for information about the project and the materials you should bring.. Full courses are removed from the website.$210.00 incl. GST -
Flashback Dance Fitness
Monday 22 JulyImprove 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.$85.00 incl. GST -
Woodworking for Beginners
Tuesday 23 JulyA step-by-step class where you will learn to draw, measure and assemble a simple project. Gain confidence in using machinery, knowledge and characteristics of wood, different cuts, joins and techniques. Read the full course description on our website for information about the project and the materials you should bring.. Full courses are removed from the website.$210.00 incl. GST -
Think Talk: The Criminal Justice System in Aotearoa New Zealand: A Critical Introduction
Tuesday 23 July1 hours, Tue 7:30 PM - Tue 8:30 PM At Selwyn College, Auckland.$5.00 incl. GST -
Dancercise for the 40+
Wednesday 24 JulyThis class is designed to match the fitness levels of active older adults and those new to cardio exercise. If you are 40+ and want to improve your strength, cardiovascular health, balance, coordination and flexibility then this is the course for you. These courses usually fill with waiting lists each term - if you would like to book in the whole year, with payment closer to the start of each course, contact the office. Full courses may be removed from the website.$94.00 incl. GST