Tai Chi is meditation in motion. It is a series of slow, continuous movements that promote physical and mental well being and improve coordination and balance. In this course you will learn Qigong, breathing exercises, Tai Chi Philosophy and some Tai Chi Yang style. This easy and relaxing class is an introduction to Tai Chi and Mindfulness. Read below for info. These courses usually fill with waiting lists each term - please contact the office to book places for the whole year.

Tai Chi is meditation in motion. It is a series of slow, continuous movements that promote physical and mental well being and improve coordination and balance. In this course you will learn Qigong, breathing exercises, Tai Chi Philosophy and some Tai Chi Yang style. This easy and relaxing class is an introduction to Tai Chi and Mindfulness. Read below for info. These courses usually fill with waiting lists each term - please contact the office to book places for the whole year.

Understanding 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.

Get 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.

Want 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 beginning to paint atmospheric landscapes that are meaningful to you, and have gained some experience using watercolour.

You are invited to attend our free Writer's Weekend opening address at 9am on Saturday 16 August 2025. Carole Beu from The Women's Bookshop will fire up the day with an early morning talk on her raves and faves. Have a cuppa, listen to Carole and meet others.

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.

Discover how to turn your life experiences into powerful, engaging stories. This memoir writing course guides you through shaping memories, developing your narrative voice, and structuring your personal stories with clarity and impact. Whether you're just beginning or already writing, you’ll gain confidence, insight, and supportive feedback as you craft a meaningful piece of your own history.

This course is for those who have already completed Sewing for Beginners or have basic sewing skills. We'll start by making an A-line or pencil skirt, or simple pants.

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).

Lies, disguise and camouflage: Reality as a source of inspiration and imagination for the fictionally challenged! Join Judith White for a stimulating approach to creative writing.

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, as well as learning the basics of drying flowers.

In this hands-on course, you’ll learn key Cubist & Abstract Painting techniques and create your own expressive artworks inspired by the principles of Cubism.

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.

Spend a creative day with Andrew exploring the exciting possibilities of mixed media. Discover how to combine pen with watercolour, inks, pastels, and gouache to create vibrant, expressive artworks. With step-by-step guidance, Andrew will share his process, tips, and techniques to help you experiment confidently and bring your ideas to life.

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.

Come and learn from an expert how to maximise the features of your camera - get more out of your investment! This course is suitable for those who know the basics of using their camera already.

Wanting to record your travel experiences whether exploring New Zealand or travelling further afield? Learn how to put these experiences into words for a blog, an email, a journal or for publication.

This workshop, facilitated by memoir teacher Dr Deborah Shepard, offers an opportunity to explore your family stories through writing and recording people's stories. Deborah will open with some memoir/ autobiographical writing exercises to assist you to settle into your voice and then lead you through the writing of biographical/family stories. Please bring any family photographs, heirlooms, domestic items, taonga to use as creative triggers. Recording the stories of family members and significant others.

Learn about characterisation, setting, dramatic arcs and emotional arcs. You'll come away with a concrete understanding of what makes fiction work on the page.

Are you interested in writing poems for children? Join Elena de Roo to learn the key elements of crafting poetry for children. (This course is for adults who want to write poetry for children).

Unlock your inner artist in this one-day workshop, where you'll learn to paint a beautiful shell using oil paints

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

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).

Want to learn how to keep a visual diary? The possibilities are endless with Visual Journaling – as varied as your days and as boundless as your art! Learn how with Ashley.

Janice’s workshop will encourage you to write your own poetry and show you how to get satisfaction from describing your experiences and expressing your thoughts in fresh, vivid language.

Discover the creative possibilities of fibre art in this hands-on workshop with Liz Mitchell one of NZ’s leading fashion designers. By the end of the course, you’ll leave with a unique finished piece and the confidence to continue exploring these innovative techniques at home.

You 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.

Always wanted to write a picture book? This course will teach you tips and techniques for developing your ideas, organising them into a story, polishing them into a finished manuscript and submitting them to publishers and competitions.

Art can feel intimidating if you haven’t studied it, but it doesn’t have to be. This four-week class provides simple and engaging strategies to help you feel more confident discussing art and will conclude with a visit to the Art Gallery to put your new skills into practice.

Discover Greek locations steeped in history and mythology as we travel (metaphorically!) around the Greek mainland and islands, discovering the events that shaped a great civilization. We will admire the ruins of impressive temples, the art that remains, and cover the culture that still influences Western ideology today.

Join us for a central city walk of art which will embrace sculpture, murals and commissioned art and the influence it has on public spaces. 10am - 12pm

Have you got an idea for a storybook character? Learn techniques to create and develop your very own storybook characters. Join us for a full weekend to learn the process of illustrating, developing and producing a children's picture book. Bring your own materials. Read more below. Please contact the office for last minute registrations.

Explore the beauty of natural dyeing on wool and silk. Participants will learn to prepare the fibre to receive the colour and to extract the colour from natural plants.

Join 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.

Join Lisa Critchley 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.

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.

Come and confidentially learn to plan your financial future by understanding how to get the most out of financial advisers or how to do it yourself. You will learn about shares, property, insurance, safe assets and socially responsible investment plus a lot more! Register yourself and partner together and pay only one course fee.

Join 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.

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.

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).

Learn 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.

Join our hands-on workshop and discover how to use artificial intelligence tools to create a winning digital content strategy. Learn how to generate brand names, design logos, and create stunning visuals, all while crafting a marketing plan tailored to your niche.

Create your own bone carving out of beef bone in this tikanga-based contemporary workshop.

Learn to create expressive landscape paintings by developing composition, mood, and atmosphere in this hands-on workshop for painters with some experience.

Using textiles, found materials, transfers, mosaic and other mixed media, participants will explore composition, layering, and storytelling through design onto a glazed dinner-sized ceramic plate.

This course is held offsite, meeting at Aotea Square in the CBD.

Join us for an immersive hands-on journey into the world of authentic Spanish paella, guided by Edrick Corban-Banks— Pacific Ambassador to the Concurso Internacional de Paella Valenciana de Sueca, and recipient of the Paeller d’Honor award.

Join 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.