Join textile artist Lesley on this fun workshop and learn how to create your own wooden printing blocks and explore ways to transfer your creativity onto a surface of either paper or fabric.

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.

Learn to utilise Pivot Tables to summarise data and streamline the process of formatting and displaying the results. Who should enrol: the experienced Excel user who wants to go beyond the basics with a special focus on analysing large tables of data or databases using Excel's Pivot Tables. You will already be confidently preparing charts and tables and using a range of formulae and functions. More details below course dates.

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.

This is an intensive weekend IELTS preparation course to help you prepare for your IELTS test. You will learn strategies and test conditions across all four disciplines - speaking, reading, listening and writing. Ideal for those who are unable to complete our evening course. Course fees $15 or $135.

Come and learn the elegant script writing of past generations. You'll learn to use a pointed pen nib to write Script Cursive Lettering. All materials included and you'll take home your pen.

Explore the awesomeness of resin with jewellery artist Maca Bernal. Learn how to make your own utterly unique resin jewellery incorporating pigments and glitters.

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.

Learn the special tricks of container gardening from an expert. Workshop runs 10am - 1pm.

Come and join Giulia, globetrotter, Italian teacher and podcaster as she unveils the intricate history of Italy to unification and its 20-year fascist dictatorship. On the way you will look at how modern history transformed iconic cities like Florence and Rome and look at some of the important women who were part of this.

Learn to explore and create these indigenous paintings of gratitude used in Mexico for centuries to offer thanks to the saints for recoveries from misfortune.

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.

Discover the art of podcasting in this six-hour workshop! Perfect for beginners, this course covers everything you need to start your podcast journey.

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.

Have you got broken necklaces at home that you'd love to repurpose into new jewellery? Bring some of your own old beads and fashion fabulous new necklaces. Beading afficionado Kathy will show you the tricks of turning beads into necklaces. Learn to restring beads and finish your necklace with a secure clasp.

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

Join us for a delightful 'Soup From Scratch' class where you’ll learn to create a deeply nourishing, satisfying, and cost-effective soup using a flavourful, homemade stock.

This workshop will provide you with valuable insights into the internal workings of trauma, helping you better comprehend why individuals react differently to similar traumatic events.

Do you have the Camino de Santiago on your bucket list? Find out about the life changing pilgrimage through this captivating course and learn the dos and don'ts to successfully tick this one off your list.

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.

Find out about this rapidly growing way of doing business. Learn about getting online, market research, case studies and more. Course fee $60 or $142. This course was previously called How to Start an Online Business.

Step into the world of elegance and refinement with our weekend workshop on creating and preparing the perfect high tea spread.

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

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.

Discover how to use ChatGPT effectively and learn practical ways to leverage ChatGPT's powerful features for everyday tasks and small business needs in this hands-on workshop.

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 $32.00 for ingredients.

During the course the girls will be taught basic physical and verbal techniques, reinforce assertion and boundary setting skills, and appropriate information about issues of abuse for girls.

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.

In this light-up canvas workshop, you will embark on mesmerising artistic journey using acrylic paints and LED lights, to create enchanting night scenes on canvas that light up. Suitable for youngsters 8 - 13 years.

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 $32.00 for ingredients.

An art workshop for children 8 - 12 years

Join Nichole for foundation cooking skills these school holidays.

Course fees $35 - $470 plus books. This course offers 48 hours tuition over 16 classes.

Course fees $35 - $470 plus books. This course offers 48 hours tuition over 24 classes.

Course fees $35 - $470 plus books. This course offers 48 hours tuition over 24 classes.

This 6 week part time course is for those new or relatively new to Te Reo Māori and Māori culture. Day time and evening options available. Read below the course dates for course commitments. Please register your interest in the link below and we'll email you when new courses are scheduled. Click on 'Show more' to see all upcoming dates. Course fee $60 or $155.

Course fee $290. Free for some students. This course offers 32 hours over 16 classes.

Course fee $290. Free for some students. This course offers 32 hours over 16 classes.

For those who have attended our Te Reo Introduction 1 course. Continue learning Te Reo and Te Ao Māori. Please contact the office if you are new to our programme. 80% attendance required. To find out when future courses are scheduled, register your interest via the link below. Course fee $60 or $155.

Wind down by learning waiata Māori from the traditional sort to those of Rob Ruha. At the pace of the class we will learn the kupu (words), the rangi (tune and harmonies) and actions for waiata-a-ringa (action songs). A great way to destress and socialise. No musical experience required. Course fee $30 or $120.

Learn gentle exercises for pelvis, back support and strengthening your abdominal region. You will explore gentle breathing and meditation techniques for relaxation. This course is also suitable for expectants mothers in the second and third trimester. This course is suitable for those new to pilates and those with experience. Micaela will adjust her exercises to suit.

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.

24 hours (24 classes). Course fee $220 or free for some students. This course offers 24 hours tuition over 24 classes.

Course fee $150 or free for some students. Course duration 16 hours over 16 classes.

Join Mark Bradley over two evenings, and learn to make croissants.

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 Beginners classes at 7pm on Mondays, Tuesdays and Wednesdays. 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, please contact the office.

This course is designed as a transition for those who wish to increase confidence with spoken Spanish before entering our Level 5 Conversation course.

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.

Get started with woodturning and learn about tools, safety, maintenance and techniques. This course is held offsite in Papatoetoe.