- May 2025
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French Level 1
Wednesday 07 MayThis course is designed as an introduction to long-term French learning. Suitable for absolute beginners or for those who have learned some French in the past and would like to consolidate basic skills as well as building up their French vocabulary.$150.00 incl. GST -
Salsa and Bachata Dancing for Beginners
Wednesday 14 MayBring your dance partner and experience an introduction to salsa and bachata dancing: enjoy the rhythm of these Latin dances. Learn some easy moves and impress on the dance floor! Special price: $140 per couple. Please contact the office to enquire about places for single dancers.$70.00 incl. GST -
Introduction to Argentine Tango
Wednesday 14 MayBring your dance partner for this introduction to Argentine Tango. Special price: $140 per couple. Please contact the office to enquire about places for single dancers.$70.00 incl. GST -
Painting Roses in Oils
Sunday 18 MayUnlock your inner artist in this one-day workshop, where you'll learn to paint a beautiful rose using oil paints$168.00 incl. GST -
Resin Glass Coasters
Sunday 18 MayJoin resin artist Andrea and learn to create your own 9 cm glass coasters using flowers, glitter, or even photographs. You'll create four personalised and beautiful glass coasters. These will need to set overnight and can be collected from the school over the next week.$83.00 incl. GST -
SEO For Small Business
Sunday 18 MayAn introduction to the key concepts of Search Engine Optimisation (SEO) from an organic perspective (without purchasing advertising). Course fee $60 or $142.$60.00 incl. GST -
Mastering Pies and Pastries
Sunday 18 MayUnlock the art of making delicious, flaky pies and mouthwatering pastries in this hands-on course, offered as either a one-day workshop, or an evening course.$80.00 incl. GST -
Colour Analysis and Makeup Workshop
Sunday 18 MayPersonal 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.$98.00 incl. GST -
Japanese Shortcake: Mastering the Fluffy Sponge Cake and Decoration
Sunday 18 MayDiscover the secrets of baking the classic fluffy Japanese sponge cake and learn techniques for frosting and decorating your cake, with expert baker, Yu.$93.00 incl. GST -
Travel Sketching
Sunday 18 MayJoin this one day course and learn how to use pen, watercolours and pencil to create your own personal travel journal.$140.00 incl. GST -
Edible Garden Workshop
Saturday 24 MayLearn 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 Johns, Auckland.$65.00 incl. GST -
Vinay's Vietnamese-Style Rice Paper Rolls
Monday 26 MayJoin Vinay for an evening of learning, cooking and eating as he helps you to make Vietnamese-style rice paper rolls, a fresh and healthy dish perfect for a light supper, lunch or a buffet spread.$49.00 incl. GST -
Parents as Career Influencers - Supporting Your Teen's Career Journey
Monday 26 MayParents play a crucial role in shaping their children’s career aspirations, confidence and decisions. Parents as Career Influencers is a transformative course designed for parents of young teenagers, offering practical strategies and insights on how to be a constructive, positive influence in their child’s career thinking.$48.75 incl. GST -
Korean Cuisine
Tuesday 27 MayKorean cuisine has evolved through centuries of change, both natural and cultural to create an interesting and tasty array of main and side dishes. Your course fee includes all ingredients. Each evening you'll get to taste the delicious food you have made, and you can take any leftovers home.$157.00 incl. GST -
Food as Medicine: An Introduction to Ayurvedic Cooking
Wednesday 28 May2 hours, 30 minutes, Wed 6:30 PM - Wed 9:00 PM At Selwyn College, Auckland.Discover the art of Ayurvedic cooking and learn how to create delicious, nourishing meals that balance your body, mind, and spirit.$125.00 incl. GST -
Microsoft Excel Advanced - Formulae and Functions
Wednesday 28 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 or $102.$25.00 incl. GST -
Supporting People with Mental Health Challenges
Wednesday 28 MayIf 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.$30.00 incl. GST -
Understanding Islam
Wednesday 28 MayFor many of us, all we know about Islam is what we hear in the media. Here is your chance to learn more about this rich and old religion. Learn about the prophets of God, the holy book The Qur'an, women in Islam, the concept of life in Islam, the prohibited, science and Islam today. Course fee $20 or $93.$20.00 incl. GST - June 2025
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Making Croissants
Tuesday 03 JuneJoin us over two evenings, and learn to make croissants.$95.00 incl. GST -
How to Solve Maths Problems in Your Daily Life
Tuesday 03 JuneDo you feel you wished you had paid more attention at school to your maths lessons? Here is a short course that will provide an introduction to the fundamentals providing you with the tools to apply these concepts in real-world situations.$25.00 incl. GST -
Think Talk:Weaponizing Civilian Protection: Counterinsurgency and Collateral Damage in Afghanistan
Tuesday 03 June$5.00 incl. GST -
How to Use AI Tools to Edit Podcasts and Videos
Wednesday 04 JuneLearn how to edit videos and podcasts easily with Descript AI in this eight-hour hands-on course. This course is great for podcasters, YouTubers, business owners, and anyone who wants to create better videos and podcasts without spending hours editing.$25.00 incl. GST -
Microsoft Excel Continuation
Wednesday 04 JuneFollowing 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 or $98.$25.00 incl. GST -
The Secrets of Buying and Selling a Property
Wednesday 04 JuneProperty prices have recently dropped. The rules have changed, lending rules, bright line tests, healthy homes rules, ring fencing of income and REA regulations rules just to name a few. It is now more important than ever to understand how to get the best possible sale price for a home in difficult times.$14.50 incl. GST -
Cake Decorating - Modelling with Fondant and Sugar Paste
Saturday 07 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 -
Korean Kimchi Masterclass
Saturday 07 JuneLearn to make kimchi, the popular and healthful Korean fermented cabbage dish. Your course fee includes all ingredients ($45). This course is spread over two afternoons so you can learn more about the processes involved in making kimchi.$130.00 incl. GST -
Creative Calligraphy: Design Your Own Alphabet
Saturday 07 JuneIn this engaging workshop, you’ll dive into the world of calligraphy with a focus on creating your own unique letterforms.$98.00 incl. GST -
English Improve Your Pronunciation Skills - Part 1
Saturday 07 JuneFor Intermediate to Advanced level English learners.$15.00 incl. GST -
The Art of Kintsugi
Saturday 07 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 -
Becoming Unstoppable
Saturday 07 JuneFeeling stuck? Come and discover the power of belief transformation. We'll delve into the roots of our beliefs—how they're formed and how they shape our thoughts and perceptions. More importantly, we'll explore practical techniques to identify and replace disempowering beliefs with empowering ones that align with our true selves and goals.$25.00 incl. GST -
How to Use Canva for Social Media Marketing
Saturday 07 JuneJoin Seann for an introduction to the use of Canva for social media marketing, and how it can help promote your business. Course fee $40 or $80.$40.00 incl. GST -
Illustrate Your Life: A Visual Journal (Weekend)
Saturday 07 June$99.00 incl. GST -
Light Up Canvas Art for Adults
Saturday 07 JuneCreate your own painted nightscape on canvas, backlit by LED lights.$120.00 incl. GST -
Mosaics - Contemporary Mosaics with Vintage China
Saturday 07 JuneWeekend Workshop Saturday 10AM - 4PM and Sunday 9AM - 12PM At Selwyn College, Auckland.Learn how to create contemporary and fashionable mosaic art from broken vintage (or modern!) china, ceramic, glass, beads and trinkets. All materials are provided and you'll take home your completed artwork at the end of the weekend.$138.00 incl. GST -
The Art of Conversation
Saturday 07 JuneNever know what to say at a social or networking event? Join us to learn the skills and confidence to introduce yourself in ways that are memorable and how to actively listen to people so you can remember what they’re telling you, and how to respond well. These techniques are aimed to help you build rapport with other people and make talking with others less challenging. Two classes spread over Saturday and Sunday. This course is suitable for high level (UI+) second-language English students.$30.00 incl. GST -
Zentangle Art
Saturday 07 JuneZentangle ® is mindful drawing. Come along and create a miniature abstract work of art with a collection of patterns. All your materials are provided and you will spend a relaxing half-day drawing structured patterns in a mindful way.$64.00 incl. GST -
Japanese Incense Making
Saturday 07 JuneLearn about incense and its history in Japan. You'll learn and make incense to take home.$125.00 incl. GST -
Landscape Photography
Saturday 07 JuneThis workshop will be held at Coyle Park Reserve, 528 Point Chevalier Road, Point Chevalier, Auckland 1022$57.00 incl. GST -
Sourdough Bread
Sunday 08 JuneSourdough 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.$75.00 incl. GST -
Carve and Play Your Own Māori Puoro (Wind Instruments)
Sunday 08 JuneExperience the ancient sounds of Aotearoa and join the Maha Tomo to learn about Taonga Puoro (treasures that bring sound to life).$195.00 incl. GST -
Colour Analysis and Makeup Workshop
Sunday 08 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.$98.00 incl. GST -
Practical ChatGPT Course: Empower Your Life & Business with ChatGPT
Sunday 08 JuneDiscover 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.$25.00 incl. GST -
Sashiko Stitching for Beginners
Sunday 08 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 -
Vinay's Chinese Pork Dumplings Night
Monday 09 JuneCome and learn to make homemade potsticker dumplings using pork, vegetables and herbs. 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 -
Mastering Pies and Pastries
Tuesday 10 JuneUnlock the art of making delicious, flaky pies and mouthwatering pastries in this hands-on course, offered as either a one-day workshop, or an evening course.$127.00 incl. GST -
Vinay's Chinese Pork Dumplings Night
Monday 16 JuneCome and learn to make homemade potsticker dumplings using pork, vegetables and herbs. 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 -
Date Night: French
Monday 16 JuneSpice things up with a French Cuisine cooking lesson perfect for couples, friends, family members.$60.00 incl. GST -
Aspiring Young Cooks (8 - 12 Years)
Monday 30 JuneThis 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 30 JuneCome 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.$106.00 incl. GST -
Light Up Canvas Art for Children 8 - 13 years
Monday 30 JuneIn 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.$120.00 incl. GST