- October 2024
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Chinese Mandarin Level 4
Tuesday 15 OctoberA follow on class for those who have completed Chinese Mandarin Level 3 with Dodo. Course fee $50 - $155.$50.00 incl. GST -
Art for Children (6 - 14 Years)
Tuesday 22 OctoberThis eight week course introduces young art students to art using a wide range of mediums. The classes are very practical and fun, as well as educational. Each term, the focus changes. All materials are included within the course fee. Both courses are open tor 6 - 14 year olds. Note that the earlier session has mostly younger children and the later session is more suitable for older children.$160.00 incl. GST -
Art for Children (6 - 14 Years)
Tuesday 22 OctoberThis eight week course introduces young art students to art using a wide range of mediums. The classes are very practical and fun, as well as educational. Each term, the focus changes. All materials are included within the course fee. Both courses are open tor 6 - 14 year olds. Note that the earlier session has mostly younger children and the later session is more suitable for older children.$160.00 incl. GST -
Ukulele for Beginners
Wednesday 23 OctoberBe 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.$115.00 incl. GST -
Yin Yoga
Wednesday 23 OctoberHave you tried Yin Yoga? If you’re tired, perhaps struggling to manage stress or anxiety, craving energy, or perhaps overstimulated with a busy mind, it might just be the answer. Yin Yoga is the gentle side of a yoga practice, passive with supported postures and targeting the deeper connective tissues: ligaments, joints and fascia. Resting between postures to feel the Rebound allows us to return to our centre, our balance and find the inner stillness that is available to us all.$120.00 incl. GST -
Russian Beginners
Wednesday 23 OctoberAlways wanted to learn Russian? Intrigued about Russian and its language? Get started with learning the language and the Russian cyrillic alphabet.$150.00 incl. GST -
Tai Chi Beginners - Levels 1, 2 & 3
Wednesday 23 OctoberTai 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.$93.00 incl. GST -
Salsa and Bachata Dancing for Beginners
Wednesday 30 OctoberBring 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.$70.00 incl. GST -
Microsoft Excel Advanced - Formulae and Functions
Wednesday 30 OctoberWe 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 30 OctoberBring 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 - November 2024
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Sculptures & Murals in the Central City
Saturday 02 NovemberJoin 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$35.00 incl. GST -
Tai Chi Beginners - Levels 1, 2 & 3
Monday 04 NovemberTai 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.$115.00 incl. GST -
Photography - DSLR Camera Beginners
Monday 04 November5 sessions - 4 x Mon 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM + 1 x Sat 9:30 AM - 11:30 AM At Selwyn College, Auckland.Learn the basics of DSLR photography and camera modes, aperture, shutter speed, night photos and much more.$124.00 incl. GST -
Writing Romance
Tuesday 05 NovemberHave you always wanted to write a romance novel but didn’t know where to begin? This course will take you from start to finish, with either a one-day workshop or an evening course over six weeks.$155.00 incl. GST -
Accounting - The Basics
Wednesday 06 NovemberUnderstanding 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 -
Creating Beautiful Natural Dyes
Saturday 09 NovemberExplore 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.$164.00 incl. GST -
Microsoft Excel Advanced: Macros
Saturday 09 NovemberLearn how to use Visual Basic macros to automate routine activities. Save time and effort. Improve your consistency and accuracy with repetitive procedures. 9 November 2024 is the last macros workshop we will run.$70.00 incl. GST -
The Art of Kintsugi
Saturday 09 NovemberCome 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 -
Barista: Latte Art
Saturday 09 NovemberThis course is for those who can already use an espresso machine confidently, and now want upskill milk and pouring.$40.00 incl. GST -
Christmas Candle Workshop
Saturday 09 NovemberJoin Donne and get into the festive spirit early in this Christmas Candle workshop.$60.00 incl. GST -
Drawing the Structure of the Head
Saturday 09 NovemberThis course utilises established methods in drawing a convincing head.$100.00 incl. GST -
How to Grow Your Business with Digital Marketing
Saturday 09 NovemberThis 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. Course fee $40 - $80.$40.00 incl. GST -
Intro to Tambour Embroidery
Saturday 09 NovemberLearn the basics of this exquisite embroidery technique using beads and sequins.$92.00 incl. GST -
Italian For Travellers Weekend Course
Saturday 09 NovemberBuongiorno. This lively course introduces the basics of the Italian language. Enrich your time in Italy by being able to communicate. This course runs 10am - 4pm and is designed for those new, or relatively new, to the language.$98.00 incl. GST -
Make Your Own Body Products - Soothing Salves and Luxurious Lotions
Saturday 09 NovemberCome and learn how to make a range of gorgeous, inexpensive products for yourself, your family and your friends, and what’s more you will get to take them home. Course fee includes $30.00 for ingredients.$110.00 incl. GST -
Mosaics: Mosaic a Garden Rock or Paver Stone
Saturday 09 NovemberWeekend workshop, Saturday 10AM to 4PM and Sunday 9AM to 12PM At Selwyn College, Auckland.Learn how to mosaic and create your own designed piece of garden art on a natural stone or for your driveway or patio. All materials are supplied. Available as an evening or weekend workshop. This is an ideal opportunity to re-use the broken china you've been collecting or create a personal gift using the materials provided - it could be a letterbox number or a garden ornament or even a door stop.$138.00 incl. GST -
Pottery Beginners
Saturday 09 NovemberSaturday & Sunday 10 AM - 4:30 PM and glazing session 23 November 10 AM - 1 PM At Selwyn College, Auckland.Have you ever wanted to work with clay, but not known where to start? Come and learn a range of skills that you can later adapt to fulfil your creative ideas. This course, designed for beginners or relative beginners, teaches hand building skills in a structured way. It is essential to attend the first two evening classes or the first weekend day to learn foundational skills. Do you want us to email you when new courses are scheduled? Click on "Let me know about future course dates".$310.00 incl. GST -
Sashiko Stitching for Beginners
Saturday 09 NovemberCome 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 -
Watercolour and Drawing
Saturday 09 NovemberIn this course Susannah will teach you how to create eye-catching line and wash artwork, combining the linear qualities of pen and ink with the looser characteristics of watercolour. Suitable for beginners and all course materials are provided (a materials charge is included in your course fee).$105.00 incl. GST -
Zentangle Art
Saturday 09 NovemberZentangle ® 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 -
Soft Stone Sculpture
Saturday 09 NovemberCreate 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 -
A Roadmap to Starting an Online Business
Sunday 10 NovemberFind out about this rapidly growing way of doing business. Learn about getting online, market research, case studies and more. Course fee $60 - $142. This course was previously called How to Start an Online Business.$60.00 incl. GST -
Basic Soap-Making Workshop
Sunday 10 NovemberIn this three hour workshop, you will learn the basics of soap-making and have a chance to make your own soap from scratch, using oils that you can buy in the supermarket.$65.00 incl. GST -
Cyanotype Photographic Printing
Sunday 10 NovemberLearn this 19th century photographic printing process, also known as shadowgraphs or blue-prints, which can be used to create fine art prints, cards or bespoke books.$65.00 incl. GST -
Pointed Pen Calligraphy
Sunday 10 NovemberCome 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.$96.00 incl. GST -
Create Your Own Printed Book Cover
Sunday 10 NovemberJoin textile artist Lesley Pearce to create your own personalised fabric book cover using dyes, stencils and block printing. The June 2024 course has been postponed. Please register your interest and we will advise you when the course is rescheduled.$104.00 incl. GST -
Delicious Rolled Sponge Cake
Sunday 10 NovemberDuring this course we will be making a delicious sponge cake. You will learn to create a light sponge and a delicious cream filling to create a sponge roll.$93.00 incl. GST -
Floral Design: Perfect Posies with Fresh Spring Blooms
Sunday 10 NovemberUse the season's freshest flowers to shape a posy with texture and balance.$95.00 incl. GST -
Painting with Acrylics Workshop
Sunday 10 NovemberHave fun discovering your artistic ability and gain the confidence to start painting with acrylic paints.$95.00 incl. GST -
Sustainable Fabric Packaging
Sunday 10 NovemberWith a nod to the idea of Japanese furoshiki wrapping, we'll make a fabric pouch which can be reused each year for Christmas or birthday wrapping.$98.00 incl. GST -
Watercolour: Pattern and Abstraction
Sunday 10 NovemberExperiment with watercolours with a focus on pattern and abstraction using line, colour and texture to form and create dynamic compositions.$95.00 incl. GST -
Weekend DIY Workshop
Sunday 10 NovemberLearn a range of basic cost- and time-saving tips for your DIY Projects.$95.00 incl. GST -
A Dumpling Night
Wednesday 13 NovemberCome 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 -
Vinay's Vietnamese Spring Rolls Evening
Wednesday 20 NovemberJoin Vinay for an evening of learning, cooking and eating as he helps you to make Vietnamese spring rolls.$45.00 incl. GST -
Vinay's Healthy South East Asian Cooking Class
Wednesday 27 NovemberIn this one night class you will create one delicious and aromatic meal using banana leaves less oil than usual SE Asian recipes.$48.00 incl. GST -
Microsoft Excel Advanced - Pivot Tables
Saturday 30 NovemberLearn 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.$70.00 incl. GST -
Microsoft Excel Continuation
Saturday 30 NovemberFollowing 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 -
Calligraphy - An Introduction
Saturday 30 NovemberCome 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 -
English Improve Your Pronunciation Skills - Part 2
Saturday 30 NovemberA follow on workshop for those who have already attended an English Improve Your Pronunciation Skills - Part 1 workshop.$15.00 incl. GST -
Action Painting (Abstract Expressionism)
Saturday 30 NovemberJoin EK on this introduction to action painting. Have a fun day completing an artwork. All materials are provided, including paints, quality paper and a large canvas.$95.00 incl. GST