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

Learn the art of beautiful lettering for gifts, cards and envelopes in this beginner-friendly calligraphy course.

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).

Come to this workshop for an introduction to organic gardening and permaculture.

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

Learn the art of folding books to form beautiful art.

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.

Join us for an immersive, hands-on four-night pasta course where you'll master the art of making fresh, homemade pasta from scratch!

Take a virtual tour up the Nile from Cairo to Aswan and learn about the history of Ancient Egypt. Step back in time and discover the many ancient sites of Egypt while gaining an understanding of Egyptian art, religion and society.

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.

Come and learn from a qualified naturopath abut 6 medicinal plants that you can easily grow at home.

The talk details Niki Harré’s year as a priest without God. A year does not last forever, but it is long enough to get a sense of what it is to see, and live in, the world differently from how you did before.

Create the best from your small courtyard or garden and create another room for modern living.

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

Creative Exploration Station: Engage with hands-on art stations where you can try out new mediums and discover which form of creative expression resonates most with you.

Creative Mindscapes - Exploring Art for Mental Wellbeing. This two-hour workshop introduces candle-making as a mindful practice to promote calm.

Creative Mindscapes: Exploring Art for Mental Wellbeing. Join Ashley Ruth Stirling in this two hour workshop. suitable for beginners, to explore the use of watercolour painting as a meditative practice.

Creative Mindscapes - Exploring Art for Mental Wellbeing. Join Jo Luker for this introduction to the meditative art of mosaic.

Creative Mindscapes: Exploring Art for Mental Wellbeing. Join Karen Balmer for a two-hour intro to the gentle art of sashiko stitching.

Creative Mindscapes - Exploring Art for Mental Wellbeing. Explore the joy of turning old books into art pieces.

Creative Mindscapes - Exploring Art for Mental Wellbeing. Join EK Dimieva for this two hour workshop to explore abstract patterns.

Creative Mindscapes- Exploring Art for Mental Wellbeing. Join Dinny di Nicola for 90 minute meditative art practice.

Creative Mindscapes - Exploring Art for Mental Wellbeing. Explore the use of visual journalling as a tool for mental health.

Creative Mindscapes: Exploring Art for Mental Wellbeing. Join Anne Toth for an introduction to the mindful art of Zentangle drawing.

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.

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.

Come 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.

Our Job Seekers course is held over consecutive Saturdays. The course is for learners with Intermediate, Upper Intermediate and Advanced English skills who are looking for work in NZ. Course fee $30/$122

Yeah. Nah. Sweet! Eh. It's raining cats and dogs. She'll be right! Join Cathie for a fun weekend course (over two days) to understand idiomatic Kiwi English. Suitable for Intermediate level English learners and higher.

Join us for an exciting one-day hands-on baking workshop where you will learn to create some iconic continental cakes including the rich and indulgent Black Forest Cake and the velvety, decadent Chocolate Mousse Cake.

Come and learn how to blend and apply essential oils for both pleasurable and therapeutic benefits.

Packed with hints and tips on how to grow nutrient dense food with the least amount of work harnessing nature to do the hard yards for you! Enjoy 'The Good Life' with a sumptuous homegrown, homemade morning tea. The class is held offsite at Wadhamville Garden in St Heliers and runs on Saturdays.

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!

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.

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).

Feeling 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.

Repair, repurpose, redesign your existing wardrobe! Using a range of hand and machine sewing techniques you will learn creative ways to repair and to extend the life of your well loved denim items.

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.

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

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.

A practical class for learners who want to improve their skills in a social setting.

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.