Join us to develop your art practice by including a range of mixed media elements to your work. Mixed media artist Sanjay Theodore will introduce you to installation art through mixed media. You will learn to work with paint, pastel, collage, pencil, gauche. At the end of the course you will be able to create your own large work to take home and feel proud of!

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.

A follow on course for those who have completed our beginners course or already have basic watercolour painting skills. BYO materials.

Bring 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.

Discover how to correctly prune fruit trees and ornamental bushes for maximum productivity. This course consists one weeknight classroom session then a Saturday workshop offsite at a nearby venue (to be advised).

Bring your dance partner for this introduction to Argentine Tango. Special price: $140 per couple.

Join Cecilia and learn to make Korean vegetarian foods focusing on lunch dishes.

An introduction to this popular programme will lead you through how to create spreadsheets, charts, perform calculations with formulae, and analyse numerical information. Course fee $30 - $120.

Join 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.

This course is for those who can already use an espresso machine confidently, and now want upskill milk and pouring.

You will learn about the healing and wellbeing properties of a selection of herbs that can easily be grown in your own garden. You will learn how to identify, grow and harvest the herbs. We will cover preservation and storage techniques.

Come and learn how to create your own bird bath or patio bowl using recycled, beautiful, broken china, tiles and found objects.

Use gold leaf to add dazzling and stunning effects to a floral painting.

Join us for two days to experience the wisdom of the world’s five major religions and develop your own spiritual resources.

Create 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.

An introduction to the key concepts of Search Engine Optimisation (SEO) from an organic perspective (without purchasing advertising). Course fee $60 - $142.

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).

Find what fascinates you as you explore pastels in this workshop. You'll learn step-by-step pastel technique and expect to finish two artworks by the end of the day.

Learn to create authentic Japanese cream puffs with delicious crusty choux pastry and filled with a sweet custard filling. Yu will show you the secrets and you will be able to create your own delicious puffs at home.

Learn 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.

Korean cuisine has evolved through centuries of change, both natural and cultural to create an interesting and tasty array of 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.

We 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.

For 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.

Learn 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.

Following 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.

From 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.

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.

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.

Join textile artist Lesley Pearce to create your own personalised fabric book cover using dyes, stencils and block printing.

Create your own painted nightscape on canvas, backlit by LED lights.

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.

Learn about incense and its history in Japan. You'll learn and make incense to take home.

This course is for those who can already use an espresso machine confidently, and now want upskill milk and pouring.

Create a self portrait with paper collage. While creating this piece of work you will be encouraged to be spontaneous and intuitive and quieten the mind and let your heart and hands lead the way.

Come 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.

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.

Discover how to correctly prune fruit trees and ornamental bushes for maximum productivity. This course consists one weeknight classroom session then a Saturday workshop offsite at a nearby venue (to be advised).

Join Nichole for foundation cooking skills these school holidays.

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.

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

In this short course you will learn how to select and arrange flowers from your rambles along roadsides, parks or beaches. Autumn and winter options offered in 2025.

Produce your own stunning fabric lampshade in one short workshop. Equipment and a frame are supplied, just bring your own fabric. More details below course dates.

Begin your exploration into drawing the human form, involving both figure and portrait set in a supporting and encouraging environment. Undraped models. 18+ 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.

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.

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.