Use words and watercolours to express feelings and emotions which arise from consideration of nature.

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.

Have 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.

Join resin artist Andrea Waterhouse and make your own personalised piece of resin art to hang on your wall. Artworks need to dry overnight and will be available to collect during the following week. Each workshop is three hours long. Full courses with long waiting lists may not be visible on the website.

Join Vinay for an evening of learning, cooking and eating. In this class, Vinay will show you how to make chicken skewers with the flavours of Turkey, and a complementary dish of Bulgur Pilaf.

Understanding 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.

Unlock the cozy and creative world of Corner to Corner (C2C) crochet in this hands-on course, suitable for those confident with a range of stitches (more below). Over four weeks, you'll master the C2C technique, learn how to read C2C patterns, and expertly manage colour changes. The step-by-step guidance ensures you'll confidently tackle increases, decreases, and colour changing techniques specific to C2C. Each two-hour session builds towards completing your very own C2C crochet pillow.

Korean pancakes or fritters, known as Jeon, are a versatile dish and can be meat, seafood or vegetable-based, are really tasty and often have a delicious crispy texture. Learn some variations with Cecilia.

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.

Immerse yourself in the rich, flavourful world of Syrian desserts in this hands-on course, where you’ll learn to make some of the most beloved sweets from Syria's vibrant culinary tradition. From delicate pastries to decadent cakes, you’ll discover the secrets behind crafting these iconic treats.

Join us for a delightful one-night Italian cooking class perfect for couples or friends seeking a fun and flavourful evening!

Join Dr Miriam Bissett to explore Greek mythology, philosophy and literature and discover their relevance to the modern psyche.

During this talk we will look at common conditions and symptoms such as heavy periods, hormonal imbalances and mood swings both from a Western and Ayurvedic medicine perspective. We will also cover peri-menopause and menopause and explore practical tips to support you through this transformative time.

Is 2025 the year to be buying property? We’re entering uncertain times and you’re probably confused by all the articles, opinions and predictions on what’s going to happen. This course will give you the strategies and skills to make sound decisions.

Come 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.

Embark on a culinary adventure with our four-week French Cuisine evening course where you'll master the art of traditional French cooking in a hands-on, interactive setting. Each class will guide you through essential techniques and iconic dishes that capture the essence of France’s rich culinary heritage.

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.

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.

Join Vinay for an evening of learning, cooking and eating. In this class, Vinay will show you how to make saag paneer with the flavours of India.

Come and learn how to revive your small garden, your patio and your pots for the changing seasons. Landscaper and container specialist Paul Crowhurst will inspire you and share his tips for making it easy.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

During this one day course you will learn to feel confident using basic art materials to create your own style of drawing. All materials provided.

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.

Use the season's freshest flowers to shape a posy with texture and balance.

With a nod to the concept of Japanese Furoshiki wrapping, join Karen on this one-day workshop to create your your own beautiful fabric pouch using natural fibres which can be either gifted or used for keepsakes.

We all want to grow the freshest, healthiest and juiciest vegetables and fruit but the cost of setting up and growing can be off-putting. This workshop will take you through all the simple tricks to save costs beginning with planters and gardens to what is the most cost effective soil to use and on to how to collect your own seed and propagate your own plants. Cost need not be a barrier to producing great vegetables and fruit from your own garden.

Zentangle ® 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.

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.

Join tour guide Terry Hobin on this fascinating one day coach trip to the Waikato following the path of the British Army during the Land Wars. We will stop to visit a number of military redoubts - Pokeno, Whangamarino, and Pirongia and survey battle sites including Rangiriri and Oraakau, and we will visit the church at Rangiaowhia. During the journey we will discuss the use of boats by the British and cannon by Maaori, compare policies and consider outcomes. There is some walking required - see below.

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.

Personal 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.

This engaging supported workshop invites you to approach the portrait in a creative way, looking at contemporary New Zealand artists as a source of inspiration.

Create your own bone carving out of beef bone in this tikanga-based contemporary workshop.

Embark on a thrilling artistic journey as we delve into the captivating world of still life.

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.

Join Vinay for an evening of learning, cooking and eating as he helps you to make Pad Thai and fresh green salad.

An introduction into how to make the best use of your own garden space to live more sustainably, healthier and wealthier. This course is held offsite at Wadhamville Garden in St Heliers and runs on Fridays.

Join Vinay for an evening of learning, cooking and eating. In this class we will make this quintessential Thai dish.

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.

Join Cecilia in the kitchen for a fun day learning to make yummy Korean food like Korean kim bap (sushi) and dumplings.

Join Nichole for foundation cooking skills these school holidays.

Join resin artist Andrea Waterhouse and make your own personalised piece of resin art to hang on your wall. Artworks need to dry overnight and will be available to collect during the following week. Each workshop is three hours long. Full courses with long waiting lists may not be visible on the website.