Home and Garden Terms 1 and 2 2010

 

Chemical-Free Household

Donna Lee

Create pure, natural and cost-effective substitutes for expensive chemical-based household cleaners in this hands-on workshop. Course materials (cost $25) available from the tutor. 

6445

16 March

$50

Room: D201

Tuesday

6.00-9.00

2 weeks
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Herbal Fragrances and Skin Care

Donna Lee

Take home a range of beautiful colognes, body oils and creams made from simple and natural ingredients. Course materials (cost $45) available from the tutor.

6447

23 Feb - 2 March

$75

Room: D201

Tuesday

6.00-9.00

2 weeks
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Home Maintenance for Women

Cathy Tracey

Have a go at those minor maintenance jobs you're not confident with, including changing a tap washer and plastering holes and find out how the right tools can make the job much easier. Bring food for a shared lunch. All materials included in course fee.

Please note that this course is now running one week later than advertised in some publications.

6449

 6 March

$100

Room: TCW

Saturday

9.30-4.30

1 day
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Garden Design

Alison Bayly

Learn to use the design process and principles to measure your section and draw up an imaginative concept plan. This is a valuable tool for planning the future development of your outdoor area. Bring an HB pencil, eraser, pen, notepad and $7 for A2 paper to the first session. Includes a field trip to a garden centre on a Sunday 10.00am-12.00 midday, at a date to be arranged. 

6451

CANCELLED

$165

Room: S204

Wednesday

6.00-8.00

7 weeks
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Practical Landscape Development

Hugh Underhill

Learn the basics for the practical development of your site: how to choose materials and plan structures such as paths, steps, walls and water features, put in drainage, develop lawns - all will add style and personality to your own garden. A visit to an established garden is included. Bring an A3 pad, pencils, scale ruler (with 1:10, 1:50 and 1:100 scales) and a cup for tea, plus a compass and set squares (if you have them). 

6453

6 May - 3 June

$175

Room: S204

Thursday

5.30-7.30

5 weeks
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Garden Design with NZ Natives

Alison Bayly

Learn more about the variety, versatility and hardiness of New Zealand native plants and how to integrate them into both small and large suburban gardens. Bring plans or photos of your section (if you have them), paper, pencil and coloured pencils and take away lots of practical ideas. 

6455

27 March

$50

Room: S204

Saturday

9.30-12.30

1 day
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Organic Gardening Experience

Dave Treadwell

Visit an established, working organic garden and view a range of processes from compost making to seed propagation and worm farming. Bring a sunhat and a collapsible stool if you have one. Tea and coffee provided. ** Meet at the garden at 13 Awarua Street, Ngaio (near Awarua railway station on the Johnsonville line).

6457

20 February

$50

Room: **

Saturday

1.30-4.30

1 day
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Edible Gardens

Alison Bayly

When you grow your own food, you know where it's come from and how it's been grown. Gain the confidence and skill to plan and develop an edible garden at home - no previous experience required. 

6459

5 May - 9 June

$125

Room: S204

Wednesday

5.30-7.30

6 weeks
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What's the Buzz?  Beekeeping for Beginners

Richard Braczek

Always wanted to keep bees but thought it's not possible in the city? Richard can explain how!  
6461

13 March

$35

Room: M407

Saturday

9.30-11.30

1 day
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