Upcoming courses

Sat 16 May 2026

1 day, Sat 9:30 AM – 1:30 PM

Get a taste of Singapore in our half-day workshop where you’ll make some traditional hawker recipes. Some communal ingredients supplied, a list of other ingredients will be sent out before the course starts (approx cost $35). Not suitable for those who are vegetarian or gluten-free.

Sat 16 May 2026

1 day, Sat 9:30 AM – 3:30 PM

AI tools like ChatGPT are everywhere, but how do you get the best out of them? In this hands-on, phone-based workshop, Jon Bell will guide you through practical techniques to make ChatGPT a more useful, reliable partner in your work and life. (NZ Citizens and residents pay $29 with ID, all others pays $120).

Sat 16 May 2026

1 day, Sat 9:30 AM – 1:30 PM

Liven up your living room or bedroom with your own drum lampshade - get that professional finish, even if you have no previous sewing experience. Bring 1 metre of a firm woven fabric of your choice, a pair of fabric scissors, measuring tape, tailors' chalk and a 30cm ruler. The cost of the frame and other related materials is included in course fee.

Sat 16 May 2026

1 day, Sat 9:30 AM – 4:00 PM

Whether you’re already retired, or planning ahead, this practical workshop will help you to reflect, re-envision and re-vitalise your life and develop a plan for your future, on your own terms. (NZ citizens and residents free with ID, all others pay listed price).

Sat 23 May 2026

1 day, Sat 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM

NZ’s first Certified Bob Ross Instructor, Malcolm Sime, will prove to you that if you can hold a pen and write, you can hold a brush and paint. Come along and create a landscape oil painting from scratch to take away at the end of the day! All art materials included in course fee.

Sat 23 May 2026

1 day, Sat 9:00 AM – 4:30 PM

An introduction to this popular spreadsheeting package - basic Windows skills essential.

Sat 23 May 2026

1 day, Sat 9:30 AM – 3:30 PM

Take charge of your job search with confidence. This course equips you with smart strategies, emotional intelligence, and practical tools to navigate today’s job market. Learn to avoid common mistakes, present your best self, and approach the process with intention, adaptability, and professionalism. (NZ citizen and residents free with ID, all others pay listed price).

Sat 23 May 2026

1 day, Sat 9:30 AM – 3:30 PM

Bring along your much-loved clothes, make a pattern and get useful tips, techniques and sizing rules. Not for beginners. A list of what else to bring will be emailed out before the course starts.

Sat 23 May 2026

1 day, Sat 9:30 AM – 4:00 PM

Movement and function can be challenging for women as we age. Join experienced physiotherapist Sara Dore and explore how you can manage the effects on your health and wellbeing as you age as a woman. (Free for NZ Citizens/Residents, others pay fee of $120)

27 May 2026 - 24 Jun 2026

5 weeks, Wed 5:30 PM – 7:00 PM

Calligratherapy combines science journalist James Nestor's theory on proper breathing with the philosophy of ancient Chinese calligraphy to promote a state of optimal wellbeing. Over five weeks, you will develop and practice the awareness of healthy breathing while learning new techniques of Chinese soft brush calligraphy covering five different scripts. All materials included in course fee.

Fri 29 May 2026

1 day, Fri 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM

Bob Ross Painting Techniques! Make sure your week ends in style with a relaxing "Paint & Pizza" Friday evening! Enjoy meeting other like-minded people over some pizza, and then move on to creating your own painting. All materials (and pizza!) included in course fee.

2 - 23 Jun 2026

4 weeks, Tue 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM

Gain a panoramic picture of popular Vietnamese Street Foods, which you can enjoy at any time of day and find out how to make some of them with ingredients you can easily find in New Zealand. All ingredients included in course fee.