All Courses

Always wanted to write but not sure where to start? Break through writers’ block with a fun day of ideas generating and practical writing exercises.

Learn the fundamental skills and theory of good photography and get the best results from your DSLR or mirrorless camera (fully manual-capable only). Includes a Saturday field trip.

Planning a trip? Unhappy with the photographs from the last one? Get the skills to turn disappointing holiday snaps into stunning travel photographs. Includes a Saturday field trip.

Why do some photographs linger in our memories while others seem forgettable and repetitive? Why do we scroll through Instagram and barely recall what we saw five minutes later? This course will help you find the answers to these questions and show you how to transform your photographs into extraordinary, captivating, and memorable images. Includes a Saturday field trip.

Get to grips with basic maintenance of your vehicle. Find out what to look for in the event of a breakdown and more. This course is not suitable for electric vehibles (EV).

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.

A chance to experiment with watercolour paints and different sorts of paper - no experience needed. All materials included in course fee.

Want to learn to sew quickly? Get the essentials in this one-day workshop and take away your own lined bag, lots of ideas and skills to carry on sewing! A list of materials to bring (approximate cost $50) will be sent out before the course starts.

Come along and find out how easy it is to make your very own beeswax candles to give your home a delightful ambience! All materials included in course fee.

Gain the confidence and skills to maintain your bicycle in good working order, and to diagnose and fix some mechanical problems. Get familiar with bicycle terms and tools and learn through practical experience. Bring your pushbike along on the day. If you have the following items, please bring them along as well: a multi-tool and pump; chain oil and rag; a pair of lightweight close-fitting gardening or rubber gloves.

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.

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.

Come make a Christmas wreath using a combination of evergreen fresh foliage and dried flowers. All materials included in course fee.

A practical workshop where you’ll make a round of farmhouse style cheddar and take it home in a cheese press which is yours to keep. All ingredients (and a cheese press) included in course fee.

Indian food is one of the great cuisines of the world and creates robust fully-flavoured vegan dishes. Learn how to create intense and delicious flavours with freshly prepared spices and herbs. All ingredients included in course fee.

Love scrumptious Nyonya or Peranakan food? Combining Chinese, Malay and other influences, come and discover how to make your own Nyonya cuisine. 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.

Since the 1980’s tourism has exploded in Thailand and this nation’s cuisine has become one of the five most popular food types globally. Come and learn how to prepare and cook some delicious authentic Thai dishes. Not suitable for vegetarians. All ingredients included in course fee.

Thai food is some of the most popular and flavoursome in the world! Join Arayna as she teaches you how to make a range of delicious Thai food. Not suitable for vegetarians. All ingredients included in course fee.

Immerse yourself in the sensory art of tea tasting with our connoisseur who will guide you in the basics of tea tasting. All ingredients included in course fee.

Love dumplings and spring rolls? Keen to make your own but unsure where to start? Come and discover how you can easily make these at home. Some communal ingredients included in course fee, a list of other ingredients to bring will be sent out before the course starts (approx. cost $35). Not suitable for those who are vegetarian or gluten-free.

Join cake expert, Lina, for a hands-on cake building and decorating workshop where creativity meets craftsmanship! You will be guided through each step of the process — from building cakes and decorating including palette knife work, gum-paste, creating a centrepiece and buttercream. Not suitable for those who are gluten-free. All ingredients included in course fee.

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

Find out how honey is extracted, recognise and prevent swarming, manage pests and construct a hive. Includes a visit to an apiary so bring your beekeeper's outfit – you will be working with bees during the visit.

Keen to keep hens at home but not sure where to begin? Find out all the details from someone who knows the ins and outs.

Would you like to be able to give massages to friends and family with a bit more knowledge and confidence? Join this introduction to the basics of massage, held over two sessions.

A practical workshop that will introduce you to a structured and easy-to-follow method to take yourself into hypnosis and use it to your benefit. Let go of old habits and form new ones, brighten your future, excel in your career and create excellence.

Financially successful people don’t achieve their wealth by accident – they make and execute clear plans. Your retirement is on the horizon and research shows you’re most likely nowhere near financially ready for the retirement you desire and deserve! Discover how to create your own financial plan, so you can have the retirement you want.

Come make a Christmas wreath using a combination of evergreen fresh foliage and dried flowers. All materials included in course fee.

An introduction to fly fishing for trout, with three sessions at the High School, one at the Capital Trout Centre and a choice of two river visits.

Have you always wanted to try stand-up comedy? Or do you just want to learn how to be a funnier, more confident speaker? Let's get you started in this fun, interactive one-day workshop. No experience, preparation, or talents required!

Learn more advanced features of Excel, including pivot tables and data validation.

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

Extend your skills with data management and analysis, setting up and using charts/graphs, and creating reports and more.

Financially successful people don’t achieve their wealth by accident – they make and execute clear plans. Your retirement is on the horizon and research shows you’re most likely nowhere near financially ready for the retirement you desire and deserve! Discover how to create your own financial plan, so you can have the retirement you want.

Power BI transforms scattered information into clear, actionable insights, helping you make smarter personal and professional decisions and become a more valuable asset in any career. Learning to use Power BI is your gateway to becoming a data visualization pro, even if you have no prior experience.

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.