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Mosaic Design

Mosaic Design

4 weeks

$165.00 incl. GST

Create something beautiful for your home and garden. Discover the delights of picassiette mosaic design and learn how to use materials such as broken tiles, china and shells to make a mosaic frame, pot plant holder or other simple objects. A list of materials (approx cost $70) will be sent out before the course starts.

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Beekeeping - Beginners

Beekeeping - Beginners

2 hours

$59.00 incl. GST

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

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Beekeeping - Next Step

Beekeeping - Next Step

1 day

$125.00 incl. GST

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.

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Chooks in the City

Chooks in the City

½ day

$65.00 incl. GST

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.

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Lampshade Making

Lampshade Making

½ day

$130.00 incl. GST

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.

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Make Your Own Roman Blinds

Make Your Own Roman Blinds

4 weeks

$189.00 incl. GST

Roman blinds offer a timeless, sophisticated look that add value and style to any room. Come along and learn how to make your very own blind, to give your rooms an elegant and streamlined look. Not for beginners to sewing. A list of materials will be emailed to you before course starts.

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Knitting for Beginners

Knitting for Beginners

6 weeks

$149.00 incl. GST

Always wanted to learn how to knit but never been sure where to begin? Join craft tutor Stella Carruthers as she teaches the basic principles of knitting in this fun, informative and supportive class. Come along and learn the essential building blocks of knitting, using only knitting needles, yarn and your hands! Knitting needles and yarn are included in the course fee, but you're welcome to bring along your own 4-ply yarn if you wish.

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Garden Design:  Landscaping

Garden Design: Landscaping

6 weeks

$169.00 incl. GST

Every garden has the potential to be beautiful! In this course you will design the garden of your dreams, no matter what your gardening experience or drawing abilities. Focusing on the most important aspect – landscaping – you will confidently create a garden to suit your style and needs.

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Garden Planting Design

Garden Planting Design

6 weeks

$169.00 incl. GST

You can create the garden of your dreams! Taking into account the challenges, conditions and the site of your own garden, you will learn which plants and arrangements will best suit the area to achieve your vision.

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Dried Flowers: Wreath Workshop

Dried Flowers: Wreath Workshop

2 hours

$99.00 incl. GST

Come and learn how to make a dried flower wreath (25-30cm wide) with Red Ruth from Bloomin Heck Wreaths. All materials included in course fee.

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Dried Flowers: Christmas Wreath

Dried Flowers: Christmas Wreath

2 hours

$99.00 incl. GST

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

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Dried Flowers: Floral Globe

Dried Flowers: Floral Globe

2 hours

$99.00 incl. GST

Come make a floral globe featuring cute dried flowers and foraged shells. All materials included in course fee.

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From Rags to Reuse – Upcycling and Sustainability Workshop

From Rags to Reuse – Upcycling and Sustainability Workshop

1 day

Free

Join craft artist and eco lifestylist Stella Carruthers for a day of practical textile upcycling and learning about sustainability in the context of low waste living. Gain practical skills in rag rug techniques and engage with ideas around textile waste, green washing and actions you can take to make a difference in your daily life and the wider world.

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Health

Tai Chi

Tai Chi

6 weeks

$150.00 incl. GST

Tai Chi is meditation in motion and beneficial for your health, balance and concentration.

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Posture Perfection is Possible!

Posture Perfection is Possible!

1 day

$115.00 incl. GST

Good posture is your birthright and shouldn't involve thought or effort. Using Feldenkrais® movement lessons, you'll unravel inefficient postural habits and discover new levels of comfort.

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Assertiveness - Stand Up for Yourself

Assertiveness - Stand Up for Yourself

4 weeks

From $79.00 incl. GST

Gain basic practical skills, to help begin the process of communicating in an assertive manner. (NZ Citizens and residents pay $79 with ID, all others pay $149).

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Pelvic Power Workshop

Pelvic Power Workshop

½ day

$90.00 incl. GST

Pelvic floor muscles become weakened, often after childbirth, and can cause incontinence, constipation or frequent urination. These Feldenkrais Method® techniques will help you regain muscle efficiency and tone. For women only.

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Mindfulness Meditation

Mindfulness Meditation

4 weeks

$115.00 incl. GST

Based on modern psychology and ancient philosophy, mindfulness meditation is for anyone who'd like to have some fresh insights into what makes up our quality of life.

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Massage - The Basics

Massage - The Basics

2 x ½ days

$125.00 incl. GST

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.

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Crochet for Calmness

Crochet for Calmness

4 weeks

$130.00 incl. GST

Crochet is great for settling the mind and encouraging relaxation. Learn to do basic stitches, read patterns and complete projects in a relaxed and friendly space – left handers very welcome. Please bring some 4 or 8 ply smooth yarn and a crochet hook.

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