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Create something beautiful for your home and garden. Discover the delights of 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.

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.

Come along and learn how to make your very own Roman blind, to give your rooms an elegant and streamlined look. Not for beginners. A list of materials will be emailed to you before course starts.

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!

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

Do you want to take your knitting to the next level? Developed for students who have attended CEC’s Beginner’s Knitting course, join craft tutor Stella Carruthers as she teaches tips and tricks for next tier knitting in a 3-hour intensive. In this workshop you will learn about some of the technical aspects of knitting in a supportive environment.

Come and learn how to make a dried flower meadow hoop (25cm wide) with Red Ruth from Bloomin Heck Wreaths. All materials 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.

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

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.

Neurodiversity seems to be a hot topic of discussion lately. Famous singers such as Lewis Capaldi and Sia and actors such as Ryan Gosling and Channing Tatum, have discussed their neurodiverse conditions. Lockdowns and social media have driven many adults to have startling realisations about their own neurodiverse conditions. It seems suddenly – all at once – the world has become aware that 15-20% of people have different types of brains. (NZ citizens and residents free with ID, others pay listed price.)

Embark on an exhilarating journey into the forefront of modern psychology with our immersive one-day workshop designed to empower and inspire. Join us as we delve into the latest breakthroughs and discoveries shaping the landscape of psychological research, theory and practice. (NZ citizen and residents free with ID, all others pay listed price).

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. (NZ citizen and residents free with ID, all others pay listed price).

Mental Health is a term we hear everywhere now and yet after “Are you okay?” it all goes silent. We know we need to improve our mental health understanding and the way we treat ourselves and other people having mental health challenges. (NZ citizen and residents free with ID, all others pay listed price).