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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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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 dried foliage and dried flowers. All materials included in course fee.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

A hands-on, one-day workshop blending mindfulness, neuroscience and self-awareness to help you feel better, relate better, and live with more clarity and purpose. (NZ citizens and residents free with ID, others pay $120)

For parents and caregivers - gain practical, neuroaffirming tools to better understand, support, and advocate for your neurodivergent child/ren. This course explores neurodiversity foundations, sensory needs, regulation and behaviour, connection and co-regulation, and navigating supports in Aotearoa—alongside real-world strategies, advocacy guidance, and a focus on strengths that you can use at home and school. (NZ citizens and residents pay $49 with ID, others pay $120)

Gain more confidence in your everyday life - learn ways to be strong and safe in many situations by using verbal, psychological and physical self-defence. You must be 16 years or older to join this class.

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.

Need to “step up” and speak to an audience as part of your working life and find it difficult? This course will equip you with strategies to assist and provide opportunities to build your confidence in this role. (NZ citizens and residents free with ID, all others pay listed price).

Have you done a DNA test with ancestry.com? Don't know what to do next? This course will cover the basics of what your DNA results mean. We'll look at the tools available on Ancestry.com and other DNA websites to help you use DNA for your family's history.