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Mosaic Design

4 weeks

$159.00 incl. GST

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 $65) will be sent out before the course starts.

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Lampshade Making

½ day

$129.00 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

4 weeks

$189.00 incl. GST

Come along and learn how to make your very own Roman blind, to give your rooms an elegant and streamlined look.

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Beeswax Candle Making

2 hours

$59.00 incl. GST

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.

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Mending Your Clothes

1 day

$110.00 incl. GST

Extend the life of your clothes by mending holes, rips and tears in your woven garments, and fixing ladders in your knit garments. Recycle new or old fabrics by incorporating them into your mending (where appropriate). Use your sewing machine to its full advantage and develop a sustainable approach to your wardrobe thus avoiding adding to the landfill! Not for beginners.

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Garden Design: Landscaping

6 weeks

$159.00 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

6 weeks

$159.00 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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Beekeeping - Beginners

2 hours

$55.00 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

1 day

$119.00 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

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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Health

Tai Chi

8 weeks

$149.00 incl. GST

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

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Calligratherapy - Beginners

5 weeks

$135.00 incl. GST

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.

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Neurodiversity Workshop

1 day

Free

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.

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Psychology – A Practical Introduction

1 day

Free

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.

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Assertiveness - Stand Up for Yourself

4 weeks

Free

Gain practical skills to help you get what you want out of life and improve your self-esteem.

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Crochet for Calmness

4 weeks

$129.00 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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Massage - The Basics

2 x ½ days

$115.00 incl. GST

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 - you must enrol with a partner.

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Mindfulness Meditation

4 weeks

$105.00 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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Pelvic Power Workshop

½ day

$85.00 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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Posture Perfection is Possible!

1 day

$105.00 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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Self-Hypnosis - Hypnotise Yourself

1 day

$110.00 incl. GST

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.

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Your Life’s Purpose – Discover Your Emotional Needs and Core Values

1 day

Free

Ask the big question – what is the ‘Why’ of your life? Reflect on your emotional needs. Learn how to identify an overarching purpose and a wider meaning that is larger than yourself. Work with your personal values to develop a life purpose statement and goals that can guide how you live, work and play.

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Yoga - All Levels

6 weeks

$125.00 incl. GST

Improve your flexibility, strength and breathing and learn techniques to help you relax and sleep better - suitable for all levels.

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Zentangle® Method - Beginners

1 day

$139.00 incl. GST

Zentangle® method is an easy to learn, relaxing and fun method to create amazing images by drawing structured patterns. If you can hold a pen, you can do this! In this course you will learn to make beautiful zen-art, following the 8 steps of the Zentangle® method from a certified Zentangle teacher. All materials included in course fee.

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Style

Makeup Makeover for Mature Skin

½ day

$109.00 incl. GST

Fabulous at forty? Fantastic at fifty plus? Join our trained make-up artist and discover how to transform your look and highlight the best of what you’ve got. A list of what you need to bring will be sent out before the course starts.

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Life Skills

Your Life’s Purpose – Discover Your Emotional Needs and Core Values

1 day

Free

Ask the big question – what is the ‘Why’ of your life? Reflect on your emotional needs. Learn how to identify an overarching purpose and a wider meaning that is larger than yourself. Work with your personal values to develop a life purpose statement and goals that can guide how you live, work and play.

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Financial Planning for Retirement

1 day

$169.00 incl. GST

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! Get a complete and utterly practical financial plan, so you can have the retirement you want.

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Mental Health First Aid Aotearoa

2 days

From $199.00 incl. GST

About 1 in 5 New Zealand adults experience a common mental illness each year. Understanding how to talk about mental health and help someone in need are important skills. This certified Mental Health First Aid course, will teach you the skills and knowledge to recognise and respond to someone experiencing mental health challenges. Course fees: If you are a NZ citizen/Permanent Resident Visa the course fee is $199 (evidence of eligibility required). Others pay $499.

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Protecting Yourself from Identity Theft

1 day

$85.00 incl. GST

Identity theft continues to increase. Many of the steps to prevent identity theft and fraud start with you. This course looks at how it happens and the strategies you can adopt to reduce the risk of you becoming a victim.

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Get the Job: STARR Interview Technique and Preparation

1 day

Free

Get the best results in job interviews. Learn how to approach behavioural questions and impress the interview panel. Ace interviews using the potent STARR method. Use it to your advantage by answering competency focused questions with winning replies.

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Neurodiversity Workshop

1 day

Free

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.

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Psychology – A Practical Introduction

1 day

Free

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.

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Assertiveness - Stand Up for Yourself

4 weeks

Free

Gain practical skills to help you get what you want out of life and improve your self-esteem.

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Dyslexia - How You Can Help

2.5 hours

$39.00 incl. GST

An interactive and participatory session to assist parents and loved ones understand and support a family member or friend who has dyslexia or a similar learning difference.

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Genealogy - An Introduction

4 weeks / 2 weeks

$119.00 incl. GST

Genealogy and discovering your family history has never been easier. But where to begin? This introductory course aims to give you the tools to research your family, using the Internet as a starting point.

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Genealogy - Basics of ancestry.com DNA tests

4 hours

$85.00 incl. GST

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.

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Genealogy - Get Back Into It!

1 day

$99.00 incl. GST

Are you a lapsed genealogist or looking to come back to your family history after a break but don't know where to start? This workshop will bring you up-to-date with the resources now available online and in Wellington

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Raising Great Kids in an Overindulgent World

2 hours

$30.00 incl. GST

Parenting today delivers unprecedented challenges – are you wondering what went wrong and somehow you've ended up living with a child you don’t recognise belonging to you? Get a new perspective, an easy-to-understand model to follow and tools to help you to raise likeable and respectful children in an age of over-indulgence.

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Retirement Reinvented

1 day

Free

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.

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Self-Defence for Women

2 sessions

$125.00 incl. GST

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.

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Self-Hypnosis - Hypnotise Yourself

1 day

$110.00 incl. GST

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.

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Speaking to an Audience

1 day

Free

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.

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Beekeeping - Beginners

2 hours

$55.00 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!

More information

Tai Chi

8 weeks

$149.00 incl. GST

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

More information

Yoga - All Levels

6 weeks

$125.00 incl. GST

Improve your flexibility, strength and breathing and learn techniques to help you relax and sleep better - suitable for all levels.

More information

Posture Perfection is Possible!

1 day

$105.00 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.

More information

Self-Defence for Women

2 sessions

$125.00 incl. GST

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.

More information

Beekeeping - Next Step

1 day

$119.00 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.

More information

Assertiveness - Stand Up for Yourself

4 weeks

Free

Gain practical skills to help you get what you want out of life and improve your self-esteem.

More information

Pelvic Power Workshop

½ day

$85.00 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.

More information

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.

More information

Lampshade Making

½ day

$129.00 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.

More information

Mindfulness Meditation

4 weeks

$105.00 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.

More information

Massage - The Basics

2 x ½ days

$115.00 incl. GST

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 - you must enrol with a partner.

More information

Makeup Makeover for Mature Skin

½ day

$109.00 incl. GST

Fabulous at forty? Fantastic at fifty plus? Join our trained make-up artist and discover how to transform your look and highlight the best of what you’ve got. A list of what you need to bring will be sent out before the course starts.

More information

Genealogy - An Introduction

4 weeks / 2 weeks

$119.00 incl. GST

Genealogy and discovering your family history has never been easier. But where to begin? This introductory course aims to give you the tools to research your family, using the Internet as a starting point.

More information

Crochet for Calmness

4 weeks

$129.00 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.

More information

Genealogy - Get Back Into It!

1 day

$99.00 incl. GST

Are you a lapsed genealogist or looking to come back to your family history after a break but don't know where to start? This workshop will bring you up-to-date with the resources now available online and in Wellington

More information

Raising Great Kids in an Overindulgent World

2 hours

$30.00 incl. GST

Parenting today delivers unprecedented challenges – are you wondering what went wrong and somehow you've ended up living with a child you don’t recognise belonging to you? Get a new perspective, an easy-to-understand model to follow and tools to help you to raise likeable and respectful children in an age of over-indulgence.

More information

Self-Hypnosis - Hypnotise Yourself

1 day

$110.00 incl. GST

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.

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