May 2025
1 May 2025 - 19 Jun 2025
8 weeks, Thu 5:15 PM – 7:15 PM
For those who have recently completed the beginners class.
1 May 2025 - 5 Jun 2025
6 weeks, Thu 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM
So you want to produce music? Find out how to make a beat from scratch, create drum patterns, basslines, samples and basic mic recording techniques to create a new song. (Held at DJ Shan’s studio at Shop 21, 71 Cuba Street, Wellington.)
1 May 2025 - 5 Jun 2025
6 weeks, Thu 5:30 PM - 8:00 PM
For beginners who have no prior knowledge of the Dutch language.
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1 May 2025 - 19 Jun 2025
8 weeks, Thu 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM
For those with English as another language who can communicate well but need to review some basic grammar like tenses, articles and prepositions. [Level 3+]. (NZ Citizens and residents pay free with ID, all others pay $169).
1 May 2025 - 19 Jun 2025
8 weeks, Thu 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM
For those who have completed French - Introductory 3 recently or have equivalent knowledge.
1 - 22 May 2025
5 sessions, 4 x Thu 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM plus 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.
1 May 2025 - 19 Jun 2025
8 weeks, Thu 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM
A course for beginners where we'll cover clay preparation through to throwing of basic forms. All materials provided. (Held at Wellington Potters' Centre, 130 Grant Road, Thorndon).
1 May 2025 - 19 Jun 2025
8 weeks, Thu 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM
For beginners who have no prior knowledge of Samoan. (NZ Citizens and residents pay $99 with ID, all others pay $189).
1 May 2025 - 19 Jun 2025
8 weeks, Thu 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM
Sewing skills and techniques for beginners and more experienced sewers. Please check full course description for list of what you need to bring to class.
1 May 2025 - 12 Jun 2025
7 weeks, Thu 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM and last two sessions 6.00PM - 9.00PM
For beginners who have no prior knowledge of Japanese.
1 May 2025 - 5 Jun 2025
6 weeks, Thu 6:00 PM – 8:30 PM
Evolve and advance your jewellery making abilities with exciting lost wax methods to create rings cast in brass, bronze and sterling silver - beginners welcome! All materials included in course fee.
Thu 1 May 2025
1 day, Thu 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM
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.
1 - 22 May 2025
4 weeks, Thu 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM
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.
1 May 2025 - 19 Jun 2025
8 weeks, Thu 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM
Extend your skills in the joy and art of improvisation and step boldly onstage. [For those who have completed the beginner course or have other relevant experience].
1 May 2025 - 19 Jun 2025
8 weeks, Thu 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM
A course for beginners where we'll cover clay preparation through to throwing of basic forms. All materials provided. (Held at Wellington Potters' Centre, 130 Grant Road, Thorndon).
1 May 2025 - 19 Jun 2025
8 weeks, Thu 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM
Sewing skills and techniques for beginners and more experienced sewers. Please check full course description for list of what you need to bring to class.
1 May 2025 - 19 Jun 2025
8 weeks, Thu 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM
Discover your creative potential and enjoy improvising scenes and stories in a safe, positive group environment with the Wellington Improvisation Troupe [WIT].
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1 May 2025 - 19 Jun 2025
8 weeks, Thu 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM
Become a better and more confident writer and learn how to write more clearly and accurately in English. [Level 3+]. (NZ Citizens and residents free with ID, all others pay $169).
1 May 2025 - 19 Jun 2025
8 weeks, Thu 7:45 PM – 9:45 PM
Both beginners and those with some experience are welcome at this hands-on opportunity to create beautiful stained glass items, using traditional techniques. Your materials costs are dependent on the size of your project and the coloured glass content (likely minimum cost around $170). Please wear clothing and footwear suitable for a workshop environment.
2 May 2025 - 27 Jun 2025
8 sessions, Fri 9:30 AM - 11:30 AM (no class Matariki Weekend)
Join our elementary informal English language groups in Johnsonville and improve your English skills, make new friends and find out more about your community. (NZ citizen and residents free with ID, all others pay listed price).
2 May 2025 - 27 Jun 2025
8 sessions, Fri 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM (no class on Matariki Weekend)
Join our informal next step English language group (aimed at those at Intermediate level and above) in Johnsonville and improve your English skills, make new friends and find out more about your community. (NZ citizen and residents free with ID, all others pay listed price).
Sat 3 May 2025
1 day, Sat 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
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.
3
May
Your Life’s Purpose – Discover Your Emotional Needs and Core Values
Wellington High School
Sat 3 May 2025
1 day, Sat 9:00 AM – 3:30 PM
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. (NZ Citizens and residents free with ID, all others pay $109).
Sat 3 May 2025
1 day, Sat 9:30 AM – 3:00 PM
Drawing doesn’t mean trailing a line around things - it means seeing and reporting the relationships between things. Learn the basics in this one-day workshop.