Upcoming courses

Sat 24 Jan 2026

1 day, Sat 9:30 AM – 3:30 PM

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.)

Sat 31 Jan 2026

1 day, Sat 9:30 AM – 3:30 PM

Conflict is an inevitable part of life, arising in families, workplaces, and daily interactions. (NZ citizens and residents free with ID, others pay $100.)

Sat 31 Jan 2026

1 day, Sat 9:30 AM – 3:30 PM

Unlock your mind's full potential with "Memory Mastery," led by Neil Thornton, award-winning educator and founder of NZ Comedy School. Drawing on over 30 years of teaching experience and cognitive research, this workshop equips you with powerful, scientifically-proven memory techniques. (Free for NZ Citizens/Residents, others pay fee of $99)

31 Jan 2026 - 1 Feb 2026

2 days, Sat & Sun 9:30 AM – 4:30 PM

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. (NZ Citizens and residents pay $199 with ID, all others pay $499).

9 Feb 2026 - 2 Apr 2026

8 weeks, weekdays 9:15 AM - 12:15 PM

For those who are more confident in everyday English, who want to be more fluent and accurate. Enrolment is by interview only - NZ citizen and residents free with ID, all others pay $999.

9 Feb 2026 - 30 Mar 2026

8 weeks, Mon 9:30 AM – 11:30 AM

Join our beginners’ informal English language group 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).

9 Feb 2026 - 30 Mar 2026

8 weeks, Mon 9:30 AM – 11:30 AM

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).

9 Feb 2026 - 2 Apr 2026

8 weeks, weekdays 12:30 PM - 3:30 PM

For those who are becoming more confident in using English in everyday situations. Enrolment is by interview only - NZ citizen and residents free with ID, all others pay $999.

9 Feb 2026 - 30 Mar 2026

8 weeks, Mon 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM

Learn how to prepare and alter clay. (Held at Wellington Potters' Association, 130 Grant Road, Thorndon).

9 Feb 2026 - 30 Mar 2026

8 weeks, Mon 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM

Extend your skills in this Next Step pottery course, aimed at those who already have the basics. (Held at Wellington Potters' Association, 130 Grant Road, Thorndon).

10 Feb 2026 - 31 Mar 2026

8 weeks, Tue 9:30 AM – 11:30 AM

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).

10 Feb 2026 - 31 Mar 2026

8 weeks, Tue 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM

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).

10 Feb 2026 - 3 Mar 2026

4 weeks, Tue 5:30 PM – 8:00 PM

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).

10 Feb 2026 - 10 Mar 2026

5 weeks, Tue 5:30 PM – 7:00 PM

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.

10 Feb 2026 - 3 Mar 2026

4 weeks, Tue 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM

Would you like to be able to cook delicious and nutritious Japanese food at home? Let’s have fun cooking attractive and healthy Japanese food together!. All ingredients included in course fee.

10 Feb 2026 - 31 Mar 2026

8 weeks, Tue 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM

Creative writing is a powerful tool for personal growth and is an art form that belongs to all people. Explore your creativity through writing, without pressure, in this weekly workshop.

10 Feb 2026 - 2 Apr 2026

8 weeks, Tue & Thu 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM

For those who generally speak with confidence and accuracy but need to develop fluency and the use of idiomatic language. (NZ Citizens and residents pay $149 with ID, all others pay $299).

10 Feb 2026 - 31 Mar 2026

8 weeks, Tue 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM

For beginners who have no prior knowledge of French.

10 Feb 2026 - 31 Mar 2026

8 weeks, Tue 5:30 PM – 6:30 PM

Have you ever found yourself listening to a song and wishing you could be the one playing it? Learn the basic chords, strumming and lots of songs. Bring your own acoustic guitar.

10 Feb 2026 - 31 Mar 2026

8 weeks, Tue 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM

For beginners who have no prior knowledge of NZ Sign Language. (NZ Citizens and residents pay $109 with ID, all others pay $199).

10 Feb 2026 - 31 Mar 2026

8 weeks, Tue 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.

10 Feb 2026 - 17 Mar 2026

6 weeks, Tue 5:30 PM – 8:00 PM

This course is for beginners who have no prior knowledge of te reo Māori or Māori culture. (NZ Citizens and residents pay $109 with ID, all others pay $199).

10 Feb 2026 - 31 Mar 2026

8 weeks, Tue 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM

For beginners who have no prior knowledge of Japanese.

10 Feb 2026 - 17 Mar 2026

6 weeks, Tue 6:00 PM – 8:30 PM

Evolve and advance your jewellery making abilities with dazzling silver rings embedded with rubies and sapphires - beginners welcome! All materials included in course fee - no hidden costs!

10 Feb 2026 - 17 Mar 2026

6 weeks, Tue 6:00 PM – 8:30 PM

This course is for beginners who have no prior knowledge of te reo Māori or Māori culture. (NZ Citizens and residents pay $109 with ID, all others pay $199).

10 Feb 2026 - 17 Mar 2026

6 weeks, Tue 6:00 PM – 8:30 PM

For those who have completed Te Reo Māori - Introductory 1 recently or have equivalent knowledge. [Please see the Te Reo Māori - Introductory 1 course description for an indication of what is covered]. (NZ Citizens and residents pay $109 with ID, all others pay $199).

10 Feb 2026 - 31 Mar 2026

8 weeks, Tue 6:30 PM – 7:30 PM

Learn the basics of this popular, easy-to-play instrument. Bring your own ukulele in standard C tuning.

10 Feb 2026 - 3 Mar 2026

4 weeks, Tue 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM

Explore a range of painting and drawing techniques from ink and watercolour to impasto and realism using acrylic paint. Bring your A4 sketchbook - all other materials included in course fee.

10 Feb 2026 - 31 Mar 2026

8 weeks, Tue 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM

For those who have completed the Introductory 4 course, who wish to extend their skills further.

10 Feb 2026 - 2 Apr 2026

8 weeks, Tue & Thu 7:30 PM - 9:30 PM

Taking the IELTS exam for immigration or study? Get the skills and strategies you need to help you pass. (NZ Citizens and residents pay $199 with ID, all others pay $349).

10 Feb 2026 - 31 Mar 2026

8 weeks, Tue 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM

For beginners who have no prior knowledge of NZ Sign Language. (NZ Citizens and residents pay $109 with ID, all others pay $199).

10 Feb 2026 - 31 Mar 2026

8 weeks, Tue 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.

10 Feb 2026 - 31 Mar 2026

8 weeks, Tue 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM

For beginners who have no prior knowledge of Spanish.

11 Feb 2026 - 1 Apr 2026

8 weeks, Wed 9:30 AM – 11:30 AM

Join our beginners’ informal English language group 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).

11 Feb 2026 - 1 Apr 2026

8 weeks, Wed 9:30 AM – 11:30 AM

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).

11 Feb 2026 - 1 Apr 2026

8 weeks, Wed 5:15 PM – 7:15 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.

11 Feb 2026 - 1 Apr 2026

8 weeks, Wed 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM

For beginners who have no prior knowledge of Chinese Mandarin. (NZ Citizens and residents pay $99 with ID, all others pay $199).

11 Feb 2026 - 4 Mar 2026

4 weeks, Wed 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM

Thai food is some of the most popular and flavoursome in the world! Join Arayna as she teaches you how to make a range of delicious Thai food. Not suitable for vegetarians. All ingredients included in course fee.

11 Feb 2026 - 1 Apr 2026

8 weeks, Wed 5:30 PM – 6:30 PM

Follow on from the beginners' course and learn barre chords, more complex strumming styles and simple finger picking. Bring your own acoustic guitar.

11 Feb 2026 - 1 Apr 2026

8 weeks, Wed 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM

For beginners who have no prior knowledge of Italian.

11 Feb 2026 - 18 Mar 2026

6 weeks, Wed 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM

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.

11 Feb 2026 - 4 Mar 2026

4 weeks, Wed 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM

Life drawing is a basic staple for all artists. This course will assist you in developing the necessary skills required to render the human form in a 2D manner. Please bring an A2 sketch pad, 2B and 4B pencils and an eraser.

11 Feb 2026 - 18 Mar 2026

6 weeks, Wed 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM

A peer-driven workshop for poets of all Levels. You will work with other writers to encourage the art of poetry in a workshop environment where participants offer honest, positive and constructive feedback.

11 Feb 2026 - 18 Mar 2026

6 weeks, Wed 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM

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

11 Feb 2026 - 1 Apr 2026

8 weeks, Wed 5:30 PM – 7:30 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).

11 Feb 2026 - 1 Apr 2026

8 weeks, Wed 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM

Kick start your novel in this series of weekly workshops with practical writing exercises which will build ideas, form the raw material of your book and get you started.

11 Feb 2026 - 18 Mar 2026

6 weeks, Wed 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM

Do you ever feel that you're just going through the motions? That life is a series of tasks, a pursuit of pleasure, or a race for self-improvement that never really satisfies? This isn't just a feeling; it's a fundamental human question about what it means to exist.