Upcoming courses

Sat 4 May 2024

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.

Sat 4 May 2024

1 day, Sat 9:30 AM – 3:30 PM

Specially created for complete beginners, this course will teach you how to master yeast-based baking. Gain knowledge about different flours, how yeast works and how to read and follow recipes. Practice how to knead, shape, proof and bake amazing goods. Acquire the skills to bake with confidence at home so you can enjoy quality yeast based goods. All ingredients included in course fee.

Sat 4 May 2024

1 day, Sat 9:30 AM – 4:30 PM

An inspirational workshop where you'll leave enthused about calligraphy and its practical day-to-day use.

Sat 4 May 2024

1 day, Sat 9:30 AM – 3:00 PM

This course is for you if you want help with all kinds of performances – from stage delivery through to interviews; from giving a speech to making a business pitch – there are many kinds of performance where we need to deliver our very best. This is a masterclass in authentic confidence on stage and beyond. Develop presence when performing or speaking and increase your personal impact, authenticity and embodied leadership.

Sat 4 May 2024

1 day, Sat 9:30 AM – 3:30 PM

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

Sat 4 May 2024

1 day, Sat 9:30 AM – 4:30 PM

Always wanted to learn the art of raranga and weave flax? This intensive one-day workshop, suitable for both beginners and those with some experience, will teach you the basics along with the tikanga around flax weaving.

Sat 4 May 2024

1 day, Sat 9:30 AM – 3:00 PM

Do you want to take a slower look at the natural world around you? Whether it's a beach find, an interesting plant or capturing wildlife on the go? This course will give you some basic painting and drawing skills to capture these observations and discuss some ideas for sketchbook layouts to tell the story. A list of materials required (approximate cost $60) will be sent out when course numbers are confirmed.

4 - 25 May 2024

4 weeks, Sat 9:30 AM – 11:30 AM

Looking to learn some Māori language, but needing some extra grammar and structure? Nau mai kuhu mai! Course fees: If you are a NZ citizen or hold a NZ Resident/Permanent Resident Visa the course fee is $99 (evidence of eligibility required). If you are here on a Work Visa/Working Holiday Visa the course fee is $120

6 May 2024 - 27 Jun 2024

8 weeks, Mon-Fri 9:15 AM – 12:15 PM (no session King's Birthday and Matariki Weekends)

For those who are more confident in everyday English, who want to be more fluent and accurate. This course is free for NZ citizens and residents and enrolment is by interview only.

6 May 2024 - 1 Jul 2024

8 sessions, Mon 9:30 AM – 11:30 AM (no class on King's Birthday Weekend)

Join our beginners’ informal English language group in Johnsonville and improve your English skills, make new friends and find out more about your community. [Free course for NZ citizens and residents - for non-residents the course fee is $129].

6 May 2024 - 1 Jul 2024

8 sessions, Mon 9:30 AM – 11:30 AM (no class on King's Birthday Weekend)

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).

6 May 2024 - 27 Jun 2024

8 weeks, Mon-Fri 12:30 PM – 3:30 PM (no class King's Birthday and Matariki weekends)

For those who are becoming more confident in using English in everyday situations. This course is free for NZ citizens and residents and enrolment is by interview only.

6 May 2024 - 1 Jul 2024

8 sessions, Mon 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM (no class on King's Birthday)

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

6 May 2024 - 1 Jul 2024

8 sessions, Mon 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM (no class King's Birthday Weekend)

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).

7 May 2024 - 25 Jun 2024

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. [Free course for NZ citizens and residents - for non-residents the course fee is $129].

7 May 2024 - 25 Jun 2024

8 weeks, Tue 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM

Join our pre-intermediate informal English language groups in Johnsonville and improve your English skills, make new friends and find out more about your community. [Free course for NZ citizens and residents - for non-residents the course fee is $129].

7 - 28 May 2024

4 weeks, Tue 5:30 PM – 8:00 PM

Gain practical skills to help you get what you want out of life and improve your self-esteem. (Free for NZ citizens/residents, all others pay $139)

7 - 28 May 2024

4 weeks, Tue 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM

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

7 May 2024 - 25 Jun 2024

8 weeks, Tue 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM

Get your creativity flowing by exploring some of the star forms of creative writing, focusing each week on a different area of fiction or creative non-fiction.

7 May 2024 - 27 Jun 2024

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. [Discounted fee of $119 for NZ citizens and residents - all others pay $259]

7 May 2024 - 25 Jun 2024

8 weeks, Tue 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM

For those who have completed French - Introductory 1 or Let's Learn French recently or have equivalent knowledge.

7 May 2024 - 25 Jun 2024

8 weeks, Tue 5:30 PM – 6:30 PM

Learn the basic chords, strumming and lots of songs. Bring your own acoustic guitar.

7 May 2024 - 11 Jun 2024

6 weeks, Tue 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM

Night photography is, by its nature, magical. In the photographer’s hands, the camera becomes a magic box that allows the night to be caught in a way the human eye could never see. Not for beginners to photography. Course includes night-time field trips. Free for NZ citizens/residents - all others pay course fee.

7 May 2024 - 25 Jun 2024

8 weeks, Tue 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM

For beginners who have no prior knowledge of NZ Sign Language. [Discounted fee of $99 for NZ citizens and residents - evidence of eligibility required]

7 - 28 May 2024

4 weeks, Tue 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM

Luscious landscapes, powerful portraits, and captivating close-ups! “The best camera is the one that you have with you!” (Chase Jarvis) These days, for most people, most of the time, that camera will be your smartphone. Learn to take full advantage of your mobile phone camera in order to take stunning images. With no previous experience required, this course is for anyone who wants to get the best out of their iPhone or android mobile phone camera.

7 May 2024 - 25 Jun 2024

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.

7 May 2024 - 25 Jun 2024

8 weeks, Tue 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM

This course is for beginners who have no prior knowledge of te reo Māori or Māori culture. Course fees: If you are a NZ citizen or hold a NZ Resident/Permanent Resident Visa the course fee is $99 (evidence of eligibility required). If you are here on a Work Visa/Working Holiday Visa the course fee is $189

Tue 7 May 2024

1 day, Tue 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM

Hand make your own gourmet sausages with fresh ingredients during this practical course. You’ll cook and eat some as well as take some home. All ingredients included in course fee.

7 May 2024 - 25 Jun 2024

8 weeks, Tue 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM

For those who have completed Japanese - Introductory 1 recently or have equivalent knowledge. Course fees: Course is free If you are a NZ citizen or hold a NZ Resident/Permanent Resident Visa (evidence of eligibility is required).

7 May 2024 - 11 Jun 2024

6 weeks, Tue 6:00 PM – 8:30 PM

Create sculptural rings studded with dazzling precious gemstones! Combine wax working and stone setting methods to produce a set of rings cast in your choice of copper, brass, bronze, white bronze and silver - beginners welcome! All materials included in the course fee.

7 May 2024 - 25 Jun 2024

8 weeks, Tue 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM

Get the basics of playing the piano in a fun group which will set you on your own musical path. Keyboards provided. Enrol early as the course is limited to eight participants.

7 - 28 May 2024

4 weeks, Tue 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM

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.

7 May 2024 - 25 Jun 2024

8 weeks, Tue 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM

Whether you're looking to learn the basics, or want to advance the skills you already have, join this very popular mixed-level course. (Limited to eight students). Keyboards provided.

7 - 28 May 2024

4 weeks, Tue 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM

Always wanted to know how to draw but never had the chance to learn? Join our experienced tutor and get confident with the basics of drawing.

7 May 2024 - 25 Jun 2024

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

For those who have completed the Intermediate 1 course, who wish to extend their skills and develop more confidence in speaking.

7 May 2024 - 25 Jun 2024

8 weeks, Tue 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM

For beginners who have no prior knowledge of NZ Sign Language. [Discounted fee of $99 for NZ citizens and residents - evidence of eligibility required]

7 - 28 May 2024

4 weeks, Tue 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM

Looking for exercise that's fun? Try Scottish dancing! It's social and energetic – exercise for body and mind, done to toe-tapping music!

7 May 2024 - 25 Jun 2024

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.

7 May 2024 - 25 Jun 2024

8 weeks, Tue 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM

For beginners who have no prior knowledge of Spanish.

7 May 2024 - 25 Jun 2024

8 weeks, Tue 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM

This course is for beginners who have no prior knowledge of te reo Māori or Māori culture. Course fees: If you are a NZ citizen or hold a NZ Resident/Permanent Resident Visa the course fee is $99 (evidence of eligibility required). If you are here on a Work Visa/Working Holiday Visa the course fee is $189

7 May 2024 - 25 Jun 2024

8 weeks, Tue 7:30 PM – 9:30 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]. Course fees: If you are a NZ citizen or hold a NZ Resident/Permanent Resident Visa the course fee is $99 (evidence of eligibility required). If you are here on a Work Visa/Working Holiday Visa the course fee is $189.

7 May 2024 - 25 Jun 2024

8 weeks, Tue 7:30 PM – 8:30 PM

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

8 May 2024 - 26 Jun 2024

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. [Free course for NZ citizens and residents - for non-residents the course fee is $129].

8 May 2024 - 26 Jun 2024

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).

8 May 2024 - 26 Jun 2024

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.

8 May 2024 - 26 Jun 2024

8 weeks, Wed 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM

For those who have completed Chinese Mandarin - Introductory 1 recently or have equivalent knowledge. Course fees: Course is free If you are a NZ citizen or hold a NZ Resident/Permanent Resident Visa (evidence of eligibility is required).

8 - 29 May 2024

4 weeks, Wed 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.