Upcoming courses

Sat 21 Mar 2026

1 day, Sat 9:30 AM – 1:30 PM

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.

Sat 21 Mar 2026

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 21 Mar 2026

1 day, Sat 9:30 AM – 3:30 PM

An opportunity for beginners, or those with a little te reo, to take part in an intensive language and cultural experience.

Sat 21 Mar 2026

1 day, Sat 1:00 PM – 7:00 PM

In an unpredictable world, knowing how to protect yourself is essential. A self-defense course equips you with practical skills to stay safe, boosts confidence, and enhances awareness of potential threats. It’s not just about physical techniques—it’s about empowerment, quick thinking, and ensuring you can navigate any situation with greater security and peace of mind. (Free for NZ Citizens/Residents, others pay fee of $120)

Sat 28 Mar 2026

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 pay $49 with ID, all others pay $120).

Sat 28 Mar 2026

1 day, Sat 9:30 AM – 2:30 PM

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.

Sat 28 Mar 2026

1 day, Sat 9:30 AM – 12:30 PM

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.

Sat 28 Mar 2026

1 day, Sat 9:30 AM – 11:30 AM

Come make a floral globe featuring cute dried flowers and foraged shells. All materials included in course fee.

Sat 28 Mar 2026

1 day, Sat 9:30 AM – 3:30 PM

Join craft artist and eco lifestylist Stella Carruthers for a day of practical textile upcycling and learning about sustainability in the context of low waste living. Gain practical skills in rag rug techniques and engage with ideas around textile waste, green washing and actions you can take to make a difference in your daily life and the wider world. (Free for NZ Citizens/Residents, others pay fee of $120)

Sat 28 Mar 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 $120)

Sat 28 Mar 2026

1 day, Sat 9:30 AM – 3:30 PM

Bring along your much-loved clothes, make a pattern and get useful tips, techniques and sizing rules. Not for beginners. A list of what else to bring will be emailed out before the course starts.

4 May 2026 - 26 Jun 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 $1049

4 May 2026 - 29 Jun 2026

8 sessions, Mon 9:30 AM – 11:30 AM (no class 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. (NZ citizen and residents free with ID, all others pay $155).

4 May 2026 - 29 Jun 2026

8 sessions, Mon 9:30 AM – 11:30 AM (no class 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).

4 May 2026 - 26 Jun 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 $1049.

4 May 2026 - 29 Jun 2026

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

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

4 May 2026 - 29 Jun 2026

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).

5 May 2026 - 23 Jun 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 $155).

5 May 2026 - 23 Jun 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 $155).

5 - 26 May 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).

5 - 26 May 2026

4 weeks, Tue 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM

Enjoy creating more beautiful fresh tastes of Vietnam! Beginners welcome! All ingredients included in course fee.

5 - 26 May 2026

4 weeks, Tue 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.

5 May 2026 - 23 Jun 2026

8 weeks, Tue 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM

Need to understand better and speak more confidently? Get lots of practice in the art of conversation, expand your vocabulary and have fun improving your English language skills. [Level 3+]. (NZ Citizens and residents pay $95 with ID, all others pay $175).

5 May 2026 - 25 Jun 2026

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

For those who can understand and use very simple English in some situations. (NZ Citizens and residents pay $155 with ID, all others pay $305).

5 May 2026 - 25 Jun 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 $155 with ID, all others pay $305).

5 May 2026 - 23 Jun 2026

8 weeks, Tue 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM

For those who have completed French - Introductory 1 recently or have equivalent knowledge.

5 May 2026 - 23 Jun 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.

5 May 2026 - 2 Jun 2026

5 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.

5 May 2026 - 23 Jun 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 $110 with ID, all others pay $205).

5 May 2026 - 23 Jun 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.

5 May 2026 - 9 Jun 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 $110 with ID, all others pay $205).

5 May 2026 - 23 Jun 2026

8 weeks, Tue 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM

For those who have completed Japanese - Introductory 1 recently or have equivalent knowledge. (NZ Citizens and residents pay $105 with ID, all others pay $205).

5 May 2026 - 9 Jun 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!

5 May 2026 - 9 Jun 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 $110 with ID, all others pay $205).

5 May 2026 - 9 Jun 2026

6 weeks, Tue 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM

Even the best parents can learn new skills to deepen their connection with their teens. As life speeds by, it’s easy to feel distance growing—but with the right tools, you can bridge the gap. Led by educational psychologist Vernice Young, this evidence based programme focuses on Emotion Coaching. (Free for NZ Citizens/Residents, others pay fee of $120)

5 May 2026 - 23 Jun 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.

5 - 26 May 2026

4 weeks, Tue 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM

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.

5 - 26 May 2026

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. Bring your A4 sketchbook - all other materials included in course fee.

5 May 2026 - 23 Jun 2026

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.

5 May 2026 - 23 Jun 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 $110 with ID, all others pay $205).

5 - 26 May 2026

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!

5 May 2026 - 23 Jun 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.

5 May 2026 - 23 Jun 2026

8 weeks, Tue 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM

For beginners who have no prior knowledge of Spanish.

6 May 2026 - 24 Jun 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 $155).

6 May 2026 - 24 Jun 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).

6 May 2026 - 24 Jun 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.

6 May 2026 - 24 Jun 2026

8 weeks, Wed 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM

For those who have completed Chinese Mandarin - Introductory 1 recently or have equivalent knowledge. (NZ Citizens and residents pay $105 with ID, all others pay $205).

6 - 27 May 2026

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.

6 May 2026 - 24 Jun 2026

8 weeks, Wed 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM

For those who have completed Italian - Introductory 1 recently or have equivalent knowledge.

6 - 27 May 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.

6 May 2026 - 10 Jun 2026

6 weeks, Wed 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM

There are no rules in scriptwriting, only principles. Learn how your favourite movies are built from these principles and begin to create your own.

6 May 2026 - 10 Jun 2026

6 weeks, Wed 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM

Content creation and video editing with your smartphone! Whether you want to make content for your business, social media, life or family – this course will have you using your smartphone to make and edit videos. Bring your smartphone to each session.

6 May 2026 - 10 Jun 2026

6 weeks, Wed 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM

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

6 May 2026 - 10 Jun 2026

6 weeks, Wed 6:00 PM – 8:30 PM

This course is for those who are interested in Korean language and culture. You can learn how to speak and write Korean and expand your knowledge about Korea through the Korean culture. It will be fun! (NZ Citizens and residents pay $105 with ID, all others pay $205).

6 - 27 May 2026

4 weeks, Wed 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM

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.

6 May 2026 - 10 Jun 2026

6 weeks, Wed 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 $110 with ID, all others pay $205).

6 May 2026 - 24 Jun 2026

8 weeks, Wed 6:30 PM – 7:30 PM

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

6 May 2026 - 24 Jun 2026

8 weeks, Wed 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM

For those who have completed Spanish - Introductory 1 recently or have equivalent knowledge.

6 May 2026 - 24 Jun 2026

8 weeks, Wed 7:30 PM – 8:30 PM

Expand your knowledge of chords and the fret board. Bring your own ukulele in standard C tuning.

6 May 2026 - 24 Jun 2026

8 weeks, Wed 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.

7 May 2026 - 25 Jun 2026

8 weeks, Thu 5:15 PM – 7:15 PM

For those who have recently completed the beginner’s class and are ready for more challenging projects. 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.

7 May 2026 - 11 Jun 2026

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, 73 Cuba Street, Wellington.)

7 May 2026 - 11 Jun 2026

6 weeks, Thu 5:30 PM – 8:00 PM

For beginners who have no prior knowledge of the Dutch language.

7 May 2026 - 25 Jun 2026

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 $95 with ID, all others pay $175).

7 May 2026 - 25 Jun 2026

8 weeks, Thu 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM

For those who have completed French - Introductory 3 recently or have equivalent knowledge.

7 - 28 May 2026

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. Includes a Saturday field trip.

7 May 2026 - 25 Jun 2026

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).

7 May 2026 - 25 Jun 2026

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.

7 May 2026 - 11 Jun 2026

6 weeks, Thu 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM

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.

7 May 2026 - 25 Jun 2026

8 weeks, Thu 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM

For beginners who have no prior knowledge of Japanese.

7 May 2026 - 11 Jun 2026

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.