November 2026
Sat 7 Nov 2026
1 day, Sat 9:30 AM – 3:30 PM
Get to grips with basic maintenance of your vehicle. Find out what to look for in the event of a breakdown and more. This course is not suitable for electric vehibles (EV).
Sat 7 Nov 2026
1 day, Sat 9:30 AM – 3:30 PM
A practical workshop where you’ll make a round of farmhouse style cheddar and take it home in a cheese press which is yours to keep. All ingredients (and a cheese press) included in course fee.
Sat 7 Nov 2026
1 day, Sat 9:30 AM – 1:30 PM
In this half day crochet special, you will get the patterns to make stars, and icicles, mini wreaths, a mini Christmas jumper, Christmas tree and gifts bunting and a cute mini Christmas hat. Please bring some 4 or 8 ply smooth yarn and a crochet hook - see full description for suitable types of yarn.
Sat 7 Nov 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.
11 Nov 2026 - 2 Dec 2026
4 weeks, Wed 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM
A chance to experiment with watercolour paints and different sorts of paper - no experience needed. All materials included in course fee.
11 Nov 2026 - 2 Dec 2026
4 weeks, Wed 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM
A sketchbook is a safe place to develop your sketching skills, document your travels and try out new techniques. All materials included in the course.
12 Nov 2026 - 3 Dec 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.
Thu 12 Nov 2026
1 day, Thu 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Immerse yourself in the sensory art of tea tasting with our connoisseur who will guide you in the basics of tea tasting. All ingredients included in course fee.
Sat 14 Nov 2026
1 day, Sat 9:00 AM – 4:30 PM
Extend your skills with data management and analysis, setting up and using charts/graphs, and creating reports and more.
Sat 14 Nov 2026
1 day, Sat 9:30 AM - 2:30 PM
Gain the confidence and skills to maintain your bicycle in good working order, and to diagnose and fix some mechanical problems. Get familiar with bicycle terms and tools and learn through practical experience. Bring your pushbike along on the day. If you have the following items, please bring them along as well: a multi-tool and pump; chain oil and rag; a pair of lightweight close-fitting gardening or rubber gloves.
Sat 14 Nov 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 14 Nov 2026
1 day, Sat 9:30 AM - 3:30 PM
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. (NZ citizen and residents free with ID, all others pay $129).