October 2026
14 Oct 2026 - 2 Dec 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.
14 Oct 2026 - 2 Dec 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).
14 Oct 2026 - 4 Nov 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.
14 Oct 2026 - 4 Nov 2026
4 weeks, Wed 5:30 PM – 7:30 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.
14 Oct 2026 - 4 Nov 2026
4 weeks, Wed 5:30 PM – 7:30 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.
14 Oct 2026 - 4 Nov 2026
4 x Wed 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM plus a Saturday field trip
Learn the fundamental skills and theory of good photography and get the best results from your DSLR or mirrorless camera (fully manual-capable only). Includes a Saturday field trip.
Wed 14 Oct 2026
5:30 PM - 7:30 PM (2 hours)
Come and create a set of resin coasters to take away at the end of this 2-hour workshop. All materials included in course fee.
14 Oct 2026 - 18 Nov 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).
14 Oct 2026 - 2 Dec 2026
8 weeks, Wed 7:30 PM – 8:30 PM
Come and learn the basics of Salsa, Tango, Bachata and more and get moving and grooving Latin-American style!
14 Oct 2026 - 2 Dec 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.
15 Oct 2026 - 3 Dec 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.
15 Oct 2026 - 19 Nov 2026
6 weeks, Thu 5:30 PM - 8:00 PM
For beginners who have no prior knowledge of Arabic. (NZ Citizens and residents pay $99 with ID, all others pay $205).
15 Oct 2026 - 12 Nov 2026
5 weeks, Thu 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.
15 Oct 2026 - 3 Dec 2026
8 weeks, Thu 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM
For those who have completed French - Introductory 1 recently or have equivalent knowledge.
15 Oct 2026 - 19 Nov 2026
6 weeks, Thu 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM
Join DJ Shan from the Aotearoa DJ Academy and be introduced to the basics of DJing in a practical, hands-on learning experience. (Held at DJ Shan’s studio at Shop 21, 73 Cuba Street, Wellington.)
15 Oct 2026 - 19 Nov 2026
6 weeks, Thu 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.
15 Oct 2026 - 3 Dec 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).
15 Oct 2026 - 19 Nov 2026
6 weeks, Thu 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.
15 Oct 2026 - 3 Dec 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.
15 Oct 2026 - 3 Dec 2026
8 weeks, Thu 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
For beginners who have no prior knowledge of Japanese.
15 Oct 2026 - 19 Nov 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.
15 Oct 2026 - 5 Nov 2026
4 weeks, Thu 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.
15 Oct 2026 - 3 Dec 2026
8 weeks, Thu 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).
15 Oct 2026 - 3 Dec 2026
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.