Upcoming courses

Tue 8 Sep 2026

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.

Sat 12 Sep 2026

1 day, Sat 9:30 AM - 3:30 PM

You’ve used AI – now make it work on your actual job. In this hands-on full-day workshop, Jon Bell will guide you through building a real AI system around your work: connectors, your own documents and tools, Anthropic skills, and Claude Design. Intake form required before class. (NZ Citizens and residents pay $250 with ID.)

Sat 12 Sep 2026

1 day, Sat 9:30 AM - 3:30 PM

This workshop is designed for anyone experiencing mental, emotional, or physical exhaustion who wants practical, science-backed tools to reclaim their energy and resilience. (NZ citizens and residents free with ID, others pay $120.)

Sat 12 Sep 2026

1 day, Sat 9:30 AM - 3:30 PM

Discover how to cook the “Vietnamese Big Four” in this one-day cooking course that delivers the big hits! All ingredients included in course fee.

Sat 12 Sep 2026

1 day, Sat 9:30 AM - 3:30 PM

Discover how to build supportive networks and circles. Do you ever feel like you’re surrounded by digital "likes" but missing real-life friends? Do you spend more time online watching “creators” than you do with real people? (NZ citizens and residents free with ID, others pay $120)

26 - 27 Sep 2026

2 days, Sat 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 $219 with ID, all others pay $499).

12 Oct 2026 - 4 Dec 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

12 Oct 2026 - 7 Dec 2026

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

12 Oct 2026 - 7 Dec 2026

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

12 Oct 2026 - 4 Dec 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.

12 Oct 2026 - 7 Dec 2026

8 sessions, Mon 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM (no class Labour Weekend)

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