June 2022
Wed 29 Jun 2022
1 day, Wed 5:30 PM – 8:00 PM
An interactive and participatory session to assist parents and loved ones understand and support a family member or friend who has dyslexia or a similar learning difference.
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Jun
Sauerkraut and Kimchi -The Basics: Fabulous Fermented Vegetables
Wellington High School
Wed 29 Jun 2022
1 day, Wed 5:30 PM – 8:30 PM
Learn how easy it is to make two tasty fermented vegetables at home: Sauerkraut and Kimchi. All ingredients provided.
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Sat 2 Jul 2022
1 day, Sat 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM
A fast-track opportunity to learn the skills you need to get started in woodworking. (No second-hand timber allowed - materials provided).
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Sat 2 Jul 2022
1 day, Sat 9:30 AM – 4:00 PM
Love the smell and taste of fresh bread but baulk at the price of specialty loaves? Keen to get back to basics and whip up your own daily loaves and treats by hand? All ingredients included in course fee.
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Jul
Create Beaded Jewellery or Revive Old Beaded Jewellery - Beginners
Wellington High School
Sat 2 Jul 2022
1 day, Sat 9:30 AM – 3:00 PM
Creating new pieces or repairing old treasures can be easy and fun once you know some basic techniques and design skills. You will be able to make 2 types of bracelet, 2 sets of earrings, 2 necklaces and a pendant - all materials provided. You will develop and apply easy wire work and stringing techniques.
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Sat 2 Jul 2022
1 day, Sat 9:30 AM – 4:00 PM
Whether you’re already retired, or planning ahead, this practical workshop will help you to reflect, re-envision and re-vitalise your life and develop a plan for your future, on your own terms.
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27 Jul 2022 - 21 Sep 2022
9 weeks (check course description for session times)
A follow-on course for those who have completed our "Woodwork - The Basics" course. No second-hand timber allowed.
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27 Jul 2022 - 17 Aug 2022
4 weeks, Wednesday 6:00-8:00pm
In this limited one-time only opportunity, you will transform from two-left feet and feeling uncoordinated to having a dance sequence that you are proud to show to others. Professional dancer and tutor, Chris, will fascinate and charm you in such a way that you will open up, and through dance and movement reconnect to an old self you yearn for, but thought was long gone.
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1 Aug 2022 - 23 Sep 2022
8 weeks, Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu & Fri 9:15 AM – 12:15 PM
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.
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1 Aug 2022 - 19 Sep 2022
8 weeks, Mon 9:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Join our beginners’ informal English language group at the Johnsonville Community Centre 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 $99].
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Aug
English in the Community: Newlands - Beginners+ (ESOL Level 1-2)
Newlands (English classes)
1 Aug 2022 - 19 Sep 2022
8 weeks, Mon 9:30 AM – 11:30 AM
Join our beginners’ informal English language group at the Newlands Community Centre 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 $99].
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1 Aug 2022 - 19 Sep 2022
8 weeks, Mon 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).
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1 Aug 2022 - 19 Sep 2022
8 weeks, Mon 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM
Japanese-style pottery is an entirely different approach to throwing clay and this course introduces you to the basics of this fantastic method and gives you the chance to create your own unique ceramic piece. All materials included. (Held at Wellington Potters' Association, 130 Grant Road, Thorndon).
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1 Aug 2022 - 23 Sep 2022
8 weeks, Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu & Fri 12:30 PM – 3:30 PM
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.
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1 Aug 2022 - 19 Sep 2022
8 weeks, Mon 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM
Learn how to prepare and alter clay. (Held at Wellington Potters' Association, 130 Grant Road, Thorndon).
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1 Aug 2022 - 19 Sep 2022
8 weeks, Mon 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).
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2 Aug 2022 - 20 Sep 2022
8 weeks, Tue 9:30 AM – 11:30 AM
Join our elementary informal English language groups at the Johnsonville Community Centre 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 $99].
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2 Aug 2022 - 20 Sep 2022
8 weeks, Tue 9:30 AM – 11:30 AM
Join our informal next step English language group (aimed at those at Intermediate level and above) at the Johnsonville Community Centre 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 $99].
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2 - 23 Aug 2022
4 weeks, Tue 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM
Gain a panoramic picture of popular Vietnamese Street Foods, which you can enjoy at any time of day and find out how to make some of them with ingredients you can easily find in New Zealand. All ingredients provided.
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2 - 23 Aug 2022
4 weeks, Tue 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM
Explore a range of painting and drawing techniques from ink and watercolour to impasto and realism using acrylic pant. Bring along your own visual diary.
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2 Aug 2022 - 22 Sep 2022
8 weeks, Tue & Thu 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM
For those who can understand and use simple English in everyday situations. [Discounted fee of $99 for NZ citizens and residents - if you're a resident/citizen and the course is full, please contact us!]
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2 Aug 2022 - 22 Sep 2022
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 $99 for NZ citizens and residents - if you're a resident/citizen and the course is full, please contact us!]
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2 Aug 2022 - 20 Sep 2022
8 weeks, Tue 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM
For those who have completed French - Introductory 2 recently or have equivalent knowledge.
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2 Aug 2022 - 20 Sep 2022
8 weeks, Tue 5:30 PM – 6:30 PM
Learn the basic chords, strumming and lots of songs. Bring your acoustic guitar.
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2 - 16 Aug 2022
3 weeks, Tue 5:30 PM – 8:30 PM
A hands-on opportunity to learn the skills to create your own jewellery, using sterling silver and copper. All materials provided. Please note that attendance at the first session is compulsory.
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2 Aug 2022 - 20 Sep 2022
8 weeks, Tue 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM
When we use our imaginations, and make the magic believable within our fiction, all kinds of stories become possible. In this course we’ll look at ways to use myths and other magical tales in order to write our own unique stories.
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2 Aug 2022 - 20 Sep 2022
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].
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2 - 23 Aug 2022
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.
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2 Aug 2022 - 20 Sep 2022
8 weeks, Tue 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM
Capture your inner creativity through the photographic medium, challenge your vision and take picture-making to a higher level.
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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).
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2 Aug 2022 - 20 Sep 2022
8 weeks, Tue 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM
Da or nyet?! Russian is best learnt when both written and oral skills are taught together within the context of the Russian way of life. Russian culture is, therefore, an essential part of this eight-week beginners course designed to help you learn the basic language skills necessary for communicating in Russian.
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2 Aug 2022 - 20 Sep 2022
8 weeks, Tue 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM
Sewing skills and techniques for beginners and more experienced sewers.
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2 - 23 Aug 2022
4 weeks, Tue 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM
Do you love storytelling shows like The Moth? Come join the growing art of live storytelling. Learn how to find ideas from your life, craft a compelling narrative, and deliver your story in a confident and entertaining way.
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2 Aug 2022 - 20 Sep 2022
8 weeks, Tue 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM
This 8 week 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 $95 (evidence of eligibility required). If you are here on a Work Visa/Working Holiday Visa the course fee is $185. CLICK ON "SHOW ME MORE DATES" FOR LATER OPTIONS! If courses are full, please add your name to the waiting list as we may be able to set up additional courses if we have sufficient interest.
Register More Information2 Aug 2022 - 20 Sep 2022
8 weeks, Tue 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM
This 8 week 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 $95 (evidence of eligibility required). If you are here on a Work Visa/Working Holiday Visa the course fee is $185. CLICK ON "SHOW ME MORE DATES" FOR LATER OPTIONS! If courses are full, please add your name to the waiting list as we may be able to set up additional courses if we have sufficient interest.
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2 Aug 2022 - 20 Sep 2022
8 weeks, Tue 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM
For those who have completed te reo Māori - Introductory 2 recently or have equivalent knowledge. Course fees: If you are a NZ citizen or hold a NZ Resident/Permanent Resident Visa the course fee is $95 (evidence of eligibility required). If you are here on a Work Visa/Working Holiday Visa the course fee is $185.
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