Upcoming courses

Sat 3 Dec 2022

1 day, Sat 9:30 AM – 4:00 PM

Spend the day whipping up delicious festive treats suitable for gifts or to fill your holiday table. All ingredients included in course fee.

Sat 3 Dec 2022

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 3 Dec 2022

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

Whether you are a complete beginner or more experienced with leathercrafting, tutor Tim, will guide you to an individual project for the day. You will join Master Leather craftsman, Tim Mills, in his studio. This exclusive opportunity is limited to only 8 participants - so do not delay - book now!

4 - 11 Dec 2022

2 weeks, Sun 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM

Learn the skills, love your riding! This Karori based course, is perfect for you if you want to give mountain biking a go! Over the 2 sessions we will cover braking, cornering and body position in a fun, safe, and inclusive environment. E-mountain bikes are okay for this course, but they must be 'pedal assist' and not 'throttle'.

7 Feb 2023 - 31 Mar 2023

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.

7 Feb 2023 - 28 Mar 2023

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].

7 Feb 2023 - 28 Mar 2023

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].

7 Feb 2023 - 31 Mar 2023

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.

7 - 28 Feb 2023

4 weeks, Tue 5:30 PM – 8:00 PM

Gain practical skills to help you get what you want out of life and improve your self-esteem.

7 Feb 2023 - 7 Mar 2023

4 sessions, Tue 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM (no class on 14 Feburary)

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.

7 Feb 2023 - 28 Mar 2023

8 weeks, Tue 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM

Creative writing is a powerful tool for personal growth and is an art form that belongs to all people. Explore your creativity through writing, without pressure, in this weekly workshop.

7 Feb 2023 - 28 Mar 2023

8 weeks, Tue 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM

For beginners who have no prior knowledge of French.

7 Feb 2023 - 28 Mar 2023

8 weeks, Tue 5:30 PM – 6:30 PM

Learn the basic chords, strumming and lots of songs. Bring your acoustic guitar.

7 Feb 2023 - 28 Mar 2023

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].

7 Feb 2023 - 7 Mar 2023

5 weeks, Tue 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM

Street and urban settings provide many opportunities for unique and exciting photographs to be taken. This course shows you how to capture candid and rich street and urban scenes. Includes a Saturday field trip.

7 Feb 2023 - 28 Mar 2023

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.

7 Feb 2023 - 28 Mar 2023

8 weeks, Tue 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM

Sewing skills and techniques for beginners and more experienced sewers.

7 Feb 2023 - 28 Mar 2023

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 $99 (evidence of eligibility required). If you are here on a Work Visa/Working Holiday Visa the course fee is $1189 CLICK ON "SHOW ME MORE DATES" FOR LATER OPTIONS!

7 Feb 2023 - 14 Mar 2023

6 weeks, Tue 5:30 PM – 8:00 PM

Suitable for beginners and those with some woodwork experience – you will make a Cape Cod Chair to enjoy for years to come. Focusing on hand-making techniques, this course will take you through the process of making one of these popular chairs. A list of materials will be emailed to you when the course is confirmed.

7 Feb 2023 - 28 Mar 2023

8 weeks, Tue 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM

For beginners who have no prior knowledge of Japanese.

7 - 28 Feb 2023

4 weeks, Tue 6:00 PM – 8:30 PM

Add creative sparkle to your making with beautiful flush set jewellery! Embed precious glittering stones in copper, brass and silver - beginners welcome! All material costs included in course fee.

7 Feb 2023 - 28 Mar 2023

8 weeks, Tue 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM

Get the basics of playing the piano in a fun group which will set you on your own musical path. Keyboards provided. Enrol early as the course is limited to eight participants.

7 Feb 2023 - 28 Mar 2023

8 weeks, Tue 6:30 PM – 7:30 PM

Learn the basics of this popular, easy-to-play instrument. Bring your own ukulele.