Upcoming courses

9 Feb 2026 - 30 Mar 2026

8 weeks, Mon 9:30 AM – 11:30 AM

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).

9 Feb 2026 - 2 Apr 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.

9 Feb 2026 - 30 Mar 2026

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).

9 Feb 2026 - 30 Mar 2026

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).

10 Feb 2026 - 31 Mar 2026

8 weeks, Tue 9:30 AM – 11:30 AM

Join our elementary informal English language groups 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).

10 Feb 2026 - 31 Mar 2026

8 weeks, Tue 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM

Join our informal next step English language group (aimed at those at Intermediate level and above) 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).

10 Feb 2026 - 10 Mar 2026

5 weeks, Tue 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.

10 Feb 2026 - 3 Mar 2026

4 weeks, Tue 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.

10 Feb 2026 - 31 Mar 2026

8 weeks, Tue 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM

For beginners who have no prior knowledge of NZ Sign Language. (NZ Citizens and residents pay $110 with ID, all others pay $205).

10 Feb 2026 - 31 Mar 2026

8 weeks, Tue 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.

10 Feb 2026 - 31 Mar 2026

8 weeks, Tue 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM

For beginners who have no prior knowledge of Japanese.

10 Feb 2026 - 17 Mar 2026

6 weeks, Tue 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).

10 Feb 2026 - 31 Mar 2026

8 weeks, Tue 6:30 PM – 7:30 PM

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

10 Feb 2026 - 31 Mar 2026

8 weeks, Tue 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM

For those who have completed the Introductory 4 course, who wish to extend their skills further.

10 Feb 2026 - 31 Mar 2026

8 weeks, Tue 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM

For beginners who have no prior knowledge of NZ Sign Language. (NZ Citizens and residents pay $110 with ID, all others pay $205).

10 Feb 2026 - 31 Mar 2026

8 weeks, Tue 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.

10 Feb 2026 - 31 Mar 2026

8 weeks, Tue 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM

For beginners who have no prior knowledge of Spanish.

11 Feb 2026 - 1 Apr 2026

8 weeks, Wed 9:30 AM – 11:30 AM

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).

11 Feb 2026 - 1 Apr 2026

8 weeks, Wed 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).

11 Feb 2026 - 1 Apr 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.

11 Feb 2026 - 1 Apr 2026

8 weeks, Wed 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM

For beginners who have no prior knowledge of Chinese Mandarin. (NZ Citizens and residents pay $105 with ID, all others pay $205).

11 Feb 2026 - 1 Apr 2026

8 weeks, Wed 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM

For beginners who have no prior knowledge of Italian.

11 Feb 2026 - 18 Mar 2026

6 weeks, Wed 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM

Tai Chi is meditation in motion and beneficial for your health, balance and concentration.

11 Feb 2026 - 18 Mar 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).

11 Feb 2026 - 1 Apr 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.

12 Feb 2026 - 2 Apr 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.

12 Feb 2026 - 5 Mar 2026

4 weeks, Thu 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.

12 Feb 2026 - 2 Apr 2026

8 weeks, Thu 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM

For those who have completed French - Introductory 2 recently or have equivalent knowledge.

12 Feb 2026 - 19 Mar 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.)

12 Feb 2026 - 5 Mar 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.

12 Feb 2026 - 2 Apr 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).

12 Feb 2026 - 2 Apr 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.

12 Feb 2026 - 2 Apr 2026

8 weeks, Thu 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM

For beginners who have no prior knowledge of Japanese.

12 - 26 Feb 2026

3 weeks, Thu 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM

An introduction to fly fishing for trout, with three sessions at the High School, one at the Capital Trout Centre and a choice of two river visits.

12 Feb 2026 - 2 Apr 2026

8 weeks, Thu 7:30 PM – 9:30 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).