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).

12 Oct 2026 - 7 Dec 2026

8 sessions, Mon 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM (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).

13 Oct 2026 - 1 Dec 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).

13 Oct 2026 - 1 Dec 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).

13 Oct 2026 - 3 Dec 2026

8 weeks, Tue & Thu 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM

For those who can understand and use very simple English in some situations. (NZ Citizens and residents pay $155 with ID, all others pay $305).

13 Oct 2026 - 3 Dec 2026

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. (NZ Citizens and residents pay $155 with ID, all others pay $305).

13 Oct 2026 - 1 Dec 2026

8 weeks, Tue 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM

For those who have completed our French Intermediate 3 course or equivalent.

13 Oct 2026 - 1 Dec 2026

8 weeks, Tue 5:30 PM – 6:30 PM

Have you ever found yourself listening to a song and wishing you could be the one playing it? Learn the basic chords, strumming and lots of songs. Bring your own acoustic guitar.

13 Oct 2026 - 1 Dec 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).

13 Oct 2026 - 1 Dec 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.

13 Oct 2026 - 1 Dec 2026

8 weeks, Tue 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM

For those who have completed Japanese - Introductory 1 recently or have equivalent knowledge. (NZ Citizens and residents pay $105 with ID, all others pay $205).

13 Oct 2026 - 17 Nov 2026

6 weeks, Tue 6:00 PM – 8:30 PM

Evolve and advance your jewellery making abilities with dazzling silver rings embedded with rubies and sapphires - beginners welcome! All materials included in course fee - no hidden costs!

13 Oct 2026 - 17 Nov 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).

13 Oct 2026 - 1 Dec 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.

13 Oct 2026 - 3 Nov 2026

4 weeks, Tue 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM

Explore a range of painting and drawing techniques from ink and watercolour to impasto and realism using acrylic paint. Bring your A4 sketchbook - all other materials included in course fee.

13 Oct 2026 - 1 Dec 2026

8 weeks, Tue 7:30- 9:30 PM

For those with English as another language who can communicate well but need to review some basic grammar like tenses, articles and prepositions. [Level 3+]. (NZ Citizens and residents pay $95 with ID, all others pay $175).

13 Oct 2026 - 1 Dec 2026

8 weeks, Tue 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM

For those who have completed Italian - Introductory 1 recently or have equivalent knowledge.

13 Oct 2026 - 1 Dec 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).

13 Oct 2026 - 3 Nov 2026

4 weeks, Tue 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM

Looking for exercise that's fun? Try Scottish dancing! It's social and energetic – exercise for body and mind, done to toe-tapping music!

13 Oct 2026 - 1 Dec 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.

13 Oct 2026 - 1 Dec 2026

8 weeks, Tue 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM

For beginners who have no prior knowledge of Spanish.

14 Oct 2026 - 2 Dec 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).

14 Oct 2026 - 2 Dec 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).

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).