July 2024
29 Jul 2024 - 20 Sep 2024
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.
29 Jul 2024 - 16 Sep 2024
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. [Free course for NZ citizens and residents - for non-residents the course fee is $129].
29 Jul 2024 - 16 Sep 2024
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).
29 Jul 2024 - 20 Sep 2024
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.
29 Jul 2024 - 16 Sep 2024
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).
29 Jul 2024 - 16 Sep 2024
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).
30 Jul 2024 - 17 Sep 2024
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. [Free course for NZ citizens and residents - for non-residents the course fee is $129].
30 Jul 2024 - 17 Sep 2024
8 weeks, Tue 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM
Join our pre-intermediate informal English language groups in Johnsonville 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 $129].
30 Jul 2024 - 20 Aug 2024
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. (Free for NZ citizens/residents, all others pay $139)
30 Jul 2024 - 20 Aug 2024
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 included in course fee.
30 Jul 2024 - 20 Aug 2024
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 paint.
30 Jul 2024 - 19 Sep 2024
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 $119 for NZ citizens and residents - all others pay $259]
30 Jul 2024 - 17 Sep 2024
8 weeks, Tue 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM
For those who have completed French - Introductory 2 recently or have equivalent knowledge.
30 Jul 2024 - 17 Sep 2024
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]
30 Jul 2024 - 20 Aug 2024
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.
30 Jul 2024 - 17 Sep 2024
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.
30 Jul 2024 - 17 Sep 2024
8 weeks, Tue 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM
Kick start your novel in this series of weekly workshops with practical writing exercises which will build ideas, form the raw material of your book and get you started.
30 Jul 2024 - 17 Sep 2024
8 weeks, Tue 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
For beginners who have no prior knowledge of Japanese.
30 Jul 2024 - 17 Sep 2024
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.
30 Jul 2024 - 17 Sep 2024
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.
30 Jul 2024 - 3 Sep 2024
6 weeks, Tue 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
Improve your flexibility, strength and breathing and learn techniques to help you relax and sleep better - suitable for all levels.
30 Jul 2024 - 20 Aug 2024
4 weeks, Tue 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM
Learn how to make traditional buttercream icing, layer your cake and develop your icing and piping skills and discover techniques to make decorations using flower paste and chocolate. All ingredients included in course fee.
30 Jul 2024 - 20 Aug 2024
4 weeks, Tue 7:30 PM – 9:30 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.
30 Jul 2024 - 17 Sep 2024
8 weeks, Tue 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM
Need to understand better and speak more confidently? Get lots of practice in the art of conversation, expand your vocabulary and have fun improving your English language skills. [Level 3+]. [Discounted fee of $95 for NZ citizens and residents)
30 Jul 2024 - 17 Sep 2024
8 weeks, Tue 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM
For beginners who have no prior knowledge of Italian.
30 Jul 2024 - 27 Aug 2024
5 weeks, Tue 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM
Night photography is, by its nature, magical. In the photographer’s hands, the camera becomes a magic box that allows the night to be caught in a way the human eye could never see. Not for beginners to photography. Course includes night-time field trips. Free for NZ citizens/residents - all others pay course fee.
30 Jul 2024 - 17 Sep 2024
8 weeks, Tue 7:30 PM – 9:30 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]
30 Jul 2024 - 17 Sep 2024
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.
30 Jul 2024 - 17 Sep 2024
8 weeks, Tue 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM
For beginners who have no prior knowledge of Spanish.
31 Jul 2024 - 18 Sep 2024
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. [Free course for NZ citizens and residents - for non-residents the course fee is $129].
31 Jul 2024 - 18 Sep 2024
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.
31 Jul 2024 - 18 Sep 2024
8 weeks, Wed 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM
For beginners who have no prior knowledge of Chinese Mandarin.
31 Jul 2024 - 21 Aug 2024
4 weeks, Wed 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.
31 Jul 2024 - 18 Sep 2024
8 weeks, Wed 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM
Get your creativity flowing by exploring some of the star forms of creative writing, focusing each week on a different area of fiction or creative non-fiction.
31 Jul 2024 - 4 Sep 2024
6 weeks, Wed 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM
A peer-driven workshop for poets of all Levels. You will work with other writers to encourage the art of poetry in a workshop environment where participants offer honest, positive and constructive feedback.
31 Jul 2024 - 18 Sep 2024
8 weeks, Wed 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM
For beginners who have no prior knowledge of Samoan. 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 $189.
31 Jul 2024 - 18 Sep 2024
8 weeks, Wed 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM
For those who have completed Te Reo Māori - Introductory 1 recently or have equivalent knowledge. [Please see the Te Reo Māori - Introductory 1 course description for an indication of what is covered]. 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 $189.
31 Jul 2024 - 18 Sep 2024
8 weeks, Wed 5:30 PM – 6:30 PM
Learn the basics of this popular, easy-to-play instrument. Bring your own ukulele in standard C tuning.
31 Jul 2024 - 18 Sep 2024
8 weeks, Wed 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM
Become a better and more confident writer and learn how to write more clearly and accurately in English. [Level 3+]. [Discounted fee is free for NZ citizens and residents - all others pay $149]
31 Jul 2024 - 4 Sep 2024
6 weeks, Wed 6:00 PM – 8:30 PM
Create sculptural rings studded with dazzling precious gemstones! Combine wax working and stone setting methods to produce a set of rings cast in your choice of copper, brass, bronze, white bronze and silver - beginners welcome! All materials included in the course fee.
31 Jul 2024 - 21 Aug 2024
4 weeks, Wed 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM
Based on modern psychology and ancient philosophy, mindfulness meditation is for anyone who'd like to have some fresh insights into what makes up our quality of life.
31 Jul 2024 - 4 Sep 2024
6 weeks, Wed 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Tai Chi is meditation in motion and beneficial for your health, balance and concentration.
31 Jul 2024 - 18 Sep 2024
8 weeks, Wed 6:30 PM – 7:30 PM
Learn the basic chords, strumming and lots of songs. Bring your own acoustic guitar.
31 Jul 2024 - 18 Sep 2024
8 weeks, Wed 7:30 PM - 9:30 PM
For those who have completed Chinese Mandarin - Introductory 2 recently or have equivalent knowledge.
31 Jul 2024 - 18 Sep 2024
8 weeks, Wed 7:30 PM – 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+]. [Discounted fee is free for NZ citizens and residents - all others pay $149]
31 Jul 2024 - 18 Sep 2024
8 weeks, Wed 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM
This 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 $189
31 Jul 2024 - 21 Aug 2024
4 weeks, Wed 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM
A chance to experiment with watercolour paints and different sorts of paper - no experience needed. All materials included in course fee.
31 Jul 2024 - 18 Sep 2024
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.