Upcoming courses

27 Jul 2026 - 18 Sep 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

27 Jul 2026 - 14 Sep 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).

27 Jul 2026 - 14 Sep 2026

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).

27 Jul 2026 - 18 Sep 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.

27 Jul 2026 - 14 Sep 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).

28 Jul 2026 - 15 Sep 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).

28 Jul 2026 - 15 Sep 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).

28 Jul 2026 - 18 Aug 2026

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. Bring your A4 sketchbook - all other materials included in course fee.

28 Jul 2026 - 17 Sep 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).

28 Jul 2026 - 17 Sep 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).

28 Jul 2026 - 15 Sep 2026

8 weeks, Tue 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM

For those who have completed 6 terms of French (approx 100 hours).

28 Jul 2026 - 15 Sep 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.

28 Jul 2026 - 15 Sep 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.

28 Jul 2026 - 1 Sep 2026

6 weeks, Tue 5:30 PM – 8:00 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).

28 Jul 2026 - 15 Sep 2026

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.

28 Jul 2026 - 15 Sep 2026

8 weeks, Tue 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM

For beginners who have no prior knowledge of Japanese.

28 Jul 2026 - 1 Sep 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!

28 Jul 2026 - 1 Sep 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).

28 Jul 2026 - 18 Aug 2026

4 weeks, Tue 6:30 PM – 8:30 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.

28 Jul 2026 - 15 Sep 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.

28 Jul 2026 - 11 Aug 2026

3 weeks, Tue 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM

For parents and caregivers - gain practical, neuroaffirming tools to better understand, support, and advocate for your neurodivergent child/ren. This course explores neurodiversity foundations, sensory needs, regulation and behaviour, connection and co-regulation, and navigating supports in Aotearoa—alongside real-world strategies, advocacy guidance, and a focus on strengths that you can use at home and school. (NZ citizens and residents free with ID, others pay $120)

28 Jul 2026 - 18 Aug 2026

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. Bring your A4 sketchbook - all other materials included in course fee.

28 Jul 2026 - 15 Sep 2026

8 weeks, Tue 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM

For beginners who have no prior knowledge of Italian.

28 Jul 2026 - 15 Sep 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.

28 Jul 2026 - 18 Aug 2026

4 weeks, Tue 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM

Do you love storytelling shows like The Moth? Come join the growing art of live non-fiction storytelling. Learn how to find ideas from your life, craft a compelling narrative, and deliver your personal story in a confident and entertaining way.

29 Jul 2026 - 16 Sep 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).

29 Jul 2026 - 16 Sep 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).

29 Jul 2026 - 16 Sep 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).

29 Jul 2026 - 16 Sep 2026

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.

29 Jul 2026 - 2 Sep 2026

6 weeks, Wed 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM

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

29 Jul 2026 - 19 Aug 2026

4 weeks, Wed 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM

A chance to experiment with watercolour paints and different sorts of paper - no experience needed. All materials included in course fee.

29 Jul 2026 - 2 Sep 2026

6 weeks, Wed 6:00 PM – 8:30 PM

This course is for those who are interested in Korean language and culture. You can learn how to speak and write Korean and expand your knowledge about Korea through the Korean culture. It will be fun! (NZ Citizens and residents pay $105 with ID, all others pay $205).

29 Jul 2026 - 2 Sep 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).

29 Jul 2026 - 16 Sep 2026

8 weeks, Wed 6:30 PM – 7:30 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.

29 Jul 2026 - 19 Aug 2026

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.

30 Jul 2026 - 20 Aug 2026

4 weeks, Thu 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM

Create a range of delicious and nutritious meat-free dishes, with an Indian focus. All ingredients included in course fee.

30 Jul 2026 - 20 Aug 2026

4 weeks, Thu 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM

Crochet is great for settling the mind and encouraging relaxation. Learn to do basic stitches, read patterns and complete projects in a relaxed and friendly space – left handers very welcome. Please bring some 4 or 8 ply smooth yarn and a crochet hook.

30 Jul 2026 - 17 Sep 2026

8 weeks, Thu 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM

For beginners who have no prior knowledge of French.

30 Jul 2026 - 3 Sep 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.)

30 Jul 2026 - 20 Aug 2026

4 x Thu 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM plus a Saturday field trip

Learn the fundamental skills and theory of good photography and get the best results from your DSLR or mirrorless camera (fully manual-capable only). Includes a Saturday field trip.

30 Jul 2026 - 17 Sep 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).

30 Jul 2026 - 17 Sep 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.

30 Jul 2026 - 3 Sep 2026

6 weeks, Thu 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM

Starting from the beginning you will discover how to play the 3000-year-old game of Chess. You will learn the principles that guide decision making in all parts of the game, learn algebraic notation and the ability to not only play a game anywhere, anytime, but also knowledge of where and how to play - both online and in person.

30 Jul 2026 - 17 Sep 2026

8 weeks, Thu 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).

30 Jul 2026 - 3 Sep 2026

6 weeks, Thu 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM

Content creation and video editing with your smartphone! Whether you want to make content for your business, social media, life or family – this course will have you using your smartphone to make and edit videos. Bring your smartphone to each session.

30 Jul 2026 - 17 Sep 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).

30 Jul 2026 - 17 Sep 2026

8 weeks, Thu 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.