Upcoming courses

4 May 2026 - 29 Jun 2026

8 sessions, Mon 9:30 AM – 11:30 AM (no class King's Birthday 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).

4 May 2026 - 29 Jun 2026

8 sessions, Mon 9:30 AM – 11:30 AM (no class King's Birthday 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).

4 May 2026 - 26 Jun 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.

4 May 2026 - 29 Jun 2026

8 sessions, Mon 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM (no class King's Birthday Weekend)

Learn how to prepare and alter clay. (Held at Wellington Potters' Association, 130 Grant Road, Thorndon).

4 May 2026 - 29 Jun 2026

8 sessions, Mon 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM (no class King's Birthday weekend)

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).

5 May 2026 - 23 Jun 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).

5 May 2026 - 23 Jun 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).

5 - 26 May 2026

4 weeks, Tue 5:30 PM – 8:00 PM

Gain basic practical skills, to help begin the process of communicating in an assertive manner. (NZ Citizens and residents pay $79 with ID, all others pay $149).

5 - 26 May 2026

4 weeks, Tue 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM

Enjoy creating more beautiful fresh tastes of Vietnam! Beginners welcome! All ingredients included in course fee.

5 - 26 May 2026

4 weeks, Tue 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM

Thai food is some of the most popular and flavoursome in the world! Join Arayna as she teaches you how to make a range of delicious Thai food. Not suitable for vegetarians. All ingredients included in course fee.

5 May 2026 - 25 Jun 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).

5 May 2026 - 25 Jun 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).

5 May 2026 - 23 Jun 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.

5 May 2026 - 23 Jun 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).

5 May 2026 - 23 Jun 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.

5 May 2026 - 9 Jun 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).

5 May 2026 - 23 Jun 2026

8 weeks, Tue 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM

For those who have completed the Intermediate 1 course, who wish to extend their skills and develop more confidence in speaking.

5 May 2026 - 23 Jun 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).

5 May 2026 - 9 Jun 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!

5 May 2026 - 9 Jun 2026

6 weeks, Tue 6:00 PM – 8:30 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]. (NZ Citizens and residents pay $110 with ID, all others pay $205).

5 May 2026 - 9 Jun 2026

6 weeks, Tue 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM

Even the best parents can learn new skills to deepen their connection with their teens. As life speeds by, it’s easy to feel distance growing—but with the right tools, you can bridge the gap. Led by educational psychologist Vernice Young, this evidence based programme focuses on Emotion Coaching. (Free for NZ Citizens/Residents, others pay fee of $120)

5 May 2026 - 23 Jun 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.

5 - 26 May 2026

4 weeks, Tue 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM

Create something beautiful for your home and garden. Discover the delights of picassiette mosaic design and learn how to use materials such as broken tiles, china and shells to make a mosaic frame, pot plant holder or other simple objects. A list of materials (approx cost $70) will be sent out before the course starts.

5 - 26 May 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.

5 May 2026 - 23 Jun 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).

5 - 26 May 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!

5 May 2026 - 23 Jun 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.

5 May 2026 - 23 Jun 2026

8 weeks, Tue 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM

For beginners who have no prior knowledge of Spanish.

6 May 2026 - 24 Jun 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).

6 May 2026 - 24 Jun 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).

6 May 2026 - 24 Jun 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.

6 May 2026 - 24 Jun 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).

6 - 27 May 2026

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.

6 May 2026 - 24 Jun 2026

8 weeks, Wed 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.

6 May 2026 - 24 Jun 2026

8 weeks, Wed 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM

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

6 - 27 May 2026

4 weeks, Wed 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM

Life drawing is a basic staple for all artists. This course will assist you in developing the necessary skills required to render the human form in a 2D manner. Please bring an A2 sketch pad, 2B and 4B pencils and an eraser.

6 May 2026 - 10 Jun 2026

6 weeks, Wed 5:30 PM – 7:30 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.

6 May 2026 - 10 Jun 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).

6 - 27 May 2026

4 weeks, Wed 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM

Roman blinds offer a timeless, sophisticated look that add value and style to any room. Come along and learn how to make your very own blind, to give your rooms an elegant and streamlined look. Not for beginners to sewing. A list of materials will be emailed to you before course starts.

6 May 2026 - 24 Jun 2026

8 weeks, Wed 6:30 PM – 7:30 PM

Follow on from the beginners' course and learn barre chords, more complex strumming styles and simple finger picking. Bring your own acoustic guitar.

6 May 2026 - 24 Jun 2026

8 weeks, Wed 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM

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

6 May 2026 - 24 Jun 2026

8 weeks, Wed 7:30 PM – 8:30 PM

Expand your knowledge of chords and the fret board. Bring your own ukulele in standard C tuning.

6 May 2026 - 24 Jun 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.

7 May 2026 - 25 Jun 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.

7 May 2026 - 11 Jun 2026

6 weeks, Thu 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM

So you want to produce music? Find out how to make a beat from scratch, create drum patterns, basslines, samples and basic mic recording techniques to create a new song. (Held at DJ Shan’s studio at Shop 21, 73 Cuba Street, Wellington.)

7 May 2026 - 11 Jun 2026

6 weeks, Thu 5:30 PM – 8:00 PM

For beginners who have no prior knowledge of the Dutch language.

7 May 2026 - 25 Jun 2026

8 weeks, Thu 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM

For those who have completed French - Introductory 3 recently or have equivalent knowledge.