May 2023
1 May 2023 - 23 Jun 2023
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.
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1 May 2023 - 26 Jun 2023
8 sessions, Mon 9:30 AM – 11:30 AM (no class Kings Birthday Weekend)
Join our beginners’ informal English language group at the Johnsonville Community Centre 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 $99].
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1 May 2023 - 26 Jun 2023
8 sessions, Mon 9:30 AM – 11:30 AM (no class on 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).
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8 sessions, Mon 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM (no class on 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).
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1 May 2023 - 23 Jun 2023
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.
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1 May 2023 - 26 Jun 2023
8 sessions, Mon 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM (no class on King's Birthday Weekend)
Learn how to prepare and alter clay. (Held at Wellington Potters' Association, 130 Grant Road, Thorndon).
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1 May 2023 - 26 Jun 2023
8 sessions, Mon 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM (no class on 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).
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2 May 2023 - 20 Jun 2023
8 weeks, Tue 9:30 AM – 11:30 AM
Join our elementary informal English language groups at the Johnsonville Community Centre 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 $99].
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2 May 2023 - 20 Jun 2023
8 weeks, Tue 9:30 AM – 11:30 AM
Join our informal next step English language group (aimed at those at Intermediate level and above) at the Johnsonville Community Centre 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 $99].
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2 - 23 May 2023
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.
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2 May 2023 - 20 Jun 2023
8 weeks, Tue 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.
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2 May 2023 - 22 Jun 2023
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 $99 for NZ citizens and residents - if you're a resident/citizen and the course is full, please contact us!]
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2 May 2023 - 20 Jun 2023
8 weeks, Tue 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM
For those who have completed French - Introductory 1 or Let's Learn French recently or have equivalent knowledge.
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2 May 2023 - 20 Jun 2023
8 weeks, Tue 5:30 PM – 6:30 PM
Learn the basic chords, strumming and lots of songs. Bring your acoustic guitar.
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2 May 2023 - 20 Jun 2023
8 weeks, Tue 5:30 PM – 7:30 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.
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2 May 2023 - 20 Jun 2023
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].
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2 - 23 May 2023
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.
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2 - 23 May 2023
4 weeks, Tue 5:30 PM – 7:30 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!
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2 May 2023 - 20 Jun 2023
8 weeks, Tue 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM
Sewing skills and techniques for beginners and more experienced sewers.
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2 May 2023 - 20 Jun 2023
8 weeks, Tue 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM
If the class is full, please join the waiting list to be advised of new course dates. 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
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2 May 2023 - 20 Jun 2023
8 weeks, Tue 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.
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2 May 2023 - 6 Jun 2023
6 weeks, Tue 5:30 PM – 8:00 PM
Suitable for beginners and those with some woodwork experience – you will make a Cape Cod Chair to enjoy for years to come. Focusing on hand-making techniques, this course will take you through the process of making one of these popular chairs. A list of materials will be emailed to you when the course is confirmed (approx cost $70+)
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Tue 2 May 2023
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.
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2 - 23 May 2023
4 weeks, Tue 6:00 PM – 8:30 PM
Add creative sparkle to your making with beautiful flush set jewellery! Embed precious glittering stones in copper, brass and silver - beginners welcome! All material costs included in course fee.
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2 - 23 May 2023
4 weeks, Tue 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Create something beautiful for your home and garden. Discover the delights of 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.
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2 May 2023 - 20 Jun 2023
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.
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8 weeks, Tue 6:30 PM – 7:30 PM
Learn the basic chords, strumming and lots of songs. Bring your acoustic guitar.
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2 May 2023 - 20 Jun 2023
8 weeks, Tue 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Whether you're looking to learn the basics, or want to advance the skills you already have, join this very popular mixed-level course. (Limited to eight students). Keyboards provided
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2 - 23 May 2023
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.
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8 weeks, Tue 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM
Sewing skills and techniques for beginners and more experienced sewers.
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2 May 2023 - 20 Jun 2023
8 weeks, Tue 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM
For beginners who have no prior knowledge of Spanish.
Register More Information2 May 2023 - 20 Jun 2023
8 weeks, Tue 7:30 PM - 9:30 PM
If the class is full, please join the waiting list to be advised of new course dates. 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
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2 May 2023 - 20 Jun 2023
8 weeks, Tue 7:30 PM - 8:30 PM
Learn the basics of this popular, easy-to-play instrument. Bring your own ukulele in standard C tuning.
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8 weeks, Wed 9:30 AM – 11:30 AM
Join our beginners’ informal English language group at the Johnsonville Community Centre 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 $99].
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8 weeks, Wed 12:00 PM – 2:00 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).
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3 May 2023 - 21 Jun 2023
8 weeks, Wed 5:30 PM – 6:30 PM
A chance to learn to dance for a special social occasion, feel more confident on the floor at a wedding or ball or just learn the classics.
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3 May 2023 - 21 Jun 2023
8 weeks, Wed 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM
For those who have completed Italian - Introductory 1 recently or have equivalent knowledge.
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3 - 24 May 2023
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.
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3 May 2023 - 21 Jun 2023
8 weeks, Wed 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM
For those who have completed NZ Sign Language - Introductory 1A or have equivalent knowledge. [Discounted fee of $99 for NZ citizens and residents - evidence of eligibility required].
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3 May 2023 - 7 Jun 2023
6 weeks, Wed 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM
Ever thought about creating your own podcast? You’ll gain experience in all the practical skills required to produce your own podcast, such as recording and editing audio, producing episodes and publishing to iTunes.
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3 May 2023 - 21 Jun 2023
8 weeks, Wed 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM
For those who have completed Samoan - Introductory 1 recently or have equivalent knowledge. [ 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 $179.
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3 - 31 May 2023
4 sessions over 5 weeks, Wed 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM
Clothing must fit well if it's going to look any good. Learn from lifelong tailor, Babu, how you can make alterations to your clothes. Alter trousers, jackets and so much more! Using hand sewing and machine techniques, you’ll see demonstrations of alterations and get a chance to do some of your own. Not for beginners.
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3 May 2023 - 7 Jun 2023
6 weeks, Wed 6:00 PM – 8:30 PM
Classic textured rings, with a unique and exciting twist! Learn to make your own fine jewellery fidget rings from copper, brass and silver - beginners welcome! All material costs included in course fee.
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3 May 2023 - 21 Jun 2023
8 weeks, Wed 6:30 PM – 7:30 PM
Follow on from the beginners' course and learn barré chords, more complex strumming styles and simple finger picking. Bring your own acoustic guitar.
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3 - 24 May 2023
4 weeks, Wed 6:30 PM – 9:30 PM
Join our experienced tutor and discover the delights of traditional patisserie – pastries (short, puff, choux), breads, macarons and more! Not for beginner cooks, please. All ingredients included in course fee.
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3 - 24 May 2023
4 weeks, Wed 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM
Gain more confidence in your everyday life - learn ways to be strong and safe in many situations by using verbal, psychological and physical self-defence.
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3 - 31 May 2023
5 weeks, Wed 7:30 PM - 9:30 PM
Do you need help finishing a passion project? Are you someone who loves to start new things but has trouble finishing them off? And are you getting frustrated with the amount of good ideas piling up that never seem to get out the door? This curse is for you!
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3 - 24 May 2023
4 weeks, Wed 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM
Learn the basics of baking without animal products in this accessible course for newcomers and experienced bakers alike. All ingredients included in course fee
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3 May 2023 - 21 Jun 2023
8 weeks, Wed 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM
For those who have completed Spanish - Introductory 1 recently or have equivalent knowledge.
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3 May 2023 - 21 Jun 2023
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.
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4 - 25 May 2023
4 weeks, Thu 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM
Enjoy more beautiful fresh tastes of Vietnam
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4 May 2023 - 22 Jun 2023
8 weeks, Thu 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.
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4 - 25 May 2023
5 sessions, 4 x Thu 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM plus a Saturday field trip
A hands-on course that will help you get to grips with the basics of good portrait photographs. Includes a Saturday field trip.
Register More Information4 May 2023 - 22 Jun 2023
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).
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4 May 2023 - 22 Jun 2023
8 weeks, Thu 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 $185.
Register More Information4 May 2023 - 22 Jun 2023
8 weeks, Thu 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM
Sewing skills and techniques for beginners and more experienced sewers.
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4 May 2023 - 22 Jun 2023
8 weeks, Thu 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
For beginners who have no prior knowledge of Japanese.
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4 May 2023 - 8 Jun 2023
6 weeks, Thu 6:00 PM – 8:30 PM
Evolve and advance your jewellery making abilities with exciting lost wax methods to create rings cast in copper, brass, bronze, white bronze and silver - beginners welcome! All material costs included in course fee.
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4 - 25 May 2023
4 weeks, Thu 6:15 PM – 7:15 PM
Suitable both for women who are attending for the first time and those who've already done the "Pelvic Power Workshop", you'll learn or consolidate helpful techniques and put it all into regular practice. If you didn't do the workshop, don't worry - you'll be helped to catch up.
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4 - 25 May 2023
4 weeks, Thu 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM
Make traditional buttercream icing, layer your cake and develop your icing and piping skills. Learn techniques to make decorations using flower paste and chocolate. All ingredients included in course fee.
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