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Discover the vibrant flavours of Cambodia in this hands-on taster class, where you'll learn to prepare a refreshing and textural salad featuring crispy vermicelli noodles, tender chicken, and a punchy dressing infused with herbs and lime. Perfect for beginners, this short session introduces you to t...

Warm, comforting, and naturally sweet—Chek-Ktis is a beloved Cambodian dessert made with ripe bananas, chewy tapioca pearls, and creamy coconut milk. Chetta will guide you through the recipe while sharing reflections on Cambodian traditions and the role of food in everyday life. This relaxed eveni...

Discover the ancient art of bonsai in this hands-on beginner's course. Learn the basics of cultivating and shaping miniature trees as you create your very own bonsai to take home.Introduction to Bonsai, Pruning, Styling, Wiring, Repotting, Additional Techniques, Styles and After Care.All materials, ...

Master "Italiano di tutti i giorni" – Italian for every day! Immerse yourself in the Italian language, where every word is a delight to hear and learn. Its close ties to Latin make Italian not just easier to remember, but also a fantastic way to expand your knowledge of word origins—perfect for ...

Join Margarette, a highly experienced dog trainer with over 30 years in the field, for this comprehensive eight-week course on Clicker Training.With clicker training dogs stay confident and happy throughout training. This makes them willing to try new things without fear of failure. This method crea...

Interested in woodwork? With many years of industry experience, Steve Rhodes is the man to introduce you to the fundamentals of woodwork. He will guide you through a project from start to finish, teaching you how to develop your tooling and machinery skills. Start your journey with either a bookshel...

Discover the art of kokedama, a traditional Japanese technique where plants are wrapped in moss to create stunning, living sculptures. In this hands-on workshop, you'll learn how to craft your own kokedama, creating something truly special to take home and display.A range of plants to choose from an...

A two day workshop on garden journalling at Te Rangi (Peace Through Unity villa) with botanical artist Sandra Morris, using careful observation and journalling techniques to record how our personal connection with our environment changes our perception and wellbeing. This will inspire you and give y...

This 5-day intensive workshop will steer you from rough draft to publisher proposal, guiding you through the processes of character development, drawing techniques, storyboarding and constructing a ‘dummy’ book. Learn the skills needed to create an expressive and engaging character in the genre ...

Four great masters of painting have been selected for you to explore mark making and techniques to enhance your practice.PLEASE NOTE: Your first four sessions will be in the studio, your last two sessions will be outdoors; Esther (your tutor) will discuss this with you on the first night.6 SessionsT...

Explore the magic of watercolour with renowned illustrator Sandra Morris. No experience is necessary, as Sandra will guide you as you learn about this fabulous medium and how to achieve stunning results with the right tools, the right tips and some tricks Sandra has used in her own art practice. 1 S...

5-day Shoemaking intensive with Fiona Thomson of In Hide Leather.Discover the art of leathercraft in this immersive, hands-on workshop designed for makers of all experience levels. Across five creative days, participants will learn the essentials—tool use, pattern-making, cutting, stitching, and f...

Beginners' drawing is a “start from scratch" course, introducing you to the fundamentals of drawing. Esther will teach you how to look at what you are drawing and how you can translate that into your own marks and images with pencil, ink and charcoal. She will help you grow in confidence with draw...

The Free-Thinkers group meet every two weeks, bringing together people from diverse backgrounds to share thoughtful ideas and experiences. These gatherings are built on the belief that questioning—especially in a collaborative setting—is a powerful way to learn and grow. No formal philosophical ...

Do you play an instrument? Do you sing? Then come along to this fun, crazy, eight-week course. The more musicians and singers, the more the fun!8 SessionsTuesdays 7 pm to 8 pmStarts on 14 October 2025Ends on 2 December 2025$85BYO InstrumentEnrolment Information:Community Education courses are for ad...

Strum/Sing Like You Know What You're DoingJoin local musician Terry Sarten for a relaxed, beginner-friendly guitar class where you'll learn to play four iconic tunes: a Dylan, Beatles, Amy Winehouse and a Joni Mitchell song. Terry will cover basic chords, strumming patterns and tips for confident pl...

Gut Sense - Six Weeks to a Smarter Relationship with Food with Naturopath Dianna TawharuJoin Dianna for a six-week journey into our relationship with food - from how and when we eat to what we choose and why. You’ll uncover the workings of your digestive system and see how habits like eating on th...

Discover the ancient art of bonsai in this hands-on beginner's course. Learn the basics of cultivating and shaping miniature trees as you create your very own bonsai to take home.Introduction to Bonsai, Pruning, Styling, Wiring, Repotting, Additional Techniques, Styles and After Care.All materials, ...

A practical journey into bonsai using Aotearoa’s iconic trees.Join celebrated bonsai artist Peter Scammell for a hands-on, five-day dive into the art of bonsai—guided by the spirit of Aotearoa’s native trees. This immersive course invites you to shape and nurture your own living sculpture usin...

Master "Italiano di tutti i giorni" – Italian for every day! Immerse yourself in the Italian language, where every word is a delight to hear and learn. Its close ties to Latin make Italian not just easier to remember, but also a fantastic way to expand your knowledge of word origins—perfect for ...

Join Margarette, a highly experienced dog trainer with over 30 years in the field, for this comprehensive eight-week course. Through structured one-hour sessions, you’ll gain the skills and confidence to train your dog effectively, using proven techniques tailored to all breeds.Whether you're look...

Interested in woodwork? With many years of industry experience, Steve Rhodes is the man to introduce you to the fundamentals of woodwork. He will guide you through a project from start to finish, teaching you how to develop your tooling and machinery skills. For beginners, start your journey with ei...

Have you always wanted to paint but didn’t know where to start? Now’s your chance! Join Pauline for six evenings where you'll dive into the fundamentals of acrylic painting. This hands-on workshop covers essential techniques, including:· Preparing canvases for a flawless start· Mastering brush...

Discover the art of kokedama, a traditional Japanese technique where plants are wrapped in moss to create stunning, living sculptures. In this hands-on workshop, you'll learn how to craft your own kokedama, creating something truly special to take home and display.A range of plants to choose from an...