Tutor/Facilitator:
Paula Kerslake1 Saturday morning - On 3 March from 9am-1pm
Explore and experience abstract art using alternative ways to apply paint and create texture with some special tools and practical techniques. NO PAINT BRUSHES ALLOWED. Explore the freedom of using colour and abstract design to paint your own art masterpieces. Unleash your inner creativity with some easy to learn techniques. Perfect for beginners who wish to expand their imagination, master new skills and have fun.
Fees: NZ$45
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Ian Hulston8 Tuesday nights - Starts 8 May from 7-9pm
This course is for Beginners and Intermediate Students.
Learn basic drawing skills using pencils, charcoal and watercolour pencils. Create colourful graphic images with both oil pastels or soft pastel. Paint with Acrylics to portray
images using a watercolour glaze technique or use thick Impasto Acrylic paint like oils.
Fees: NZ$105
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Tutor/Facilitator:
Rhoda Feasey5 Wednesday nights - Starts 9 May from 7-9pm
Learn to prepare and cook delicious but economical and healthy meals for you and your family using seasonal vegetables, meat and seafood. You will see how easy it is to utilise stir frying, steaming and deep frying techniques and learn to select the best meat, seafood and different ways of cutting meat. Fee includes all ingredients.
Fees: NZ$110 - Includes all ingredients
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Robyn Peterson1 Monday or 1 Tuesday - July School Holidays from 9am-4pm
Date to be advised for July School Holiday
Gain a useful certificate to help you become a skilled babysitter. Basic skills such as feeding, nappy changing and emergency procedures will be covered as well as first aid skill such as bandaging, what to do in the case of cuts, choking, burns etc and CPR. The course is suitable for Intermediate and College aged students.
Fees: NZ$55 - Monday
Fees: NZ$55 - Tuesday
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Shivam Dance Academy8 Tuesday nights - Starts 8 May from 6:45-7:45pm
Bollywood fitness is a combination of traditional and modern bollywood dancing with exciting music, which is choreographed to get the full benefit of dancing as well as helping to shape and tone your body. This is suitable for any age group and improves your flexibility and stamina.
Fees: NZ$75
Fees: NZ$50 - same person taking second fitness class in same term
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Tutor/Facilitator:
Marie Donald1 Saturday - On 26 May from 9am - 4pm
Learn to make ganache cover a cake in ganache, covering in fondant , decorating ie making a flower cake. Class size limited to 8 students
Students need to bring a cake.
Fees: NZ$95 - Fee includes icings (You need to bring cake)
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Marie Donald1 Saturday - On 30 June from 9am -4pm
Learn how to make this stunning unicorn cake. What will I learn:
-how to make ganache and cover a cake in ganache
-how to cover in fondant
-how to make, colour and pipe buttercream to create a beautiful unicorn mane
-how to make modelling chocolate to make the horn
Tools, fondant, ganache, modelling chocolate and buttercream provided. You will need to bring a cake (recipe provided) and cake board and something to take home your creation. Class size limited to 8 students.
Fees: NZ$100 - Includes icing. You need to bring cake
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Anne Haddon5 Tuesday nights - Starts on 6 March from 7-9pm
A course for those not confident on the computer. The course will cover Word, Excel and Emailing.
Fees: NZ$80
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Camilla Watson1 Wednesday night - On 16 May from 7-9pm
DOWN THE RABBIT HOLE!
Do you want to know more about what life really IS and how you can get more out of yours? Are you curious about the science behind ‘What the Bleep Do We Know?’ and ‘The Matrix’? Are you investigating your own spirituality and need answers? What’s this universal energy everyone’s talking about; and why should you care?
If these sorts of questions have EVER wandered either aimlessly or purposefully through your brain you will want to attend this seminar. Understanding how the universe, and your little part in it, actually works will make a big difference to how you live your life. There is a power here that can be accessed by ALL – let me show you how it works and the SCIENCE behind it.
Fees: NZ$20
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Tutor/Facilitator:
Angel Domingos8 Tuesday nights - Starts 8 May from 7-9pm
A creative writing course for beginners. We will cover the basics of fiction writing from gathering ideas for a story to character development. Understanding the story arc and learning how to ‘show not tell’. This will be a fun and creative environment to help you get that story from out of your head and on to paper.
Fees: NZ$105
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Tutor/Facilitator:
Monique Lubberink4 Wednesday Nights - Starts 14 March from 7-9pm
Been to Monique's beginner class or already know how to crochet then come along and extend your skills with new projects.
Fees: NZ$55
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Tutor/Facilitator:
Peter Sheppard2 Monday nights & 2 Wednesday nights - Starts Monday 25 June from 6:30-8:30pm
On Monday 25 and Wednesday 27 June, Monday 8 and Wednesday 4 July.
Improve your driving skills, steer clear of danger and/or reduce your time on a restricted licence. An additional $60 is required to be paid to a driving instructor for the in car practical.
Fees: NZ$130
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Tutor/Facilitator:
Peter Sheppard4 Monday nights - Starts Monday 7 May from 6:30-8:30pm
Improve your driving skills, steer clear of danger and/or reduce your time on a restricted licence. This covers the theory part of the course only. An additional $60 is required to be paid to a driving instructor for the in car practical.
Fees: NZ$130
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Tutor/Facilitator:
Peter Sheppard1 Saturday morning - On 30 June from 9am -1pm
AA Driving School has developed a classroom training program for licensed drivers who want to update their driving skills and knowledge. The course teaches positive driving behaviours and a responsible philosophy towards ourselves and other road users.
Fees: NZ$125
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Tutor/Facilitator:
Peter Sheppard1 Saturday morning - On 19 May from 9am-1pm
AA Driving School has developed a classroom training program for licensed drivers who want to update their driving skills and knowledge. The course teaches positive driving behaviours and a responsible philosophy towards ourselves and other road users.
Fees: NZ$125
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Tutor/Facilitator:
Geoff Marshall6 Wednesday nights & 1 weekend field trip - Starts 9 May from 7-9pm
Learn how to get the best out of your camera by learning basic camera operating techniques, lenses, exposure, lighting, depth of field and how to make rather than take photographs. Also includes basic computer improvements to photos. The weekend fieldtrips will be on the dates which best suits most students.
Fees: NZ$100
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Rebekah Insoll1 Saturday - On 16 June from 9am-4pm
Can't find a tradesman? Lots of small jobs around the home you can learn to do yourself with some simple tools. Without prior experience, come and gain skills you need to renovate for a fraction of the cost. The course involves 'hands-on' practise, and mistakes are part of learning.
Fees: NZ$105
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Rebekah Insoll1 Saturday - On Saturday 30 June from 9am-4pm
Want to improve the outside look of your home and can't find a tradesman. Learn the skills in this practical class to do it yourself.
Fees: NZ$105
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Carolyn Bates1 Sunday - On 25 February from 9am-4pm
Setting up customised email lists.
Create a customised signature block.
Utilising specific filing options.
Add attachments to messages.
Save attachments to your computer.
Find specific messages.
Demonstrations will be done using Gmail, but students could use other email
systems during the course.
Fees: NZ$85
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Tutor/Facilitator:
Margaret Seconi8 Tuesday nights - Starts 1 May from 7-9pm
Do you want to speak in English on a phone and chat at the supermarket? Come and join a small, friendly ESOL class and share in very easy talking.
We also say and write words in NZ English like “Bring a plate” and find out about living in New Zealand. All are welcome
Fees: NZ$25 - New Zealand Residents & Refugees
Fees: NZ$75 - International Students & Visitors
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Tutor/Facilitator:
Margaret Seconi8 Wednesday nights - Starts 2 May from 7-9pm
Conversational English for those who feel confident at reading and writing. The focus is on learning pronunciation & meaning in a NZ context so that you will gain NZ cultural intelligence to complement your English language skills. Emphasis is placed on topical NZ cultural events so that you may gain confidence and become part of your community.
Fees: NZ$25
Fees: NZ$75 - International Students & Visitors
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Carolyn Bates1 Sunday - On 18 March from 9am - 4pm
*Create and Format Charts (Graphs)
*Use of Referencing
*Name Ranges and Cells
*Database Management: Sorting/ Filtering
*Link Data
Fees: NZ$85
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Robert Brace1 Tuesday night - On 22 May from 7-9pm
Why should I consider having a family trust? If I die tomorrow or have a stroke, have I made proper arrangements or will I leave it to my family to try to tidy up all the loose ends? Learn how to make sure you and your family assets are simply protected and provided for.
Fees: NZ$20
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Tutor/Facilitator:
Ian Hulston4 Thursday nights - Starts 17 May from 7-9pm
Do you like to think outside the square?
This course is suitable for beginners or those with
some experience keen to develop further skills.
This 4 week course will allow you to express your
imaginery ideas creating Fantasy Art and Cartoons.
Using pen, coloured pencils, Acrylic paint & Gouche you will
be able to illustrate your own colourful unique artworks.
Fees: NZ$60
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Tutor/Facilitator:
Anne Haddon2 Tuesday nights - Starts 8 May from 7-9pm
Use the Cloud to store files, and pictures. Create a Gmail account and upload files and share in Google Drive. Use built in Applications like Docs, Sheets, Presentations etc.
Transfer and Share files between PC’s using, Drive or Dropbox.
Fees: NZ$35
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Tutor/Facilitator:
Carolyn Bates1 Saturday - On 16 June from 9am-4pm
Improve your Messy Photo / File Collection
Learn how to find lost files and ways to quickly eliminate duplicates. Learn about automatic back-ups and how to store photos from facebook that you are tagged on, plus more.
Fees: NZ$85
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Tutor/Facilitator:
Jan Powell3 Monday nights - Starts 7 May from 7-9pm
This course is for absolute beginners, or those who haven't been hunting for long. Learn how to check Births, Deaths & Marriages: Parish Registers: Census and Electoral Rolls: Wills: Newspapers: Shipping/migration: Use social media for genealogical research: and Genealogical Proof Standard.
Fees: NZ$55
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Jan Powell3 Monday nights - Starts 28 May from 7-9pm (fortnightly)
This course will be held fortnightly on 28 May, 11 June and 25 June. This course is for those who have completed the beginner course, or whose skills have progressed beyond the basic steps of births, marriages, and deaths. It is mostly using internet-based resources but we will look at using physical archives and resources, also. It is intended that the course provide practical tuition in using data and setting up paper-based and computer-based family trees.
We will look at records from overseas, particularly in the United Kingdom and Ireland, and will touch on genealogical resources in other countries such as those in Australia, Europe, Canada, and United States of America. It may be necessary to take out subscriptions to genealogical websites, on a short-term, free-of-cost basis, eg Ancestry, Find My Past, Scotland's People, but we will also learn about other places that are free to use.
Fees: NZ$55
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Tutor/Facilitator:
Don Franks8 Wednesday nights - Starts 9 May from 7-9pm
Guitar skills in the context of general musicianship and enjoyment. Make music, perform and play with others using several different music styles. Own guitar esstential.
Fees: NZ$105
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Camilla Watson1 Monday night - On 21 May from 7-9pm
1 SIMPLE RULE YOU MUST KNOW
How often do you criticise and blame yourself, degrade yourself, put yourself down?
If you want to change that negative self-talk there is one simple shift you need to understand to begin your transformation
Come and learn one of the most powerful lessons they should have taught us in playschool!
Fees: NZ$20
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Tutor/Facilitator:
Manjula Patel8 Monday nights - Starts 7 May from 7-9pm
Create a range of delicious and nutritious finger food dishes that you would find being sold by street vendors in India. Examples are Spicy Allo Tikki (potato cakes)
Vegetables sausages ( spicy crispy mixed vegetables
Cocktail Samosas ( tender chicken wrapped spring roll)
Corn Baskets (sweet corn , capsicum onion in bread baskets)
Fees: NZ$105
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Tutor/Facilitator:
John Parsons1 Tuesday night - On 3 April from 7-8:30pm
This seminar will present the steps that parents/caregivers need to take to make sure that their children have the skills to navigate safely the internet and mobile devices.
John's presentation will also cover cyber bullying, sexting, learning to repel and report, reputation management, online grooming and future proofing for employment.
If you are a parent/ caregiver who is concerned about how your child/ren use the internet or their mobile phones then you need to attend this evening
John 's recent book "Keeping Your Children Safe Online" will be available at the presentation.
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Antonella Sarti8 Tuesday nights - Starts 8 May from 7-9pm
Learn Italian communicative skills with fun, songs, movies, readings, paintings and a special taste of Italian lifestyle while exploring the country from an antipodean distance.
Fees: NZ$105
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Antonella Sarti8 Thursday nights - Starts on 10 May from 7-9pm
For those who have some knowledge of Italian and want to continue their studies.
Fees: NZ$105
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Tutor/Facilitator:
Katy McTeigue3 Tuesday nights - Starts 27 March from 7-9pm
Learn to prepare a variety of boxed meals from cute "kyaraben" to more formal traditional Japanese Cuisine. This course has now been CANCELLED
Fees: NZ$75 - Includes all ingredients
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Katy McTeigue3 Thursday nights - Starts 10 May from 7-9pm
This will encompass both traditional ‘washoku’ cuisine, ‘yoshoku’ foreign-influenced Japanese food, and food from Kansai region (Osaka/Kyoto area). Bring your chopsticks, and a container to take leftovers home in.
Fees: NZ$75 - Includes all ingredients
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Jessie Gibbs1 Sunday - On 20 May from 12-4pm
Explore Japanese Taiko Drumming.
Taiko 太鼓 is the artistic, powerful, and physically demanding discipline of Japanese ensemble drumming. Taiko combines rhythm, movement, and melody into a thrilling spectacle that delights audiences. See the video of a past class on the home page.
Fees: NZ$45
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Tutor/Facilitator:
Christine Darnell5 Tuesday nights - Starts 15 May from 7-9pm
A five week DVD journey exploring the Christian faith through real people, amazing stories and changed lives. Designed to introduce interested ‘spectators’ to Christianity, utilising a unique blend of stories of faith, told by regular people whose lives have been impacted by God. Journeys features powerful interviews about spiritual encounters, and shows how faith works at ‘street level’. Course is supported by Tawa Churches.
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Dianne Barnden1 Sunday - On 27 May from 9am-4pm
This is a beginner’s class and during the course of the day we will cover all aspects of quilting including; marking your quilt design, batting, basting, setting up your machine, thread, straight line quilting and free motion quilting.
Fees: NZ$85
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Tina MihaereRees8 Wednesday nights - Starts 9 May from 7-9pm
A beginner course for those who have no or little knowledge of Te Reo.
Fees: NZ$65
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Tutor/Facilitator:
Tina MihaereRees8 Monday nights - Starts on 7 May 7-9pm
This course is for those who have already completed an 8 week beginner course.
Fees: NZ$65
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Tutor/Facilitator:
Rolla Farah5 Tuesday nights - Starts 8 May from 7-9pm
Learn how to prepare Palestinian Middle Eastern Cuisine such as kebabs, shawarma, falafel, humus and taboulah salad.
Fees: NZ$110 - Includes all ingredients
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Paula Kerslake1 Saturday - On 26 May from 9am - 2pm
Find your inner artist with this introduction to the exciting world of modern art techniques. Explore some modern abstract art techniques including cubism and pointillism dot art and create your own modern abstract paintings to take home and enjoy. This modern art workshop is perfect for both beginners and experienced artists who wish to expand their imagination, master new skills and have fun.
Fees: NZ$60
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Tutor/Facilitator:
Andrew Mitchell8 Wednesday nights - Starts on 9 May from 7-9pm
Explore the art form that is Mosaics and learn how to recycle broken china and tiles into beautiful creations. You will have the opportunity to complete several mosaic projects such as terracotta pots, picture frames, cement tiles or sculptures. Additional materials fee.
Fees: NZ$105
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Tutor/Facilitator:
Jean Hollier8 Monday nights - Starts 7 May 6:30-9pm for 2 hours
Learn to use the musical keyboard. One hour individual and group tuition plus practice time using the schools' electronic keyboards. Usually split into 2 groups with start times of either 6.30 or 7.30pm. Please bring your own headphones.
Fees: NZ$105
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Emma Fromings1 Tuesday night - On 19 June from 7-9pm
This two hour session will cover:
- What is and isn’t dementia
- What to do if you are concerned about changes in memory or thinking
- How to support a family member or friend living with dementia
- The support and resources available from Dementia Wellington and other organisations
Fees: NZ$20
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Ripeka Bird8 Wednesday nights - Starts 9 May from 6-8pm
This is a beginner course for those who have not done NZ Sign language before.
Fees: NZ$65
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Tutor/Facilitator:
Ripeka Bird8 Monday nights - Starts 7 May from 6:30-8:30pm
This course is for those who have completed 1A, 8 hours of NZ Sign Language.
Fees: NZ$65
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Tutor/Facilitator:
Tarsha Takarangi8 Monday nights - Starts 7 May from 6:30-8:30pm
This course is for those who have already completed at least 24 weeks of NZ Sign Language tuition. ie levels 1A,1B and 1C
Fees: NZ$65
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Tutor/Facilitator:
Thomas NikoraMonday nights - Starts 7 May from 7:30-9:30pm
The Tawa Orchestra is a community orchestra that attracts players of all ages and walks of life. No audition required – minimum standard Grade V. You will learn the dynamics of being part of a full orchestra including rehearsal techniques, sectionals, and performance. The Tawa Orchestra will perform at least 3 concerts throughout the year and may include collaborations with other community groups and visiting artists. New members can join at any time.
Fees: NZ$185 - Starting term 1
Fees: NZ$155 - Starting term 2
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Luella Plimmer1 Saturday - On 26 May from 9am-3pm
Learn how to master stretch fabrics with confidence using an overlocker. The course will cover topics much as how to do hems, elastic cuffs, plackets, rolled hem, flat locking, inserting lace and adjusting tensions.
Fees: NZ$80
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Tutor/Facilitator:
Gerda Smit4 Monday nights - Starts 21 May from 7-9pm
Gerda Smit’s workshops are a testament to her approachable, giving nature, and hands-on teaching style of 22 years. Students will leave this workshop excited; ready to experiment more on their own; and, above all, pointed toward meaningful, personal, artistic growth. The workshop will include individual painting time, personalized instruction aimed to promote your progress. While demonstrations and advice on technique will be geared toward oil painters, artists who are more comfortable working in other mediums are welcome.
Fees: NZ$60
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Peter Sheppard1 Thursday night - On 7 June from 7-9pm
Development of the adolescent brain is critical when it comes to learning to drive. International
research confirms parents can play a significant role in shaping and influencing the executive functions
required of adolescents when learning to drive a motor vehicle. This two hour session provides tips
on the learning to drive process and driving techniques to ensure their family members commence
on a path of lifelong safe driving. Copies of Going Solo resource for parents and restricted drivers
will be available.
Tawa College has had input into the preparation of the Going Solo resource that is now being offered
nationwide.
Fees: NZ$20
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Tutor/Facilitator:
Dianne Barnden10 Thursday nights - Starts 3 May from 7-9pm
Want to learn about Patchwork? This course will teach you all about blocks, how to use a rotary cutter, piecing, colour ways etc
Fees: NZ$130
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Dianne Barnden1 Sunday - On 1 July from 9am-4pm
In this one day class you will finally be able to turn your cherished Jelly Roll into a quilt top. This is an ideal class for a beginner, as well as for the more experienced quilter. If you don’t have a jelly roll you can just cut 2½” strips from your stash.
Fees: NZ$85
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Dianne Barnden8 Thursday nights - Starts 15 February from 7-9pm
Christmas Capers is a fun project that uses small amounts of fabric that does not need to be Christmas themed. It is ideal for fat 1/4's and scraps. Participants will learn about various methods of Applique, constructing fast flying geese, half and quarter square triangles, and embellishments.
Fees: NZ$105
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Dianne Barnden1 Sunday - On 15 April from 9am- 4pm
This is an ideal project to show off those themed fabrics that you may have been collecting. I have made my quilt in African themed fabrics and have taken my colour palette from nature, using earthy tones. This quilt is not limited to cultural fabrics and would look just as striking in large and small florals, New Zealand themed fabrics, leaf fabrics, and different shades of one colour
Fees: NZ$85
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Dianne Barnden1 Sunday - On 8 April from 9am-4pm
This is an ideal project to dive into your stash and pull some coordinating fabrics out. This quilt really lends itself to being a scrap quilt as long as you have a consistent background colour running throughout.
Fees: NZ$85
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Luella Plimmer1 Sunday - On 17 June from 9am -3pm
Bring along your favourite garments and make patterns from them or bring one garment and fabric and make a copy of it. Sew skills essential.
Fees: NZ$80
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Tutor/Facilitator:
Barbara Wefers8 Monday nights - Starts 7 May from 6-7pm
Pilates is a blend of physical and mental workouts helping you to increase your flexibility and core strength, and improve your posture.
Fees: NZ$75
Fees: NZ$50 - same person taking second fitness class in same term
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Tutor/Facilitator:
Barbara Wefers8 Wednesday nights - Starts 9 May from 6-7pm
Pilates is a blend of physical and mental workouts helping you to increase your flexibility and core strength, and improve your posture.
Fees: NZ$75
Fees: NZ$50 - same person taking second fitness class in same term
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Tutor/Facilitator:
Barbara Wefers8 Thursday nights - Starts 10 May from 7:15-8:15pm
Pilates is a blend of physical and mental workouts helping you to increase your flexibility and core strength, and improve your posture. This class is suitable for beginner or intermediate students who have attended some Pilate's classes before.
Fees: NZ$75
Fees: NZ$50 - same person taking second fitness class in same term
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Tutor/Facilitator:
Barbara Wefers8 Friday mornings - Starts 11 May from 10-11am
This course is held at Linden Community Centre
Pilates is a blend of physical and mental workouts helping you to increase your flexibility and core strength, and improve your posture. The course is suitable for beginners and those who have not done an exercise programme before.
Fees: NZ$75
Fees: NZ$50 - same person taking second fitness class in same term
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Tutor/Facilitator:
Barbara Wefers8 Monday mornings - Starts 7 May from 10:30-11:30am
This course is held at Linden Community Centre Pilates is a blend of physical and mental workouts helping you to increase your flexibility and core strength, and improve your posture. The course is suitable for beginners and those who have not done an exercise programme before.
Fees: NZ$75
Fees: NZ$50 - same person taking second fitness class in same term
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Tutor/Facilitator:
Barbara Wefers8 Wednesday mornings - Starts 9 May from 10-11am
This course is held at the Tawa Community Centre.
Pilates is a blend of physical and mental workouts helping you to increase your flexibility and core strength, and improve your posture.
Fees: NZ$75
Fees: NZ$50 - same person taking second fitness class in same term
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Tutor/Facilitator:
Barbara Wefers8 Monday nights - Starts 7 May from 7:15-8:15pm
Pilates is a blend of physical and mental workouts helping you to increase your flexibility and core strength, and improve your posture. This class is suitable for intermediate students who have attended some Pilate's classes before.
Fees: NZ$75
Fees: NZ$50 - same person taking second fitness class in same term
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Tutor/Facilitator:
Anne Glennie8 Monday nights - Starts 20 August from 7-9:30pm
Learn to centre clay on the wheel and the beginnings of throwing basic shapes such as cylinder, bowl and plate. This course is suitable for those who are beginners or have already completed a course with Anne. Materials and all firing costs (approx. $30) are extra and are paid directly to the tutor. Please note this class is held at Gear Homestead Okowai Road, Porirua.
Fees: NZ$155
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Tutor/Facilitator:
Linda Savell & Jackie Haddow8 Tuesday nights - Starts 10 April from 7-9:30pm
This class is held at Gear Homestead Woolshed Potters rooms, Gear Homestead, Okowai Road Porirua The class will be an introduction or an extension for those who have attended a previous course to hand building with clay, We will be making work using pinch pots, coils and slab work. Materials and all firing cost are extra and will need to be paid directly to the tutors. This will be approximately $25 This class is now FULL.
Fees: NZ$155
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Linda Savell and Jackie Haddow8 Tuesday nights - Starts 4 Sept from 7-9:30pm
This class is held at Gear Homestead Woolshed Potters rooms, Gear Homestead, Okowai Road Porirua
The class will be an introduction or an extension for those who have attended a previous course to hand building with clay,
We will be making work using pinch pots, coils and slab work.
Materials and all firing cost are extra therefore $40 for clay, firing, and glazing materials is payable to the tutors on the first night
Fees: NZ$155
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Tutor/Facilitator:
Anne Glennie8 Monday nights - Starts 16 April from 7-9:30pm
Learn to centre clay on the wheel and the beginnings of throwing basic shapes such as cylinder, bowl and plate. This course is suitable for those who have completed an 8 week course or who are beginners. Materials and all firing costs (approx. $30) are extra and are paid directly to the tutor. Please note this class is held at Gear Homestead Okowai Road, Porirua. This class is now FULL.
Fees: NZ$155
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Andrew Mitchell8 Thursday nights - Starts on 10 May from 7-9pm
Discover the art of printmaking to create beautiful artworks for your home or for gifts. You will learn the basics of developing a design for a print, carving designs for block printing, and drypoint etching. You will utilise both hand printing techniques and using an etching press to create a small edition of prints.
Fees: NZ$130 - Fee includes materials
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Nina Paaka1 Saturday - 17 March from 9am-5pm
Weave a kono (4 corner basket with lid) from Harakeke. All flax for this project is provided. Please make sure you have enrolled no later than 14 March so that there is time to harvest the flax. This class is now FULL
Fees: NZ$30
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Nina Paaka1 Saturday - 24 March from 9am - 5pm
Minimum experience required (people who have made putiputi) - Kono/Konae.
Also for the Experienced weaver - whiri kete or wall hanging
Note: All registered students will be contacted by the tutor to discuss what they would like to create, where to harvest harakeke and what type of harakeke needed, preparation of harakeke and tools to be sourced for the day.
Fees: NZ$30
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Nina Paaka8 Monday nights - Starts 7 May from 7-9pm
Learn how to harvest and prepare Harakeke (flax), including kohua (boiling), weave putiputi a place
mat and a wall hanging while using traditional techniques and methods, including karakia, tikanga and
Te reo Maori. This class is great for those with no experience to minimum experience. I believe the
most important part of weaving is the preparation and basics, I am privileged to be able to teach you
and guide you through your first stages of Raranga.
Fees: NZ$65
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Nina Paaka8 Tuesday nights - Starts 8 May from 7-9pm
This class is for those who are experienced at weaving with Harakeke and/or other materials. You must
understand the tikanga, reo and how to prepare Harakeke for weaving. Minimum of experience –
putiputi, kono and konae. This class is a pathway for those that wish to move on from the beginners
class. You will learn how to weave whiri kete and are welcome to inquire about weaving other items.
Come along and become one of our Tuakana weavers and 'get your weave on'.
Fees: NZ$65
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Monique Lubberink4 Wednesday Nights - Starts 6 June from 7-9pm
Crochet is a great activity that settles your mind and is relaxing too. Crochet and the repetitive movements help the brain make more serotonin, which helps to decrease feelings of depression. Learn to crochet by making little projects (a flower keychain, crochet hearts and granny squares). Learn about different stitches and notations and how to read patterns. Crochet is a great craft to learn, you can make awesome things for yourself or join a community craft group and crochet for a cause!
Fees: NZ$55
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Luella Plimmer1 Saturday morning - On 16 June from 9am-12 noon
Learn how to make a reusable shopping bag to reduce plastic waste. Then take it to do your grocery shopping. A class for beginner sewers (more advanced sewers can use overlockers) Fabric etc is available for you to use or bring your own
Fees: NZ$20
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Luella Plimmer1 Suaturday - On 19 May from 9am-4pm
Make a Roman blind or Curtains for your home during this one day course. This is a condensed course so if you are making a large blind you may need to do the last finishing and stringing at home.
Fees: NZ$85
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Gabriel Molina1 Saturday afternoon - On 9 June from 12noon -3pm
Krav Maga (contact combat) is a tactical self-defence system developed by the Israeli Defence Force. Its application and efficiency in the real world setting has been proven to be highly effective. Because of this, it is a self-defence system that is used widely by the military special forces, law enforcement agencies and bodyguards.
Fees: NZ$40
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Luella Plimmer8 Tuesday nights - Starts 8 May from 7-9pm
Want to learn about sewing but don’t know where to start. Learn how to understand a pattern, work out the material needed and what sewing words mean. Start by making a bag followed by a project approved of by the tutor. (If you wish to make your own project you need to go to Monday night sewing)
Fees: NZ$65
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Joyce Tam8 Wednesday nights - Starts 9 May from 7-9pm
Learn how to understand a pattern, work out the material needed and what sewing words mean.
Fees: NZ$65
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Luella Plimmer8 Monday nights - Starts 7 May from 7-9pm
The class will cater for intermediate and advanced sewers as well as tailoring. All students will be helped, shown techniques and short cuts. Bring pattern, material & sewing kit, current sewing project, or idea to the first lesson.
Fees: NZ$105
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Camilla Watson1 Wednesday night - On 21 February from 7-9pm
Having trouble falling asleep? Staying asleep? Need ‘extra help’ on a regular basis? In this class you’ll learn what sleep is for, what causes problems, and what you can do about it, both at the time and on an ongoing basis.
Fees: NZ$20
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Luz Domenella8 Thursday nights - Starts 10 May from 7-9pm
Learn to understand and speak simple written and spoken Spanish. Learn how to communicate when buying food, organising transport or getting simple directions
Fees: NZ$105
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Luz Domenella8 Tuesday nights - Starts 8 May from 7-9pm
Continue learning Spanish. This course continues on from the beginner course or is for those who already know some Spanish.
Fees: NZ$105
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Camilla Watson1 Wednesday night - On 20 June from 7-9pm
Do you feel like you’re on a treadmill with no time for yourself? Do you want to re-energise yourself with enthusiasm for your life? Would it be helpful to learn new skills to help you cope with an every-changing world? If YES, then this is the seminar for you !
Fees: NZ$20
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Luella Plimmer1 Sunday - On 17 June from 9am-3pm
From a T shirt to a Designer Tunic. Come and get a free t shirt pattern of your size then turn the pattern into a designer tunic. Construct the tunic and wear it home. Materials are required and sewing skills essential.
Fees: NZ$80
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Mercedes Godinez8 Tuesday nights - Starts 8 May from 6:30-7:30pm
Taichi is an exciting, fun, exercise for your body and mind.This is the art and exercise that the Chinese have been practicing to keep healthy. flexible, balanced, active,sociable and youthful.
Fees: NZ$75
Fees: NZ$50 - same person taking second fitness class in same term
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Mercedes Godinez8 Tuesday nights - Starts on 8 May from 7:45-8:45pm
Taichi is an exciting, fun, exercise for your body and mind.This is the art and exercise that the Chinese have been practicing to keep healthy. flexible, balanced, active,sociable and youthful.
For those who have attended Tai Chi before this is an opportunity to extend your skills and knowledge.
Fees: NZ$75
Fees: NZ$50 - same person taking second fitness class in the same term
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Maurice Priestley8 Tuesday nights - Starts 8 May from 6:30pm beginner lesson & easy songs, 7:30pm more complex styles and songs
Want to learn to play the Ukulele? Beginner and Intermediate ukulele lessons including basic chords and songs leading to improving playing skills and theoretical understanding. Bring your own ukulele.
Fees: NZ$105
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Luella Plimmer8 Wednesday nights - Starts 9 May from 7pm-9pm
Learn how to revitalise your furniture using equipment you already have at home. Sewing skills essentials.
Fees: NZ$130
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Ben Espinosa8 Monday nights - Starts 7 May from 7-9pm
Learn wood working using hand tools and the type of power tools found in the home. Choose your own project at your level of ability and learn skills while completing the project. This course is now FULL. There are still some places in Wednesday's course.
Fees: NZ$105
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Gareth Rees8 Wednesday nights - Starts 9 May from 7-9pm
Learn wood working and wood turning, sharpening, tuning, using hand tools and the type of power tools found in the home. Choose your own project at your level of ability and learn skills while completing the project. You provide your own materials.
Fees: NZ$105
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Anne Haddon3 Tuesday nights - Starts on 22 May from 7-9pm
Come and learn how to use Tables, Borders and Shading, Styles, Table of Contents, insert in Headers and Footers, Mail Merge, Envelopes and Labels, Templates, Columns, Sections and Graphics.
Fees: NZ$75
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Carolyn Bates1 Saturday - On 17 June from 9am-4pm
In the best Xero course in Wellington learn about this new web-based accounting package which is growing rapidly in use in the small business sector. This is a beginner course in Xero but you are expected to have some accounting knowledge.
Fees: NZ$85
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Carolyn Bates1 Saturday - On 19 May from 9am-4pm
In the best Xero course in Wellington learn about this new web-based accounting package which is growing rapidly in use in the small business sector. This is a beginner course in Xero but you are expected to have some accounting knowledge.
Fees: NZ$85
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Carolyn Bates1 Sunday - On 8 April from 9am-4pm
Expand your use of Xero by using the new Payroll feature in this Wellington course.
Fees: NZ$85
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Barbara Wefers8 Wednesday nights - Starts 9 May from 7:15-8:15pm
Graduated yoga postures to enhance health and develop and maintain muscle/joint flexibility. Breath awareness and control and relaxation for stress release.
Fees: NZ$75
Fees: NZ$50 - same person taking second fitness class in the same term
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Barbara Wefers8 Thursday nights - Starts 10 May from 6-7pm
Graduated yoga postures to enhance health and develop and maintain muscle/joint flexibility. Breath awareness and control and relaxation for stress release.
Fees: NZ$75
Fees: NZ$50 - same person taking second fitness class in same term
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Paula KerslakeI Saturday morning - On 7 April from 9am-1pm
Explore and experience Zendoodle art using the practical art techniques of ink and watercolour. It’s time to tangle. Explore the freedom of using colour, expressive line, pattern and tangles to create your own beautiful Zen Abstract artworks.
Unleash your inner creativity with some easy to learn techniques that are very relaxing and possibly addictive. Perfect for beginners and experienced artists who wish to expand their imagination, master new skills and have fun.
Fees: NZ$45
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