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Boro and sashiko Quilts or Placemats Use some of your collection of Japanese fabrics or other scraps to make simple placemats then embellish them with sashiko stitching. These can be very organised or very random, depending on your preference (see photos) Fees: NZ$85 Click here for more information on this course or to enrol 
CHEESE MAKING: Halloumi & RicottaTutor/Facilitator: Alexis Murti You make the cheese at this intensely practical DIY 'hands-in' workshops because the key to good cheese making is knowing how the cheese should look and, most importantly, how it should feel at different points in it's creation. During this three hour hands-on workshop, you will be guided through the cheese making process while you make your own Halloumi and Ricotta which you will be able to take home and show off at the end! Fees: NZ$90 - Includes Ingredients Click here for more information on this course or to enrol 
CHEESE MAKING: Mozzarella & FetaTutor/Facilitator: Alexis Murti Always wanted to make your own feta? Find out how and take home your own round, plus get a demo on making mozzarella. All ingredients provided. Fees: NZ$100 - Includes Ingredients Click here for more information on this course or to enrol 
COMPOSTING FROM A TO Z: Bokashi, Worms & Home CompostingTutor/Facilitator: Alison Bayly Household green waste makes up a ⅓ of our waste to landfills - why not compost it instead? Not only will you get brilliant soil conditioner and plant food you’ll also help papatuanuku by cutting down on how much waste is going to landfill! In this workshop you’ll learn composting from small scale suitable for homes without lots of space to systems that would suit a lifestyle block and everything in between! The class will be held at the Tawa Community Garden in Oxford St. Cancellation date if wet is 9 march Please bring your own gardening gloves. Fees: NZ$25 Click here for more information on this course or to enrol 
Defensive Driving for Experienced Drivers (May)Tutor/Facilitator: Peter Sheppard 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 Click here for more information on this course or to enrol 
Defensive Driving for Experienced Drivers (June)Tutor/Facilitator: Peter Sheppard 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 Click here for more information on this course or to enrol 
Defensive Driving for Experienced Drivers (March)Tutor/Facilitator: Peter Sheppard This course has been CANCELLED. 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 Click here for more information on this course or to enrol Develop a sustainable wardrobe, avoid adding to the landfill, make your clothes last longer, learn how to fix holes, rips, tears and ladders (in knit garments) You must have sewing machine experience. Fees: NZ$85 Click here for more information on this course or to enrol 
OVERLOCKER BASICS/SEWING WITH KNITSTutor/Facilitator: Joyce Tam An introduction to the overlocker, develop skills to use this equipment safely and efficiently. Learn how to use the overlocker for seaming knit garments. Prior Sewing experience essential. Some overlockers are available to use during the course or bring your own Fees: NZ$85 Click here for more information on this course or to enrol 
SELF DEFENCE: Krav Maga(Age 15+)Tutor/Facilitator: Gabriel Molina Krav Maga (contact combat) is a self-defence system developed by the Israeli Defence Force. Its application and efficiency in the real world has been proven to be highly effective by law enforcement agencies, protection services, and the military. The 3 hour session will be at an introductory level and will focus on civilian self defence. Unlike the military or police, the main intent for civilian krav maga is to: Minimise harm to oneself, stop the escalation of conflict by defending in a decisive manner, and also by escaping quickly at the very first opportunity Fees: NZ$50 Click here for more information on this course or to enrol 
SOIL BUILDING: Homemade fertilisers, pest and disease control, healthy soilTutor/Facilitator: Alison Bayly Soil is the foundation of any garden. Healthy soils create healthy plants that are resilient to pests, disease and unfavourable conditions. In this workshop you’ll learn some basics on building soil health, creating homemade fertilisers and managing pests and diseases organically. The course will be run at the Tawa Community Garden in Oxford Street. Cancellation date is 23 March if wet. Please bring your own gardening gloves. Fees: NZ$25 |
