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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 THERE IS ONLY 1 PLACE LEFT 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: MozzarellaTutor/Facilitator: Alexis Murti 'Keen to make your own Mozzarella? During this intensely practical, hands-on workshop, you will be guided through each step of the cheesemaking process while making your very Mozzarella to then take home - and show off! Fees: NZ$90 - Includes Ingredients Click here for more information on this course or to enrol 
Defensive Driving for Experienced Drivers (August)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 (September)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 Learn how to dye fabric using Procion dyes. This class is mainly aimed at people who want to make small lengths of fabric for quilting or embroidery, but it is also possible to dye children’s T-shirts or other small items of clothing. Learn how to mix dyes and make colour graduations, try scrunch dyeing, basic shibori and tie-dye, multi-coloured dyeing and ice dyeing. Students should end up with approximately 6 metres of dyed fabric or the equivalent in dyed clothing. Fees: NZ$85 - Plus $25 for materials for tutor Click here for more information on this course or to enrol Learn how to dye wool fabric, felt and knitting wool using wool dyes and natural dyes. Multi-coloured dyeing, shibori and dye painting will be covered. Fees: NZ$80 Click here for more information on this course or to enrol 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 a smartphone. The photographic capabilities of modern mobile phones are astounding. They can create high-resolution pictures, perform sophisticated image editing, or instantly share the photos online. Fees: NZ$90 Click here for more information on this course or to enrol Would love to learn to sew but not sure where to start, and a whole term of courses is not for you? Then this one day course has been designed for you. Come and learn how to use a sewing machine (students may bring their own or use a college Bernina). Work on a selected sewing project (a bag) which will teach you essential skills and leave sewing confident all in one day. Fees: NZ$90 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 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$45 |
