![]() BOLLYWOOD DANCE: BeginnerTutor/Facilitator: Vinod Kumar Bollywood Dance is a combination of traditional and modern free style 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$80 Click here for more information on this course or to enrol ![]() Defensive Driving (June)Tutor/Facilitator: Peter Sheppard 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. This class is held on 2 Monday nights and 2 Wednesday nights Fees: NZ$140 Click here for more information on this course or to enrol ![]() Defensive Driving (March)Tutor/Facilitator: Peter Sheppard 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 an approved driving instructor for the in car practical. Fees: NZ$140 Click here for more information on this course or to enrol ![]() Defensive Driving (May)Tutor/Facilitator: Peter Sheppard 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. On Monday and Wednesday nights for 2 weeks. Fees: NZ$140 Click here for more information on this course or to enrol ![]() INDIAN VEGETARIAN COOKINGTutor/Facilitator: Manjula Patel Create delicious, nutritious meat free dishes with all the exotic spices and flavours of India. Fees: NZ$100 - Fee includes ingredients Click here for more information on this course or to enrol ![]() INDO-CHINESE COOKINGTutor/Facilitator: Manjula Patel Discover the exotic flavours of Indian-Chinese cuisine, where Chinese seasoning and cooking techniques are adapted to suit Indian Tastes. Fees: NZ$100 - Fee includes ingredients Click here for more information on this course or to enrol ![]() LACE MAKING: Beginner & IntermediateTutor/Facilitator: Andrea Lynch Love lace? Learn the centuries old craft of bobbin lacemaking to make your own lace edgings. The class is suitable for beginners and for those who have already made some lace. Fees: NZ$115 Click here for more information on this course or to enrol ![]() LANDLORDING WITHOUT FEAR: Being a better landlord for you and your tenantsTutor/Facilitator: Jackie Thomas-Teague If you own a rental property, chances are you don’t like to ‘bother’ the tenants with inspections, rent increases, maintenance visits etc. Maybe you are not confident about what you can and can’t do. This course will show you how to develop a successful relationship with your tenants that keeps your investment in top shape – financially, physically and legally. We’ll cover all the things you probably didn’t know you need to be doing, and help you get from where you are now to where you want to be. This course will also incorporate the latest changes to the RTA. A one night fieldtrip to a Property Investors Association meeting on a Tuesday is included as part of the course. Fees: NZ$70 Click here for more information on this course or to enrol ![]() Musical Keyboard Skills: IntermediateTutor/Facilitator: Jean Hollier This class is for intermediate students only. For new/beginner students please enroll in the Tuesday class. 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$110 Click here for more information on this course or to enrol ![]() New Zealand Sign Language: Level 1A (Beginner)Tutor/Facilitator: Ripeka Bird This course is now FULL. Wait list available only, please do not pay. A course for those who have always wanted to learn NZ Sign Language. A Beginner course covering units 1-3 Fees: NZ$65 Click here for more information on this course or to enrol 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$205 Click here for more information on this course or to enrol ![]() PILATES: Beginner (Monday)Tutor/Facilitator: Barbara Wefers There is room in the other Pilates classes. Pilates is a blend of physical and mental workouts helping you to increase your flexibility and core strength, and improve your posture. Fees: NZ$80 Click here for more information on this course or to enrol ![]() PILATES: Intermediate (Mon)Tutor/Facilitator: Barbara Wefers 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$80 Click here for more information on this course or to enrol ![]() POTTERY: Beginner Wheel workTutor/Facilitator: Anne Glennie WAIT LIST ONLY IS AVAILABLE FOR THIS CLASS. Please enrol but DO NOT PAY to go on the wait list, This class is an introduction to throwing clay on a pottery wheel. Students learn to centre clay on the wheel and the basics of throwing the foundation shapes of cylinders and bowls. Please note that glazing will be done on the final week, so it is essential that students can attend on that evening as there are no alternative opportunities to glaze work. The costs for clay, firing and glazing materials are extra and will vary depending on how much a student makes. Please bring $30 materials deposit payable in cash to the tutor on the first night. Some students may not use all this deposit however productive students may be required to pay more. This class is held at Gear Homestead Woolshed Potters clubrooms, Gear Homestead, Okowai Road Porirua and is for ADULTS ONLY. Fees: NZ$170 Click here for more information on this course or to enrol ![]() Sewing: IntermediateTutor/Facilitator: Joyce Tam The class will cater for intermediate sewers. 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$110 |