Learn how to make a super quick baby quilt. Great as a beginner project. Fees: NZ$90 Click here for more information on this course or to enrol ![]() DAY OF MINDFULNESS: Silent RetreatTutor/Facilitator: Andra Moldoveanu The intention for this workshop is to engage deeply in mindfulness practice and to learn techniques that will help you integrate mindfulness into your everyday life. This retreat will offer you a period of dedicated time and practice, just for you and a nurturing opportunity to step away from the busyness of our daily lives. Mindfulness is an evidence-based modality, with well-established and researched benefits for our physical, mental, social, spiritual, emotional health and wellbeing. "Light kai will be provided, along with coffee and tea." Fees: NZ$80 Click here for more information on this course or to enrol ![]() HANDMAKING PAPER USING NATIVE PLANTSTutor/Facilitator: Rob Kennedy Paper comes from plants. Aotearoa has lots of really fibrous plants. So let’s make come paper from our local native plants. Come and learn how to make paper while making a new friend or two and developing a deeper appreciation for native plant resources. No experience necessary just a willingness to roll up your sleeves and get your hands wet! The paper we make takes a few days to dry and then will be posted back. Fees: NZ$80 - Fee includes all materials Click here for more information on this course or to enrol This course is a perfect opportunity to learn some basic sewing skills. You will learn how to read a pattern, how to cut out fabric, how to thread a sewing machine and change settings, basic sewing skills (straight and curved seams) and hand sewing as you work on constructing a bag. The pattern will be provided by the tutor; you will need to supply fabric, zip and thread. Students may bring their own machine or use a college Bernina). Fees: NZ$90 Click here for more information on this course or to enrol ![]() METAL JEWELLERY: Beginner (August)Tutor/Facilitator: Kristelle Plimmer Making silver rings and things…..learn a range of jewellery making techniques including forming, shaping, soldering, texturing, sawing, filing and finishing. The emphasis is on practical skills leading to finished items of jewellery. The silver for a ring and a bangle is included in the course costs as is copper to practice with, saw blades, solder etc. Silver to make additional items can be purchased at a reasonable price. All tools are provided. No previous experience necessary. We will be working with hot metal and tools so workshop clothing and covering footwear please; no open shoes, slides, sandals or jandals allowed. This is for your safety in the workshop. Fees: NZ$175 - Includes materials for ring and bangle Click here for more information on this course or to enrol ![]() METAL JEWELLERY: Silver & Stone IntermediateTutor/Facilitator: Kristelle Plimmer . Stone setting is one of the most fun things you can do in a jewellery workshop – it’s a little bit magic, a little bit precision and one of the best ways to grow your skills. This is a one-day class where your creativity and all the techniques you learnt previously come together. We will be making a stone setting, soldering this on a ring and wearing it home. The silver for a ring and a stone setting is included in the course costs as are stones to choose from, copper to practice with, saw blades, solder etc. All tools are provided. Fees: NZ$175 - Includes some materials Click here for more information on this course or to enrol Learn to make this special patchwork bag in a day. Fees: NZ$90 Click here for more information on this course or to enrol ![]() PATCHWORK: Super Quick Baby QuiltTutor/Facilitator: Dianne Barnden Learn how to make a super quick baby quilt. Great as a beginner project. There are two different style to choose from Fees: NZ$90 Click here for more information on this course or to enrol ![]() PATTERNS FROM YOUR FAVOURITE GARMENT:Tutor/Facilitator: Stacey Donn Have you found a garment that fits you well and you wish you could clone it? By learning to create a pattern from an existing garment you will have the skills to do so. In this course you will be shown how to create a pattern from an existing garment. You will then have an opportunity to apply this knowledge as you work on your own pattern/s for your chosen garment/s. Sewing and/or basic pattern knowledge is recommended as you should be familiar with terms such as seam allowance, straight grain, bias, darts etc. Fees: NZ$90 Click here for more information on this course or to enrol Have you ever wanted to learn to spin your own yarn from wool? Whether for weaving, knitting or pure fun, turning fluff into yarn- stuff is an incredibly tactile and satisfying hobby! Fees: NZ$125 - Includes materials fee Click here for more information on this course or to enrol The Zentangle® Method is an easy-to-learn, relaxing, and fun way to create beautiful images by drawing structured patterns. Fee includes a materials pack. Fees: NZ$100 |