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ART: Acrylic Painting & Multi-Drawing Medium (Intermediate)Tutor/Facilitator: Ian Hulston This course is for those who have already attended an art class and wish to extend their skills. The course shows a range of Acrylic painting and drawing techniques. Use Impasto painting for rich colour and textures and Masking fluid for difficult shapes. Learn perspective drawing and painting of objects and Buildings. Draw or paint People and Animals with Acrylics or other drawing medium. You need to provide your own materials. Students will need to purchase their own acrylics and brushes at approximately $30. Fees: NZ$100 Click here for more information on this course or to enrol 
Asian Cooking & Dim Sum:Tutor/Facilitator: Rhoda Feasey Learn to prepare and cook delicious but economical and healthy meals for you and your family using seasonal vegetable, 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$125 - Includes all ingredients Click here for more information on this course or to enrol 
BOLLYWOOD WORKOUT: (Tues)Tutor/Facilitator: Vinod Kumar Course is limited to 8 students only. 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 
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 26 October Please bring your own gardening gloves. Fees: NZ$25 Click here for more information on this course or to enrol 
CROCHET FOR RELAXATION: Beginner CourseTutor/Facilitator: Monique Lubberink This class is now FULL. 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$60 Click here for more information on this course or to enrol 
CROCHET FOR RELAXATION: IntermediateTutor/Facilitator: Monique Lubberink This course has now been CANCELLED. Been to Monique's beginner class or already know how to crochet then come along and extend your skills with new projects. Fees: NZ$60 Click here for more information on this course or to enrol 
Defensive Driving (October)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 Tuesday nights and 2 Thursday nights Fees: NZ$140 Click here for more information on this course or to enrol 
EASY TAI CHI: DaytimeTutor/Facilitator: Mercedes Godinez This course has been CANCELLED. Tai Chi is an exercise that is effortless and fun for your body and mind. This is an art and an exercise that the Chinese have been practicing to keep healthy, flexible, balanced, active, sociable and youthful. This class is most suited for SENIOR CITIZENS but anyone can attend. It will be held at the TAWA Community Centre. Fees: NZ$80 Click here for more information on this course or to enrol 
New Zealand Sign Language: Level 1ATutor/Facilitator: Tania Ali For those who want an introduction to NZ Sign Language then join this beginner class. Units 1-3 will be covered. Fees: NZ$65 Click here for more information on this course or to enrol 
New Zealand Sign Language: Level 1DTutor/Facilitator: Ripeka Bird This class is for those who have complete level 1A,1B & 1C ie 24 weeks or completed the first 7 units Fees: NZ$65 Click here for more information on this course or to enrol 
Overcoming Anxiety, Stress & DepressionTutor/Facilitator: Camilla Watson Depression, panic, sleep disorders, overwhelming anger and sadness, anxiety, disorders or addictions, are all symptoms of the mind trying to process information. Learn how the body responds to these and how to reduce or eliminate symptoms with this one seminar. Great healing is possible. Fees: NZ$25 Click here for more information on this course or to enrol 
REIKI HEALING: Level 2Tutor/Facilitator: Barbara Wefers For those who wish to continue this course and have completed level 1. Fees: NZ$60 Click here for more information on this course or to enrol 
REIKI HEALING: Level 3Tutor/Facilitator: Barbara Wefers For those who have completed levels 1 and 2. Fees: NZ$35 Click here for more information on this course or to enrol 
Sewing for BeginnersTutor/Facilitator: Stacey Donn This course is a perfect opportunity to learn some basic sewing skills or to extend your existing sewing skills. You will learn numerous skills as you work on constructing a bag. The pattern will be provided by the tutor; you will need to supply fabric, zip and thread (see on enrolment page). Once you have completed the bag, you have the option to work on your own project. Fees: NZ$65 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. Please bring your own gardening gloves. This course will be held at the Tawa Community Garden 25 Oxford St Tawa. Fees: NZ$25 Click here for more information on this course or to enrol 
Spanish: Getting StartedTutor/Facilitator: Luz Domenella This class is now CANCELLED. 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$115 Click here for more information on this course or to enrol 
TAI CHI: BeginnerTutor/Facilitator: Mercedes Godinez This class is now FULL. 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$80 Click here for more information on this course or to enrol 
TAI CHI: Intermediate Kungfu / 42 Competition SwordTutor/Facilitator: Mercedes Godinez This class is now FULL. 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$80 Click here for more information on this course or to enrol 
Ukulele: Beginners & IntermediateTutor/Facilitator: Don Franks This course will show beginners how to form basic chords and use them to accompany a range of songs. Students will learn several different strums to suit slow, medium and faster tunes. Intermediate students will be able to learn new ways to get the best out of your ukulele Bring your own ukulele. Fees: NZ$115 Click here for more information on this course or to enrol 
WOODWORK: Skills & Projects(Tuesday)Tutor/Facilitator: Gary Beecroft This class is now FULL. Learn wood working skills 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. No recycled timber allowed. This course will be held at the Tawa Menz Shed Davies St, Tawa. Fees: NZ$120 |