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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$115 - Includes all ingredients Click here for more information on this course or to enrol 
Defensive Driving (February)Tutor/Facilitator: Peter Sheppard On Monday 11, Wednesday 13, Monday 18 and Wednesday 20 February. 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. Fees: NZ$135 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. An additional $60 is required to be paid to a driving instructor for the in car practical. Fees: NZ$135 Click here for more information on this course or to enrol 
Digital Photography: BeginnerTutor/Facilitator: Geoff Marshall Learn how to get the best out of your camera by learning basic camera operating techniques, lenses, exposure, lighting, depth of field and how to make rather than take photographs. Also includes basic computer improvements to photos. The two hour fieldtrip during a weekend will be on the date which best suits most students. Fees: NZ$100 Click here for more information on this course or to enrol 
DISCOVER YOUR STRENGTHS:Tutor/Facilitator: Angela Robertson Everyone has innate talents. Do you know what yours are - or are you focusing on your weaknesses? Join us to discover your strengths and learn how to develop and leverage them to your advantage. By focusing on what you do best you'll gain confidence, achieve more, have more positive interactions with others, and experience a more productive and fulfilling life. Fees: NZ$50 Click here for more information on this course or to enrol 
ESOL: Intermediate Conversational GroupTutor/Facilitator: Margaret Seconi Conversational English for those who feel confident at reading and writing. The focus is on learning pronunciation & meaning in a NZ context so that you will gain NZ cultural intelligence to complement your English language skills. Additional written and comprehension support can be given if requested by class members. Emphasis is placed on topical NZ cultural events so that you may gain confidence and become part of your community. Fees: NZ$25 Click here for more information on this course or to enrol 
Guitar: Beginner & IntermediateTutor/Facilitator: Don Franks Guitar skills in the context of general musicianship and enjoyment. Make music, perform and play with others using several different music styles. Own guitar essential. Fees: NZ$115 Click here for more information on this course or to enrol 
MOSAIC DESIGN:Tutor/Facilitator: Andrew Mitchell Explore the art form that is Mosaics and learn how to recycle broken china and tiles into beautiful creations. You will have the opportunity to complete several mosaic projects such as terracotta pots, picture frames, cement tiles or sculptures. Additional materials fee. Fees: NZ$115 Click here for more information on this course or to enrol 
New Zealand Sign Language: Level 1A (Wed)Tutor/Facilitator: Nicolette Van Vuuren This course is for those who want a beginner course in NZ Sign Language. Fees: NZ$65 Click here for more information on this course or to enrol 
New Zealand Sign Language: Level 1BTutor/Facilitator: Rosie Solouata This is a beginner course for those who have complete level 1A ie 8 weeks Fees: NZ$65 Click here for more information on this course or to enrol The Persian Sweets Workshop provides a unique and enjoyable baking experience which brings the sweets of the exotic East to New Zealand. We will teach you to bake two popular Persian sweets and you will get a chance to try eight more different sweets. Fees: NZ$35 - Fee includes all ingredients Click here for more information on this course or to enrol 
PILATES: Beginner (Wed evening)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. Fees: NZ$75 Click here for more information on this course or to enrol 
PILATES:Intermediate (Wed morning)Tutor/Facilitator: Barbara Wefers This course is held at the Tawa Community Centre. Pilates is a blend of physical and mental workouts helping you to increase your flexibility and core strength, and improve your posture. Fees: NZ$75 Click here for more information on this course or to enrol 
Relaxation through Crochet: Beginner CourseTutor/Facilitator: Monique Lubberink 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 
Sewing for Beginners (Wed)Tutor/Facilitator: Joyce Tam Learn how to understand a pattern, work out the material needed and what sewing words mean. Fees: NZ$65 Click here for more information on this course or to enrol 
SHORT STORIES & HOW TO WRITE THEM:Tutor/Facilitator: Angel Domingos A creative writing course for beginners. We will cover the basics of fiction writing from gathering ideas for a story to character development. Understanding the story arc and learning how to ‘show not tell’. This will be a fun and creative environment to help you get that story from out of your head and on to paper. Fees: NZ$115 Click here for more information on this course or to enrol 
STAYING SAFE:Tutor/Facilitator: Peter Sheppard A refresher workshop for senior road users held at the Emmaus Centre, Tawa Anglican Church. This course has been subsidised by Tawa Lions Club. Staying Safe is a classroom-based refresher workshop for senior road users. The workshop aims to maintain and improve safe driving practices and increase knowledge of transport options available to help senior road users remain mobile. Fees: NZ$10 Click here for more information on this course or to enrol Learn how to revitalise your furniture using equipment you already have at home. Sewing skills essentials. Fees: NZ$135 Click here for more information on this course or to enrol Learn wood working and wood turning, sharpening, tuning, 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. Fees: NZ$115 Click here for more information on this course or to enrol 
YOGA: Beginner (Wed)Tutor/Facilitator: Barbara Wefers Graduated yoga postures to enhance health and develop and maintain muscle/joint flexibility. Breath awareness and control and relaxation for stress release. This class is FULL. There is still spaces in THURSDAY class Fees: NZ$75 |
