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Want to learn more about AI (Artificial Intelligence)? Come along to this introductory session where we will introduce new ways to help you work smarter (not harder). This session is aimed at anyone with no AI experience. You will use a range of on-line / real-time applications to generate text specific for your needs, plus generate images and videos to enhance your text. Basic computer skills would be helpful, but are not essential. BYOD is encouraged or school computers will be available.

Fees: NZ$95

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THIS COURSE IS NOW FULL Would you like to learn to draw? Do you believe it's impossible for you? Well then, this course is exactly for you! I can teach you to draw by showing you how to activate the right hemisphere of your brain, which is ideally equipped for drawing. Drawing is innate like walking and talking, you already have everything you need, I will just open the door. The workshop is also perfect for you if you want to develop your skills. Give it a go, everyone learns and you can too!

Fees: NZ$90 - Bring your own 2B pencil, rubber and a pad of cartridge paper or a visual diary.

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THIS CLASS IS NOW FULL. After amazing feedback from students last term, we are repeating this one day course! Do you think it's hard to paint with watercolour? It sure can be if you don't know how. I can teach you how! In one day we cover some fundamental techniques that enable you to paint subtle lights, solid mid tones and luscious darks without any brush marks, patchiness or those pesky cauliflowers. You can do it when you understand the beautiful nature of watercolour which is to flow...you will also experience a bit of right hemispheric creative play!

Fees: NZ$90 - see equipment list and BYO lunch

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UNFORTUNATELY THIS COURSE HAS BEEN CANCELLED. Learn to prepare and cook delicious but economical and healthy meals for you and your family using seasonal vegetables, 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$160 - Includes all ingredients

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UNFORTUNATELY THIS COURSE HAS BEEN CANCELLED, the Tuesday course is going ahead. 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
Fees: NZ$60 - second fitness class taken in the same term

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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
Fees: NZ$60 - same person taking second fitness class in same term

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UNFORTUNATELY THIS COURSE HAS BEEN CANCELLED. You make the cheese at this intensely practical DIY 'hands-in' workshop 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$115 - Includes Ingredients

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A homemade Christmas Cake class where you will make your own cake to take home to bake plus make edible decorations to create your own masterpiece to keep or gift to someone special. Bring your own round cake tin 23cm in diameter as you will be taking the cake home to bake in your own oven.

Fees: NZ$70 - Fee includes ingredients, bring your own 23cm round cake tin

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Get ready for the holiday season and learn how to crochet a range of little projects. From stars and icicles to Christmas trees, and miniature Christmas jumpers and a little Santa hat! You will also learn how to crochet and decorate Christmas baubles! While you might not finish all the patterns this day, the aim is to have a go at making as many as possible! You will need to know some basic crochet stitches such as single and double crochet. You’ll also need to have some understanding of how to read a pattern and work with diagrams, as taught in the beginners’ crochet course. Please bring yarn that you enjoy working with (cotton, acrylic or wool, 4ply or 8 ply) in a variety of colours and a matching crochet hook.

Fees: NZ$70

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THIS COURSE HAS BEEN CANCELLED. Improve your driving skills, steer clear of danger and/or reduce your time on a restricted licence. This covers the theory and practical parts of the course. It is essential that participants attend all 4 theory sessions and the practical driving assessment, which will be arranged with the instructor during the theory sessions.

Fees: NZ$240 - includes theory and practical sessions

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Improve your driving skills, steer clear of danger and/or reduce your time on a restricted licence. This covers the theory and practical driving parts of the course. On Monday and Wednesday nights for 2 weeks. It is essential that participants attend all 4 sessions and the practical driving assessment, which will be arranged with the instructor during the theory sessions.

Fees: NZ$240 - includes theory and practical sessions

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Christmas face painting is a delightful way to add festive cheer to any holiday event. Whether you are a beginner or an experienced artist, there are plenty of designs you can learn to spread the holiday spirit. We will go through our most popular designs for the festive season, and add glitter to make sure you sparkle like a Christmas star.

Fees: NZ$65 - includes a basic paint kit

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Learn how to create fabulous table centres, wreaths, topiary tree and garland, all ready for the festive season. Each week you will need to bring along your own flowers/foliage/Christmas baubles etc. There will be extra costs for wreath base, topiary base, etc. See the attached pdf for what to bring on the first night.

Fees: NZ$110 - students supply own flowers/Xmas baubles - see course description

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UNFORTUNATELY, this course is cancelled. Samoan Language is amazingly easy to learn. Learn to understand and use familiar Samoan everyday expressions. Learn about the culture of Samoa. A condition of enrolment on this course is that you will attend at least 80% of the sessions. The first time you enrol, you'll need to provide your National Student Number (NSN) or, if you don't have one, email a copy of your passport or birth certificate as proof of your NZ citizenship or residency to [email protected].

Fees: NZ$75

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UNFORTUNATELY THIS COURSE HAS BEEN CANCELLED Learn the basics of Google Docs and how this free application can help you produce professional looking documents. We will cover getting started, how to customise your work, plus how to allow others to contribute to your documents. Basic computer skills would be helpful, but are not essential. BYOD or school computers will be available.

Fees: NZ$95

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UNFORTUNATELY THIS COURSE IS CANCELLED 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 and a simple but effective finger picking technique. Bring your own guitar. Intermediate students will work on the same material, but learning and using more advanced playing methods. You will have at least one hour tutor contact time with beginners and intermediate split into different sessions on the first night.

Fees: NZ$130

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UNFORTUNATELY THIS COURSE HAS BEEN CANCELLED Make quick nutritious meals with heaps of flavour. Recipes include Spicy Gobi Bhajis (fried cauliflower) Madras Chicken curry( rich coconut curry) Different Dhals and Breads for any occasion

Fees: NZ$130 - Fee includes ingredients

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UNFORTUNATELY THIS COURSE IS CANCELLED This class is for students who have already taken the Italian course at Tawa College in the past. Expand your pasta making to coloured pastas and new sauces, learn some more desserts and catch up with old classmates! Please bring a pasta machine if you have one, some will be provided.

Fees: NZ$130 - Fee includes ingredients

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UNFORTUNATELY THIS COURSE HAS BEEN CANCELLED. Losing your job, changing job or returning to the workforce can be a time of change, uncertainty and stress. It’s also an opportunity to reflect on your skills, experience and the value you bring to work. This course will provide you practical advice and activities that will help you figure out your next steps and how to get there. We will cover what skills employers are looking for, understand different job search strategies, and how to prepare a cover letter, CV and going for interviews.

Fees: NZ$90 - See course requirements for preparation

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If you are a landlord, you’ve faced a lot of changes. This class will help you sharpen up your performance as a landlord so you are getting the best from your property investment AND being a great landlord to your tenants. Jackie Thomas-Teague is an experienced landlord, property manager, teacher, and recognised in the Rent Skills Highly Commended category 2023 (formerly ‘Landlord of the Year’) and will help you deal with tricky areas, things you don’t enjoy, or are not confident about, as well as making sure you are meeting all your obligations. This is a safe environment to talk about all things landlord-related, so no matter your experience and skill level, you are bound to get something valuable out of it, and have fun doing it. Jackie welcomes questions before class so she can tailor the content to match your specific needs’.

Fees: NZ$95

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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$120

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UNFORTUNATELY THIS COURSE HAS BEEN CANCELLED. Native plant papermaking for Christmas In this festive themed papermaking workshop, you will create tasteful and ecofriendly paper ornaments, including tree ornaments, cards and envelopes, and gift tags. We will begin by mastering the basic papermaking skills. Then we’ll get into the Christmas spirit and, using our sustainably made native harakeke pulp, you’ll be able to explore making a range of shapes and adding inclusions of different materials and colours to create beautiful and unique decorations, and ornaments.

Fees: NZ$115 - Includes all materials, drying and posting your finished products

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For those who want an introduction to NZ Sign Language then join this beginner class. Units 1-3 will be covered. A condition of enrolment on this course is that you will attend at least 80% of the sessions. The first time you enrol, you'll need to provide your National Student Number (NSN) or, if you don't have one, email a copy of your passport or birth certificate as proof of your NZ citizenship or residency to [email protected]

Fees: NZ$75

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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. Inquire about the fee if you are starting during the year. Concert dates confirmed for 2024 are: Sunday 24th March, Saturday 3rd August and Sunday 24th November.

Fees: NZ$250

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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. Please let us know if you need to borrow one so that it can be booked in advance.

Fees: NZ$90 - Bring your own overlocker or book a school one

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This class is held at the Tawa Community Centre in Oxford Street. 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 all levels.

Fees: NZ$80
Fees: NZ$60 - same person taking second fitness class in same term

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Pilates is a blend of physical and mental workouts helping you to increase your flexibility and core strength, and improve your posture. The course is suitable for beginners and those who have not done an exercise programme before.

Fees: NZ$80
Fees: NZ$60 - same person taking second fitness class in same term

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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
Fees: NZ$60 - same person taking second fitness class in same term

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Pilates is a blend of physical and mental workouts helping you to increase your flexibility and core strength, and improve your posture. The course is suitable for those who have done a Pilates class before.

Fees: NZ$80
Fees: NZ$60 - same person taking second fitness class in same term

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**THIS COURSE IS NOW FULL** This course is only for those students who have completed at least one Beginners Wheelwork class or have an equivalent amount of wheel throwing experience. The aim of the course is to extend students who can already centre and throw a basic cylinder, and will provide tuition to begin making pieces that are larger and with more complex shapes, such as vases, jugs, pots with lids and types of serving dishes. 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 $50 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$225

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UNFORTUNATELY THIS COURSE HAS BEEN CANCELLED. Reiki is an energy healing technique that promotes relaxation, reduces stress and anxiety through gentle touch. Reiki practitioners use their hands to deliver energy to your body, improving the flow and balance of your energy to support healing.

Fees: NZ$80

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Unfortunately this course has been CANCELLED. For those who have completed levels 1 and 2.

Fees: NZ$80

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EVERYONE has a story worth sharing. This class will inspire you to start saving family stories and memories for future generations. Most family history is recorded in documents and photographs, but there are many stories and memories that are not recorded and will be lost or forgotten if they are not saved. You will use old photographs as prompts, and create a timeline of key life events that you wish to document. The main focus is on using video & audio to record stories and memories, but the same principles can be applied to writing a personal memoir.

Fees: NZ$65

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UNFORTUNATELY THIS COURSE HAS BEEN CANCELLED This 3 hour workshop is aimed at an introductory level and will introduce participants to the IKMF Krav Maga civilian self-defence curriculum through delivering easy to learn techniques and building confidence in using them. Students will leave the course with the ability “to do something, rather than nothing” when confronted with a dangerous or violent situation. Students will learn: - Principles of developing a self-defence mindset - Use of controlled aggression as a tool to counter violence - Key considerations (practical, psychological and legal) when defending oneself. - Basic, uncomplicated and effective strikes for self-defence. - Intuitive/reflexive blocking and deflection techniques. - Use of ‘common objects’ as self-defence tools. - Preventions and releases against some common problems

Fees: NZ$60

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THIS COURSE IS NOW FULL. This class is for people who are wanting to gain confidence with a sewing machine. And those just starting can work through a project making a shopping bag to introduce them to the sewing machine and sewing techniques.A condition of enrolment on this course is that you will attend at least 80% of the sessions. The first time you enrol, you'll need to provide your National Student Number (NSN) or, if you don't have one, email a copy of your passport or birth certificate as proof of your NZ citizenship or residency to [email protected]

Fees: NZ$75

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UNFORTUNATELY THIS COURSE HAS BEEN CANCELLED. Want to make knit garments but feeling unsure of all the unknowns involved? This course will provide you with the opportunity to launch into sewing knits with confidence. Delivered over 2 consecutive Saturdays this course will enable you to develop understanding of the process of making a knit garment of your choice. During class, you will be guided through cutting out, prepping pieces to sew, seaming your garment with the overlocker and finishing hems, necklines and other edges. There will be many useful sewing tips and tricks sprinkled throughout the class also. Recommended to choose one of the following styles to make: Sweatshirt, Simple T-Shirt, Leggings, Sweatpants No styles that require a zip, buttons & buttonholes or other closures. If unsure about suitable style (or if you have any queries regarding course or course materials please contact the tutor via Tawa College Community Education coordinator. Some overlockers are available to use during the course or bring your own. Please let us know if you need to use a school machine so that it can be booked in advance .

Fees: NZ$150 - BYO Overlocker, please book a school one if you need it

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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$130

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UNFORTUNATELY THIS COURSE HAS BEEN CANCELLED This is a 3 week beginners course. It starts with learning to thread the sewing machine (including the bobbin). The aim is to make a variety of Christmas items giving you confidence with machine sewing and accurate top stitching. In the first week there will be 2 different Christmas tree decorations and in the following 2 weeks you can choose to make – Christmas mats, bunting and reusable Christmas bags.

Fees: NZ$65

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This Fan form is very popular in Asean countries early morning exercise in the park. It is a gift from Chinese culture and a jewel to last for a very long time. This is an active form. Just right for active people. You learn to use the Fan and your body together. You learn as a group and learn to move together. It is visually quite a party activity. Learning is a challenge initially, but going past the challenge it is exhilarating and very enjoyable. It is healthy for those who need to move their legs, arms and body more. It helps you keeping your mind present in each moment in the fan form. Helps you have a moment to yourself and find peace. Come and learn. These Lessons will be at the group's pace. Everyone will be provided with a Fan to borrow or buy.

Fees: NZ$80
Fees: NZ$60 - second fitness class taken in the same term

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THIS COURSE IS NOW FULL. Tai Chi 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
Fees: NZ$60 - same person taking second fitness class in same term

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This is for those who had taken the Beginners Taichi course for two terms and would like to improve, refine and develop their physical knowledge about taiChi. This class will concentrate on contemporary hand forms. 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
Fees: NZ$60 - same person taking second fitness class in the same term

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THIS COURSE IS NOW FULL. Learn how to revitalise your furniture using equipment you already have at home. Sewing skills are essential. Please note the size of your project will determine how much homework you need to do it get it completed, but come and learn what you need to do to refresh your furniture.

Fees: NZ$175

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This class, taught by a vegan catering chef, will equip students with knowledge to shop for and prepare nutritious, wholesome, inexpensive food that is fully vegan.

Fees: NZ$130 - fee includes ingredients, bring a container to take food samples home

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These dishes can be enjoyed for any meal and will be taught by a Vietnamese chef with a passion for authentic cooking. The menu will include dishes such as savoury pancakes, wraps, rolls noodle soups and rice noodle salads. (This course is not suitable for vegetarians)

Fees: NZ$135 - Includes Ingredients

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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$180

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UNFORTUNATELY THIS COURSE HAS BEEN CANCELLED. 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 class will be held at the Tawa Menz Shed in Davies St Tawa.

Fees: NZ$180

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In this course learn about this web-based accounting package which is growing rapidly in use in the small business sector. This is a beginner course in Xero but you are expected to have some accounting knowledge.

Fees: NZ$95

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UNFORTUNATELY THIS COURSE HAS BEEN CANCELLED This course is for those who wish to learn about Payroll or have already attended Xero Basic (attendance of the Basic course is not essential). You will increase your Xero skills, with a focus on Payroll and Reporting. Accounting knowledge is not required, but basic computer skills are essential.

Fees: NZ$95

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THIS COURSE IS NOW FULL. Graduated yoga postures to enhance health and develop and maintain muscle/joint flexibility. Breath awareness and control and relaxation for stress release.

Fees: NZ$80
Fees: NZ$60 - same person taking second fitness class in the same term

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THIS COURSE IS NOW FULL Graduated yoga postures to enhance health and develop and maintain muscle/joint flexibility. Breath awareness and control and relaxation for stress release.

Fees: NZ$80
Fees: NZ$60 - same person taking second fitness class in the same term

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