BOLLYWOOD DANCE FITNESS: MondayTutor/Facilitator: Vinod Kumar 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 Click here for more information on this course or to enrol Defensive Driving 1 (4 November)Tutor/Facilitator: Grant Morgan 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 Click here for more information on this course or to enrol Defensive Driving 2 (December)Tutor/Facilitator: Grant Morgan 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 Click here for more information on this course or to enrol INDIAN COOKING: TraditionalTutor/Facilitator: Manjula Patel 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 Click here for more information on this course or to enrol Musical Keyboard Skills:Tutor/Facilitator: Jean Hollier 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 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. 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 Click here for more information on this course or to enrol OrchestraTutor/Facilitator: Samuel Berkahn 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 Click here for more information on this course or to enrol PILATES: IntermediateTutor/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. The course is suitable for those who have done a Pilates class before. Fees: NZ$80 Click here for more information on this course or to enrol POTTERY: Wheel Work Intermediate (July) **FULL**Tutor/Facilitator: Anne Glennie **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 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$130 |