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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 Click here for more information on this course or to enrol Learn to bake yeasted products: Focaccia Bread, Cinnamon Rolls and Homemade Pizza. Some mixers available, however if you can bring a 'Stand Mixer' (like Kenwood/Kitchen Aid/ Breville etc) please do. Fees: NZ$115 - fee includes ingredients, bring a container to take samples home Click here for more information on this course or to enrol 
CHEESE MAKING: Halloumi & RicottaTutor/Facilitator: Alexis Murti 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 - fee includes ingredients, bring a container to take cheese home Click here for more information on this course or to enrol 
CREATE YOUR CAREER ACTION PLAN (Saturday)Tutor/Facilitator: Dr Sherrie Lee Understand the key components of career planning and job hunting. -Create a 90 second pitch to introduce yourself to others. - Learn how to explore or create opportunities - Create your own career action plan. Participants bring a laptop or tablet and writing material to take notes. Fees: NZ$25 - Bring a laptop/tablet and writing material for note taking Click here for more information on this course or to enrol 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 Click here for more information on this course or to enrol Learn how to make your own Hot Cross Buns from scratch. Some mixers available, however if you can bring a 'Stand Mixer' (like Kenwood/Kitchen Aid/ Breville etc) please do. Fees: NZ$90 - fee includes ingredients, bring a container to take samples home Click here for more information on this course or to enrol 
MEDITATION - AN INTRODUCTIONTutor/Facilitator: Kim Chamberlain This course offers a simple introduction to Meditation, covering: What is Meditation? What are the benefits? Simple techniques for entering a meditative state Two guided meditations The tutor will bring a few meditation pyramids for those who would like the experience of sitting within one while meditation. Please bring a cushion if you would like to try this. There will also be a short discussion about mindfulness and about channelling and how it could help with meditation. No prior meditation experience if required, just an open mind and a willingness to explore. Your tutor, Kim Chamberlain offers a range of spiritual services including meditation, channelling and spiritual readings. Fees: NZ$25 Click here for more information on this course or to enrol 
SELF DEFENCE: Krav Maga(Age 15+)Tutor/Facilitator: Peter Kani 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 Click here for more information on this course or to enrol 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 Click here for more information on this course or to enrol 
UpholsteryTutor/Facilitator: Raewyn Dawe Refresh your existing furniture or lovingly restore that op shop find. Start with something simple like reupholstering a footstool, dining room chair or be prepared to do homework and/or a couple of terms and tackle a lounge chair. Modern, retro, vintage all can be refreshed. There are additional material costs. These will vary depending on the size of your project and the condition of your piece of furniture. In older chairs the foam may have decayed and will need to be replaced. You will need fabric and other materials depending on your project. What you will need to purchase will be determined as you discover what is underneath the fabric and what you can reuse. Sewing skills are essential. Also NO leather fabrics, Vinyl maybe Ok but only after discussion with the tutor. For the first session please bring your project, a large rubbish bag and a permanent marker. You don’t need to start anything before the first class but may need to do homework. Fees: NZ$185 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$105 - Includes materials pack |
