Saturday

INDIAN COOKING- Breads and Masalas

Tutor/Facilitator: Manjula Patel
1 Saturday - On 28 March from 9:30am - 3:30pm

Take a day and create a range of delicious and different Indian masalas, using both Manjula’s tried-and-true recipes but also some of the new spice mixes now available in Indian shops. You’ll also learn how to make a variety of breads (naan, roti and parathas) to serve with the curries. By the end of the workshop, you’ll be able to: • Create several different masalas (curries) • Make tasty Indian bread accompaniments • Adapt ready-made spice mixes to enhance the flavours • Use a range a different Indian spices with more confidence

Fees: NZ$125 - fee includes ingredients

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OVERLOCKER BASICS/SEWING WITH KNITS

Tutor/Facilitator: Joyce Tam
1 Saturday - On Saturday 7 March from 9am-3:30pm

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$95 - Bring your own overlocker or book a school one

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SELF DEFENCE ESSENTIALS: Krav Maga(Age 15+)

Tutor/Facilitator: Peter Kani
1 Saturday afternoon - On 7 March from 12pm (midday) -3pm

This 3-hour, self-defense essentials workshop is designed for beginners of all fitness levels, and will provide you with a fun and useful introduction to the fundamentals of the IKMF Krav Maga civilian self-defense curriculum. Whether you have previous martial arts experience or are brand new to self-defense, this workshop will provide you with practical, easy-to-learn techniques that can help you protect yourself in a dangerous or violent situation. By the end of the workshop you’ll leave with the confidence to take action and to effectively respond in a situation, rather than feeling helpless. In this workshop, you will learn: The essential principles of developing a self-defense mindset, including how to use controlled aggression as a tool to defend against violence. We’ll also discuss the key practical, psychological, and legal considerations you need to keep in mind when defending yourself. Simple but effective strikes designed for real-world self-defense situations. Reflexive blocking and deflection techniques that are intuitive and easy to practice. How to use everyday, common objects as self-defense tools in unexpected situations. How to prevent and escape some of the most common self-defense problems. Krav Maga is a highly effective self-defense system that was originally developed for military use but has since been adapted to suit the unique needs of various groups, including law enforcement, VIP protection teams, civilians, women, children, and people with physical disabilities. Known for its practicality and ease of learning, Krav Maga is designed to help individuals of all backgrounds and abilities protect themselves with confidence. The civilian version of Krav Maga, in particular, emphasizes minimizing harm to yourself, quickly neutralizing threats, and escaping to safety as soon as possible. It’s a system built on simple, straightforward techniques that anyone can learn and apply. Whether you're looking to build confidence and feel more empowered or simply want to feel more prepared in everyday situations, this workshop is for you. We look forward to having you with us!

Fees: NZ$60

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XERO: BASICS (Saturday)

Tutor/Facilitator: Carolyn Bates
1 Saturday - On Saturday 28 March from 9am-4pm

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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ZENTANGLE ® Method

Tutor/Facilitator: Monique Lubberink
1 Saturday - On 28 March from 10am-4pm

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$110 - Includes materials pack

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