Learn a New Skill

Learn a New Skill

AI – GETTING STARTED WITH AI – term 3

  • 1 session
    9th August 2026, 9:00am – 4:00pm
  • Tutor: Carolyn Bates
  • Normal: $95.00
  • C14 Computer Suite
Limited to 12 peopleWant to learn more about AI (Artificial Intelligence)? Come along to this introductory session where we will introduce new ways to…
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ART: Learn to Draw Workshop Term 3

  • 1 session
    9th August 2026, 9:30am – 3:30pm
  • Tutor: Kimbra Taylor
  • Normal: $90.00
  • A8 - Art Room
Limited to 12 peopleWould you like to learn to draw? Do you believe it's impossible for you? Well then, this course is exactly…
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CANDLE MAKING – Term 3

  • 1 session
    12th September 2026, 1:00pm – 3:00pm
  • Tutor: Moira Garside
  • Normal: $65.00
  • A8 - Art Room
Limited to 15 peopleYou will learn how to make candles with soy wax and fragrances. On the day you will make two candles, one in…
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CHEESEMAKING: Halloumi & Feta – Term 3

  • 1 session
    12th September 2026, 9:00am – 1:30pm
  • Tutor: Alexis Murti
  • Normal: $135.00
  • A11 Foods Room
Limited to 15 peopleYou make the cheese at this intensely practical DIY 'hands-in' workshop because the key to good cheese making is knowing…
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CROCHET FOR RELAXATION – Beginner – Term 3

  • 4 sessions
    Starts 28th July 2026, 7:00pm – 9:00pm
    Ends 18th August 2026, 7:00pm – 9:00pm
  • Tutor: Monique Lubberink
  • Normal: $80.00
  • A3
Limited to 12 peopleCrochet is an activity that settles your mind and is relaxing too. Crochet and the repetitive movements help the brain…
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FACE PAINTING – Term 3

  • 4 sessions
    Starts 29th July 2026, 7:00pm – 9:00pm
    Ends 19th August 2026, 7:00pm – 9:00pm
  • Tutor: Tina Elsdon
  • Normal: $125.00
  • A8 - Art Room
Limited to 10 peopleLearn how to face paint using the materials provided in the course. You will learn skills so that you can…
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FLOWERS – Even More Fun With Flowers – Term 3

  • 4 sessions
    Starts 28th July 2026, 7:00pm – 9:00pm
    Ends 18th August 2026, 7:00pm – 9:00pm
  • Tutor: Debbie Nguon
  • Normal: $80.00
  • A8 - Art Room
Limited to 12 people  This course follows on from our course last term (although beginners are more than welcome). We’ll create a design in…
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Guitar: Beginner & Intermediate – Term 3

  • 8 sessions
    Starts 29th July 2026, 7:00pm – 9:00pm
    Ends 16th September 2026, 7:00pm – 9:00pm
  • Tutor: Don Franks
  • Normal: $140.00
  • H2 Music Department
Limited to 12 people8 Wednesday nights This course will show beginners how to form basic chords and use them to accompany a range of…
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MUSICAL KEYBOARD SKILLS Term 3

  • 8 sessions
    Starts 20th July 2026, 6:30pm – 8:30pm
    Ends 7th September 2026, 6:30pm – 8:30pm
  • Tutor: Jean Hollier
  • Normal: $135.00
  • H3 Music Department
This class is fullLearn to use the musical keyboard. One hour individual and group tuition plus practice time using the schools' electronic keyboards.…
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NZ SIGN LANGUAGE 1A Thursday Term 3

  • 8 sessions
    Starts 30th July 2026, 5:30pm – 7:30pm
    Ends 17th September 2026, 5:30pm – 7:30pm
  • Tutor: Tania Ali
  • Normal: $75.00
Limited to 15 peopleFor those who want an introduction to NZ Sign Language,  join this beginner class. Units 1-3 will be covered. A condition…
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PICTURE BOOK CREATION

  • 4 sessions
    Starts 11th August 2026, 7:00pm – 9:00pm
    Ends 1st September 2026, 7:00pm – 9:00pm
  • Tutor: Paul Beavis
  • Normal: $110.00
  • A10
This class is fullThis is a 4 week course presented by picture book author and illustrator, Paul Beavis.  This is suitable for both…
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POTTERY: Wheelwork for Beginners

  • 8 sessions
    Starts 20th April 2026, 7:00pm – 9:30pm
    Ends 29th June 2026, 7:00pm – 9:30pm
  • Tutor: Anne Glennie
  • Normal: $245.00
  • Potter's Shed, Gear Homested
This class is fullThis class is an introduction to throwing clay on a pottery wheel. Students learn to centre clay on the wheel…
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RESIN ART AND CRAFT – Term 3

  • 6 sessions
    Starts 27th July 2026, 7:00pm – 9:00pm
    Ends 31st August 2026, 7:00pm – 9:00pm
  • Tutor: Sophia Kama
  • Normal: $220.00
  • A8 - Art Room
Limited to 12 peopleLearn how to make your own custom designs with resin.  In this beginner-friendly course, you will discover how to create…
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SEWING INTERMEDIATE – Term 3

  • 8 sessions
    Starts 27th July 2026, 6:30pm – 8:30pm
    Ends 14th September 2026, 6:30pm – 8:30pm
  • Tutor: Joyce Tam
  • Normal: $145.00
  • A2 Sewing room
Limited to 10 peopleThis class caters for the sewer who has had some sewing experience and/or wishes to work on their own sewing/pattern…
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SILVER JEWELLERY: Beginner Term 3

  • 1 session
    16th August 2026, 10:00am – 4:00pm
  • Tutor: Kristelle Plimmer
  • Normal: $260.00
  • A5 Workshop
Limited to 8 peopleMake a ring and a bangle in silver! Discover a range of jewellery making techniques including forming, shaping, soldering, texturing, sawing, filing…
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TAI CHI Beginners SWORD Class – Term 3

  • 8 sessions
    Starts 24th July 2026, 2:00pm – 3:00pm
    Ends 18th September 2026, 2:00pm – 3:00pm
  • Tutor: Mercedes Godinez
  • Normal: $80.00
  • Tawa Union Church Hall
Limited to 10 peopleThis class is for serious Sword enthusiasts. We will have a short Qigong,  Taichi Walking for Sword forms and will…
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UKULELE – Term 3

  • 8 sessions
    Starts 28th July 2026, 7:00pm – 9:00pm
    Ends 15th September 2026, 7:00pm – 9:00pm
  • Tutor: Don Franks
  • Normal: $140.00
  • H2 Music Department
Limited to 12 peopleThis course will show beginners how to form basic chords and use them to accompany a range of songs. Students…
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VIETNAMESE COOKING – Term 3

  • 4 sessions
    Starts 6th August 2026, 6:30pm – 8:30pm
    Ends 27th August 2026, 6:30pm – 8:30pm
  • Tutor: Ha Nguyen
  • Normal: $145.00
  • A11 Foods Room
Limited to 12 peopleThese dishes can be enjoyed for any meal and will be taught by a Vietnamese chef with a passion for…
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VIETNAMESE COOKING: More Tastes Term 3

  • 4 sessions
    Starts 3rd September 2026, 6:30pm – 8:30pm
    Ends 24th September 2026, 6:30pm – 8:30pm
  • Tutor: Ha Nguyen
  • Normal: $145.00
  • A11 Foods Room
Limited to 12 peopleThis course will include different recipes to the Vietnamese Cooking course.  Dishes will depend on seasonal availability of ingredients but…
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WOODWORK: Skills & Projects (Thursday) – Term 3

  • 8 sessions
    Starts 30th July 2026, 7:00pm – 9:00pm
    Ends 17th September 2026, 7:00pm – 9:00pm
  • Tutor: Gary Beecroft, Graeme Chamberlain
  • Normal: $185.00
  • Tawa Menz Shed
Limited to 12 peopleLearn wood working skills using hand tools and the type of power tools found in the home. Choose your own…
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WOODWORK: Skills & Projects (Tuesday) Term 3

  • 8 sessions
    Starts 28th July 2026, 7:00pm – 9:00pm
    Ends 15th September 2026, 7:00pm – 9:00pm
  • Tutor: Gary Beecroft, Graeme Chamberlain
  • Normal: $185.00
  • Tawa Menz Shed
Limited to 12 peopleLearn wood working skills using hand tools and the type of power tools found in the home. Choose your own…
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XERO: BASICS Term 3

  • 1 session
    8th August 2026, 9:00am – 4:00pm
  • Tutor: Carolyn Bates
  • Normal: $95.00
  • C14 Computer Suite
Limited to 12 peopleIn this course learn about this web-based accounting package which is growing rapidly in use in the small business sector.…
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ZENTANGLE ® Method

  • 1 session
    12th September 2026, 10:00am – 4:00pm
  • Tutor: Monique Lubberink
  • Normal: $110.00
  • A3
Limited to 10 peopleThe Zentangle® Method is an easy-to-learn, relaxing, and fun way to create beautiful images by drawing structured patterns. Fee includes…
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