Learn a New Skill

Learn a New Skill

AI – GETTING STARTED WITH AI

  • 1 session
    16th May 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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CANDLE MAKING

  • 1 session
    16th May 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: Brie & Mozzarella

  • 1 session
    17th May 2026, 9:00am – 1:00pm
  • Tutor: Alexis Murti
  • Normal: $130.00
  • 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

  • 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 peopleThis course is not being offered in term 2, these are term 3 dates Crochet is an activity that settles your…
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FACE PAINTING

  • 4 sessions
    Starts 29th April 2026, 7:00pm – 9:00pm
    Ends 20th May 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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FLOWER ARRANGING – More Fun With Flowers

  • 4 sessions
    Starts 28th April 2026, 7:00pm – 9:00pm
    Ends 19th May 2026, 7:00pm – 9:00pm
  • Tutor: Debbie Nguon
  • Normal: $80.00
  • A9 Art room
Limited to 12 peopleThis course follows on from our course last term (although beginners are also welcome) with some useful designs for autumn and winter…
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Gagana Samoa for Everyone

  • 8 sessions
    Starts 29th April 2026, 6:00pm – 8:00pm
    Ends 17th June 2026, 6:00pm – 8:00pm
  • Tutor: Filipo Siaki
  • Normal: $75.00
  • A3
Limited to 12 peopleSamoan Language is amazingly easy to learn. Learn to understand and use familiar Samoan everyday expressions. Learn about the culture…
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Guitar: Beginner & Intermediate

  • 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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KNITTING: Beginners

  • 4 sessions
    Starts 30th April 2026, 7:00pm – 9:00pm
    Ends 21st May 2026, 7:00pm – 9:00pm
  • Tutor: Elizabeth Allen
  • Normal: $80.00
  • A6
Limited to 12 peopleWant to knit but think it’s too difficult? It’s not….did you know that all knitted pieces are a combination of…
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METAL JEWELLERY: Beginner

  • 1 session
    17th May 2026, 10:00am – 4:00pm
  • Tutor: Kristelle Plimmer
  • Normal: $180.00
  • A5 Workshop
Limited to 8 peopleMaking silver rings and things…..learn a range of jewellery making techniques including forming, shaping, soldering, texturing, sawing, filing and finishing.…
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Musical Keyboard Skills

  • 8 sessions
    Starts 20th April 2026, 7:30pm
    Ends 22nd June 2026, 7:30pm
  • Tutor: Jean Hollier
  • Normal: $135.00
  • H3 Music Department
Limited to 12 people8 Monday nights Learn to use the musical keyboard. One hour individual and group tuition plus practice time using the schools'…
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New Zealand Sign Language: Level 1A (Monday)

  • 8 sessions
    Starts 4th May 2026, 5:30pm – 7:30pm
    Ends 29th June 2026, 5:30pm – 7:30pm
  • Tutor: Tania Ali
  • Normal: $75.00
  • A10
Limited to 15 peopleFor those who want an introduction to NZ Sign Language then join this beginner class. Units 1-3 will be covered. A…
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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

  • 6 sessions
    Starts 4th May 2026, 7:00pm
    Ends 15th June 2026, 7:00pm
  • 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 – INTRODUCTION FOR BEGINNERS

  • 2 sessions
    Starts 16th May 2026, 9:00am – 4:00pm
    Ends 23rd May 2026, 9:00am – 4:00pm
  • Tutor: Joyce Tam
  • Normal: $90.00
  • A2 Sewing room
Limited to 10 peopleThis course is suitable for students who would like to learn to sew in a short space of time/over 2 (consecutive)…
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SEWING: Intermediate

  • 8 sessions
    Starts 4th May 2026, 6:30pm – 8:30pm
    Ends 29th June 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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TAI CHI Beginners SWORD Class

  • 8 sessions
    Starts 1st May 2026, 2:00pm – 3:00pm
    Ends 19th June 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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TAI CHI KUNG FU FAN

  • 8 sessions
    Starts 28th April 2026, 5:30pm – 6:30pm
    Ends 23rd June 2026, 5:30pm – 6:30pm
  • Tutor: Mercedes Godinez
  • Normal: $80.00
  • A7 Dance room
Limited to 10 peopleThis Fan form is very popular in Asean countries early morning exercise in the park. It is a gift from…
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TAI CHI: Intermediate

  • 8 sessions
    Starts 28th April 2026, 7:45pm – 8:45pm
    Ends 23rd June 2026, 7:45pm – 8:45pm
  • Tutor: Mercedes Godinez
  • Normal: $80.00
  • A7 Dance room
Limited to 12 peopleThis is for those who had taken the Beginners Tai Chi course for two terms and would like to improve,…
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TAI CHI: TASTER CLASS (Friday afternoon)

  • 8 sessions
    Starts 1st May 2026, 1:00pm – 2:00pm
    Ends 19th June 2026, 1:00pm – 2:00pm
  • Tutor: Mercedes Godinez
  • Normal: $80.00
  • Tawa Union Church Hall
Limited to 12 peopleFor Beginner students wanting a taste of Taichi. There is so much to experience at the very beginning.  There will…
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Vietnamese Cooking

  • 4 sessions
    Starts 30th April 2026, 6:00pm – 8:00pm
    Ends 21st May 2026, 6:00pm – 8:00pm
  • 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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WOODWORK: Skills & Projects (Tuesday)

  • 8 sessions
    Starts 28th April 2026, 7:00pm – 9:00pm
    Ends 16th June 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 (Thursday)

  • 8 sessions
    Starts 30th April 2026, 7:00pm – 9:00pm
    Ends 18th June 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

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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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