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Start your journey into sign language with Amanda (NZSLTA), who started her career working with the Deaf community when she started learning NZSL at CEW thirty years ago!This is a friendly, practical introduction to everyday communication. Over six weekly two‑hour sessions, you’ll learn essentia...

AI Assisted GenealogyYour ancestors left clues. AI helps you find them.In this practical, two-hour workshop, AI enthusiast and tech facilitator Lisa Lightband shows you how to put today's AI tools to work on your real genealogy challenges. From decoding curious middle names and tracing links to hist...

Discover Cambodia’s most luxurious celebration curry in this relaxed, demonstration-based workshop. You’ll learn how to slow‑cook tender beef in a rich coconut and roasted‑peanut sauce, gently spiced and beautifully aromatic. The flavours are warm, creamy, nutty, and deeply comforting — pe...

Join us for a delicious introduction to one of Cambodia’s most loved breakfast dishes. Bai Sach Chrouk brings together smoky, caramelised grilled pork, soft rice, bright pickles, and classic Khmer dressing for a simple, satisfying meal. Tutor Sokchetta will demonstrate the preparation and plating...

Take your "Beginner Italian" to the next level. This is the perfect course if you have a basic knowledge of the Italian language or if you have already attended "Italian for Everyday"In this course you will consolidate basic skills, advance conversational skills and increase your vocabulary and know...

Discover the art of kokedama, a traditional Japanese technique where plants are wrapped in moss to create stunning, living sculptures. In this hands-on workshop, you'll learn how to craft your own kokedama, creating something truly special to take home and display.A range of plants to choose from an...

Ready to move beyond beginners? This fun, one-hour-a-week course helps you build confidence with new chords, strumming patterns and simple riffs. You'll learn new songs along the way giving you more music to play and enjoy.Perfect for anyone who knows a few chords and wants to keep growing their ski...

Discover the ancient art of bonsai in this hands-on beginner's course. Learn the basics of cultivating and shaping miniature trees as you create your very own bonsai to take home.Introduction to Bonsai, Pruning, Styling, Wiring, Repotting, Additional Techniques, Styles and After Care.All materials...

From the world of Bonsai comes Saikei - the art of crafting miniature living landscapes in a tray. In this introductory workshop Bonsai artist, Peter Scammell, will give you an overview of the history and components of Saikei and demonstrate the techniques he uses in his own work. You will then crea...

Master "Italiano di tutti i giorni" – Italian for every day! Immerse yourself in the Italian language, where every word is a delight to hear and learn. Its close ties to Latin make Italian not just easier to remember, but also a fantastic way to expand your knowledge of word origins—perfect for...

Explore the magic of watercolour with renowned illustrator Sandra Morris. No experience is necessary, as Sandra will guide you as you learn about this fabulous medium and how to achieve stunning results with the right tools, the right tips and some tricks Sandra has used in her own art practice. 1 S...

A beginner-friendly session exploring botanical drawing with graphite and coloured pencils. You will practice simple observation and techniques including shading and colour layering to create gentle, nature-inspired illustrations.1 SessionSunday 10 am – 4 pm29 March 2026 $110 - materials list supp...

Explore the creative side of AI with tools that generate images, sound, and multimedia. This workshop offers guided experimentation, ethical guidance, and plenty of space to play with emerging technologies in a safe, supportive environment.Saturday 10 am to 1 pm11 April 2026 $75Enrolment Information...

Learn practical prompting techniques that make AI tools more accurate, creative, and useful. Through hands on activities, participants discover how to shape responses, refine outputs, and communicate effectively with different models.Saturday 10 am to 1 pm21 March 2026 $75Enrolment Information:Commu...

Build a clear, confidence boosting foundation in artificial intelligence. This session introduces key concepts, common model types, and real world examples in a friendly, accessible way. Perfect for beginners or anyone wanting to understand how modern AI actually works.Saturday 10 am to 1 pm21 Febru...

The Free-Thinkers group meet every two weeks, bringing together people from diverse backgrounds to share thoughtful ideas and experiences. These gatherings are built on the belief that questioning—especially in a collaborative setting—is a powerful way to learn and grow. No formal philosophical...

Join Fio Thomson of Inhide Leather (Hamilton) for a hands-on workshop where you'll design and craft your own custom leather tote bag. Working from a simple base pattern, you'll choose your leather colour and personalise your bag with features such as strap/s length, pockets, clasps, or a zip. Throug...

On the 1st Saturday of each month you will spend from 1.30 -3.30 pm in the UCOL art room, extending your art practice with the guidance of Esther Topfer.This is an excellent opportunity to become a part of our developing art community; building relationships with other learning artists, sharing idea...

Interested in woodwork? With many years of industry experience, Steve Rhodes is the man to introduce you to the fundamentals of woodwork. He will guide you through a project from start to finish, teaching you how to develop your tooling and machinery skills. Start your journey with either a bookshel...

Over six weeks you'll learn plate preparation, mark-making techniques, inking methods and printing processes. Perfect for beginners and experienced printmakers alike, this course provides all materials and access to our press. Leave each week with your own unique prints and skills to embark on your...

Discover the joy of drawing! Exploring a range of drawing mediums —from pencil and charcoal to ink and pastels— you will learn fundamental skills like shading, perspective and composition along the way. With step‑by‑step guidance and plenty of hands‑on practice, you’ll build confidence a...

Do you play an instrument? Do you sing? Then come along to this fun, crazy, eight-week course. The more musicians and singers, the more the fun!8 SessionsTuesdays 7 pm to 8 pmStarts on 10 February 2026$90BYO InstrumentEnrolment Information:Community Education courses are for adults. You must be at l...

Whether you're looking to expand your culinary repertoire or simply enjoy watching traditional food preparation, this demonstration offers an engaging introduction to one of Cambodia's most popular and accessible dishes; Nom Krouk, savoury or sweet these rice cakes are a budget-friendly and scrumpti...

Join us for an immersive two-hour demonstration workshop where you'll learn to create an authentic Cambodian chicken curry from scratch. Under expert guidance, you'll master traditional cooking techniques and discover what makes Cambodian curry unique. Whether you're a curious home cook or passionat...