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Natural Body Products
Saturday 9 Nov 12.30-4pm, 1 afternoon $55
Making skin and body care products can be quite addictive. Ingredients can come from your garden, the supermarket, the bush. Using plants such as chillies, herbs and lavender you will learn how to make an infused oil, lip balm, salve, hand cream and body lotion. Discover how to prepare the herbs for use from infusing to bottling. This is a practical hands-on workshop where you will take home samples of each of the products. The fee includes all ingredients plus jars.
Course ID: D225
​Tutor: Raewyn Rouse
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Ikebana: Flower Arranging
Sat 23 Nov, 9am-11.30am, 1 morning $70
Ikebana is the Japanese art of flower arrange-ment; an ancient tradition that dates back to the 7th century. The style is often minimalist and is not unlike a sculpture with colour, line, form and function all considered. Learn the basics of this graceful art form. All flowers and greenery provided as well as a container/vase and kensan (flower frog) which are all included in the course fee. Take home your own floral arrangement and the skills to replicate this at home.​
Course ID: D235
Tutor: Satomi Chave
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Make a Fabric Shopping Bag
Sat 23 Nov, 1-3.30pm, 1 afternoon $28
Easy to make, re-usable and washable, just the thing for replacing those plastic shopping bags. Approx 35cm square and lined for strength this bag will hold lots! The fabric choice is yours, the style is simple and elegant and so easy to make, you could make one for all your friends for Christmas! Materials extra. View sample (as shown above) at the CEW office.
Course ID: D34
Tutor: Lyn Madden
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Yes, You Can Sew!

​Wed 6-8.30pm, starts 6 Nov, 5 weeks $95
All levels welcome! Are you a beginner? Have you sewed before but lost your confidence? Do you already sew and simply need some guidance with an existing project? No matter what your skill level our tutor can help you! Learn the basic skills and techniques or improve on your existing skills and learn some extra tips and tricks. You will work on your own project: make a new garment, up-cycle or re-purpose an existing item. Register for the orientation evening to be held Wed 30 Oct @ 6pm​ to meet the tutor, discuss your project, and receive guidance on both pattern and fabric. Yes, you CAN sew!
​​Course ID: D350
Tutor: Vivienne Shepherd
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Upholstery Workshop

Sat & Sun, 2 & 3 Nov, 9am-4.30pm, $155
​​​Do you have a chair or stool that needs recovering? Bring your favourite piece of furniture back to life! Learn the basics of upholstery in this intensive weekend workshop with our experienced tutor.   You will be given the opportunity to meet with the tutor prior to the class to discuss your project and calculate the quantity of fabric needed together with any other resources that may be required (contact the CEW office for when the info evening will be held). No large items accepted due to time constraints. Basic sewing skills recommended.  Material costs are extra.  Use of staple gun included in fee. This is a popular course and spaces are limited. Enrol early to avoid disappointment. Visit the Gallery page to view projects from previous classes. 
Course ID: D355 
Tutor: Ken Brain
phone: 09-435-0889  |  location: Wilkinson Ave, Kamo, Whangarei  |  email: cew@kamohigh.school.nz
 
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