WEEKENDS (Mutunga Wiki) 

Painting with Palette Knives

Sat 23 Feb, 9am-2.30pm, 1 day $70 + materials
Palette knife technique is effective and rewarding.
It allows you to avoid unnecessary details,
creating the main shapes and colours in a fast
and easy way. This workshop is suitable for
people with different levels of artistic experience.
Elena will provide images with various
degrees of difficulty to cater for a range of
abilities and will offer step by step instructions.
You are required to bring your own art supplies
to this workshop (a list will be provided). Alternatively, if requested, the tutor can provide
materials for an additional fee.
​ (The above imaged is provided by way of an example)
Course ID: A35
Tutor: Elena Nikolaeva
  

Keeping Bees

​Saturday 23 Feb, 9am-11am, 1 morning $25
Thinking of keeping bees? Discover whether you have the aptitude to work with bees by handling a live hive in this hands-on practical session. If you grow your own veges and have your own fruit trees you realise how important honey bees are in this equation. Help a declining bee population plus enjoy the benefits of the garden being pollinated and harvesting your own honey.
​Course ID: A243
​Tutor: David Herbert
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Ikebana:
​Flower Arranging

Sat 23 Feb 9am-11.30am 1 morning $70
Ikebana is the Japanese art of flower arrange-ment. The style is often minimalist and is not unlike a sculpture. Colour, line, form and func-tion are all considered to guide the construction of the arrangement. Ikebana is an ancient tradition that dates back to the 7th century and is an expression of nature. Learn the basics of this graceful art form using the Obara style of Ikebana with our tutor Satomi. All flowers and greenery will be provided together with a container/vase and kensan (flower frog) which you get to keep. You will leave the class with your own floral arrangement and the skills to replicate this at home.
Course ID: A235 
Tutor: Satomi Chave
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Start a Blog 

Sat 23 Feb, 9am-3.30pm 1 day $60
Blogging is a popular, easy, and fun way to
communicate with the world. Inspire others by
sharing your story, hobby, business, or ideas.
Enjoy engaging with online fans and readers.
Practice your writing and communication skills.
Promote your favourite interests and passions.
Start a FREE blog in this one day workshop
with Shelley Chappory. Practice blogging skills
and techniques. Discover if Blogging is for you
and how to take this popular hobby further.​
Course ID: A70 
Tutor: Shelley Chappory
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Enjoy Drawing

Sat 2 March, 9am-3pm, 1 day $75
Drawing is a relaxing, affordable, easy hobby
that everyone can enjoy. Explore a wide range
of drawing techniques and discover your favourite
way to draw. Not an artist? You don't need to be. This workshop is designed for both beginners and those with some art experience. Need some creative inspiration? Try out some drawing techniques designed to break through creative blocks and get you making art again. All materials provided. (The above image is provided by way of an example only)
Course ID: A31 
Tutor: Shelley Chappory
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Mosaics

Sat 2 March, 9am-3.30pm and Sun 3 March
10am-12.30pm, 2 mornings $85
Explore your creative side. Mosaics is the art of creating pictures and designs using pieces of tile, ceramics or glass. In this introductory workshop you will create a set piece of work with all materials provided including tiles, glue, grout, etc. No experience necessary. Learn the art of mosaics today!  Visit the Gallery page to view examples.
Course ID: A41
Tutor:  AnneMaree Herbert
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Raranga Kōrari

Saturday 2 March, 9am-4.30pm, 1 day $75
​Make a small kete and putiputi (flowers) in this
basic raranga (weaving) workshop where you
will also learn how to harvest the kōrari (flax).
Suitable for both beginners and those who
want to practice and refine their newfound
skills. Join our tutor, Kiri Peeni, and discover
the joy of weaving!
Course ID: A16
Tutor: Kiri Peeni
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Sat 2 March, 9am-11am, 1 morning $25
Do you love to travel and enjoy writing? Turn your ideas for travel stories into articles for magazines or websites. Learn how to spot publishing opportunities, generate ideas for articles, the basics of writing an article and how to create contacts within the industry to get your work published. Geoff will share with you tips and tricks to help you on your journey!
​Course ID: A432
Tutor: Geoff Bartlett 
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Saturday 2 March, 9am-11am, 1 morn $25 
Do you want to reduce your household waste?Up to 40% of what we throw out is food waste and another 10% is garden waste. Turn all that goodness into compost. Discover how to start your own compost and worm farm using food & garden waste. Ginny will teach you the basic steps to making good compost including what to compost and what not to use. Learn how to set up your own worm farm using re-used and recycled materials and how to use your worm farm efficiently. Fact: one earthworm can eat their own weight in food every day!
Course ID: A220
Tutor: Ginny Clayton

Sat 2 March, 9am-1pm, 1 morning $65
What are fermented foods, how are they made and what are their health benefits? Fermented foods are probiotics that support a healthy gut and help us to stay healthy. They include yoghurt, kombucha, kimchi, sauerkraut, quark etc. A healthy gut contains supportive bacteria that assists digestion and produces vitamins and minerals for us. Learn how to make your own fermented food to improve your gut health. Make your own sauerkraut in class. The tutor will also demonstrate how to make quark. A range of recipes will be provided for you to make your own fermented foods at home.
Course ID: A178
Tutor:  Bianca Haux
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Breadmaking

Sat 2 & 9 March, 9am-12.30pm, 2 morn $70
Home-baked bread always tastes best! Make a range of European and Middle Eastern breads including baguettes, ciabatta, pitas and wraps. Our tutor will teach you the secret to making bread which is better for your digestive system. Join Amy for a day of mixing, kneading and baking. Discover the art of bread making!
Course ID: A170
Tutor: Amy Sinclair

New Class Ideas


​Do you have any ideas for courses that are not yet offered? Would you like to become a Tutor?
Please contact CEW

Upholstery Workshop

Sat & Sun, 9 & 10 March, 9am-4.30pm, 
1 weekend $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: A355
Tutor: Ken Brain

Mini Mural Artwork

Sat 9 March, 9am-3pm 1 day $85
Paint a mini mural onto corrugated iron for
your garden, shed, or entrance-way. Bring
your own design or adapt one of ours. Never
painted before? No experience needed. Visit
the Gallery page to view examples. All materials provided.
​Course ID: A24
Tutor: Shelley Chappory

Sat 9 March, 9am-12 noon, 1 morning $65
Kokedama, also known as Japanese string gardens or moss ball gardens are beautiful
moss covered spheres which have plants
growing out of them. These miniature gardens
are great for small spaces and are a lovely
way to add a bit of greenery either indoors or
out. They are fun to make and easy to care for.
In this workshop you will make your own
kokedama to take home, with all materials
provided.
​Course ID: A236
Tutor: Satomi Chave

Writing Your Family History

Sat 9 March, 9am-1pm, 1 morning $45
Are you interested in preserving the
history and stories of yourself or your family? This workshop will offer ideas on gathering material and methods for sorting through information and pictures to create an attractive, easy to read and informative record of your history. You'll be shown ways to structure your stories and gain tips and techniques to bring your stories to life. Create your own personal memoir which can be shared with future generations. Handouts are provided and no previous experience is required.
Course ID: A435
Tutor: Geoff Bartlett  

Wild Herbs

Sat 9 March, 9am-12pm 1 morning $30
Are you curious and open to new tastes? Then join our tutor on a herbal excursion. Discover how to forage for herbs on a short field trip and learn how to identify and use wild edible herbs that are full of vitamins, minerals and essential phytochemicals, in short: they are way more nutritious than cultivated veggies. So challenge your taste buds and get to know some of the weeds/herbs that you will find (almost) anywhere. You may also like to join Bianca for an afternoon in the kitchen ‘Cooking with Wild Herbs’ (see below). SAVE - both classes for $60
Course ID: A223
Tutor: Bianca Haux
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Wild Herbs in the Kitchen

Sat 9 March, 12.30-3.30pm 1 afternoon $35
How do you use wild herbs? What are the benefits? Learn how to introduce wild herbs into your cooking and at the end of the session sample some simple dishes that Bianca will prepare including pesto & salads. Please note that this is not a practical workshop. Do you want to learn how to identify wild herbs? Join Bianca for a morning session foraging for Wild Herbs (join both classes for $60 and SAVE!)
Course ID: A176 
Tutor: Bianca Haux
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Saturday 16 March, 9am-2.30pm, 1 day $100
Create a picturesque landscape full of bright
colours and the romantic spirit of Tuscany or
the south of France. Throughout the centuries
a landscape of poppies has been a favourite
painting subject. This workshop offers you the
opportunity to add your own personal touch to
an iconic image. Join our tutor, Elena Nikolaeva,
in a pleasant and relaxed atmosphere as
she guides you step by step through the process
of painting a poppy field onto a medium
size canvas using acrylics.  Suitable
for any level of artistic experience. Materials
provided, just bring along your creativity!​
​​(The above image is provided by way of an example only)
Course ID: A36
Tutor: Elena Nikolaeva

Natural Body Products

Saturday 16 March, 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: A225
​Tutor: Raewyn Rouse
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Save Your Family Photos

Sat 16 March, 9am-3.30pm, 1 day $60
Explore digital techniques that will keep your family photos and documents safe and secure for future generations. Learn future proofing tips and tricks so nothing will get lost. Man-age, transfer, update and save files. Easily share digital files with those who matter.
Course ID: A135
Tutor: Shelley Chappory
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Saturday 16 March, 9am-4pm, 1 day $65
Traditional Māori bodywork and massage
are used for healing, restoring balance and blessing the body, mind and spirit of a person. Romiromi, Mirimiri, Honohono, Waiata and Karakia will be introduced including some spiritual aspects. Practice some body work techniques – Māori Body Movement techniques, Rakau Ora and Wairua under the supervision of our tutor. You will also make your own therapeutic oils from native plants. This one day workshop will be held at Michelle’s premises about 10 minutes from the school.
Course ID: A482
Tutor: Michelle Sime

Sat 16 March, 9am-11am, 1 morning $25 *
Herbs are a magical ingredient that with a little
imagination can transform a recipe. Join Ginny
and learn about culinary herbs and how to
use them. This is not a practical class but
Ginny will explain how you can add these wonderful flavours with their extra goodness to
your family menus at home including in vinegars, oils, butters and teas. Recipes provided.
Course ID: A221
Tutor: Ginny Clayton
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Raw Food

Sat 16 & 23 March, 9am-12.30pm, 2 morn $70
Learn how to create delicious fabulous food. Use living raw foods as nature intended, full of colour, texture, flavour and taste sensations. Experience the creativity of turning raw foods into tasty nutritious dishes for a special occasion, a lifestyle change or for the family to enjoy. The use of organic in season food will be used wherever possible during this course. Both sessions will include a main, salad and dessert and as an added extra either a fruit shake or smoothie. Most ingredients provided.
Course ID: A177
Tutor: Maria Lawton
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Saturday 23 March, 9am-2pm, 1 day $60
Create a personal journal from a disused or
discarded book. Old books often have interesting
titles, great pictures and different fonts.
Transform an old musty book; add some blank
pages, embellish with twine, ribbons, charms,
customise according to the intended purpose
or recipient. Materials provided.​
Course ID: A33
Tutor: Maureen Baker
  
Sat 23 March, 9am-2.30pm, 1 day $100
Take the opportunity to bring a touch of romance into your creative weekend. Paint a landscape of a park with a couple in the distance walking along a pathway. Using a harmonious colour palette you will create a nice quiet atmosphere. Suitable for students of any level of artistic experience. Elena will provide step by step detailed instructions. All materials are supplied including acrylic paints and a medium size canvas  (The above imaged is provided by way of an example)
Course ID: A37
Tutor: Elena Nikolaeva
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Weekend of 23 & 24 March, 9am-5pm $245
Do you need help in bringing your planning,
organisation and communication skills to a
professional level? This two day workshop is
suitable for anyone who facilitates groups or
for those working on a one to one basis training
staff. The aim of this course is to empower
adult tutors/facilitators through an understanding of key factors that enable adult learning. The course covers: the learning climate, characteristics of adult learners, group dynamics, course planning and evaluation. By the end of the course you will have gained confidence in your ability to facilitate a group, discussed adult learning styles and their relationship to tutoring, acquired skills for creating a positive learning environment, completed a practical exercise in course development including task analysis and lesson presentation, completed an evaluation exercise.  This is an ideal course for both potential and current tutors of adults, whether you are new to teaching or want to improve your teaching techniques – a great way to re-energise! 
Course ID: A460
Tutor: Greg Smith
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Tips for Internet and Computer Use

Sat 23 March,  9am-3.30pm 1 day $60
The Internet is a fun, safe place to explore when you know how. Computers are powerful tools that can store and alter photos and documents and so much more. Discover easy techniques to help you enjoy the Internet. Create a free and easy online email. Learn how to transfer and save pictures from your camera or phone, and how to safely back up all your files for the future. Explore how to share your files with others using the cloud. Bring along your computing questions and find some answers.
Course ID: A132 
Tutor: Shelley Chappory
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​Saturday 23 March, 9am-11am, 1 morn $25 *
What are the best vegetables to grow for your winter use? Discover what you should be planting and when. Includes many heirloom types which contain the strongest flavours, vitamins and minerals to get you through the winter. Includes general gardening chores for the autumn/winter months AND how to save your own seed including tips from saving to sowing and the different ways some seeds need to be sown. Learn the basics of seed saving.
Course ID: A222
Tutor: Ginny Clayton

Have Fun with Fragrance

Sat 23 March, 1-3pm, 1 afternoon $35
Have you ever dreamed of making your own fragrances? Would you like something natural to pop in the bath while you soak? Learn the first steps on how to create your own fragrance blends using natural essential oils. Make a roll on perfume and bath bomb to take home. These are great treats for yourself or make lovely gifts for family & friends. All ingredients provided.
Course ID: A226
​Tutor: Raewyn Rouse
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Basic Soap Making

Sat 23 March, 9am-12 noon, 1 morning $55
In this fun class you will learn the basics of soap making. We will use the traditional Cold Process method and use oils that may be in your pantry already.  This  method produces very mild soap that is perfect for baby or sensitive skin yet will still clean the grubbiest of hands. This is a practical hands-on workshop. Take home  a beautiful  handmade  soap together with full instructions. All ingredients provided. View examples at the CEW office. 
Course ID: A38
Tutor: Lyn Madden
  

'Easy' Soap Making

Sat 6 April, 9am-12noon, 1 morn $60
Do you want to make soap the cheats way? Our tutor, Lyn, will provide batches of new pre-made soap that can be reprocessed to form brand new soap bars. You get lots of interesting patterns as the different soaps merge together and you can customise your soap by adding scents and colours to make a unique and easy homemade gift! No caustic soda, no curing time, the soaps simply need to harden.
Course ID: A40
​Tutor: Lyn Madden
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Pastries

Sat 6 April, 9am-1pm, 1 morn $50
Discover Amy's secrets to baking her famous pastries, said to be some of the best in Northland. Learn how to make delicious pastries such as croissants, tarts, danishes and pies. You may have already sampled Amy's croissants at the Canopy markets - now you can make your own!​
Course ID: A175
Tutor: Amy Sinclair

Sat 6 April, 9am-3pm, 1 day $75
Many people around the world enjoy art journaling. Create your own art journal in this
hands-on workshop and explore a range of
creative techniques including drawing, painting,
collage, writing and printing using a variety
of materials. You can use your art journal for
inspiration, to collect ideas and samples, to
develop your creativity and to destress. No
art experience necessary. All materials provided
including journal.
Course ID: A32 
Tutor: Shelley Chappory
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