WEEKENDS (Mutunga Wiki) 

Keeping Bees

Sat 15 Feb, 9am-11am, 1 morn $30
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: A225
Tutor: David Herbert

Traditional Māori Medicine

Saturday 22 Feb, 10am-5pm, 1 day $75
Experience a wonderful part of our heritage, the medicinal properties of our native plants. Learn more about your local bush and the plants within. This is a practical hands-on workshop where you will discover some simple home remedies for common ailments and conditions and make your own tonics, teas and balms. Join Michelle as she shares with you some of the wonders of our native plants as you learn a little about traditional Māori medicines.
Course ID: A306
Tutor:  Michelle Sime

Sat 22 February, 9am-3.30pm, 1 day $60*
Learn a variety of easy mouthwatering recipes which will make a pleasant change to your ‘bring a plate’ ideas. Dishes will include Paneer tikka, onion bhajji, chole kulche, sago fritters and vege cutlets accompanied with sweet n sour tamarind chutney. * Ingredients extra.
Course ID: A193
Tutor: Purnima Goyal
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Photos for the Internet

​Sat 22 Feb, 9am-12.30pm, 1 morning $45
Improve your photos with easy-to-use online software and Apps. Create the perfect sizes and formats for your Website, Blog, or Social Media or create large photos to print and frame. Fix light and dark photos, faded photos, blurry and crooked photos, remove marks, scratches and unwanted items. Save your photos safely for the future.
Course ID: A140
​Tutor: Shelley Chappory
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Weaving:
​Contemporary Korowai and Tāniko

Saturday 29 Feb, 14 & 28 March, 9am-5pm,
3 days, $120*
​Korowai is one of the oldest and most versatile
of all Māori weaving techniques. This is a hand weaving technique that uses a range of different weaving materials. Korowai can be used to create wall hangings, ketes, guitar straps and full sized korowai cloaks. Our tutor, Rita Pickering, is a well-known and respected kuia and weaver who was born in Rawene and grew up in Waima. Rita can help you start your journey to design and create your very own korowai, an heirloom to be treasured by future generations. Join Rita in a relaxed and friendly atmosphere and learn at a pace you are comfortable with. A sample korowai (as shown above) can be viewed at the CEW office.This course will be held over alternative Saturdays (29 Feb, 14 & 28 March). *Materials are extra and cost $55, kits can be purchased from the tutor on the first day. 
Course ID: A14
Tutor: Rita Pickering
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Mexican cooking

Sat 29 Feb, 9am-3pm, 1 day $65*
Having trouble finding delicious Mexican food? Why not learn to cook it yourself? Learn some basic Mexican recipes that are easy to follow. Make authentic tortillas, salsas, tacos, etc. It’s only as spicy as you want it to be. Gluten free, vegetarian and vegan options available. *Ingredients extra.
Course ID: A200
Tutor: Diane Coleman

Health is Simple

Saturday 9am-11am, starts 29 Feb, 6 weeks $150
Discover the healing power of the body’s ecosystem. It can heal itself if we provide it with
the right conditions. This six week course will
cover the importance of sleep, diet, mindfulness,
posture, exercise and your connection to others. Learn how to trust the power of nature as the true healer. Our facilitator is Sophie Xiao-Colley, a Chinese acupuncturist with a degree in medicine. 
Course ID: A300
Tutor: Sophia Xiao-Colley

Saturday 29 Feb 9am-2pm, 1 day $75
Explore the benefits of art journaling. Use your art journal for artistic inspiration, to collect ideas and samples, to explore art techniques, to develop your creativity, and as relaxation. Try out a range of creative techniques in an artist quality journal you can take home and continue to enjoy. Not an artist? You don't need to be - no art experience needed and all materials provided.
​​(The above image is provided by way of an example only)
Course ID: A32
Tutor: Shelley Chappory
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Sat 29 Feb, 9am-12pm, 1 morn $35*
Learn how to prepare some cool and refreshing Indian drinks including Mango Lassi, Jaljeera mint lassi, thandai and watermelon cooler. Cool off this summer with these easy to prepare and thirst-quenching drinks.  * Ingredients extra.
Course ID: A194
Tutor: Purnima Goyal

Sat 29 Feb, 1-4pm, 1 afternoon $35*
Discover popular and flavourful Indo-Chinese food such as veg Manchurian with gravy accompanied by veg fried rice or noodles. This can be a great lunch or dinner dish prepared by combining both Indian and Chinese flavours. *Ingredients extra.​
Course ID: A195
Tutor: Purnima Goyal

Hula Mai

Sat, 10am-11am, starts 29 Feb, 6 weeks, $60
Are you looking for something fun and active to do? Join Maria and bring the colour and sounds of the Pacific Islands to life by learning some Pasifika Fusion dance moves.  Experience the art of dance with the added bonus of getting a great fitness workout. Benefits include body balance, co-ordination and strengthening core muscles.
Course ID: A430
Tutor: Maria Lawton
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Make a Fabric Shopping Bag

Sat 29 Feb, 9-11.30am, 1 morning $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.
​ * Materials extra. View sample (as shown above) at the CEW office.
Course ID: A29
Tutor: Lyn Madden
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Ageing Successfully

Saturday 7 March, 9am-2pm, 1 day $50
We begin to age from the moment of our birth! So when do we actually think about the process itself.....40's, 50's, 60's, 70's? How do you feel about ageing? What choices can you make? Staying happy, healthy, socially-connected and active can all help you age successfully. Join this frank and open workshop on Ageing Successfully in the 21st century. What does it look like personally and for our society today? Our tutor, Gail Robinson, will offer ideas, research and thought-provoking questions. Come and share your thoughts and experiences. Lots of laughter too!
​Course ID: A431
Facilitator: Gail Robinson
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Basic Soap Making

Sat 7 March, 9am-12 noon, 1 morning $55 
Learn the basics of traditional soap making in this practical workshop. Using the Cold Process method and oils that may be in your pantry you will produce a very mild soap, perfect for baby or sensitive skin yet will still clean the grubbiest of hands. Ingredients provided.​
Course ID: A38
Tutor: Lyn Madden

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Sat 7 March, 9am-2.30pm, 1 day $110
The Tutukaka coastline is one of Northland’s jewels! We are lucky to live here and enjoy the beauty of these wonderful bays. Bring home a little corner of the Tutukaka coast by making your very own painting of one of the bays. Elena will guide you through the creative process step by step as you paint a landscape with acrylics on a medium size canvas. Suitable for any level of artistic experience. All materials provided. Just bring your artistic drive
and have fun! 
​(The above image is provided by way of an example)
Course ID: A35
Tutor: Elena Nikolaeva
  
Saturday 7 March, 9am-3.30pm, 1 day $60*
Learn how to make a variety of healthy and fulfilling Indian breads which could become favourite lunch box treats for yourself and your children. You can prepare them a night in advance and they can also be frozen for later use. Enjoy them with your favourite curry, chutney, yoghurt dip or any relish of your choice. Includes a variety of stuffed paranthas i.e. allu paneer onion, peas gobhi and laccha (multi-layered) paranthas and Palak (spinach) poori with yoghurt
dip. *Ingredients extra
Course ID: A191
Tutor: Purnima Goyal

Get Creative with Canva

Saturday 7 March, 9am-12.30pm, 1 morn $45
Use the FREE online App Canva to quickly and easily create images and designs for hobbies, fun, family or business. Use Canva for creative inspiration, for printable artworks or quick designs for Social Media, Websites or Print. No design experience needed.
Course ID: A125
Tutor: Shelley Chappory
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Upholstery Workshop

Sat & Sun, 7 & 8 March 9am-4.30pm, $160*
​​​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. *Materials extra.
Course ID: A355 
Tutor: Ken Brain

Sat 14 March, 9am-3pm, 1 day $105
Learn and practise traditional and contemporary
watercolour techniques in a friendly,
relaxed environment. Understanding painting
techniques is a foundation for expressing and
exploring ideas more fully. You will follow a
step by step process with exercises that will
extend into painting simple geometric/organic
objects in monochrome. Further experimentation
will be encouraged in this one day workshop.
Take the opportunity to try something
new with our tutor, Gayle Forster. All materials
provided.
​(The above image is provided by way of an example)
Course ID: A34
Tutor: Gayle Forster
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Training the Trainer: How to Teach Adults

Sat 14 & 21 March, 9am-12pm and
Sat 28 March, 9am-3pm, $155
Improve your tutoring skills and come away with a toolkit to help you become a great adult educator!  This workshop is suitable for anyone who facilitates groups, teaches staff one-on-one or teaches adults privately. Whether you are new to tutoring or simply want to improve your teaching techniques, this course will be very beneficial! By the end of the course, you will have gained confidence in your ability to facilitate a group and teach one-on-one. You will have discussed the differences between teaching adults and children, different learning styles and their relationship to tutoring, how to create a positive learning experience, how to embed literacy and numeracy into a lesson, create a course outline and a lesson plan including objectives and outcomes, write good handouts, learn the skills of positive lesson delivery and more! In order to get the most out of what you have learned you will also have a chance to experience teaching a brief lesson first-hand, in a non-judgmental environment, with helpful suggestions to take away afterward. This workshop will be held over three consecutive Saturdays; two half days and one full day (as above).  Learn how to tutor adult learners and make a difference in someone's life!
Course ID: A440
Tutor: Jo Martin

Sat 14 March, 12.30-2.30pm 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 and friends. All ingredients provided.
Course ID: A325
Tutor: Raewyn Rouse
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Wellness Workshop

Sat 14 March, 9am-12.30pm, 1 morning $40
Do you want to experience wellbeing, to be healthier, more balanced and vibrant? Do you want to be reconnected with your ability to heal? Learn effective tools to relax your body and your mind easily; breathing techniques, Qigong techniques, movements and postures and gentle stretches. You will also learn how to heal yourself, people, pets, plants. Healing is a natural process in nature. Qi healing is about activating energy and information for the purpose of changing and normalising the
unhealthy condition of the Qi, body and/or mind. NB: This does not replace medical advice and treatment.
Course ID: A497
Tutor: Marie-Laure Darricarrere
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Sat 14 March, 9am-12.30pm, 1 morn $45
Discover your family history with easy-
to-use online techniques that you can use for FREE at home. Experience the fun of finding relatives and their stories, all over the world. Learn about the healing benefits of genealogy, for all the family. Bring along the names of some of your ancestors and we'll see what we can discover…....
Course ID: A136
Tutor: Shelley Chappory

Wild about Weeds

​Sat 14 March, 9am-12pm, 1 morn $35
Discover how to forage for wild herbs on a short field trip and learn how to identify and use edible wild herbs that are full of vitamins, minerals and essential phytochemicals, in short: they are way more nutritious than cultivated veggies. Challenge your taste buds and get to know some of the weeds/herbs that you will find (almost) anywhere. Are you curious and open to new tastes? Then join Bianca on this herbal excursion.
Course ID: A223
Tutor: Bianca Haux

Wild Herbs in the Kitchen

Sat 14 March, 12.30-3.30pm, 1 afternoon $40
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 hands-on workshop.​
Course ID: A178
Tutor: Bianca Haux
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Mosaics

Sat 21 March, 9am-4pm and Sunday 22 March,
​10am-2.30pm, 2 days, $125 
A messy, creative, FUN weekend! Explore your creative side. Learn about materials, tools, basic skills, creative inspiration and finishing touches. In this introductory workshop learn how to create a mosaic using tiles, ceramics, glass. This class includes gluing processes and grouting. No experience necessary. All materials provided but you are also welcome to bring along your own china and/or glass beads to use in your project. Come along and have some fun! No extra costs.
Course ID: A41
Tutor: AnneMaree Herbert

French Milled Soap

Sat 21 March, 9am-12noon, 1 morning $65
French Milled Soap is the fuss free way
to make soap. French Milled or Triple Milled is also known as Rebatching, making it a lovely luxurious soap. Lovely new pre-made all natural soap will be provided that can be reprocessed to form brand new soap bars with lots of interesting patterns as the soaps merge together. Add colours and scents and take home your own soap. No caustic soda, no curing time. All materials provided.
Course ID: A39
Tutor: Lyn Madden
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Saturday 21 March, 9am-2.30pm, 1 day $110
Winter in New Zealand is a time of beautiful morning mists and fogs and is a wonderful source of inspiration for an artist. How do you paint the elusive quality of misty air, the silhouettes of trees in the mist, or grass, or a building seen through the mist? What colours do you use to avoid the boredom of greys and murky shades? It’s a challenge – quite the opposite of typical New Zealand landscapes
with clear air, vibrant colours and sharp shapes. In this workshop you will work on a medium size canvas exploring the subtle and refined palette of mists, creating a "mysterious" landscape painting. Suitable for students of any level of artistic experience. All materials provided
​(The above image is provided by way of an example)
Course ID: A36
Tutor: Elena Nikolaeva
  

Fermented Foods

Saturday 21 March, 9am-1pm, 1 morning $55
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. You will make your own sauerkraut in class and the tutor will demonstrate how to make quark. A range of recipes will also be provided for you to make your own fermented foods at home.
Course ID: A176
Tutor: Bianca Haux

Saturday 21 March, 9am-2pm, 1 morn $55
Explore how to publish your own eBook on Amazon and sell it all over the world! Enjoy a passive income and seeing your own book on the internet or publish a promotional book for your business. Share your story with the world or keep your identity private. Discover FREE modern book publishing techniques to use in the comfort of your own home. Bring along your own writing or use our examples.
Course ID: A134
Tutor: Shelley Chappory

Saturday 28 March, 9am-2.30pm, 1 day $125
Gold leaf is one of the oldest materials in visual arts. It was neglected for a number of years due to its high cost but recently it has seen a return to use in visual art. Art Suppliers today offer several substitutes for real gold. This workshop offers you an opportunity to play with this traditional material in a contemporary way, adding a ‘touch of gold’ to your painting. During this workshop you will make a painting on a medium size board, using "gold" leaf and acrylics in an easy and relaxed way guided step by step by our tutor. Suitable for any level of artistic experience. Tutored by Elena Nikolaeva. All materials provided including the gold leaf.
​(The above image is provided by way of an example)
​Course ID: A37
Tutor: Elena Nikolaeva

Natural Body Products

Saturday 28 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: A326
​Tutor: Raewyn Rouse
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Sat 28 March, 9am-3.30pm, 1 day $60*
Cook authentic Indian vegetarian food which offers a great balance of flavours and nutrition. Includes Chana Masala, Kadhai Paneer, Jeera Allu with Veg Pulao, Pineapple Raita & Ajwaini Parathas. A great start to your Indian cooking experience or a transition to an affordable nourishing vegetarian lifestyle.
Cousre ID: A192
​Tutor: Purnima Goyal

Saturday 28 March, 10am-2pm, 1 day $55
Join Sally on a photography field trip. Meet at Kamo High School for a brief revision of shutter, aperture, composition and lighting. Then buddy up and head out on a field trip. Working with your buddy you will be given a photographic challenge to fulfil, with specific criteria, and working together you will come up with 10 images each. Each pair of buddy’s will have a different focus for their challenge (this is flexible). Finally, meet back together to share your photos and discuss your understanding of the shutter, aperture, composition and lighting that you have used. Bring your camera (with charged batteries), an empty card and card reader (if you have one) plus a drink bottle and your lunch. Suitable for students who have previously attended one of Sally’s photography workshops or for those with some basic experience of camera functions.
Course ID: A27
Tutor: Sally McGunnigle-Trail

Create your own Blog

Sat 28 March, 9am-12.30pm, 1 morn $45
Create a Blog for fun or for your business. Share stories, images and videos with just friends and family, or share your ideas with the world. Inspire others! Share your creativity, your hobbies, your knowledge, your business advice. Learn easy blogging techniques. Create a quick FREE blog that can be available online within 2 hours. Bring along your own images and writing or use our examples. Discover the joy of Blogging!
Course ID: A135
Tutor: Shelley Chappory
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Mini Art Mural

Sat 4 April, 9am-2pm, 1 day, $85
Paint a Mini Mural onto corrugated iron for your garden, shed, or entrance-way. Explore your inner creativity with a relaxing day of painting. Bring along your own design or adapt one of ours. Not an artist? You don't need to be - no experience necessary. All materials provided including iron and paints.
Course ID: A24
Tutor: Shelley Chappory

Traditional Māori Home Remedies 

Saturday 4 April, 10am-5pm, 1 day $75
Learn some easy, accessible and affordable home remedies to help keep your family healthy. Ears, eyes, throats and stomach often tend to be the main problem areas for families. This is a practical hands-on workshop where you will make some simple remedies including an eye wash, ear ache treatment, cough syrup, probiotics for your stomach and a medicinal balm. Our tutor, Michelle Sime, specialises in Māori medicines using plants and ingredients from your backyard, the bush and pantry that are readily available
Course ID: A307
Tutor: Michelle Sime
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Sat 4 April, 9am-12pm, 1 morn $60
​Easy to make, great for makeup or as a
sewing kit. This versatile little fabric bag has a zip closure to keep all your treasures safe and is washable. Suitable for confident beginners. Materials provided. View a sample at the CEW office.
Course ID: A30
Tutor: Lyn Madden
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Saturday 4 April, 9am-12pm, 1 morn $50
Discover how to do your make-up like a professional. You are invited to a beauty workshop with our expert make-up artist, Vale-ria. Learn how to create an amazing make-up look by following some very simple steps. Some make-up will be provided but please bring your own cosmetics, including foundation, so that Valeria can show you how to make the most of the products you have at home.
Course ID: A242
Tutor: Valeria Munoz

Beeswax Food Wraps

Sat 4 April, 9am-11am, 1 morn $30
Want to be crafty and eco-conscious? Join this workshop and learn how to make beeswax food wraps, your very own cling wrap alternative. Craft your way to plastic-free living using natural ingredients with no additives! This is a hands-on class and you will get to make a couple of wraps to take home (all materials provided). Beeswax wraps make great gifts and are a perfect home essential for wrapping up lunchbox items, preserving last night’s dinner or bundling up your favourite on-the-go snacks. 
Course ID: A20
Tutor: Greer Rasmussen
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