WEEKENDS (Mutunga Wiki) 

Writing
​Short Stories 
Saturday 6 June, 9am-12 noon, 1 morning $40
Writing short stories offers a great opportunity for people to learn the basic tools of story-telling and the craft of writing. Whether you're writing for pleasure or to get published, this workshop will cover the techniques involved in creating a solid short story. No previous experience is necessary.  Our tutor is a published author and has taught writing workshops for over 15 years.
Course ID: B245
Tutor:  Geoff Bartlett

Journal Making from Upcycled Books
Saturday 6 June, 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. A fun class!
​(The above image is provided by way of an example only)
Course ID: B16
Tutor: Maureen Baker
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Developing your Artwork
Saturday 6 June, 9am-3pm, 1 day $105
"This work is finished but I would like to do this again but different", how many times have you said this?  Understand the process of developing and extending your artwork using the grid as a guideline.  With plenty of experience directing and guiding at both beginner and advanced levels, Gayle has witnessed the thrill that students achieve when they fully understand how to develop, change, develop and change yet again. "I arrived one morning to find a student so excited as she had done what she had never allowed herself to do before. She had completed art works and extended these into other works, but what is so important is she now understood what she had done."  Our tutor will provide step by step instructions in this one day workshop and a range of media will be encouraged.  Please bring your original artwork plus three A4 photocopies.
​(The above image is provided by way of an example)
Course ID: B34
Tutor: Gayle Forster
  

Beeswax Food Wraps

Saturday 6 June, 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: B20
Tutor: Greer Rasmussen
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Wild about Weeds

​Saturday 6 June, 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: B223
Tutor: Bianca Haux

Learn how to
use ZOOM
Saturday 6 June, 9am-10am, 1 morn $10
Learn how to use Zoom for video chat. The demand for video chat is growing at an exponential rate!  Friends, family and businesses need to chat online now more than ever. Learn how to schedule, start and join a meeting, share your screen, end or leave a meeting, how to keep your meeting private and secure, etc. 
Course ID: B62
Tutor: Jo Martin

Wellness Workshop

Saturday 29 Aug, 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. View the tutor's video here
Course ID: C497
Tutor: Marie-Laure Darricarrere
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Create your own Blog

Saturday 13 June, 9am-12.30pm, 1 morn $45
Create a Blog for fun or for your business. Share stories, images and videos with friends and family, or share your ideas with the world. Inspire others by sharing your creativity, your hobbies and your knowledge, or share your business advice. Learn easy blogging techniques while exploring how to create a quick FREE blog. Bring along your own text and images or use our samples. Discover the joy of Blogging!
Course ID: B135
Tutor: Shelley Chappory
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Learn to use Gmail with Confidence

Saturday 13 June, 9am-11am, 1 morning $30
Learn how to create a Gmail account, create and format emails and add attachments. Understand the difference between reply and forward and what CC and BCC are used for. Create folders to store your emails and move emails into them. Create, add and edit Contacts and Groups and access the calendar and tasks features in Gmail. Understand some of the basic settings, including how to create an automatic email response, add an email signature, etc. 
Course ID: B105
Tutor: Jo Martin
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Saturday 13 June, 9am-2.30pm, 1 day $110
Northland beaches are the most beautiful places in New Zealand.  Fine sand, blue sea, bright sun and pohutukawa trees growing by the water. These are iconic images! In this workshop you have an opportunity to paint a vibrant seascape of Northland with pohutukawa branches hanging over the beach. Our tutor will guide you through the creative process step by step, making it easy and enjoyable.  Suuitable for any level of artistic experience.  All materials are provided including acrylic paints and a medium size canvas.  Just bring your artistic drive and have fun!
​(The above image is provided by way of an example)
Course ID: B37
Tutor: Elena Nikolaeva
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Mosaics

Saturday 13 June, 9am-4pm and Sunday 14 June, ​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: B41
Tutor: AnneMaree Herbert

Calligraphy for Beginners
Saturday 29 August, 9am-4pm, 1 day $85
Become enthused about calligraphy and discover its practical day to day use.  In this one day workshop you will acquire the basic skills of fundamental letter construction and learn a variety of traditional lettering styles.  A useful art form which can be used for certificates, invitations or special journal entries.  All materials provided.  Take home a calligraphy pen and practice journal. 
Course ID: C12
Tutor: Julie Jones
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Managing Stress and Anxiety
Saturday 27 June, 10am-5pm, 1 day $75
Is anxiety ruining your life?  Anxiety is often commonly known as worry or stress.  Whether there is an identifiable cause or not, whether it rears its head at certain times such as public speaking or is ongoing, if you want to live an anxiety free life, then this course is for you. Learn neuro-linguistic programming tools and life skills to assist you in understanding anxiety and how to get it under control.  Learn some ways to break the anxiety cycle and look forward to a brighter future!  
Course ID: B315
Tutor: Michelle Sime
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Women's Health

Saturday 27 June, 9am-=1pnm, 1 morning $50
How are you? What are your health needs? This course will look at the different health and wellness issues that impact on women’s lives including menstruation, pregnancy, menopause, bladder infections, PMS, depression. The facilitator is Bianca Haux, a natural medicine practitioner. Join Bianca as she talks about hormone imbalances, hot flushes, sleeping issues, bone density, period cramps and pains, irregular cycles, heavy bleeding, contraception and fertility. Learn
what changes you can make to manage your health. Discussion welcomed. Own your health!
Course ID: B320
​Facilitated by: Bianca Haux
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Create a Family Tree on Ancestry
Saturday 27 June, 9am-12.30pm, 1 morn $45
Make an online Family Tree you can share with family anywhere in the world. This is a hands-on class for beginners.  Continue your FREE tree online anytime, anywhere! Bring along some family names or use our examples. 
Course ID: B136
Tutor: Shelley Chappory

Bokashi Composting 101
Saturday 27 June, 9am-11am, 1 morning $45
Looking for a new way to dispose of your kitchen scraps? Bokashi is a form of fermented composting which is done on a small scale and in a sealed container.  It's perfect for people who don't have the space for a compost pile, have a 
small garden or who need compost in a hurry. Bokashi is a unique process using fermentation to break down proteins, fats and all other kitchen waste (this means you can even add cooked foods and meat). Discover how Bokashi can benefit your home garden and some of the science behind this unique process including other uses of microbes that make this process possible.  This a practical course. You will be shown how to make your bown bokashi bin from recycled materials and be given all the resources and information you need to start composting straight away!
Course ID: B224
Tutor: Greer Rasmussen

Word Workshop
Saturday 27 June & 4 July, 9am-12 noon,
​2 mornings $75
Are you new to using Microsoft Word, or need to fill in some gaps? Learn how to create, edit, format, print, save and open a document. Add images, bullet points, numbering and borders. Spell and grammar check your document.  Add headers and footers and change line spacing. Cut, copy and paste files and put files into folders.  Create and edit those fiddly tables with ease. Use basic keyboard shortcuts to save time. Gain confidence in using Microsoft Word!
Course ID: B165
Tutor: Jo Martin
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Drumming Workshop
Saturday 27 June, 10am-1pm, 1 morning $40
Would you like to try something different? Drumming is fun and relaxing, accessible to all and has great therapeutic value! This workshop aims to introduce some West African rhythms which we can play together in a group along with finding your own sense of rhythm.  Drums will be provided.  Wear comfortable clothes, bring your water bottle and a willingness to play!
Course ID: A420
Tutor: Josie Scott

Mindfulness Dance Workshop
​Saturday 4 July, 9am-10.30am, 1 morning $20
​Use dance and movement as a means of expression. Let our tutor guide you using Pacifica style dance moves. Dance allows you to get in touch with yourself and become more mindful. The session will close with the beautiful sound of Tibetan singing bowls as you relax in an atmosphere of peace and tranquility. One dance can change your day!
Course ID: B431
Tutor: Claudia Quiroga
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One Page Wonders
Saturday 4 July 9am-12noon, 1 morning $45
Come and have a play at bookmaking on a small scale using recycled papers and pages to create these colourful and useful One Page Wonders. This workshop will give you the skills to create a small book from one sheet of paper. Perfect for creating Zines or a small diary for holidays or even a notebook for your bag.  We'll supply all the materials and you'll go home with a few One Page Wonders! View an example at the CEW office.
Course ID: B17
Tutor: Maureen Baker

Photoshop Digital Artwork
Saturday 4 July, 9am-12.30pm, 1 morn $45
Create your own original digital artwork using Adobe Photoshop.  Combine photos, textures, colours, lines, type and more.  Prepare your artwork to print and frame, to exhibit in an art gallery, or to create a gift item.  This is a step-by-step hands-on class for those with some computer knowledge.  Our tutor has been creating and teaching how to make digital artworks for over 20 years.  
Course ID: B125
Tutor: Shelley Chappory
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Effective Communication
Saturday 18 July, 10am-5pm, 1 day $75
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Having trouble getting people to do what you want?  Tired of being a victim?  Learn how to form lasting, meaningful foundations for effective conversations and results with people, including your boss, colleagues and family. Using NLP (Neuro Linguistic Programming) communicating can become easy and efficient with surprisingly effective results.  Enjoy a lighthearted workshop, discover new techniques and change the way you communicate. Put your best foot forward wherever you go!
Course ID: B66
Tutor: Michelle Sime

Painting with Palette Knives

Saturday 18 July, 9am-2.30pm, 1 day $80*
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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.  Let Elena show you step by step how to paint using palette knives. Suitable for people with different levels of artistic experience, the tutor will provide images with various degrees of complexity to cater for a range of abilities.  You are required to bring your own supplies to this class (a list will be provided).  Alternatively, the tutor can provide materials for an additional fee (if requested). 
​(The above image is provided by way of an example)
​Course ID: B36
Tutor: Elena Nikolaeva

Mini Art Mural

Saturday 18 July, 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: B24
Tutor: Shelley Chappory

Mondays, starts 10 Aug, 6-8pm 4 weeks $75
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NLP is used widely by both businesses and individuals.  Do you want to negotiate more effectively?  Do you want to better understand yourself and others?  Would you like to be more successful and fulfilled in life? Learn some NLP (Neuro Linguistic Programming) skills to help you increase motivation, enhance performance, handle conflict and stress, raise self-esteem and confidence.  If you are looking for extra skills to improve your work satisfaction and life then this course is for you.
Course ID: B67
Tutor: Michelle Sime
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Painting a Beach Scene
Saturday 25 July, 9am-2.30pm, 1 day $110
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Why do some artists include human figures in their landscapes?  Why don't we see these figures more often?  A painter must know how to paint people and how to harmonise them with a scenery, otherwise there is the danger that these figures could look alien and artificial.  A small figure or two in a landscape or a seascape is very appealing, making a personal connection with a viewer, a more 'soulful' relationship with the painting. In this workshop our tutor will show you how to paint a beautiful seascape with a couple of small figures walking on the beach. All materials will be provided including acrylic paints and a medium size canvas. Suitable for any level of artistic experience.  
​(The above image is provided by way of an example)
Course ID: B35
Tutor: Elena Nikolaeva
  
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