WEEKENDS (Mutunga Wiki) 

Mosaics 

Sat 21 May, 9am-4pm and
Sun 22 May, 10am-12.30pm
2 days $125 (materials included)
A messy, creative, FUN weekend! Explore your creative side. Learn about materials, tools, basic skills, gluing and grouting, creative inspiration and finishing touches.  Create a mosaic using tiles, ceramics, glass. No experience necessary.  All materials provided, no extra costs, but you are welcome to bring along your own china and/or glass beads to use in your project.  Visit the gallery page to view work from previous classes. Create your own design or use the examples provided for inspiration.  Our tutor offers a relaxed, friendly environment and will provide support and guidance as you create your very own artwork.  Come along and have some fun!
Course ID: B41
Tutor: AnneMaree Herbert

Mini Art Mural

Sat 21 May, 9am-2pm, 1 day, $95
Liven up your garden by painting a mini art mural onto corrugated iron. Ideal 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.  Visit the gallery page to view further examples from previous classes. 
Course ID: B24
Tutor: Shelley Chappory

Traditional Māori Medicine 

Sat 21 May, 10am-5pm, 1 day $40*
Experience a wonderful part of our heritage, the medicinal properties of our native plants. Learn more about your local bush and the plants within. Our tutor specialises in Māori medicines using plants and ingredients from your backyard, the bush and pantry that are all readily available. This is a practical hands-on workshop wherw 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: B445
Tutor: Michelle Sime
​*Subsidy applies
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Watercolour for Beginners

Saturday 28 May, 9am-3pm, 1 day, $125
Watercolour is a very spontaneous and individual method of painting, making it both fun and challenging.  It can be used to sketch ideas or to complete more complex, finished works. Follow a step-by-step process with exercises that will explore both traditional (wet on dry) and contemporary techniques (wet on wet).  Further explore these drawing techniques into painting geometric/organic objects in monochrome, or for the more daring, polychrome.  Watercolour is about suggestion, gestural marking, saying 'a lot with a little'. All materials provided.  
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Course ID: B34
Tutor: Gayle Forster

Saturday 28 May, 9am-2pm, 1 day $75
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. This would make a great handcrafted gift! Join our tutor in this fun one-day workshop. All materials provided. 

Course ID: B16
Tutor: Maureen Baker
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Create with Canva

Saturday 28 May, 9am-12.30pm, 1 morn $45
Get creative and explore the popular online tool Canva. Canva is easy to use, FREE, and provides a wide range of design options for you or your business. Quickly make items for print, social media, blogs, and websites. Create invitations, business cards, social media graphics, posters, brochures, logos, menus, portfolios, presentations, newsletters, book covers, resumes and more! Basic computer skills required. Bring along your own images and text or use the FREE resources available on Canva. 
Course ID: B130
Tutor: Shelley Chappory
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Weaving Workshop:
Contemporary Korowai and Tāniko

Join a small group of like-minded individuals in a relaxed and friendly atmosphere as you start your journey to make your very own miniature korowai which can be used as a wall hanging. Korowai is one of the oldest and most versatile of all Māori weaving techniques which can be used to create wall hangings, ketes, guitar straps and full sized korowai (cloaks). You will meet over three Saturdays to design and create your miniature korowai.  A local kuia, Rita Pickering, will be on hand to share her knowledge and provide guidance and help as needed. Rita will provide a basic kit with a range of different materials to get you started (cost $55), all additional materials are extra. 
Course ID: B14 
Saturday 28 May, 11 & 25 June (Whangarei)
9am-5pm, 3 days,  $90* + materials
*Subsidy applies 
 
Course ID: B15  
It is hoped to also offer a workshop at Bayleys Beach
Ph 435 -0889 to register your interest or email
cew@kamohigh.school.nz

Tutor: Rita Pickering

Painting workshop: Hundertwasser Style

Sat 11 June, 9am-2.30pm, 1 day $115
Hundertwasser is one of the outstanding artists of the 20th century.  His original and unruly artistic vision expressed itself in visual art, architecture, philosophy and design. With the Hundertwasser designed building in Whangarei about to open we can recognise his genius.  In this workshop you will explore Hundertwasser's visual language in practice, painting a picture in his inimitable style. With the use of bright colours, irregular shapes and strong outlines, all the features he is famous for, you will create a bright decorative painting on a medium size canvas using acrylics. Let Elena guide you step by step.  All materials provided.  Come along and have some creative fun!
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​Course ID: B38
Tutor: Elena Nikolaeva
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NLP for Success

Sat 11 June, 10am-5pm, 1 day $40 *
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. 
*Subsidy applies
Course ID: B67
Tutor: Michelle Sime
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Sat 11 June, 9am-3.30pm, 1 day $40*
In this hands-on workshop we will explore email newsletter techniques that can help you and your small business. Learn how to use Aweber, a free easy-to-use alternative to Mailchimp.  Aweber provides a range of email marketing features including email templates, email lists, sign-up forms, automatic emails, and statistics. Aweber is linked to Canva which helps make all your marketing and email designs consistent, quick and easy. General computer skills essential. Bring along your own text and images or use our examples.
*Subsidy applies
Course ID: B125
Tutor: Shelley Chappory
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A Thai Banquet 

Sat 11 June, 9am-1pm, 1 morning $55
In this four hour class we will prepare and cook three classic Thai dishes. We will start with a hot and sour Tom Yum soup before working on the quintessential Thai dish - Pad Thai.  A few  fried banana wedges will finish off the class. Suitable for beginners. Ingredients extra.

Course ID: B181
Tutor: Ben Fernmoor

Sat 18 June, 9am-4.30pm, 1 day $80
Do you want to learn ways to facilitate a group of people to be at their best?  Do you need or wish to engage others to achieve shared goals? Discover how to encourage co-operation through exploring the art of facilitation with our tutor, a trained facilitator with ten years experience.  This one-day introductory workshop is ideal for anyone who finds themselves in an organising or leading role within their community or workplace wishing to learn the foundation of good facilitation practice that supports inclusive, participatory conversations and decision-making.

Course ID: B62  
Tutor:  Ange Jones
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Sat 18 June, 9am-3.30pm, 1 day $40 *
In this hands-on workshop we will explore DNA techniques that can help you find family members and understand your own DNA.  We will step through how to use Ancestry.com, MyHeritage, GedMatch and how to get the most from a DNA test. You will make a FREE online family tree and practice some easy-to-use online techniques that you can continue using at home. Discover what you never knew about your family, and why so many folk around the world enjoy exploring their DNA.
​*Subsidy applies
Course ID: B134
Tutor: Shelley Chappory
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Saturday 18 June, 9am-1pm, 1 morn $55
Knit one, purl two!  Discover the healing and therapeutic nature of creating with needles and yarn. Knitting is the new yoga!  Learn the basics.......how to cast on, create knit and purl stitches and cast off.  Designed for beginners this introductory workshop will get you started on the road to becoming a confident knitter by learning how to make 'peggy' squares. Includes yarn and needles.  Join the knitting revolution!
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Course ID: B18
Tutor: Peggy Shepherd
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Saturday 18 June, 9am-2.30pm, 1 day $1115
Sunset can be the most attractive time of the day.  Living in New Zealand we enjoy various sunsets in different locations and one of the most dramatic scenes can be at a rocky beach lightened by a low sun. In this workshop you have the opportunity to create a beautiful painting of a sunset at a rocky seascape, full of warm sunlight and gentle surf.  Suitable for students of any level of artistic experience, Elena will hep you in your creative process leading you through all rocky areas stop by step. All materials provided.
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Course ID: B35
Tutor: Elena Nikolaeva
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Saturday 11 & 18 June, 9am-3pm, 2 days $60 *  (NB note change of date)
This self-healing workshop combines both eastern and western methods, including traditional Chinese medicine and C.A.R.E. (Circulation, Assimilation, Relaxation, Elimination) remedies. Learn why you get sick and what you can do to assist the body to increase its vitality and to heal itself. The focus is on the original cause of your illness and ways to balance your life including active meditation. This workshop concentrates on both the body (day one) and mind (day two). Learn how to strengthen and control your body, mind and emotions and change your life for the better. 
*Subsidy applies
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Course ID: B485
Tutor: Aiko Fukumoto

Saturday 25 June, 9am-3.30pm, 1 day $60*
Explore your creativity and make a large painting in one day. Create your artwork for a wall or room in your house or as a gift for a loved one. In this hands-on workshop we will explore a variety of art techniques including painting, drawing, printing and mixed media.  Art can be very therapeutic and can be used as a tool to help us learn to express ourselves. Be limited only by your imagination as you create your own original artwork. No art experience needed, and all materials supplied, Join Shelley for a fun day in the art-room and enjoy re-connecting with your creativity!
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*Subsidy applies 

Course ID: B33
Tutor: Shelley Chappory
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Saturday 2 July, 9am-2.30pm, 1 day $80*
Palette knife technique is effective and rewarding and allows you to create paintings that are full of rich texture and sweeping blends of colour. Using this technique you avoid unnecessary details, creating the main shapes and colours in a fast and easy way. Let Elena show you step by step how to create some stunning effects using palette knives. This workshop is suitable for people with different levels of artistic experience as Elena 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 extra fee (if requested in advance).
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​Course ID: B36
Tutor: Elena Nikolaeva

Sat 2 July, 9am-3pm, 1 day $30 *
Discover how to boost your immune system with self-massage. The fluid in the lymphatic system helps remove waste and toxins from the body tissues and is the key part of the immune system. Some health conditions can cause blood and lymph fluid to build up that may lead to sickness. In this one-day workshop you will learn how to help improve the lymph fluid and blood circulation and prevent illnesses such as the flu.  The self-massage involves a gentle touch, so is also suitable for older students, but is very effective. It can be beneficial for swelling or edema, fatigue, stress, sinus, skin care, sleep difficulties and digestive problems. Learn the basic mechanisms of the lymph system and some acupressure points for boosting your health. Our tutor is a qualified massage therapist with over 12 years experience.

Course ID: B480
Tutor: Aiko Fukumoto
*Subsidy applies

Traditional Māori Home Remedies 

Sat 2 July, 10am-5pm, 1 day $40 *
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.  In this practical hands-on workshop 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 specialises in Māori medicines using plants and ingredients from your backyard, the bush and pantry that are all readily available.

Course ID: B446
Tutor: MIchelle Sime
​*Subsidy applies
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Sat 2 July, 9am-12.30pm, 1 morn $45
The internet makes it possible to quickly find information, communicate with people around the world, manage your finances, shop from home, listen to music, watch TV and much more. Learn how to utilise Internet resources with our easy-to-use tips. Enjoy the convenience  of doing tasks and errands from the comfort of home. Learn about the range of online services available and how to use them. This hands-on workshop is for beginners. Bring along any of your computer questions.

Course ID: B132
Tutor: Shelley Chappory
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Phone: 09-435-0889  |  Location: Wilkinson Ave, Kamo, Whangarei  |  Email: cew@kamohigh.school.nz
 
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