WEEKENDS (Mutunga Wiki) 

Sat 18 August 9am-3.30pm 1 day $60
Explore how to set up a professional looking
blog, fill it with quality content, spread your
posts via social media, and grow your online
community. Follow practical hints and tips,
make your Blog for fun, for family and friends,
to share with the world, or to aid the marketing
of your business. This workshop will cover the
basic fundamentals of creating a successful
blog: platforms and design, content strategy,
creating quality and engaging content, how to
find and make good pictures, creating a call to
action, content scheduling, SEO, and marketing
your blog. Get the help you need to start
your successful blog and become a Blogger!
Course ID: C70 
Tutor: Shelley Chappory
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Sat 18 August 9am-3.30pm 1 day $65
Experience a wonderful part of our heritage, the medicinal properties of our native plants. Learn more about your local bush and the plants within. Discover some simple home remedies for common ailments and conditions. Learn a little about traditional Maori medicines and how to prepare tonics, teas and balms. Join our tutor, HineAhua Tokōtokō, named for her role in Rongoa Maori, as she shares with you some of the wonders of our native plants.
Course ID: C480 
Tutor: HineAhua Tokōtokō 
​(also known as Michelle Sime)

Sat 18 August 9am-2.30pm 1 day $100
​We are surrounded by native bush in Northland,
now you have the opportunity to turn this
scene into a piece of art. It’s not as difficult as
you might think. Our experienced tutor will
guide you step by step, helping you to find an
easy way ‘through the trees’ to paint a corner
of native bush. You will return home with your
very own painting, taking with you a touch of
beauty, scenery and mystery. All materials
provided. Suitable for students with any level
of artistic experience. ​(The above image is indicative only and is provided by way of an example)
​Course ID: C36
Tutor: Elena Nikolaeva

Mosaics

Sat 18 Aug, 9am-3pm and Sun 19 Aug, 
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!
Course ID: C41
Tutor:  AnneMaree Herbert
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Sat 25 Aug 9am-3pm 1 day $75
Discover your talent and passion for drawing
with a range of fun drawing techniques. Not an
artist? You don't need to be. This workshop is
designed for beginners wishing to explore art
techniques at a pace that suits them, with
some gentle guidance and practical tips, in a
relaxed environment. Free your inner artist
with easy and relaxing drawing projects. Drawing
is a quick relaxing hobby everyone can enjoy.
No experience needed. All materials provided. 
(The above image is indicative only and is provided by way of an example)
Course ID: C31 
Tutor: Shelley Chappory
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Effective Communication

Sat 25 August, 9am-4pm, 1 day $75
Having trouble getting people to do what you want? Tired of being a victim? Learn how to form lasting, meaningful foundations for effective conversations. Communicating can become easy and efficient with surprisingly effective results whether you are communicating with your boss, colleagues or family. Enjoy a lighthearted class, discover new techniques and change the way you communicate. Put your best foot forward wherever you go! 
Course ID: C65
​Tutor:  Michelle Sime

Basic Soap Making

Sat 25 Aug, 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: C38
Tutor: Lyn Madden
  

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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
Sat 25 Aug 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: C223
Tutor: Bianca Haux
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Sat 25 Aug 12.30-3.30pm 1 afternoon $35
How do you use wild herbs? What are the benefits? Let Bianca show you how to introduce wild herbs into your cooking and sample some simple dishes including pesto and salads. Do you want to learn how to identify wild herbs? Join Bianca for a morning session on Wild Herbs, (see above). SAVE and join both of Bianca's classes for $60
Course ID: C176 
Tutor: Bianca Haux
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Saturday 8 September, 9am-2.30pm, 1 day $100
Beauty is everywhere! Walking along the
beach we see so many different shells that
take our eye with their amazing colours and
harmonious shapes. In this workshop you will
learn how to paint a seashell, turning a common
piece of local seashore scenery into a
piece of art. Suitable for all students regardless
of their artistic experience. All materials
provided. 
Course ID: C37
Tutor: Elena Nikolaeva
  
 Sat 8 Sept 9am-2pm 1 day $60
Journals make great gifts and can be
individualised to suit any occasion. Customise your journal: use as an everyday diary, a travel journal, a record of your child’s milestones, a memory book - the possibilities are endless. In this workshop you will make an A5 size journal. Our tutor will take you step by step through the process of glueing, stitching, binding, etc. All materials provided.
Course ID: C17
Tutor: Anne McRae
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Saturday 8 Sept, 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: C225
​Tutor: Raewyn Rouse
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Breadmaking

Sat 8 & 15 Sept, 9am-12.30pm, 2 morn $65
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: C170
Tutor: Amy Sinclair

Sat 8 Sept 9am-12.30pm 1 morning $40
This course is designed for beginners wishing to learn basic computer tips and tricks. Build your confidence, learn how to manage and back up your files and images. Discover free online software to create new files and edit old files. Safely share your files on social media, websites and to devices. Learn how to transfer and save pictures from your camera or phone. Discover easy techniques to use the Internet and create a handy online email account. No previous experience required. Join Shelley and get the help you need.
Course ID: C132 
Tutor: Shelley Chappory
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Sewing Workshop

Do you find the thought of sewing a bit daunting? Have you sewed before but lost your confidence? Do you need some guidance with an existing project? This class is suitable for both beginners and sewing enthusiasts. Make a new garment or up-cycle an existing item. Each student will work on their own individual project; yes YOU will make your own garment! Learn the basics, develop your existing skills, refresh your memory if you're a bit rusty. Become friends with your sewing machine. Yes, you CAN sew!  It is recommended that enrolled students attend an orientation evening on Wed 1 August @ 6pm  where the tutor will answer questions and provide guidance in choosing both pattern and fabric. Two options are available, either attend a  Saturday workshop OR a Wednesday evening

Course ID C351:   Sat 8 & 15 September,
9am-3.30pm, 2 days $85

OR............attend an evening class
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​Course ID C350:  Wed 6-8.30pm, 8 & 15 August and 12, 19 & 26 Sept, 5 weeks (in total) $85  
Tutor: Vivienne Shepherd
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Raranga Korari
​(Flax Weaving)

Saturday 15 Sept, 9am-4.30pm, 1 day $75
Make a small kete and putiputi (flowers) in this introductory course where you will earn the basics of raranga (weaving) and how to harvest the korari (flax). Suitable for both beginners and those who want to practice and refine their newfound skills. Join our tutor and discover the joy of weaving!
Course ID: C16
Tutor: Kiri Peeni
Sat 15 Sept 9am-11am 1 morning $65
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: C235 
Tutor: Satomi Chave
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Metal Wall Art

Saturday 15 Sept, 9am-3pm, 1 day $85
Metal wall art is very popular and corrugated iron gives a unique visual effect. Have fun with an underused or dysfunctional outdoor space by making a corrugated iron mural. Bring along your own designs - a photo, a drawing or an image to use as a starting point, then see where your creativity takes you! The tutor will also have some examples that may inspire you. Never painted before? No experience is necessary. Let our tutor help you discover your inner artist. The course fee includes ALL materials including the iron and paints. View photos online or call into the CEW office. 
Course ID: C24
Tutor: Shelley Chappory
     

Painting with Palette Knives

Saturday 22 Sept, 9am-2.30pm, 1 day $70
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. Our tutor will show you step by step how to paint a landscape using palette knives. This workshop is suitable for people with different levels of artistic experience and the tutor will provide images with various degrees of complexity to cater for a range of abilities. You are required to bring your own art supplies to this workshop and a list will be provided on enrolment. Alternatively, if requested, the tutor can provide materials for an additional fee. (The above image is indicative only and is not the image you will be painting in class)
Course ID: C35
Tutor: Elena Nikolaeva 
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Sat 22 Sept 9am-3pm 1 day $55
Explore making images for your website, social media, prints, and art. Make professional quality banners and images for your website. Quickly and easily create banners, memes, and adjust photos for all your social media pages. Discover online resources that can help you create great imagery. This workshop is designed for beginners wishing to explore digital imagery techniques at a pace that suits them, with some gentle guidance and practical tips, in a relaxed environment. Bring along your own images and questions or use our sample images. Topics include: fixing images, adjusting images, creating images, combining text with images, Adobe Photoshop & image formats.
 
Course ID: C135
Tutor: Shelley Chappory
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Pastries

Sat 22 Sept, 9am-1pm, 1 morn $45
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: C175
Tutor: Amy Sinclair

Coloured and Scented Soap 

Saturday 22 Sept, 9am-12noon, 1 morn $60
Do you want to make soap the cheats way?  Our tutor will provide batches of pre-made soap that can be reprocessed to form brand new bars of soap.  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! There is no caustic soda and no curing time, the soaps simply need to harden. Make soap the easy way!
Course ID: C39
Tutor: Lyn Madden
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Upholstery Workshop

Sat & Sun, 22 & 23 Sept, 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. 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: C356
Tutor: Ken Brain

Exploring Watercolour Pastels

Saturday 29 Sept, 9am-3pm, 1 day $75
Discover your talent and passion for painting with watercolour pastels. Not an artist? You don't need to be. This workshop is designed for beginners wishing to explore art techniques at a pace that suits them, with some gentle guidance and practical tips, in a relaxed environment. Free your inner artist with easy and relaxing watercolour techniques. Watercolour pastels are quick and easy to use. No experience needed and all ​materials provided.
Course ID: C32
Tutor: Shelley Chappory
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Keeping Bees

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. You have the choice of either a morning or an afternoon session. 
Course ID: C243 
Saturday 29 Sept, 10am-12noon, 1 morn $25
OR....
Course ID: C244
Saturday 29 Sept, 1pm-3pm, 1 afternoon $25
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Tutor: David Herbert
phone: 09-435-0889  |  location: Wilkinson Ave, Kamo, Whangarei  |  email: cew@kamohigh.school.nz
 
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