What People Say

WHAT PEOPLE SAY

Beekeeping
"This was a great course. I learned quite a bit about bees, got confidence in handling them, and really enjoyed David and Jo. All questions answered, so much information shared. I would do another one in a heartbeat." Gail

"Thanks - this was a really worthwhile course....relaxed, hands-on, with a pragmatic knowledgeable facilitator." Mary Ann

"The beekeeping class was excellent. A wonderful time of both practical hands-on and classroom. Tutor was great." Ann

"Thoroughly enjoyed beekeeping course." Robyn

Breadmaking
“Lovely tutor, very user-friendly.” Michele

“Lovely tutor – very friendly, welcoming and passionate about her bread.” Steph

"Extremely organised, easy to follow." Collette

"Very interesting & very inspirational. Can't wait to start baking more at home. It was perfect! Thank you Amy." Liza

Cake Decorating
“Great teacher!” Kasey

“Keep up the good work Kay.” Phyll

Cooking with Suwen
“I loved being able to relax and focus on the instructor rather than get lost in the cooking.” Desiree’

“Really enjoyed this class.” Bella

eBooks
"Just completed Shelley Chappory's nightclass on Writing your Own eBook. I recommend this and any class Shelley takes as she is warm, friendly, patient and doesn't mind answering lots of questions. CEW is lucky to have her as a teacher."
Suzanne (5 Stars - from Facebook)

Excel
"Great atmosphere. Tutor was a good teacher, thank you."     Kim

"Jo is enthusiastic which is encouraging. No real jargon either."   Moeroa

“It was great learning basics I didn’t know.” Linda

"I found Jo to be an excellent tutor and would go to her workshop again." Mike

French
“Enjoyed Brigittes teaching – lots of fun.” Donna

“Really enjoyed it, thanks.” Lesley

“A brilliant and friendly tutor. Really knew her subject. Informative but fun.” Geraldine

Garden Design
"Holly is very approachable - knows heaps about gardens. Answered all questions." Alison

"Thoroughly enjoyed it. Thanks." John

"Opened my eyes to possibilities. Gave me confidence to do my own design." Jill

Ginny's Classes
“Thanks Ginny. I really enjoyed the class, I got so much from it. I felt like a sponge!” Robyn

“Ginny’s knowledge makes learning effortless.” Robyn B

Have Fun with Fragrance
"I enjoyed that it was a small class. The aroma's were lovely. Enjoyed Raewyn's energy and sense of humour and having products to take away." Liz

"Fantastic course, fab tutor! Great mix of learning, fun, no pressure. Thank you. Wendy

Japanese Cooking
"Course is great, engaging and easy to follow. Looking forward to the next few weeks." Charlotta

"Good class, Great food!" Rose

Journal Making
"Lovely paper work, great teacher, generous with ideas and materials." Ank

"Great learning environment." Val

Mini Mural Art Workshop
"Thank you for a great day on Saturday, really enjoyed the workshop. It has fired up my enthusiasm for painting again, have so many new ideas whirling around in my head." Viv

"We really enjoyed this class thanks, lovely helpful tutor too." Terri

"A good time was had by all. Shelley is an experienced, encouraging & helpful art tutor." Bryan

"Totally enjoyed the day. Shelley was fantastic, very helpful and approachable. Would recommend to others." Michele

CEW GALLERY

You can view some of the artwork completed
by students in the Mini Mural Art workshop
by visiting the CEW gallery.

Mosaics
“Thank you, this was an excellent introduction to mosaics and you were very patient with us!!” Terri

"I enjoyed the course and was pleased with my mosaic. AnneMaree was very organised, experienced and clear in her teaching and encouraged me to try what I wanted to do and helped me to succeed." Valerie

"The Mosaics workshop was absolutely amazing. The tutor was great and very patient. " Paula

CEW GALLERY

You can view some of the work completed
by students in the Mosaics workshop
by visiting the CEW gallery.

Natural Body Products
"Really fun class with great lotions to come away with." Hannah

"Really enjoyed the course!" Marcelle

"Had fun! Thank you" Aorangi

"Fantastic!" Pettania

Pastries
"Amy is a very skilled and patient tutor - what a great time I had - learned heaps. Highly recommended." Heather

Photography
“Thoroughly enjoyable and informative.” Brenda

“Really enjoyed and learnt a lot! $$ well spent!” Robyn

“Sally was outstanding. She has given me the knowledge and confidence to take great photos.” Kate

"Its been a fantastic course and have learned a lot that I can put to use with my new camera." Gareth

"Sally's knowledge & experience was amazing." Christine

"Friendly environment & lovely tutor, very encouraging." Debbie

"Explained in layman's terms. Tutor VERY patient and engaging" Elizabeth

Qigong
"Enjoyed the class very much thank you." Sarah

"Really enjoyed. Marie-Laure was lovely and a good teacher." Teresa

HOW TO FIND US

CEW is based at Kamo High School. Our office is a small building situated by the main carpark on the corner of Kamo Road & Wilkinson Ave. The entrance is the first gateway on your right down Wilkinson Ave (if entering the street from Kamo Road). Please call in and visit!

Rongoa: Maori Medicine
"This was an amazing day. I went along not knowing what to expect and came away feeling really inspired and knowledgeable. It was the best day out I have spent in a long time and the tutor was just wonderful." Sue

"Great group of new friends, wanted it to continue." Jacqui

Sewing Workshop
"I loved this course and learnt so much. I look forward to doing another one." Emma

“Have learned some great skills!” Wendy

“Vivienne did a great job of keeping everyone on track and making sure everyone’s questions were answered.” Leasy

"Viv is an excellent tutor – knowledgeable and very supportive of individual needs.” Ann

“Vivienne is a great tutor, organised and makes time for all participants and is helpful/good at problem solving.” Peggy

Soap making workshop
"Absolutely enjoyable morning and very knowledgeable tutor. Very engaging & friendly
Virgil

"Great as usual." Robyn

"Really enjoyed the morning & class." Julie

"Great course. Thanks Lyn." Emma

Spanish
"I have really enjoyed the course and Maria's way of teaching is very practical. I felt I was learning the things I need to know. It was a good atmosphere, conducive to learning and being able to ask questions. Maris is very encouraging, very patient and a delight to learn from. Thank you."
Hilary

"Very enjoyable classes - ready for more." Heather

"Maria is a lovely, energetic and kind teacher. I have really enjoyed being in her class." Colleen

“Maria has been great. Lots of fun and encouragement.” Rae

Te reo Maori
"Jason is an absolutely brilliant teacher and this has been one of the best parts of my week! He has thoroughly enriched our year in Aotearoa adn left us with huge respect for te reo and Maori culture."    Donald

"Fantastic class, really enjoyed it!"   Ciara

"Really enjoyed the class. Jason is a great teacher." Anneliese

"Brilliant class, I learnt so much - Thank you!"
Lizzie

“Great class and great tutor.” Gay

“Jason is an awesome teacher!”   David

“Excellent, very engaging and helpful. Great way to start learning te reo.” Murray

Ukulele
"I am really enjoying ukulele lessons even though I am all thumbs. Murray is a very patient and skilled tutor." Christina

Upholstery Workshop
"Thank you for a great upholstery course. Please pass on my thanks to Ken, who was patient and so very helpful." Corgi

"I thoroughly enjoyed the workshop as usual and will be signing up for another one." Vicki

"Ken's knowledge and passion for the subject is infectious!" Rachel

"Friendly, knowledgeable tutor." Jennie

"Practical and the end result looks great! I really enjoyed the weekend and I'm really keen to do the next course as well. Everyone was very friendly and supportive - a great weekend." Rachel

"Ken is so good, I really enjoyed it. It was good to spend time with others who are doing similar projects. It is a lot to organise, including the equipment - much appreciated." Penny

"The course lived up to all my expectations and I came away happy with what I had achieved. Ken has a wealth of knowledge and happy to share it and is an excellent tutor." Barb

CEW GALLERY

Visit the CEW gallery to view
some of the students in action
at the Upholstery workshop

Watercolour Pastels - An Exploration
"Really good class. Shelley was friendly, organised, patient and helpful. I had no idea what to expect but I enjoyed it and it was a great relaxed and supportive class." Di

"This class was a real highlight for me and I can recommend it to anyone. I thought that I couldn't 'do art', and this was the first art class that I have ever done. Shelley made it easy and fun." Jill

"Very enjoyable day with friendly Shelley. It was a great introduction to the art of watercolour in a new, modern way of working." Joy

"I loved Shelley's watercolour pastel workshop. She was just great!" Diana

Create Your Own Website
"It made web design seem accessible and achievable." Susanna

"Shelley was very helpful and informative. Excellent range of subjeft matter. Very in depth understanding of the subject. I liked all of it!"
Adrianne

"Shelley easily explained things and took her time explaing in detail. Encouraging & helpful." Mags

"Easier than I expected." Wendy

"Course was great and Shelley was a great tutor. Achieved so much more than I thought I would and can now go on to publish something that looks great, works and I am proud of." Maree

Writing your Family History
"Course was excellent." David

"Great course & full of information." Judy

"Good handouts & explanations." Susan

"Had a great time." Don

Yoga
"Excellent! Loved it. Would certainly do again. Suze is an amazing tutor. Very worthwhile doing."
Sue

"Well run, enjoyable sessions. Great for the body and soul." Heather

WHAT PEOPLE SAY

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