General Interest Classes

GENERAL INTEREST

A Brief History of Kamo

Starts Sat 13 March, 9am-11am, 3 mornings $70
Are you a Kamo local, or perhaps you are new to the area, and are keen to get a sense of the history of Kamo? Join our tutor, Jane Painter, and discover the colourful history and community spirit that is Kamo. This course will include the growth of the township, schooling and the outlying areas; local administration, the spa, volcanic activity and springs; local industry, mining, horticulture and farming. Learn a little of the history of Kamo. You will be surprised at what you will discover.
Course ID: A240
Tutor: Jane Painter

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Writing Your Family History

Saturday, 27 Feb 9am-12 noon, 1 morning $40
Are you interested in preserving the history and stories of yourself or your family? This workshop will offer ideas on gathering material and methods for sorting through information and pictures to create an attractive, easy to read and informative record of your history. You will be shown ways to structure your stories and gain tips and techniques to bring your stories to life. Learn how to create your own personal memoirs which can be shared with future generations. No previous experience is required. Our tutor, Geoff Bartlett, is a published author and has taught writing workshops for over 15 years.
Course ID: A245
Tutor: Geoff Bartlett

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Explore your Family History

Sat 27 March, 9am-12.30pm, 1 morning $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

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Sharpen up your
Photo Skills

Wed 6-8.30pm, starts 24 Feb, 4 weeks $90
Take your photos to the next level. Get the best results from your camera by learning the fundamental skills and theory of good photography. Break away from ‘auto mode’. Discover shutter speeds, apertures and look at composition. Learn to use the full capabilities of your camera to produce professional looking photos. This is a practical workshop designed for beginners and is suitable for both SLR 35mm and digital cameras. Bring your camera and manual (if possible).
Course ID: A260
Tutor: Sally McGunnigle-Trail

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Photography Field Trip

Saturday 20 March, 10am-2pm, 1 day, $55
Join Sally on a photography field trip. Meet for a brief revision before buddying up and heading out on a field trip. Each pair will be given a photographic challenge, with specific criteria. There will be a different focus for each challenge, but this is flexible. Working with your buddy you will come up with 10 images each. At the end of the day meet to share your photos and discuss. 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: A265
Tutor: Sally McGunnigle-Trail

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Beauty Workshop

Sat 13 March, 9am-12 noon, 1 morning $45
You are invited to a beauty workshop with our expert make-up artist, Valeria. 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 the tutor can show you how to make the most of the products that you have at home. Discover how to do your make-up like a professional!
Course ID: A242
Tutor: Valeria Muñoz

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Contemporary Poetry:
Questioning the Status Quo

Mon 6-8pm, starts 1 March, 4 weeks $85
Roses are red, violets are blue, that’s how it is, but is it my truth? In this four-week poetry course we will explore everyday symbols and objects, as well as discover personal motifs, as methods to project our individual perspective or outlook on our world. We will crack clichés and question the status quo to seek personal understanding and identity through poetry. If you are interested in writing, ideas, society, self-awareness, or want to share poetry and receive feedback, nau mai, haere mai.
Course ID: A230
Tutor: Tracie Lark

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Indonesian Pantun Poetry

Saturday 20 March, 9am-12 noon, 1 morn $35
Pantun poetry is an Indonesian form of
literature. The pantun’s main objective is to convey a message and can be traditional, political, humorous, or about love. New Zealanders will easily relate to pantun poetry due to its satisfying form of self-expression driven by a message, and use of imagery from nature and animals. Also, Indonesian language shares similarities with Te Reo Māori. If you like learning about other cultures and languages, have an interest in poetry, like learning new forms of art and self-expression, or want to engage with like-minded people, selamat datang, nau mai, haere mai.
Course ID: A235
Tutor: Tracie Lark

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Te Tiriti o Waitangi

Gain an insight into the unique cultural
history of Aotearoa and in doing so learn the answers to fundamental questions such as, what is the Treaty of Waitangi? Compare the Declaration of Independence with that of the Treaty texts. Involves activity based learning techniques and offers a safe environment to enable full and free discussion. This workshop will be held over two Saturday mornings at the Pehiaweri Marae at Glenbervie. Cost $50 pp.
Register your interest for Term 2:
Contact Kathryn on 027 2766957 or
kathrynmckenzie468@gmail.com