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Mini Art Mural

CLASS CANCELLED FOR 18 July due to weather warning. Messages, emails and texts have been sent to all students.

ROADING UPDATE FOR WHANGAREI DISTRICT
There are widespread reports of flooding and residents should avoid travelling.

CLASS rescheduled for Saturday, 25 July, 9am-2pm, 1 day, $85....spaces still available
​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
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Effective Communication

CLASS CANCELLED FOR 18 July due to weather warning. Messages, emails and texts have been sent to all students.

ROADING UPDATE FOR WHANGAREI DISTRICT
There are widespread reports of flooding and residents should avoid travelling.
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Class rescheduled for Saturday, 8 August
10am-5pm, 1 day $75 ...spaces still available

​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
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Painting a Beach Scene

Saturday 25 July, 9am-2.30pm, 1 day $110
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
  

Weaving Workshop:
Contemporary Korowai and Tāniko

​Learn 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). In this three day workshop you will master this traditional hand weaving technique using a range of different materials to make a miniature cloak which can be used as a wall hanging. This is a great way to start your journey to design and create your own korowai, an heirloom to be treasured by future generations. Join Rita in a relaxed and friendly atmosphere and learn at a pace you are comfortable with. This course will be held over three days. *Materials are extra and a $55 starter kit can be purchased from the tutor on the first day. View the above example at the CEW office.
Course ID: C14 
Saturdays, 8 & 22 Aug & 5 Sept, 9am-5pm, 3 days, $120* (at Kamo)

Course ID: C15
Fridays, 11, 18 & 25 Sept, 9am-5pm, 3 days, $120*  (at Dargaville)
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Tutor: Rita Pickering
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Mosaics

Saturday 15 Aug, 9am-4pm and Sunday
16 Aug, ​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: C41
Tutor: AnneMaree Herbert

Saturday 15 August, 9am-3pm, 1 day $110
This one day workshop is all about colour; the theory of colour, the psychology of colour, the symbolism and emotive associations of colour. Watercolour is a great medium to express and explore colour. It is spontaneous and direct. Practical applications, techniques, mixing of colours, colour relationships and composition will be demonstrated and experimentation encouraged. Suitable for students with a range of abilities. All materials provided. Optional: bring an object that has a symbolic meaning.
​(The above image is provided by way of an example)
​Course ID: C34
Tutor: Gayle Forster

Māori Traditional Home Remedies

Saturday, 15 August, 10am-5pm, 1 day $75
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. This is a practical hands-on workshop where 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 readily available. 
Course ID: C482
​Facilitated by: Michelle Sime
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Famous Indian Curries

Saturday, 15 August, 9am-3.30pm, 1 day $60*
Cook authentic Indian vegetarian food which offers a great balance of flavours and nutrition. Includes butter paneer masala, rajmah curry, allu gobhi masala, peas pulao accompanied with boondi raita and missi roti. A great start to your Indian cooking experience or a transition to an affordable nourishing vegetarian lifestyle.
Cousre ID: C192
​Tutor: Purnima Goyal

Create your own Blog

Saturday 15 August, 9am-12.30pm, 1 morn $45
Blogging is a great way to stay in touch with friends and family, or customers, from the comfort of your own home. Create a FREE Blog for fun or use it as part of your business marketing. Quickly and easily share stories, images, and videos online. In this hands-on workshop we will explore blogging techniques while creating a quick free blog you can continue using at home or your office. Bring along your own text and images or use our samples.
Course ID: C135
Tutor: Shelley Chappory
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Excel

Saturday 15 & 22 Aug, 9am-12noon,
2 mornings $75
​An introduction to this popular program. Learn how to create spreadsheets, charts, perform calculations with formulae, make and sort lists, format data, etc. Discover many of the time-saving features that Excel has to offer. This course is designed to help build your skills and confidence. No previous knowledge of spread-sheets required. Make Excel work for you!​
Course ID: C103
Tutor: Jo Martin

Sat 22 August, 9am-12.30pm, 1 morn $45
Facebook is a handy way to stay in touch with clients and customers from the comfort of your own home, or while out and about. In this hands-on workshop we will step through the process of creating a Free Facebook Page including how to manage your privacy settings. Use Facebook to help market and grow your business. Bring along your own images and text, or use our practice samples.
Course ID: C130
​Tutor:  Shelley Chappory

Sat 22 August, 9am-2.30pm, 1 day $110
Soft green hills fading over the horizon under a blue sky, with a few white clouds and a little inlet of water in the foreground….. this is an iconic Northland landscape. It radiates a pleasant, relaxing and harmonious feeling. This workshop offers you an opportunity to create your own piece of harmony which will always will stay with you. Paint a landscape on a medium size canvas with acrylic paints,exploring the colours of nature. You will study how to depict aerial perspective and how to change your palette from the foreground to the distance. Our tutor will guide you step by step making your creative process easy and relaxing. Suitable for students of any level of artistic experience. All materials are provided. ​​(The above image is provided by way of an example)
Course ID: C36
Tutor: Elena Nikolaeva
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Popular Indian Starters & Snacks

Saturday, 22 August, 9am-3.30pm, 1 day $60*
Learn a variety of easy mouthwatering recipes which will make a pleasant change to your ‘bring a plate’ ideas. Dishes will include stuffed bread pakoras, onion bhaji, chole kulche, mix veg cutlets and famous street food Vada Pav accompanied with sweet n sour tamarind chutney and coriander mint chutney.
* Ingredients are extra.
Course ID: C193
Tutor: Purnima Goyal
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Saturday, 22 August, 10am-2pm, 1 day $75
Experience the ageless craft of cheesemaking! Discover how easy it is to make your own cheese. Pamela will demonstrate the basic steps of making a hard cheese and share with you her extensive knowledge.  Samples will be available for you to try.  Detailed handouts will be provided so you can make your own cheese at home and Pamela will also explain what equipment you will need. Learn how to become a home cheesemaker!
Course ID: C182
Tutor: Pamela Parkinson
​Saturday, 22 Aug,  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: C431
Tutor: Claudia Quiroga
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Sat 22 August 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 writing experience required. Our tutor is a published author and has taught writing workshops for over 15 years.
Course ID: C245
Tutor:  Geoff Bartlett

Upholstery Workshop

Sat & Sun, 22 & 23 August, 9am-4.30pm, $160*
​​​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 (contact the CEW office for when the info evening will be held). 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. *Materials extra.
Course ID: C355 
Tutor: Ken Brain

Saturday 29 Aug, 9am-2.30pm, 1 day $110
Autumn is the most colourful time in New Zealand and Northland is no exception. We enjoy this warm palette of yellow, orange and red foliage every year for several months, mixed with a wide range of evergreen trees. This workshop offers you an opportunity to paint your own beautiful autumn landscape. ‘Preserve’ this exquisite touch of fall for your enjoyment all year round. Paint a Northland
landscape with acrylics on a medium size canvas. Our tutor will guide you through the creative process step by step.  Suitable for any level of artistic experience. All materials provided. Just bring your artistic drive and have fun! ​(The above image is provided by way of an example)
Course ID: C35a
Tutor: Elena Nikolaeva
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Journal Making from Upcycled Books

Saturday 29 Aug, 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: C16
Tutor: Maureen Baker
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Saturday, 29 August, 9am,-1pm, 1 morning $55
Crochet is very on-trend! This class is for absolute beginners and will teach you the basics stitches, from a simple chain to double crochet. Join Janette, a self-confessed obsessive crocheter, as she shares the skill and pleasure of crochet with you. As a starting point, you will learn how to make cotton or wool coasters, which are not only practical but also make great gifts. Master the basics and discover the healing and therapeutic nature of creating with hook and yarn. All materials provided.
Course ID: C19
Tutor:  Janette Morrison

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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Basic Soap Making

Saturday 29 Aug, 9am-12 noon, 1 morning $55 
Learn the basics of traditional soap making in this practical workshop. Using the Cold Process method and oils that may be in your pantry you will produce a very mild soap, perfect for baby or sensitive skin yet will still clean the grubbiest of hands. Ingredients provided.​
Course ID: C38
Tutor: Lyn Madden

Coloured & Scented Soap

Saturday 29 Aug, 1-4pm, 1 afternoon $60
Have you already attended a soap making workshop with Lyn? Do you want to learn more? If you already know the basics, learn how to add colour and scent to your soaps.  Handmade soaps also make great gifts!
Course ID: C39
Tutor: Lyn Madden
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Popular Indian Breads

Saturday, 29 August, 9am-3.30pm, 1 day $60*
Learn how to make a variety of healthy and fulfilling Indian breads which could become favourite lunch box treats for yourself and your children. You can prepare them a night in advance and they can also be frozen for later use. Enjoy them with your favourite curry, chutney, yoghurt dip or any relish of your choice. Includes a variety of stuffed paranthas including laccha (multi-layered) parantha, gobhi parantha, spinach poori, allu parantha and masala poori with potato curry and yoghurt dip.
 *Ingredients are extra
Course ID: C191
Tutor: Purnima Goyal

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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Saturday 29 Aug, 9am-12.30pm, 1 morn $45
Explore how you can publish your own book from the comfort of your home or office. In this hands-on workshop we will explore FREE online techniques including publishing eBooks for sale on Amazon and creating eBooks for your website. Bring along your own writing or use our examples.
Course ID: C134
Tutor: Shelley Chappory
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Word Workshop

Saturday 29 Aug & 5 Sept, 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: C165
Tutor: Jo Martin
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Saturday 5 Sept, 9am-12.30pm, 1 morn $45
Are you struggling to use your iPad? Learn what you need to know to start enjoying your iPad. In this hands-on workshop for beginners we will explore iPad techniques including using the internet, APPs, navigation, eBooks, and photos. Join Shelley for this short morning workshop and learn in a relaxed atmosphere, at a comfortable pace.
Course ID: C137
Tutor: Shelley Chappory
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Bokashi
​Composting 101

Saturday 5 Sept, 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: C224
Tutor: Greer Rasmussen
Saturday 5 Sept, 9am-2.30pm, 1 day $110
To widen our artistic horizons and knowledge
of painting techniques, we will study a well-known New Zealand artist who developed his own immediately recognisable style of representing his world – our world. In this workshop you will paint a landscape following Don Binney’s painting style. You will use clean lines, strong colours, simple but harmonious shapes. You will not be copying Don Binney’s work, but will be inspired by it and experiment with your own canvas to see how you might incorporate some of his techniques. Our tutor will guide you in your painting process step by step, making it easy and enjoyable. Suitable for students of any level of artistic experience. All materials are provided. ​(The above image is provided by way of an example)
Course ID: C37
Tutor: Elena Nikolaeva
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Sat 5 Sept, 10am-2pm, 1 day $55
Join Sally on a photography field trip. Meet at Kamo High School for a brief revision of shutter, aperture, composition and lighting. Then buddy up and head out on a field trip. Working with your buddy you will be given a photographic challenge to fulfil, with specific criteria, and working together you will come up with 10 images each. Each pair of buddy’s will have a different focus for their challenge (this is flexible). Finally, meet back together to share your photos and discuss your understanding of the shutter, aperture, composition and lighting that you have used. Bring your camera (with charged batteries), an empty card and card reader (if you have one) plus a drink bottle and your lunch. 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: C27
Tutor: Sally McGunnigle-Trail

Drumming Workshop

Saturday 5 Sept, 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: C420
Tutor: Josie Scott

Saturday 5 Sept 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: C17
Tutor: Maureen Baker

Fabric Shopping Bag

Saturday, 5 Sept, 9.30am-12 noon, 1 morn $28*
Easy to make, re-usable and washable, just the thing for replacing those plastic shopping bags. Approx 35cm square and lined for strength this bag will hold lots! The fabric choice is yours, the style is simple and elegant and so easy to make, you could make one for all your friends.
​ * Materials extra. View sample (as shown above) at the CEW office.
Course ID: C29
Tutor: Lyn Madden
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Zippy Little Bag

Saturday, 5 Sept, 1-3.30pm, 1 afternoon $55
​Easy to make, great for makeup or as a
sewing kit. This versatile little fabric bag has a zip closure to keep all your treasures safe and is washable. Suitable for confident beginners. All materials provided. View a sample at the CEW office.
Course ID: C30
Tutor: Lyn Madden
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Saturday, 5 Sept, 10am-2pm, 1 day $70
Discover how easy and rewarding it is to make your own bread. Get back to basics. Learn how to make potato yeast and how to grind your own flour. Take home a delicious wholemeal loaf. (Bring a loaf tin and a clean tea towel).
Course ID: C180
Tutor: Pamela Parkinson

Fermented Foods

Saturday, 5 Sept, 9am-1pm, 1 morning $55
What are fermented foods, how are they made and what are their health benefits? Fermented foods are probiotics that support a healthy gut and help us to stay healthy. They include yoghurt, kombucha, kimchi, sauerkraut, quark etc. A healthy gut contains supportive bacteria that assists digestion and produces vitamins and minerals for us. Learn how to make your own fermented food to improve your gut health. You will make your own sauerkraut in class and the tutor will demonstrate how to make quark. A range of recipes will also be provided for you to make your own fermented foods at home.
Course ID: C176
Tutor: Bianca Haux

Beauty Workshop

​Saturday 19 Sept, 9am-12 noon, 1 morn $50
​Discover how to do your make-up like a professional. 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 Valeria can show you how to make the most of the products that you have at home. 
Course ID: C242
Tutor: Valeria Munoz

Sat 19 Sept, 12.30-2.30pm 1 afternoon $40
Have you ever dreamed of making your own fragrances? Would you like something natural to pop in the bath while you soak? Learn the first steps on how to create your own fragrance blends using natural essential oils. Make a roll on perfume and bath bomb to take home. These are great treats for yourself or make lovely gifts for family and friends. All ingredients provided.
Course ID: C325
Tutor: Raewyn Rouse
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Mini Art Mural

Saturday 19 Sept, 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: C24
Tutor: Shelley Chappory

Beeswax Food Wraps

Saturday 19 Sept, 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: C20
Tutor: Greer Rasmussen
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Saturday 19 Sept, 10am-12noon, 1 morn $35
Have you thought about keeping bees but don’t know where to start? 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 declin-ing bee population plus enjoy the benefits of the garden being pollinated and harvesting your own honey. Course ID: C225
Facilitated by: David Herbert
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Wild about Weeds

​Saturday 19 Sept, 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: C223
Tutor: Bianca Haux

Wild Herbs in the Kitchen

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Sat, 19 Sept, 12.30-3.30pm, 1 afternoon $40
How do you use wild herbs? What are the benefits? Learn how to introduce wild herbs into your cooking and at the end of the session sample some simple dishes that Bianca will prepare including pesto and salads. Please note that this is not a hands-on workshop.
Course ID: C178
Tutor: Bianca Haux
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