WEEKENDS (Mutunga Wiki) 

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.  A sample (as shown above) can be viewed at the CEW office.
Course ID: D14 
Saturday, 17 & 31 Oct & 14 Nov
9am-5pm, 3 days, $120* (at Kamo)
 
Course ID: D15
Friday, 20 & 27 Nov & 4 Dec
9am-5pm, 3 days, $120*  (at Dargaville)

Tutor: Rita Pickering

Saturday 31 Oct 9am-2.30pm, 1 day $110
Living in Northland we enjoy a variety of beaches - some of them sandy, some rocky. Create a dramatic and beautiful painting of a rocky shoreline full of fresh breezes, salty air, surf and flying seagulls. Suitable for students of any level of artistic experience. All materials provided including paints and a medium size canvas. Let our tutor, Elena Nikolaeva, guide you through the creative process step by step. ​(The above image is provided by way of an example)
Course ID: D35
Tutor: Elena Nikolaeva
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Basic Breadmaking

Saturday, 31 Oct, 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: D180
Tutor: Pamela Parkinson

Popular Indian Starters and Snacks

Saturday, 31 October, 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: D191
Tutor: Purnima Goyal
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Upholstery Workshop

​​​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.  Two workshops are being offered this term (refer below for dates). 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.
Tutor: Ken Brain
Workshop One: D355 
Sat & Sun, 31 Oct & 1 Nov, 9am-4.30pm, $160*

Workshop Two: D356 
Sat & Sun, 28 & 29 Nov, 9am-4.30pm, $160*
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Facebook for Business

Sat 31 October, 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: D130
​Tutor:  Shelley Chappory

Excel

Saturday 31 Oct & 7 Nov, 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: D103
Tutor: Jo Martin

Mosaics

Saturday 7 Nov, 9am-4pm and
Sunday ​​8 Nov, 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: D41
Tutor: AnneMaree Herbert

Saturday 7 Nov, 9am-2pm, 1 day $75
Explore the benefits of art journaling. Use your art journal as a means of relaxation, to collect ideas and samples, for artistic inspiration, to explore art techniques or to develop your creativity. Try out a range of creative techniques in an artist quality journal you can take home and continue to enjoy.
Not an artist? You don't need to be - no art experience needed and all materials provided. Join Shelley for a fun day in the art room. 
 ​(The above image is provided by way of an example)
Course ID: D32
Tutor: Shelley Chappory
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Get Hooked on Crochet

Term 3: Sat 26 Sept, 9am-1pm
Term 4: Sat 7 Nov, 9am-1pm, 1 morning $55 
Crochet is very on-trend! This class is for absolute beginners and will teach you the basic 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: D19
Tutor:  Janette Morrison

Beeswax Food Wraps

Saturday 7 Nov, 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: D20
Tutor: Greer Rasmussen
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Have Fun with Fragrance

Saturday, 7 Nov, 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: D325
Tutor: Raewyn Rouse
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Saturday, 7 Nov, 9am-3.30pm, 1 day $60*
Discover how to make a range of delicious
gluten free Indian Vegetarian dishes including
lentil pancakes stuffed with scrambled cheese
masala, mixed vege Pakoras, cornmeal flatbread
with the goodness of veges and last but not least Sabudana Vada accompanied by a flavourful green chutney. 
Course ID: D192
Tutor: Purnima Goyal

Sat 7 Nov, 9am-11.30am, 1 morn $25
Learn how to make your own masks for yourself or as gifts for family and friends. The masks are shaped to fit over your nose and have two layers of fabric with an opening to add an extra layer of non-woven fabric if desired. Bring your own material (details provided on enrolment). View sample masks at the CEW office. Join Viv in this morning workshop or enrol in the Wednesday sewing class and make an outfit to match your mask!
Course ID: D351
Tutor Vivienne Shepherd

Sat 7 & 14 Nov, 9am-12pm, 2 mornings $70
Develop your self-esteem and the confidence to speak up for yourself in your life! Many people find it hard to ask for what they want in their lives and they also find it hard to say no. Discover how to express yourself in a way that makes you feel good, yet still respects the other person. Let's explore what Assertiveness is and be guided to find your voice. Leave with a plan of action,
strategies and tools!
Course ID: D441
Tutor: Liz Gow

Calligraphy for Beginners

Saturday, 7 November, 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: D12
Tutor: Julie Jones
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Writing Short Stories ​

Saturday, 14 Nov 9am-12 noon, 1 morning $40
Writing short stories offers a great opportunity
for people to learn the basic tools of storytelling
and the craft of writing. Whether you're writing for pleasure or you have a dream of getting published, this workshop will cover the techniques involved in creating and developing a solid short story. No previous experience is required. Our tutor, Geoff Bartlett, is a published author and has taught writing workshops for over 15 years.
Course ID: D245
Tutor:  Geoff Bartlett

Saturday 14 Nov, 9am-12.30pm, 1 morn $45
Make an online Family Tree you can share with family anywhere in the world. This is a hands-on class for beginners. Continue your FREE Family Tree online anytime, anywhere! Bring along some family names or use our examples.​
Course ID: D136
Tutor: Shelley Chappory
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Arabic:
​an introduction 
Sat 14 Nov, 9am-12pm, 1 morn $35
Discover the descriptive Arabic language which is spoken by more than 400 million people worldwide. Develop the ability to speak in Arabic, learning greetings and some basic conversation. Gain an understanding of the history of the language and its cultural background with our native tutor. Huda Sabour is fluent in both English and Arabic and has a deep understanding of the Middle Eastern culture which brings another dimension to her classes. Whether you want to learn for business, future travel or your own personal enjoyment this intro course will introduce you to the language, culture and customs of the Middle East.
Course ID: D360
Tutor: Huda Sabour
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Sat 14 Nov, 9am-1pm, 1 morning $45 *
Fasten your seatbelts and roll up your sleeves
as we prepare and cook three different types
of pastry dough in this fun 4-hour class,
suitable for confident beginners and
intermediate level cooks. These versatile
pastries can be transformed into a huge array
of mouth-watering pastry-clad delights. We’ll
be baking jam tarts using shortcrust pastry,
sausage rolls from rough-puff pastry and
chocolate eclairs from choux pastry. The only
question is, will any survive the journey home?
* Ingredients extra
Course ID: D175
Tutor: Ben Fernmoor
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Cheesemaking

Saturday, 14 Nov, 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: D182
Tutor: Pamela Parkinson

Saturday 14 Nov, 9am-3.30pm
Saturday 21 Nov, 9am-12 noon, 2 days $95
Have you ever wanted to know what Reflexology
is all about? Reflexology is a type of massage
that works with different pressure points to keep the body balanced. Discover how a targeted foot massage can bring balance to the functions of the human body. Learn how to safely give comfort and relief to your friends and family. Our tutor, Bev Hart, has 20 years’ experience as a reflexologist and will share her knowledge in a fun, memorable workshop. This workshop will be held in Dargaville (venue details provided on enrolment)
Course ID: D475
Tutor: Bev Hart
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Sat 14 Nov, 9am-2.30pm, 1 day $110
One of the most important parts of a landscape is the sky. Learn how to create a certain mood in your painting - making a composition of clouds and air. Explore how the colors in the sky change from the horizon line upwards to the zenith. Discover how to create depth in the sky using various shapes and colours for the clouds. Elena will guide you step by step to create a skyscape with a very low horizon line. All materials provided. Suitable for students of any artistic experience. 
​​​(The above image is provided by way of an example)
Course ID: D36
Tutor: Elena Nikolaeva
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Famous Indian Curries

Saturday, 28 Nov, 9am-3.30pm, 1 day $60*
Cook authentic Indian vegetarian food which
offers a great balance of flavours and nutrition.
Includes Kadhai paneer, Chana Masala, Jeera
Allu, Pineapple Raita, Veg Pulao and (multi
layered) Laccha Parantha. A great start to
your Indian cooking experience or a transition
to an affordable nourishing vegetarian lifestyle. ​
Cousre ID: D193
​Tutor: Purnima Goyal
Saturday 28 Nov, 9am-3pm, 1 day $110
Widen your artistic horizons. Acrylic inks cover
the territory between acrylic and watercolour,
merging two distinctively different types of paints into a new medium which can be used in a similar way both on canvas and on paper. Learn how to paint with acrylic inks working with layers of colours - the same way as with watercolours. The big advantage of acrylic inks are the colours, which are vibrant and bright. Create a landscape painting on a medium size canvas guided by our experienced tutor, Elena Nikolaeva. All materials are provided. Suitable for students of any level of artistic experience. Just come and enjoy your creative day! 
​(The above image is provided by way of an example)
​Course ID: D37
Tutor: Elena Nikolaeva

Basic Soap Making

Sat, 28 Nov, 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: D38
Tutor: Lyn Madden

French Milled Soap

Saturday, 28 Nov, 1-4pm, 1 afternoon $60
French Milled soap is the fuss free way to make soap. French Milled or Triple Milled is also known as re-batching, making it a lovely luxurious soap. New, pre-made, all natural soap will be provided that can be reprocessed to form new soap bars with lots of interesting patterns as the soaps merge together. Add colours and scents and take home your own soap. No caustic soda, no curing time. All ingredients provided. These soaps will make great gifts for Xmas!​
Course ID: D39
Tutor: Lyn Madden
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Upholstery Workshop

​​​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.  Two workshops are being offered this term (refer below for dates). 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.
Tutor: Ken Brain
D356 Sat & Sun, 28 & 29 Nov, 
9am-4.30pm, $160*

D355 Sat & Sun, 31 Oct & 1 Nov,
9am-4.30pm, $160*
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Learn to Love your iPad

Saturday 28 Nov, 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: D137
Tutor: Shelley Chappory
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Word Workshop

Saturday, 28 Nov & 5 Dec, 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: D165
Tutor: Jo Martin
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Thai Yoga self-massage involves gentle stretching exercises and uses some acupressure points to help improve circulation and energy levels, reduce stiffness and headaches, increase flexibility and reduce stress. The workshop will run over three Saturdays with each session focusing on a different part of the body:
a)     head, neck and shoulders 
b)     arms, torso and lower back
c)     legs and feet 
Thai Yoga can be practiced anywhere, at any time and no special equipment is needed. Suitable for people of all abilities, fitness levels and age groups. Our tutor, Aiko Fukumoto, is a qualified massage therapist with over 12 years experience. Join all three sessions for $95*
D480 a) Sat 28 Nov, 9am-12pm $35 *
D481 b) Sat 5 Dec, 9am-12pm $35 *
D482 c) Sat 12 Dec, 9am-12pm $35 *
Tutor: Aiko Fukumoto
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Sat 5 Dec, 9am-1pm, 1 morning $50*
You won’t find these Christmas presents on Trade Me. Find out how to bake-up some homemade gifts this year in this 4-hour fun and festive workshop. Delight your friends and family with choc-tipped hokey pokey shards or salted caramel cashew nut brittle. How about a jar of edible cookie dough or a stained-glass gingerbread Christmas tree decoration? These gifts are tasty and truly unique, yet easy to make. * Ingredients extra.
Course ID: D185
Tutor: Ben Fernmoor

Saturday 5 Dec, 9am-2pm, 1 day $75
Free your inner artist with quick and relaxing
watercolour pastel techniques. In this hands-on workshop you will use a variety of resources including pastels, pencil, pen, acrylic paint, gesso and printed text. No artistic ability necessary. This is all about having fun and expressing yourself through art. All materials provided. 
​(The above image is provided by way of an example only)
Course ID: D33
Tutor: Shelley Chappory

Sat 5 December, 10am-2.30pm, 1 day $50
How are you? What are your health needs?
This course will look at the different health and
wellness issues that impact on women’s lives
including menstruation, pregnancy, menopause,
bladder infections, PMS, depression.
Join Bianca, a natural medicine practitioner, as
she talks about hormone imbalances, hot
flushes, sleeping issues, bone density, period
cramps & pains, irregular cycles, heavy bleeding,
contraception & fertility. Learn what changes you can make to manage your health. Discussion welcomed. Own your health!
Course ID: D415
Tutor: Bianca Haux
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Māori Traditional Home Remedies

Saturday, 12 Dec, 10am-5pm, 1 day $70
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, Michelle Sime, specialises in Māori medicines using plants and ingredients from your backyard, the bush and pantry that are readily available. This course will be held at Michelle's studio (about 10 mins form Kamo)
Course ID: D490
​Facilitated by: Michelle Sime
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The CEW office is situated by the main carpark at Kamo High School on the corner of Kamo Road and Wilkinson Ave.
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