Voice and Communication Skills

Learn how to use your voice confidently in a range of situations: Relaxation and breathing for good speech; Reading to your children (including poetry); Telling a story; Giving a talk; Communicating your thoughts and ideas.

Details: Tuesdays, 9.30am—11.30am. A 4 week course beginning 21 August.

Tutor: Margaret Bailey

 

Growing Food and Herbs

Join Green Gardener Hannah Zwartz to learn about building gardens, finding cheap or free materials, nourishing the soil, and growing your own food. You will help build a garden bed, make compost and liquid feeds, and plant seeds and seedlings.

Tuesdays, 9.30am—11.30am. A 3 week course beginning 31 July.

Tutor: Hannah Zwartz

 

Re-sew it, Revive it!

This course explores the possibilities of altering and remaking second hand clothing. Come and rummage through our collection of second hand treasures or bring along your own project! Bring your sewing machine, scissors, pins, needle and thread.

Details: Fridays, 12.30pm—2.30pm. A 4 week course beginning 31 August.

Tutor: Sally Campbell

 

Kitchen Cupboard Cosmetics

Learn to make and use your own natural, ethical and low-cost face, body and hair care products. Experiment with oils, herbs and ‘kitchen cupboard’ materials to make products such as body scrub, moisturiser, perfume, deodorant and toner.

Details: Mondays, 12.30pm—2.30pm, A 2 week course beginning 3 September.

Tutor: Rachel Fabish

$15 equipment fee

 

Bringing out the best in Children

A course designed to help women develop positive parenting skills and explore ways to bring out the best in their children.

Details: Thursdays, 9.30am—11.30am, A 6 week course beginning 2 August.

Tutor: Kay Miller

 

Paper Mache Bowls

Learn to make a fine papier mache mix that can be used to make a wide variety of decorative or functional items. You will make a beautiful bowl and decorate it.

Details: Thursdays, 9.30am—11.30am. A 2 week course beginning 20 September.

Tutor: Sue Frewin

$15 equipment fee

 

Laughter Yoga

Harness the power of your laugh!  Do you want to create more health and happiness in your life? Would you like to learn how to de-stress, relax and understand the importance of oxygenating your body? This course is for you!

Details: Fridays, 9.30am—11.30am. A 6 week course beginning 3 August.

Tutor: Lynda Andrews

 

Women and Anger

This programme provides group education for women on how to manage their anger and make positive changes for themselves and their family. This course is run by Kapiti Living Without Violence. To enrol, please call them on 2981404.

 Details: Mondays, 9.15am—12pm. A 10 week course beginning 23 July